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Celebrating NCACPA’s Young Professional Spotlight!
NCACPA's Young Professionals Cabinet is excited to highlight the outstanding achievements and contributions of emerging leaders who are making a significant impact in the accounting profession and their communities.

Faith Rives Gaster
Tax Supervisor at DMJPS PLLC
A proud native of Sanford, North Carolina, Faith Gaster began her journey with DMJPS in 2020 as an intern and has grown steadily within the firm ever since. After graduating from Campbell University, she transitioned into a full-time role and now serves as a Tax Supervisor. Throughout her time at DMJPS, Faith has supported clients across a wide range of industries and continues to deepen her professional expertise.
Currently just one exam away from earning her CPA license, Faith embodies perseverance, leadership, and a strong commitment to growth. Colleagues describe her as someone who leads by example—mentoring newer staff, embracing innovation, and demonstrating unwavering integrity and work ethic. Her mindset of “never stop learning” guides her professional development and inspires others around her.
Beyond the numbers, Faith’s authentic leadership and dedication to her community make her a standout young professional in North Carolina’s accounting field.
Who is an “Extraordinary” Young Professional?
The YP Cabinet describes an extraordinary young accounting professional as someone who exhibits excellence in the profession through one or more of the following areas:
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Community Outreach / Engagement / Volunteering
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Networking and Engagement within the Profession
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Advocacy
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Leadership
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Mentorship
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Integrity, Character, and Grit
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Work Ethic
Take this opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of your team and/or yourself!
Nominations are open to anyone, but the nominee must be an accounting professional who is 40 and under.
To nominate someone today, click the button below or visit bit.ly/YPC-spotlight.