7:15-8:15 A.M. Coffee & Networking
Come early to meet with colleagues.
8:15-9:45 A.M. General Session
Emotional Intelligence: A Catalyst for High Performance
Sarah Turner, Faurote Group
“Emotional Intelligence is so critical to success that it accounts for 60% of performance in all types of jobs. It’s the single biggest predictor of performance in the workplace and the strongest driver of leadership and personal excellence.” ¹ In today’s environment one way to set yourself apart is by having a high ‘EQ,’ which is a measure of your “emotional intelligence.” By enhancing your understanding of your own emotions and those of your students and taking them into account when interacting, you can have a positive effect on relationships, business results, commitment, and teamwork. This program highlights the connection between emotions and actions and helps identify ways to improve EQ and develop more productive relationships both professionally and personally.
¹The Emotional Intelligence Quick Book
9:50-11 A.M. General Session
Rapidly Changing Skill Set
Yvonne Hinson, CPA, CGMA, Ph.D., AICPA
The AICPA is on the leading edge of changes occurring the in the accounting profession. This session will focus on research addressing changing skill sets, how this impacts their professional certifications, designations and certificates and resources available to faculty and students to support this changing environment.
11-11:15 A.M. Networking Break
It's time to network with colleagues and visit sponsor tables.
11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. General Session
Trends in Accounting
Jennifer Briggs, CAE, President & CEO – Indiana CPA Society
The world is increasingly more complex and accounting educators are faced with preparing students for the CPA profession. Briggs will discuss many of the important issues facing the profession in coming years and provide insight into issues and trends that will be important for students to be prepared to address in the coming years.
12:30-1:30 P.M. Lunch
It's time to eat and network with colleagues. Lunch is provided.
1:30-2:45 P.M. General Session
Integrated Reporting in Academia, a Competitive Advantage
Kevin Huston, CPA – Marian University, Jenny Norris, CPA, CGMA, CAE, Vice President of Finance – Indiana CPA Society, and Marian University accounting students Mackenzie Dailey, Bailee Enlow, Emma Harpring, Andrew Harrison, Brenna Malatestinic, TJ O’Neil and Brad Sprinkle
Marian University is believed to be the first university in the US to prepare an integrated report. The Integrated Report was prepared by Marian students as part of a new course that focused on Integrated Reporting. This session will explore Integrated Reporting and how it’s becoming a competitive advantage for CPAs. The session will feature how faculty structured this course, learning outcomes and an overview from students about their key takeaways and how they are prepared for the future as a direct result of this class.
2:45-3 P.M. Networking Break
It's time to network with colleagues and visit sponsor tables.
3-4:30 P.M. Closing General Session
Panel Discussion: What Students Need to Know Before Entering the CPA Profession
Greg Chester, CPA, PwC, Anita Sherman, CPA, Greenwalt CPAs and Angie Zirkelbach, CPA, Blue & Co., LLC
The always-popular practitioner panel discussion will allow educators the opportunity to interact with CPAs and better understand what employers are looking for when hiring interns and new hires. Educators are invited to send questions in advance.
4:30 P.M. Adjourn
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