Nadia Rogers Appointed to Virginia Board of Accountancy

Nadia A. Rogers, associate professor of practice in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems (ACIS) of the Pamplin College of Business, has been appointed by Gov. Ralph Northam to serve on the Virginia Board of Accountancy, which regulates certified public accountants in Virginia and provides consumer protection through examination and licensing of CPA individuals and firms, enforcement of its statutes and regulations, peer review oversight, and continuing professional education.

Rogers is the educator member of the seven-member board and, as a result, has been involved in decisions regarding CPA candidate education requirements. Also on her agenda of education related topics, she intends to engage in discussions regarding the additional 30 hours of the 150 hour requirement, specifically the composition of those hours so as to maximize the benefit to the prospective CPA and the accounting industry as a whole.

Before joining Virginia Tech in 2015, Rogers worked in public accounting, most recently as a partner with Creedle, Jones & Alga, P.C. and previously as a senior manager within KPMG’s audit practice in Richmond, Virginia.  Her professional contributions include chairing the Virginia Board of Accountancy’s peer review oversight committee, conducting peer reviews of firms, and speaking on the topic at conferences.  Per Rogers, “My experience is very unique and I think it will continue to be helpful.  I have Big Four, smaller firm and educational experience, and I can relate to each of those career paths.”

Rogers is a Virginia Tech alumna, having earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in accounting.  As an ACIS faculty member, she teaches a variety of courses including Forensic & Investigative Accounting, Intermediate Accounting and Principles of Accounting at Virginia Tech, which is ranked in the nation’s top 25 for its undergraduate and master’s programs in accounting.  In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she is director of the master of accounting and information systems program and advisor of the accounting analytics, audit and financial services options.  Rogers also works closely with KPMG, as Virginia Tech is one of nine high quality universities in the country participating in the firm’s master of accounting with data and analytics program.

Rogers is honored and excited to represent Virginia Tech and to continue serving the accounting profession through her role on the Virginia Board of Accountancy.