Student Pipeline: Statistics, Stakeholders & Strategies

Courtney Kincaid, CAE, Indiana CPA Society

The CPA pipeline is evolving, and understanding the latest workforce development trends is critical for educators shaping the next generation of accounting professionals. In this session, INCPAS President & CEO Courtney Kincaid will provide an update on key issues impacting the profession, including the latest student pipeline data, additional pathways to licensure, and stakeholder perspectives. She’ll also share how INCPAS is addressing these challenges through advocacy, outreach, and strategic initiatives.

AICPA Update on CPA Evolution & the CPA Exam

Joe Maslot, CPA, AICPA

The CPA profession is evolving, and so is the CPA Exam. Stay up to date with the latest developments in CPA Evolution and what they mean for current and future candidates. In this session, Joe Maslot will provide insights into the new CPA Exam structure, content and format, and how these updates align with the profession’s evolving needs.

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

Teaching with Generative AI: Foundations, Tools, and Strategies

Megan Grady, Butler University

Kristen Palmer, Butler University

Generative AI is rapidly transforming higher education—presenting exciting opportunities for innovation alongside complex ethical and pedagogical questions. This workshop is grounded in Butler University’s Faculty Framework for GAI in Teaching and Learning, and is designed to equip you with both the foundational knowledge and practical strategies needed to confidently engage with these tools in your teaching.

Together, we’ll explore generative AI, how it works, and how it can be thoughtfully integrated into your teaching repertoire. You’ll leave with greater confidence, clarity, and a toolkit of ideas for using generative AI in ways that align with your teaching goals.

It's time to have lunch with colleagues and visit sponsor tables. Lunch is provided.

Panel Discussion: Inside the Profession–A Conversation with CPA Leaders

Randie Dial, CLA

BJ Lippert, Donovan CPAs

Clint Meeks, KPMG

Erin Wagoner, Katz, Sapper & Miller

Moderator: Terry Bush, SPHR, Kruggel Lawton CPAs

Always a favorite among educators, this engaging panel brings together experienced CPA practitioners to share their perspectives on the latest trends shaping the profession. Hear directly from industry leaders about the skills and knowledge today’s accounting graduates need to succeed, how firms and companies are adapting to industry changes, and what educators can do to better prepare students for the evolving landscape. Panelists will discuss real-world challenges, emerging opportunities, and key insights into the future of accounting.

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

Preparing the NextGen: Skills for Success in Thriving Firms

Samantha Mansfield, ConvergenceCoaching, LLC

The field of accounting is a dynamic and evolving profession. The demand for specialized accounting knowledge and skills remains high, and not just for compliance work. Advisory services, especially in outsourced client accounting, are the fastest growing in firms today. Finance and accounting team leaders are looking for many soft skills in addition to solid technical accounting knowledge to create the experience clients foremost need.

In this session, you will:

• Discover how trends in technology and client need are advancing the growth of advisory services
• Recognize the alternative career path options available to talent entering the field of accounting
• Discuss the non-technical skills talent leaders are looking for in young talent

Leave this session with ideas on what to incorporate into your curriculum to prepare next generation accountants for a difference-making career.