Tom Hood

Tom Hood

Keynote Speaker: CEO of the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants

Tom Hood Biography

Named as the fourth most influential leader in Accounting Today’s 2012 list of the Top 100 Most Influential People in the CPA profession (his eighth time on the list), Tom stands out in three areas: leadership, learning, and technology.

He was also named as one of the Top 25 Thought Leaders in Public Accounting by CPA Practice Adviser and Top 25 Thought Leaders in Public Accounting Technology by CPA Technology Adviser, one of the Top 25 Online Influencers in Talent Management by HR Examiner and as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in the CPA Profession by Accounting Today Magazine (seventh time in 2011).

These awards and recognition reflect Tom’s leadership in helping CPAs “shape their future” through his work at the Maryland Association of CPAs and the Business Learning Institute, a center for the development of leadership and strategic thinking skills for CPAs.

Tom and his team have facilitated and taught the Major Firms Group (Top 100 CPA firms) for the AICPA, the AICPA Leadership Academy and lead strategic planning sessions with leading CPA firms from all over the US, along with corporations and non-profits. Tom also co-authored BLI’s i2a - Insights to Action a strategic thinking system that is used to cultivate leaders and a strategic planning process to help organizations navigate today’s permanent whitewater environment. The i2a process was customized to meet the needs of the national CPA Horizons 2025 project where Tom and his team ran thirty future forums that engaged thousands of participants in a conversation about the future.

He is a nationally recognized author, speaker and consultant. Tom has been featured in the Journal of Accountancy, Accounting Today magazine and AccountingWeb. He also won the AICPA Special Recognition Award for his contributions to the profession leading the CPA Vision Project in 2003. He is also considered as a thought leader in the Association Community speaking at the DigitalNow Conference and the ASAE (American Society of Association Executives).

Tom likes to say much of his success as a CPA is due to membership in associations. He has been an active volunteer since starting his career. He has been past-president of the Maryland Association of CPAs (1993-1994) and currently on the AICPA CPE Advisory Committee. He has served on several key national committees - the AICPA Enhanced Business Reporting Committee and AICPA Special Committee on Mobility. He is also a member of the ASAE, World Future Society in addition to the AICPA & MACPA.

In addition to his history as an association executive and CEO, Hood has experience as a high-level executive, specifically as treasurer and CFO of Bryn Awel Corporation, a privately owned $75 million highway construction company.

He is a graduate of Loyola College (B.A. in Accounting) and has a Master’s in Finance (Real Estate) from Johns Hopkins University and a Master’s equivalent in Information Systems from the University of Baltimore. He also obtained the Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) certification and the Certified Global Management Accountant (CGMA) certification from the AICPA.

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Tom Hood is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Finance, Social Media, Economy, Business Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Leadership and Strategic Leadership.

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Tom Hood is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Finance and Social Media. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tom Hood for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Tom Hood generally travels from Baltimore, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Adam Nash, Donald Sull and Geoffrey Moore. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tom Hood for an upcoming event.

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Tom Hood Videos

MACPA Live: Tom Hood Welcomes Attendees to the 2013 MACPA ...
  • How do I book Tom Hood to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tom Hood for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Tom Hood, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tom Hood or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Tom Hood for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Tom Hood, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tom Hood, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Tom Hood speak about?

    Tom Hood is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Finance, Social Media, Economy, Business Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Leadership and Strategic Leadership.
  • Where does Tom Hood travel from?

    Tom Hood generally travels from Baltimore, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Tom Hood?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tom Hood for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tom Hood for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tom Hood or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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