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Young Pros Forum

Date:
October 21, 2025

Time: 
9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET

Location: 
Birdies Sports Bar, Westfield

CPE:
4 hours

 

 

 

A Full Day to Grow Your Skills, Serve Your Community & Expand Your Network

The INCPAS Young Pros Forum is your chance to learn, volunteer, connect, and celebrate—all in one day. Stick around after YP Forum for a little competition and a chance to unwind and connect with peers. RSVP for Trivia Night

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9:30–9:45 a.m. Registration

Register and connect with fellow attendees.

9:45–10:45 a.m. General Session

Ask Like a Leader: How Emerging Leaders Build Influence Through Strategic Communication Workshop

Dr. Anna Stumpf, Collective Energy

Lead with Questions, Not Just Answers

Great leaders don’t always have the answer, but they always know what to ask next. This engaging half-day workshop is designed to help emerging CPAs build credibility, influence, and trust by asking the right questions in the right moments.

What to Expect:

  • Choose Your Own Adventure: Shape the session by selecting real-world leadership scenarios from day-to-day situations; think managing up, client interactions, team dynamics, and more.
  • Hands-On Practice: Dive into role plays that mirror the tough conversations and moments you’re already navigating at work.
  • Take-Home Workbook: Get tools, prompts, and frameworks you’ll actually use, like the GROW model, Circle of Influence, 1:1 question sets, and coaching scripts.

You’ll Walk Away With:

  • Greater confidence in speaking up and managing up
  • Tools to lead meetings, client calls, and teams more effectively
  • A mindset shift: leadership isn't about having the answer—it's about asking the right questions

10:45–11 a.m. Networking Break

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

11 a.m.–12 p.m. General Session

Ask Like a Leader: How Emerging Leaders Build Influence Through Strategic Communication Workshop (Continued)

Dr. Anna Stumpf, Collective Energy

12–1 p.m. Lunch

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

1–2 p.m. General Session

Ask Like a Leader: How Emerging Leaders Build Influence Through Strategic Communication Workshop (Continued)

Dr. Anna Stumpf, Collective Energy

2–2:15 p.m. Networking Break

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

2:15–3:30 p.m. General Session

Panel: Asking the Hard (and Great) Questions to Get Ahead

Bailey Martenson, CPA, Sikich, LLC

Jay Singh, CPA, Beaty Construction Inc.

Kimberly Zinn, CPA, London Witte LLP

Ever wondered what separates successful young professionals from those who get stuck on the sidelines? More often than not, it’s the courage to ask the right questions—whether that’s challenging the status quo, seeking honest feedback, or uncovering new opportunities. In this interactive panel, accomplished leaders and peers will share the questions that propelled their careers forward and the lessons learned from asking them. You’ll gain practical strategies for speaking up, framing thoughtful questions, and using curiosity as a tool for growth. Walk away ready to spark better conversations, build stronger connections, and confidently shape your career path.

3:30–4:30 p.m. Service Project

Give back with an onsite volunteer activity.

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