Kathryn Fletcher, CPA, partner at Draffin & Tucker, LLP of Atlanta, Georgia, has been elected chair of The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA) Board of Directors for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Fletcher's election took place at the Society's annual business meeting in St. Augustine, Florida.
“Kathryn is a truly unique individual; she has a terrific blend of deep technical accounting knowledge and a personality that people gravitate to. She has exemplified leadership in the profession, generously dedicating her time and resources,” says GSCPA CEO Boyd Search. “As the landscape of the profession evolves, Kathryn's pragmatic, action-oriented approach will be ideal for guiding GSCPA in the coming year.”
With 22 years of active involvement in GSCPA, Fletcher has previously served on the Board of Directors and has volunteered on numerous committees and task forces. Her extensive experience and dedication make her a fitting choice for this leadership role.
Fletcher has outlined several key objectives for her tenure. One of her primary goals is to share the benefits of the accounting profession with young people, encouraging them to consider it as a career. “I'm looking forward to the opportunity to speak with students of all ages and tell our story,” she says.
Financial literacy is another critical area for Fletcher. “Not everyone needs to be a CPA, but money and finances are a part of our everyday lives. Everyone can benefit from a greater understanding of financial literacy,” she explains. She sees a broad scope for advocacy efforts to increase general awareness and knowledge of financial matters that impact daily life.
Fletcher is also enthusiastic about the potential of artificial intelligence to revolutionize the accounting profession. “There are so many promising innovations and prospects with leveraging AI to enhance and transform the services we provide,” she notes.
As a quality control partner at Draffin & Tucker, LLP, Fletcher is deeply committed to maintaining high standards in the profession. “Everything we do as trusted advisors is about serving the public interest,” she states. “We can't maintain our brand as a profession without that.” Fletcher's role involves assisting the firm with accounting and auditing research, attest engagement reviews, training and development of firm personnel, and monitoring the firm's quality control policies.
Fletcher's leadership is expected to bring significant advancements in the areas of financial literacy, advocacy for the accounting profession, and the integration of innovative technologies like artificial intelligence into accounting practices. Her appointment marks a pivotal moment for GSCPA as it navigates the evolving landscape of the accounting industry.
