BMSS Advisors & CPAs Member, Jan Lewis, CPA, CGMA Awarded AICPA 2025 Global Women to Watch

BMSS Advisors & CPAs is proud to share that Member, Jan Lewis, CPA, CGMA has been named an Honoree in the 2025 Global Women to Watch in the Experienced Leaders category by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA).

The AICPA’s Global Women to Watch recognizes honorees who are selected, “not only for their professional accomplishments, but also for their ability to inspire others, champion change, and elevate the profession both within their organizations and across the global accounting and finance community.”

The AICPA is the national professional organization of Certified Public Accountants in the United States, with more than 428,000 members in 130 countries. Jan has a long record of volunteer service and leadership within the AICPA, advocating for the profession, the public, the firm, and for clients. She currently serves as the Vice Chair for the AICPA and previously served on the AICPA Life Insurance and Disability Plans Committee and was previously a member and chair of both the AICPA’s Tax Practice and Procedures Committee and the AICPA’s Tax Executive Committee. She has been a Member of the AICPA Board of Directors since 2023.

“Jan’s recognition as a Women to Watch honoree celebrates what we already know — that her leadership, professionalism, and heart make her an invaluable part of our firm,” says Mike Gladney, executive committee and senior Member of the Ridgeland office. “We are proud to see her efforts recognized on such a respected national stage.”

BMSS thanks Jan for her continued excellence and long-lasting dedication to the accounting profession.

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BMSS Advisors & CPAs, founded in 1991, has grown into one of the Southeast’s leading advisory and accounting firms, with eight offices across Alabama and Mississippi. The firm offers tax, assurance, and business advisory services across various industries, including manufacturing, construction, technology, and nonprofit. To address evolving client needs, BMSS launched the BMSS Family of Companies, which includes Abacus Technologies (IT and cybersecurity), BMSS Wesson Wealth Solutions (financial planning), and Payroll & Benefit Solutions (HR and payroll services). BMSS is also a member of the BDO Alliance USA, enhancing its resources while remaining independently owned. Throughout its growth, BMSS has remained focused on client care and cultivating a strong internal culture.