Two professionals to help shape the accounting curriculum and highlight career opportunities
Canton, MA (July 29, 2025): Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP, an independent accounting and business consulting firm based in Canton, MA, is proud to announce that two of its team members, Rebecca Palma and Tiago Gomes, have been elected to the Bentley University Emerging Leaders Advisory Board. The professionals were nominated by Jim DeLeo, Leading Partner at Gray, Gray & Gray, and participated in a joint board meeting last month with the accounting alumni Advisory Board.
The Advisory Board serves as a crucial bridge between academia and industry, connecting Bentley’s accounting faculty with practicing professionals to ensure the curriculum remains relevant to the skills students actually need in today’s marketplace. The board also provides students with insights into the diverse career paths available within the accounting profession.
“Rebecca and Tiago exemplify the caliber of professionals we develop at g3,” said Jim DeLeo. “Their expertise, combined with their passion for mentoring the next generation, made them ideal candidates for this advisory role. They bring a unique perspective about the advantages of working at an independent firm, where professionals can truly grow their careers while maintaining work-life balance and being valued as individuals.”
During the inaugural board meeting, both Palma and Gomes advocated for providing students with a broader view of career opportunities in accounting.
“This advisory board presents an incredible opportunity to help shape how future accounting professionals view their career options,” said Rebecca Palma. “Too often, students fail to understand the amazing opportunities that exist at independent firms like g3 as well as opportunities that exist in the private sector… I’m excited to help students understand that there are multiple pathways to a successful and fulfilling accounting career.”
Tiago Gomes emphasized the importance of providing students with real-world perspectives on what the profession offers “It means a great deal to me to be on this Board and involved with the Accounting Department post-graduation. It gives me the opportunity to help my alma mater stay current with the evolving accounting industry, so they can continue to prepare students for the real world, just as they did with me. It has also allowed me to be an advocate for independent accounting firms, like g3, which can be a better option for many people . Being on the Alumni Engagement subcommittee has also allowed me to help strengthen the Bentley Accounting alumni community. I look forward to seeing what the Board can accomplish over the next few years.”
The selection to the Emerging Leaders Advisory Board aligns with Gray, Gray & Gray’s broader mission of raising awareness about the distinct advantages of working at an independent accounting firm. Unlike large corporate environments, g3 offers professionals the opportunity to work directly with partners, gain exposure to diverse industries and services, and build a career path that prioritizes both professional excellence and personal fulfillment.
Gray, Gray & Gray continues to differentiate itself in the marketplace by demonstrating that independent firms offer competitive advantages in terms of career development, company culture, and client relationships; factors that are increasingly important to today’s accounting professionals.
About Gray, Gray & Gray
Gray, Gray & Gray is celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2025 and is ranked among the country’s Top 200 accounting firms by INSIDE Public Accounting magazine. The firm serves clients in a broad range of industries. Gray, Gray & Gray is a member of CPAmerica Inc., one of the largest associations of independent accounting firms in the United States. For additional information, call (781) 407-0300 or visit www.gggllp.com.
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