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# The Top 100 - The Most Influential People In Accounting

 by [Doug Lewis](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/author/doug-lewis)  | Dec 7, 2021 | [News](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/tag/news) 

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Accounting Today recently released their specialized report on the Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting. Visionary President [Bob Lewis](https://thinkvisionary.com/team/bob-lewis/) has landed a spot on page 8 of this article. Between the knowledge he shares during speaking engagements alongside his continued support through M&A facilitation, he has made a significant impact on the CPA landscape.

This much-anticipated and often-controversial listing identifies the leaders, change-makers, regulators and other who are shaping the profession, and the issues that they face as they chart the future of accounting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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