The Inspiring Intersection of Technology & Accounting

Kimberly Ellison-Taylor is a trailblazer in the realms of accounting & technology, an individual whose prowess in merging financial expertise with cutting-edge technology has set new standards of innovation and excellence.  In a world where the landscape of finance is rapidly evolving, Kimberly stands as a beacon of ingenuity, reshaping the accounting & finance profession through the lens of advanced technological solutions. With a unique blend of proficiency in both finance and technology, she has not only mastered the intricacies of numbers but has also harnessed the power of digital tools to revolutionize how we approach financial management.  In this episode, Kacee Johnson and Kalil Merhib explore with Kimberly her unique career and motivations, how she sees technology transforming the accounting and finance sectors in the next 2 years, and the importance of strategic planning for successful business transformation.   About Kimberly Ellison-Taylor Kimberly Ellison-Taylor CPA, CGMA Past Chairman of the Association of International CPA's and the American Institute of CPA's Kimberly N. Ellison-Taylor, CPA, CGMA, is a past Chairman of the Association of International CPA's and the American Institute of CPA's Board of Directors. Ellison-Taylor has a lengthy history of volunteering for the profession, including serving as a member of the AICPA Business and Industry Executive Committee as well as the AICPA Board of Directors where she served as a member of the Audit and Finance committees. Ellison-Taylor also worked with the Benevolent Fund, and has served as a Council representative. She is a past Chair of the Maryland Association of CPAs, and has served on many of its committees, including the New Young Professional Network and Tomorrow's CPA. Ellison-Taylor was the Global Accounting Strategy Director for the Financial and Professional Services Industries for Oracle America, a leader in cloud solutions and enterprise technology. Previously, she served as the Global Practice team leader for Health and Human Services, working with teams worldwide where she developed and executed strategies on Cloud, Big Data, Security, Fraud Prevention/Detection, Customer Experience, and Modernization. Prior to Oracle, Kimberly worked in leadership roles at numerous other major companies and organizations, including the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center; Motorola; KPMG; and Prince George's County Government, where she served as Chief Information Technology Officer. Ellison-Taylor received her bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County; an Accounting Certificate from the Community College of Baltimore County, an MBA from Loyola University and Master's of Science in Information Technology and a Chief Information Officer Certificate from Carnegie Mellon University. She currently resides in Maryland with her husband and two sons. Listen and find out more at digitalcpa.com/podcast.