Register and kick-start the day with breakfast while taking the opportunity to connect with fellow attendees.

INCPAS & Profession Update

Courtney Kincaid, CAE, IOM, Indiana CPA Society

Ali Tonini, CAE, Indiana CPA Society

The profession is in the middle of some big changes, especially ones that pertain to the exam. Hear how the Indiana CPA Society is helping guide these changes in the state and for our members. Whether you’re in the middle of taking the exam or know people who are, you won’t want to miss this session going over all the important, upcoming changes and how they will affect the future of the profession.

Get in the Game: Exploring the Sports & Entertainment Industry

Matthew Albrecht, CPA, Pacers Sports & Entertainment

Erin Weesner, CPA, CGMA, Pacers Sports & Entertainment

This session will explore the accounting profession as it pertains to the sports & entertainment industry. We will discuss the unique challenges and opportunities that accountants face in this industry, and we will provide insights into how accountants can build successful careers in sports & entertainment.

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

Panel: Upwards Communication — Communicating with Partners & Executive Management

Gabriel Alejandro, CPA, PwC

Jose Castro, CPA, Protiviti

Karen Hill, KSM

Greg Wasiak, CPA, CGMA, DOZ

Communicating with partners, CFOs, or even your boss can sometimes be intimidating, but is vital in your career. Not only does upward communication build a positive work environment, but it also lets your ideas be heard and valued. Hear from the people on this panel about the best way to communicate with higher ups, best practices, and even some mistakes to avoid.

Walk & Talk with Indy's Own Sampson Levingston

Sampson Levingston

It's time to stretch your legs and minds! Popular local guide and historian Sampson will take you on an entertaining walking tour, where he'll highlight the lesser-known, colorful and cool history behind Georgia Street and nearby Monument Circle.

Lunch

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

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

Standing Out from the Pack — Leadership Skills to Help You Shine

Stephanie Bowie, CPA, B. Empowered, LLC

As a young professional it can sometimes be easy to get lost in the shuffle at your firm or company. How can you show that you’re not just a great employee who gets their work done, but is also an employee who is a leader? Stephanie Bowie has helped numerous people find and hone their leadership skills. She believes everyone is a leader, but not everyone leads in the same way. She will help you find the skills to shine and stand out from your peers.

Participate in an on-site volunteer project benefiting a local children's hospital.

After the conference, connect over cocktails, appetizers and panoramic city views at the rooftop Pivot Bar & Balcony.