Chad M. Becnel, CPA, CITP, CGMA is a Director in the Accounting and Assurance Services Group at Postlethwaite & Netterville, APAC in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he works with clients primarily in the insurance, financial institution and manufacturing/distribution industries. Prior to joining the firm in 2003, Chad worked with another large local accounting firm. In addition to his client responsibilities, Chad is also heavily involved in the firms training and quality control function, which oversees the firms audit, review and compilation practice. Chad was selected to be a member of the inaugural class of the 2009 AICPA Leadership Academy, which is an honor within the profession, as only 25 applicants were selected from across the country. Chad went on to serve on the Accounting and Review Services Committee (ARSC) of the AICPA from 2010 to 2012. Chad earned his B.S. in accounting from Nicholls State University and cu rrently resides in Baton Rouge.