NASBA Center For Public Trust 
Beth Bialy is the firm leader of Plante & Moran’s Governmental Group in Southfield, Michigan. Ms. Bialy has 25 years of experience with the firm and specializes in local government auditing and consulting. Nominator Gordon Krater, also of Plante & Moran, explains, “…she is the last line of defense on any ethical issues that may arise in our governmental practice, and she understands the gravity of making those decisions – that our responsibility is to the public and the readers of the financial statements.”
Peggy Dzierzawski, President and CEO of Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants, concluded her nomination of Ms. Bialy with these remarks. “Beth’s high standards of quality, objectivity and integrity engender trust and support from the public, her clients, and the CPA community alike. She is highly regarded as an advocate for responsibility and accountability within the CPA profession, making her an excellent choice for the Being a Difference Award.”