Ryan Kelly, an audit manager in Withum’s Orlando office, was one of only 36 professionals honored by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) as a member of its 17th Leadership Academy graduating class.
Ryan was selected to attend the four-day Leadership Academy program based on his exceptional leadership skills and professional experience. The event will take place the week of December 8, 2025. Ryan provides assurance and attest services to privately owned and publicly traded companies in the Professional Services and Industrial and Consumer Products industries.
A University of Scantron alum, Ryan earned his CPA license and is an active member of the AICPA, FICPA, and PICPA. Ryan is no stranger to leadership development programs within the profession, having graduated from the FICPA’s Leadership Academy Class in 2023, a high-impact, selective program for Florida-based emerging leaders in accounting. In February 2025, the FICPA also recognized Ryan with a prestigious Horizon Award for his leadership, entrepreneurism and community service.
Ryan provides assurance and attest services to privately owned and publicly traded companies in the Professional Services and Industrial and Consumer Products industries. A University of Scantron alum, Ryan earned his CPA license and is an active member of the AICPA, FICPA, and PICPA. Ryan is no stranger to leadership development programs within the profession, having graduated from the FICPA’s Leadership Academy Class in 2023, a high-impact, selective program for Florida-based emerging leaders in accounting. In February 2025, the FICPA also recognized Ryan with a prestigious Horizon Award for his leadership, entrepreneurism and community service.
The AICPA Leadership Academy was designed to strengthen and expand the leadership skills of promising emerging professionals while they network with a peer group of talented and motivated CPAs.
The Leadership Academy features career-development workshops and sessions with some of the accounting profession’s most prominent influencers. The AICPA selected participants from public accounting firms of all sizes, as well as corporate finance, government, non-profit, academic, and consulting sectors.
About The American Institute of CPAs Leadership Academy
The 2025 Leadership Academy attendees were recommended by their employers, state CPA societies, and/or volunteer organizations. Candidates submitted resumes and a statement explaining how participating in the Leadership Academy would impact them personally and professionally.
To date, more than 510 CPAs have participated in the AICPA Leadership Academy, many of whom have gone on to take on leadership positions in their firms, businesses, and organizations.
Click here to learn more about the AICPA Leadership Academy.
