The year 2010 brings with it a myriad of changes to
accounting and other tax professionals, from govern-
ment recovery programs to the impending tax preparer
registration regulations. NSA has a new president,
Bob Cross, to help navigate the challenges ahead.
From
george Washington to Stephen Covey:
getting to Know
bob cross
NSA
’
s New president
By Julia Wilkinson
ob has worn many professional hats in the
B
past. He’s worked as an auctioneer, real
estate broker, and computer programmer.
In the course of finding his ultimate niche
as an accountant, he met his wife, and now
they both work happily together in the
same firm.
NSA talked with Bob about his back-
ground, practice, and goals for the coming year, such as his strong
belief in continuing edu-
cation, both profes-
sional and personal. He
gives us his thoughts
on a wide range of top-
ics which will impact
accountants and other
financial professionals,
including those in
small firms. Read on
to find out what Bob
hopes to accomplish
during his term, and
how George Washing-
ton, Stephen Covey
and a “talking stick”
have all influenced
bob croSS, preSiDeNt
his management phi-
NATioNAL SoCieTY
oF ACCoUNTANTS
losophy.
February 2010 NPA Magazine 7
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