Did you know Mary T. Washington Wylie was the first black woman Certified Public Accountant? After she graduated from Northwestern University in 1941 with her bachelor’s degree in business, she started an accounting firm. To honor the 75th anniversary of her becoming a CPA, Chicago declared September 30 as Mary T. Washing Wylie Day.
Hi Krystin... I did not know this, but now I do. Always love to read about accomplished, pioneering women.
Hi Krystin,
I had no idea, and I love it the coincidence that Ron is on the phone as I write this comment talking to our CPA. She is great. A
I learned something today Krystin! She definitely broke the glass ceiling for others to follow.
I didn't know that Krystin Mitchell, CPA CFE It's great that she is being recognized for such amazing accomplishment
Nice first post and welcome to Active Rain. Keep it up and follow those that follow you.
Hi Krystin- I did not know that! And she started her own accounting firm! Quite an achievement.
Morning Krystin.
I did not know that, but right now I'm working on the "G" area. Hopefully when I get to the "W's" I'll remember her and write about her accomplishments
Thanks for the information Krystin Mitchell, CPA CFE on the life and work of Mary T. Washington Wylie. I did not know that and happy to hear something so positive.
Very interesting, and how nice that she got some recognition from the city of Chicago!
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