Sessions and speakers

Session I: 12:00–12:50 p.m.

AICPA update for Educators and Industry

Keynote Speaker:

• Jan Taylor, CPA, CGMA, Ph.D., Senior Director - Academic in Residence

Session II: 1:00–1:50 p.m.

Tax Essentials for Emerging CPAs

Speaker:

• Crystal Finkelstein, CPA. MPAcc Tax, Associate Teaching Professor of Accounting & Faculty Director of the Master of Science in Taxation Program, UW Foster School

Session III: 2:00–2:50 p.m.

Innovation, Technology, and Disruption

Speaker:

• Gabriel Saucedo, Ph.D., CPA. Seattle University

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., Senior Director - Academic in Residence

Visiting Scholars & Industry Professionals:

• Fanny Green, CPA, MPAcc Taxation, Tax Partner, Deloitte Tax LLP
• Kellie McKenna, CPA, Partner, Moss Adams Baker Tilly
• Gerald Swanson II, University of Washington School of Law

Meet & Greet Hour (students welcome): 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.
• Baker Tilly
• McGraw Hill
• Pearson Education
• 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