On September 11, 2016, The Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants (Arkansas CPA Society) will mark its 100th anniversary. The organization has since grown to become one of the largest professional associations in Arkansas with more than 3,600 members.

To recognize the centennial anniversary, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has issued an official Proclamation, declaring September 11, 2016 as Certified Public Accountants Day, to honor and celebrate the Centennial anniversary of the Arkansas Society of CPAs and to increase awareness of the significance of the organization and its importance. Allen Pierce, was among the distinguished group of CPA’s invited by Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson to celebrate such an important event for the accounting industry.