Abrash is chair of Deloitte US  and has held roles in which she oversaw significant client responsibilities as a global lead client service partner for large multinational entities.

“I look forward to continuing the effective, transparent governance of our partnership while collaborating with … the management team to build upon our legacy as the world’s leading professional services firm,” Abrash said when her latest appointment was announced.

Abrash was named by AICPA and CPA Practice Advisor as one of the 2024 Most Powerful Women in Accounting – an honor she also earned last year. “In the next 10 years, I expect to see a resurgence in the pipeline of the accounting profession, especially in racially and ethnically diverse professionals,” Abrash told CPA Advisor in an online interview. “And, as Deloitte has learned and validated through engagement with multiple stakeholder groups, there appears to be a set of interconnected themes driving the decline in accounting enrollment and CPA licensure. For example, holistically there is a lack of awareness for this amazing profession and the doors it opens. In addition, there are opportunities to reduce structural barriers, augment the use of technology, and enhance recruiting efforts and talent models to grow the profession. 

Editor’s note: This story was updated at 6:15 a.m. EDT on June 26, 2024 to remove outdated information about Abrash’s role.