Paul Weisinger Honored by the AICPA

Paul Weisinger, CPA/ABV, CVA, a partner with Walthall CPAs, was recently named a recipient of the AICPA Forensic & Valuation Services Standing Ovation Recognition Program.  

Weisinger was one of 32 CPAs age 40 and under honored by the AICPA for their contributions to the areas of forensic accounting and business valuation with the first annual Standing Ovation, which  recognizes the best young CPAs in various specialty credential areas. Weisinger was honored at the AICPA's Forensic & Valuation Services Conference in Las Vegas in early November.

The Standing Ovation program which launched this year, recognizes young CPAs who exhibit outstanding professional achievement in specialization areas.  Requirements for nomination for the Standing Ovation program in the FVS specialty area include maintaining an active CPA license, being an AICPA member in good standing and holding the CFF and/or ABV credential.   

“The AICPA created the Standing Ovation program to recognize the rising stars who have gone above and beyond in the specialty areas,” said Jeannette Koger, CPA, CGMA, AICPA's vice president of member specialization and credentialing. “These accomplished young professionals in the areas of forensic accounting and business valuation are well on their way to becoming leaders in our profession.”

“Forensic and valuation services is an area that Walthall is committed to," said Managing Partner Rick Lash. “We are very proud to have Paul recognized for his dedication to, and achievements in, this practice area. This further demonstrates our commitment to helping clients with these services,” Lash concluded.

Weisinger is a graduate of Cleveland State University. He was a 2014 CPA Practice Advisor 40 Under 40 honoree and a 40 Under Forty honoree from the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts and the Consultant’s Training Institute, which makes him the recipient of three national awards in two years. He resides in Westlake.