Press & recognition

Recognition for work that holds up under operational pressure.

Recognition from institutions shaping the future of accounting, advisory, and operational finance.

Recognition

Recognition and professional distinction.

Recognition from the institutions that shape the future of the profession.

Forbes 2026

Forbes 2026 Best-in-State CPA

Rose Araghchy, CPA, was named to the Forbes 2026 Best-in-State CPAs list — the publication’s annual recognition of the top practicing CPAs in each state. Now in its second year, the list was developed by Forbes editorial staff in collaboration with market research firm Statista through a multi-step evaluation process that includes editorial research, industry nominations, independent advisory board review, peer recommendations, and client feedback. Candidates were sourced through independent submissions and state CPA association recommendations, then rated on weighted criteria including expertise, innovation, thought leadership, professional experience, community involvement, and recent impact on the accounting profession. The list is entirely merit-based — there is no fee to participate and candidates cannot pay to be included.

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Inc. magazine 2025

2025 Inc. Power Partner Award

R2 Advisors was named a 2025 Inc. Power Partner — Inc. magazine’s annual recognition of B2B partners with documented track records supporting entrepreneurs and growth-stage companies. R2 appears in the Financial Services category alongside national firms including Aprio and Ramp. The published profile includes a client testimonial reporting structural onboarding outcomes attributed to R2’s engagement model: a 35% increase in successful onboarding rate, a 30% reduction in implementation timelines, and a 20% improvement in customer satisfaction across key accounts, with zero churn across shared accounts over three years.

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Virginia Society of CPAs Council Member

Technology & Innovation Advisory Council

Rose Araghchy, CPA, serves as a member of the VSCPA’s Technology & Innovation Advisory Council, providing strategic guidance to the Virginia Society of CPAs Board of Directors on technology initiatives shaping the accounting profession. The Council convenes practitioners from leading firms — including representatives from KPMG, Ernst & Young, Baker Tilly, Grant Thornton, Cherry Bekaert, and GRF — to advise on programs and resources that help Virginia CPAs adapt to emerging technologies.

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CPA.com 2025

2025 Innovative Practitioner Runner-Up

Rose Araghchy, CPA, was named a 2025 Innovative Practitioner Runner-Up by CPA.com, the AICPA’s commercial subsidiary. The award was announced at Digital CPA, the profession’s flagship innovation conference. Recognition cites the development of the Financial Strategy Integration Framework — a model that connects accounting, tax, finance, and operational systems into one decision environment — and the Catalyst Collective, an internal lab developing automation and analytics infrastructure for client engagements.

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CPA Practice Advisor 2024

40 Under 40 Honoree

Rose Araghchy, CPA, was named to CPA Practice Advisor’s 40 Under 40 list, recognizing professionals reshaping the accounting industry through innovation, leadership, and the integration of technology with traditional practice.

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AICPA 2023 Class

AICPA Leadership Academy — Class of 2023

Rose Araghchy, CPA, was one of only 36 CPAs nationwide selected for the AICPA’s 2023 Leadership Academy — a competitive program designed to strengthen the leadership skills of promising young professionals while connecting them with a peer cohort across public accounting, business and industry, government, and consulting. The selection was announced by the Virginia Society of CPAs.

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In the press

Coverage and contributions.

Articles, interviews, podcast appearances, and industry features. Updated as new coverage publishes.

CPA Practice Advisor June 2025

Accounting Thought Leaders Meet to Discuss Challenges Facing Profession

Rose Araghchy, CPA, was an invited participant in the 2025 CPA Practice Advisor Accounting Thought Leader Think Tank Symposium, held in Las Vegas ahead of the AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE Conference. The annual closed-door symposium convenes the profession’s editorial leadership and most-cited practitioners for a day of round-table discussion on the structural issues facing the profession — including the talent pipeline, private equity in accounting, AI and automation, the coming transformation economy, and workforce well-being.

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Blue J Case Study

R2 Advisors: AI-powered scenario analysis for high-stakes tax advisory

Blue J, the AI tax research platform, published a case study documenting how R2 Advisors uses scenario-based AI analysis for complex tax advisory work — including international structuring, multi-tier partnership allocations, S corporation redemptions, and cross-border reorganizations. Documented outcomes include 6–8 hours per user saved per week on tax research, a 25% reduction in non-billable research hours, and an estimated $1.5–$2 million in annual client tax savings. The case study features commentary from Rose Araghchy, CPA, on why scenario analysis with citable authority is foundational for advisory work where entity ownership, allocation provisions, and transaction sequencing materially change the tax result.

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Private Funds CFO February 2026

Meet the New Faces of Finance 2026

Rose Araghchy, CPA, was featured in Private Funds CFO’s annual survey of the new generation of financial talent reshaping the private funds sector. Published by PEI Group, the recognition profiles emerging leaders advancing financial operations, controls, and decision infrastructure across private capital.

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Private Funds CFO February 2026

Why AI really is a game changer

Private Funds CFO’s February 2026 magazine issue examined how today’s finance leaders are integrating artificial intelligence into operations, treating it as a structural enabler rather than a threat. The piece appeared in the same issue as Private Funds CFO’s “New Faces of Finance 2026” feature recognizing Rose Araghchy, CPA.

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Private Funds CFO February 2026

How the CFO role is evolving

The third feature from Private Funds CFO’s February 2026 magazine issue examined how the finance professional of the future will need to think structurally rather than transactionally. The piece appeared alongside the magazine’s “New Faces of Finance 2026” feature recognizing Rose Araghchy, CPA.

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Virginia Society of CPAs October 2023

VSCPA Member Rose Araghchy, CPA, Selected to Attend AICPA’s 2023 Leadership Academy

The Virginia Society of CPAs published the official announcement of Rose Araghchy’s selection to the AICPA’s 2023 Leadership Academy — recognizing her as one of only 36 CPAs nationwide chosen for the cohort, and noting more than 12 years of experience helping for-profit, nonprofit, and government-sponsored institutions advance organizational growth and sustainability.

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Speaking & industry participation
iGlobal Forum 2022

Real Estate Joint Ventures Forum — speaker participation related to operational finance, advisory structure, and investment reporting environments.

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Press inquiries

For interviews, commentary, or editorial inquiries.

Available for commentary on operational finance, advisory transformation, integrated reporting systems, and the structural realities shaping modern accounting.

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