Josh Prabhakar and Beth Wood

At EmmausAt Emmaus Conference: November 8: Raleigh, NCToday's Guest: Beth WoodBeth Wood’s career is a story of grit, growth, and a lifelong commitment to striving for a Christ-centered life.Before becoming a CPA, Beth spent 10 years as a dental hygienist. She then put herself through East Carolina University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and became a licensed CPA in 1987.Over the next decade, Beth built her expertise in the corporate world, working with RAYOVAC, McGladrey & Pullen, and Turner Tolson Furniture, before moving to Raleigh in 1993. There, she joined the State Treasurer’s Office and later the State Auditor’s Office, where she started just above entry level and worked her way up to Director.In 2008, Beth was led to take the significant step of entering politics, running against an incumbent for North Carolina State Auditor. She won, and for the next 15 years served the people of North Carolina, bringing transparency to government spending.Today, Beth brings that same dedication to her role as Partner at GWI Tax & Accounting, where she oversees the firm’s Governmental Practice and continues her mission of helping organizations steward their resources wisely.Beth Wood’s career and Christian life have always been about aligning her heart and desires with God.  While we all fall short, Beth brings bold and practical ways to become closer in our spiritual walk.