Darby Russell, a senior bookkeeper with DWC CPAs and Advisors in Grand Junction, received the Associated Charter Management Accountant and Chartered Global Management Accountant designations.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants awards the designations in conjunction with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

To receive the Chartered Global Management Accountant designation, applicants must have a minimum of three years of relevant work experience in accounting and finance, pass a 90-minute exam and up to nine hours of additional case study exams.

Russell’s accounting and bookkeeping career spans nearly a decade. She works with the DWC tax and bookkeeping teams to provide services to clients in multiple industry sectors. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and master’s degree in organizational leadership.

DWC CPAs and Advisors operates the largest public accounting firm headquartered in Western Colorado with main offices in Grand Junction, Glenwood Springs and Montrose. The firm offers a range of services, including accounting, auditing, business consulting, tax planning and wealth management. For more information about DWC CPAs and Advisors, call (970) 243-1921 or visit the website located at https://dwcadvisors.com.