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MOVE Like This
With Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk
For CPA Trendlines

In the latest MOVE Like This, host Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk sits down with?Stacie Kwaiser, CPA, CEO of Rehmann, to discuss her nearly 30-year journey with the firm and the values that continue to shape its culture. Kwaiser reflects on her start in public accounting at Coopers & Lybrand before joining Rehmann, a firm that has since grown to more than 1,100 professionals across 22 offices. Rising through the audit practice and into leadership roles, she was named CEO in 2023, following decades of mentorship, growth, and transformation within the firm. 

Rehmann has long been recognized as a?best firm for women and equity leadership, an achievement Kwaiser credits to intentional, long-standing efforts. Nearly 20 years ago, the firm launched its Women’s Career Advocacy Program to address attrition among female professionals and support their advancement into leadership. What began as a women-focused initiative has since evolved into Rehmann’s broader Career Advocacy Program, embedding sponsorship and development into the firm’s DNA. Kwaiser emphasizes that these efforts are not “initiatives” that can be cut when convenient; they are woven into the very fabric of the firm’s culture.