PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants said its chief executive, Jen Cryder, has once again been named to Accounting Today’s list of the 2025 Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting, a national recognition for leaders shaping the profession’s future.
The annual ranking highlights executives and innovators driving change across firms, associations, and institutions during a period of rapid transformation for the accounting industry. Accounting Today cited Cryder’s work advancing innovation and addressing core challenges, from exploring new CPA licensing pathways and supporting early-stage AI initiatives to influencing the national regulatory conversation and expanding outreach to high school and college students considering accounting careers.
Honorees are selected for their ability to deliver meaningful progress while mentoring others through industry shifts. The list reflects leadership on issues such as workforce pipeline pressures, succession planning, alternative practice structures, private equity involvement, and the evolving CPA brand.
“I am honored to be recognized among some of the most distinguished and inspiring leaders in our industry,” Cryder said, calling advocacy for both current and future professionals increasingly important as the profession adapts to change.
Cryder joined PICPA as chief financial officer and vice president before advancing to executive vice president and chief operating officer. She was named CEO in 2021, becoming the first woman to lead the organization in its history.
A frequent industry voice, Cryder has shared perspectives on accounting trends and challenges across a range of media platforms. She previously earned Accounting Today’s Top 100 recognition in 2023 and 2024 and has been named among the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Most Influential CEOs.
Cryder holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Temple University and a master’s degree in business administration with a focus on taxation from Drexel University.
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