In terms of his significant contributions to research and development in the governmental accounting sector, Earl Wilson leads by example.  Wilson’s involvement with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board spans service as an academic fellow, advisory council member, task force volunteer, and researcher on financial reporting models.

In addition to his work with GASB, Wilson has served as a member of the U.S. Comptroller General’s Advisory Council on Governmental Auditing Standards, chair of the MSCPA Governmental Accounting Committee, a member of the American Institute of CPAs Government Accounting and Auditing Committee, and president of the American Accounting Association’s (AAA) Government and Nonprofit Section.

“The effect of Earl’s efforts to steer the auditing profession at the national level is impressive, including his textbooks and work with the GAO,” said Mike Williams, partner at Hochschild, Bloom & Company, LLP.  “In order to lead at this level you must be personable and technical, as well as a real innovator.  I appreciate the help and vision Earl has brought to the Missouri Society of CPA’s Governmental Accounting Committee.”