State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories.
Tennessee
The Tennessee Society of CPAs (TSCPA) recently hosted a Principles of Accounting Bootcamp for Accounting Educators.
Nearly 50 educators attended the event, hosted with the American Accounting Association (AAA). The event was free and designed to help spark student interest in the field of accounting.
The event, held at TSCPA’s headquarters, was available virtually as well, with sessions covering innovative strategies for college educators to incorporate into their principles of accounting courses to enhance learning experiences and encourage students to consider careers in the accounting profession.
“Partnering with the AAA to host this event gave us a valuable opportunity to connect with educators who are shaping the future of accounting,” said Megan Williams, TSCPA’s students and emerging professionals manager. “By encouraging innovation in the classroom, we’re helping to shape a stronger, more dynamic future for the profession.”
In addition, TSCPA recently announced that a virtual attendance option is now available for its 94th Annual Meeting and Convention taking place on June 10-12.
Those who sign up for a Virtual Access Convention Pass will be able to register for up to 14 CPE credits and get live, up-to-the-minute analysis on key topics from nationally recognized instructors from the comfort of their office or home.
TSCPA’s 94th Annual Meeting and Convention will be held in person at the Westin Chattanooga. In addition to the in-person and virtual options, the convention will also be offered on demand to accommodate more participants.
To register for TSCPA’s 94th Annual Meeting and Convention with a Virtual Access Convention Pass, visit the Virtual Access Convention Pass page.
Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Society of CPAs (MASSCPAS) has updated its list of upcoming leadership conferences for 2025.
Practice Management Workshop – May 29, 225
2025 Women’s Leadership Summit – October 28, 2025
New England Practice Management Conference – November 19-21, 2025
Please visit the conferences page at MASSCPAS for more information and to register.
California
The California Society of CPAs (CALCPA) has opened registration for the CalCPA Members Club Summit 2025, which will take place July 30 – August 1, 2025, in Los Angeles.
The Summit will be held at the Fairmont Century Place in the heart of LA. Please visit the Summit page at CALCPA for more information on events and to register. The member cost is $499, with a nonmember cost of $699.
Illinois
The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) recently announced the winners of its annual Outstanding Leadership Awards program.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Joseph F. Bigane III, CPA
Managing Director | JFB Tax Consulting LLC
Women to Watch Awards
Experienced Leaders
Nicole M. Lindley, CPA
Tax Partner | Mowery & Schoenfeld LLC
Sylwia A. Nazar, CPA, CDFA
Partner | Friedman & Huey Associates LLP
Emerging Leaders
Garima Arora, CPA
Risk and Financial Advisory Consultant | Deloitte LLP
Ashley M. Carboni, CPA
Director | KPMG LLP
Lester H. McKeever Jr. Advancing Diversity Awards
Experienced Leader
Danielle D. Booker, Ph.D., CPA
Assistant Professor of Accounting | Loyola University Chicago
Emerging Leader
Kashane O. Morgan
Senior Audit Consultant | Komatsu Ltd.
Outstanding Educator Awards
Lisa A. Busto, Ed.D., CPA
Associate Professor | Harper College
Joshua Herbold, Ph.D., CPA
Teaching Professor and Associate Department Head |Gies College of Business, University of Illinois
Joshua D. Lance Young Professionals Leadership Award
Andrew M. Guerrero, CPA
Senior Manager | Adelfia LLC
Excel Awards
Gold Medal (Tie)
- Matthew R. DiMillo, CPA – Mowery & Schoenfeld LLC | Illinois Wesleyan University
- Maclain Smigielski, CPA – Deloitte LLP | University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Silver Medal
- Jeremy Reda, CPA – Ernst & Young LLP | Indiana University Bloomington
Bronze Medal (Tie)
- Anna Rutkowski – PwC LLP | Loyola University Chicago
- Yuzhe Zhang – KPMG LLP | University of Illinois
Distinguished Service Awards
- Eric Fader, JD, CPA – Duane Morris LLP | Taxation State & Local Committee
- Mark S. Gallegos, CPA – Porte Brown LLC | Media Expert
- David A. Hughes, JD – Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP | Taxation State & Local Committee
- James R. Javorcic, CPA – CBIZ CPAs PC | Audit & Assurance Services Committee
- Nadia Lagen, CPA – Ulta Beauty Inc. | Corporate Finance Conference and Financial Reporting Symposium Content Advisory Groups
- Kelly K. McCabe, CPA – Grant Thornton Advisors LLP | Audit & Assurance Services Committee
- Jason L. Treadwell – Treadwell Consulting Group | High School Outreach Program
- Leslie AW Van Wolvelear, Ed.D., CPA, CGMA – Oakton College | High School Outreach Program
Visit the ICPAS press release to learn more about the awards and the winners.
Texas
The Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA) announced the Accounting Education Conference, which will take place in the Fall of 2025.
The conference will be held on September 19-20, 2025, at the Norris Conference Center in Austin. Visit the Conference page to sign up for conference details, including when registration opens. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
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