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:
Session II: 1:00–1:50 p.m.
Tax Essentials for Emerging CPAs
Speaker:
Session III: 2:00–2:50 p.m.
Innovation, Technology, and Disruption
Speaker:
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:
Visiting Scholars & Industry Professionals:
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