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Date:
August 26, 2025

Time: 
8:30 a.m.–4:35 p.m. ET

Location: 
INCPAS Learning Center, Indianapolis and Virtual Live

CPE:
8 hours
CLE:
TBD


 


 

The CPA Trends Forum offers a one-stop overview of critical challenges facing accountants today. From economic uncertainty to AI ethics, this forum equips you with insights on the profession's hottest topics.


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8:30–9:30 a.m. General Session

Cybersecurity of AI

Brian Beck, Proxurve

Session description coming soon!

9:30–9:40 a.m. Networking Break

It's time to network with colleagues and visit sponsor tables.

9:40–10:55 a.m. General Session

Burnout Is Not a Buzzword: What’s Fueling CPA Exhaustion in 2025

Anna Stumpf, Collective Energy

Burnout doesn’t always look like collapse. Sometimes it looks like Jen, the overachiever turned bottleneck. Or Marcus, the steady performer who’s quietly disengaging. Or Priya, a rising star buried in work that should be automated. In this data-backed session, you’ll explore the trends fueling CPA burnout today—compressed seasons, AI disruption, staffing shortages—and the systemic shifts that can either relieve the pressure or make it worse.

Walk away with:

  • A better understanding of burnout’s root causes (beyond just “long hours”)
  • A framework for recognizing early burnout signals in your team
  • Research-informed strategies for boosting resilience and preserving productivity

10:55–11:05 a.m. Networking Break

It's time to network with colleagues and visit sponsor tables.

11:05 a.m.–12:20 p.m. General Session

Tariffs

Speaker and session description coming soon!

12:20–1 p.m. Lunch

It's time to have lunch with colleagues and visit sponsor tables. Lunch is provided for in-person attendees.

1–2:10 p.m. General Session

A&A Update

Peter Zender, CPA, Galasso Learning Solutions

Stay informed and prepared with this comprehensive annual update on the latest developments in accounting and auditing. We’ll begin with a deep dive into the Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) effective in 2025, followed by an overview of FASB’s Invitation to Comment - Agenda Consultation, which will shape the future of accounting standards. On the auditing side, we’ll tackle the essential changes in quality management standards that firms must implement by the end of 2025. The session will also provide a peek at upcoming projects from the Auditing Standards Board (ASB). Join us to gain practical insights and actionable takeaways to navigate these updates with confidence.

Upon completing this course, a learner will be able to:

  • Recognize the impact of Accounting Standards Updates effective in 2025 on financial reporting
  • Identify potential topics identified by advisory groups in the FASB's ITC agenda consultation
  • Identify the components of quality management
  • Recall key projects of the Auditing Standards Board

2:10–2:25 p.m. Networking Break

It's time to network with colleagues and visit sponsor tables.

2:25–3:15 p.m. General Session

The AI Advantage: How CPAs Can Thrive in the Age of Automation

Chris Ortega, Fresh FP&A

Don't get left behind! This dynamic session will reveal how Artificial Intelligence presents significant opportunities for CPAs. Learn how to leverage AI to elevate your role beyond routine tasks, offer higher-value services, and position yourself as a forward-thinking advisor in a rapidly evolving landscape.

3:15–3:25 p.m. Networking Break

It's time to network with colleagues and visit sponsor tables.

3:25–4:35 p.m. General Session

Ethics

Speaker and session description coming soon!

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