Deborah Curry is President/CEO of the Florida Institute of CPAs. She is the FICPA’s fifth CEO in the organization’s 111-year history. Deborah is a Certified Public Accountant in Florida, Georgia and Texas. In addition, she holds the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation. Deborah worked with the Georgia Society of CPAs for six years; serving first as CFO, then as COO. A graduate of Texas A&M University, Deborah’s previous experience includes finance positions with Turner Broadcasting System, Time Warner and Pacific USA Holdings Corporation. Founded in 1905, the FICPA is a Tallahassee-based, statewide, professional association representing member-CPAs throughout Florida. With a membership of more than 19,500, the Institute’s mission is to promote the value of its members and serve their diverse needs; enhance members’ competency and professionalism; support professional standards; and advocate on behalf of the profession.