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Molly Gallaher Boddy of Rightworks honored among CPA Practice Advisor’s “20 Under 40” Accounting Influencers

By: via GlobeNewswire

NASHUA, N.H., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rightworks, the only intelligent cloud service provider of solutions purpose-built for accounting firms and professionals, is proud to announce Molly Gallaher Boddy, Director of Product Marketing, has been named among CPA Practice Advisor’s 2024 "20 Under 40” Accounting Influencers. This prestigious recognition highlights exceptional young professionals who are helping advance the accounting profession.

Now in its eighth year, the "20 Under 40” awards program honors professionals pioneering advancements in technology and enhancing firm processes that enable practitioners to be more productive, efficient and profitable, as they build practices that will endure and thrive.

“We are fortunate to be surrounded by so many young professionals who are sharing their ideas, skills, and enthusiasm with the goal of making the accounting profession a better place,” said CPA Practice Advisor Editor-in-Chief Gail Perry. “Change is occurring rapidly in our profession and this year’s award winners are embracing and driving the changes.”

Gallaher Boddy, who joined Rightworks in 2022, works with accounting firms to uncover pain points and identify solutions based on their unique needs. She has led initiatives for Written Information Security Plans (WISP) and security awareness, helping firms meet mandatory IRS and FTC standards. In the last year, Gallaher Boddy focused on leveraging her extensive experience in cloud consulting to assist firms in achieving optimal cloud adoption, focusing on critical touchpoints such as security, change management and cultural transition.

"I’m honored to be recognized as one of CPA Practice Advisor's ‘20 Under 40’ Accounting Influencers alongside many inspiring and dedicated colleagues,” said Gallaher Boddy. “I look forward to helping firms embrace the rapid changes in the accounting profession so they can elevate their practices and face the challenges of tomorrow.”

For more information and to read the full list of honorees, click here.

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Rightworks enables accounting firms and businesses to significantly simplify operations and expand their value to clients via our award-winning intelligent cloud and learning resources. This is possible with Rightworks OneSpace, the only secure cloud environment purpose-built for the accounting and tax profession, and Rightworks Academy, the premier community for firm optimization, growth and professional development. The Academy offers access to thought leadership, events, peer communities and extensive learning resources. Founded in 2002, we’ve grown to serve over 10,000 accounting firms in the US—from single practitioners to Top 10 firms. For more information, please visit rightworks.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/5c4b1adb-0e59-422f-8b45-75971e107097


Media contact:
Angel Flores
603-565-2194
aflores@rightworks.com

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