Sessions and speakers

Session I: 12:00–12:50 p.m.

AICPA update for Educators and Industry

AICPA & CIMA 2023 Trends Report: A report on accounting education, the CPA Exam, and public accounting firms’ hiring of recent graduates

Keynote Speaker:

• Jan Taylor, CPA, CGMA, Ph.D. Academic in Residence, AICPA;
  AICPA and CIMA, The International Association of Certified Professional Accountants

Session II: 1:00–1:50 p.m.

Tax Essentials for Emerging CPAs

Speaker:

• Crystal Finkelstein, CPA Faculty Director, Foster School of Business

Session III: 2:00–2:50 p.m.

Innovation, Technology, and Disruption: The Impact on Accounting Education and Meeting New CPA Requirements

Speaker:

• Asher Curtis, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Accounting, University of Washington, Foster School of Business

Session IV: 3:00–3:50 p.m.

Educator and Industry Panel

A discussion about the future of the profession including:

• What industry needs educators should be sharing with their students.
• What are expectations for new hires in terms of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies.

Moderated by:

• Jan Taylor, CPA, CGMA, Ph.D., Academic in Residence, AICPA;
  Article: Do colleges prepare future CPAs? Three key insights, by Jan Taylor, CPA, CGMA, Ph.D.

Visiting Scholars & Industry Professionals:

• David Cordova, International Tax Partner, Deloitte Tax LLP
• Tom Falskow, Visiting Instructor, PLU School of Business
• Kellie McKenna, CPA, Partner, Moss Adams

Meet & Greet Hour: 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Networking and Resource Tables

• Networking, including opportunities to meet students, scholars, faculty, and industry professionals.
• Industry professionals will host a table for students to learn more about careers in accounting.
• The University of Washington Foster School will host a table for students interested in pursuing:
  • Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc)
  • Master of Science in Taxation (MST)
• The Washington Society of CPAs will host a table to discuss membership options and scholarships:
  • WSCPA Accounting Scholarships