Elaine Myers LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Posthumous Award For an exemplary career of leadership in the accounting profession and the community Elaine Myers was one of the first women to graduate with an accounting degree from Gonzaga University. Soon after graduating in 1956, she started working for LeMaster & Daniels in Spokane. She obtained her CPA license in 1994 and started her own firm in 2003. She joined McDirmid, Mikkelsen & Secrest, now Eide Bailly, in 2006 and stayed until her retirement as a tax senior manager in 2018.
2022-2023
WSCPA AWARD WINNERS Every year, the WSCPA honors individuals (and one company or firm) that have demonstrated their commitment to supporting the Society and maintaining the CPA's trusted and respected place in Washington State's professional community.
"With a passion for numbers and people, Elaine worked tirelessly as an accountant for over 50 years, spearheading a path for women while helping many individuals, families, businesses and charitable organizations. She loved advising her clients and took great satisfaction assisting them with financial decisions. Elaine worked with many clients over generations, and she held a special place in her heart for farmers and nonprofit organizations. Elaine was an influential, dedicated and brilliant woman." —excerpt from Elaine's 2022 obituary "Elaine was such a personal motivator for me to pass the CPA exam. She always checked up on my studying and I kept studying and ended up passing partially because I didn’t want to disappoint Elaine. She was also very invested in her clients and helping them beyond just tax compliance. She was a friend and confidant to many clients," says Jillian Robison, CPA, OMS Senior Manager, Eide Bailly LLP.
Elaine (center) when she began her career at LeMaster & Daniels.
Elaine's granddaughter, best friend and coworkers accept her award.
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