ATLANTA – June 24, 2026 – Aprio, the 20th largest business advisory and accounting firm in the U.S., congratulates Bill Dupee, Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) Leader and Partner, and Mo Galal, Vice President of Application Development & Automation, on being named to CPA Practice Advisor’s 2026 40 Under 40 list.
CPA Practice Advisor 40 Under 40 recognizes professionals who are advancing the accounting and advisory profession through leadership, transformation, client impact, and meaningful contributions to their firms and communities. Bill Dupee and Mo Galal join a national cohort of honorees who are excelling in their roles today and actively shaping what the next generation of the profession will look like.
“Bill and Mo reflect what is possible when professionals are given the right platform to grow,” said Richard Kopelman, CEO of Aprio. “At Aprio, we are intentional about building careers by investing in our people through mentorship, technology, and real opportunities to lead early in their careers. Their success is a direct reflection of that commitment and of a profession that continues to offer extraordinary pathways for growth and impact.”
Bill Dupee has spent more than a decade advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, helping them anticipate risk, avoid costly surprises, and unlock value throughout the deal lifecycle. His experience spans manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, software, retail, and professional services, where he combines technical depth with commercial insight. Within Aprio, Bill plays a key role in advancing the firm’s Transaction Advisory Services practice and mentoring the next generation of deal professionals.
Mo Galal leads Aprio’s Application Development & Automation efforts, building a career at the intersection of emerging technology and business transformation. He has driven large-scale initiatives across software development, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing. His leadership continues to strengthen Aprio’s position as a technology-forward advisory firm.
Their recognition reflects Aprio’s broader commitment to developing professionals who lead with vision to support a firm where that kind of impact is possible at every level.
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About Aprio
Aprio is redefining what it means to be a global advisory and accounting firm. We help businesses and individuals Account for Anything™ — delivering clarity and confidence in a world full of unknowns. Aprio is the brand name under which Aprio, LLP, and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC deliver professional services to clients worldwide. Aprio Advisory Group, LLC provides advisory, tax, legal, wealth, and talent solutions to help build value, drive growth, manage risk, and protect wealth, while Aprio, LLP delivers audit and attest services with uncompromising quality and integrity. With more than 3,400 team members serving clients in 50+ countries and $5.5B in assets under management, Aprio, the 20th largest business advisory and accounting firm in the U.S., is consistently recognized as a Top Workplace, celebrated for transformative growth on the Inc. 5000 and Inc. Power Partners lists, and led by Richard Kopelman, named to Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting. Learn more at Aprio.com.
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