State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories.
The Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA) Announces its 2026 Tax Conference
Tax professionals facing another season of regulatory change, complex client questions and evolving practice demands will gather Nov. 16-17 for the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA) 2026 Tax Conference. The event will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center with a livestream option for virtual attendees.
The two-day conference features 30 sessions addressing federal tax developments, Minnesota tax issues, nexus, K-1s, tax-efficient investing and other topics affecting CPAs and the clients and organizations they serve.
Among the conference’s noteworthy speakers are nationally recognized tax educators Greg White and George Koutelieris, who will lead sessions about federal business tax developments, federal individual tax developments and small-business retirement plans.
Minnesota tax policy and administration will also take center stage. Paul Marquart, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Revenue, will participate in a fireside chat with MNCPA Government Relations Director Geno Fragnito. Fragnito will also join MNCPA President and CEO Linda Wedul for a Minnesota legislative and professional update.
Other sessions will address practical issues confronting CPAs and tax advisers, including partnership and pass-through entity taxation, state tax nexus, qualified small business stock, estate and financial planning, and IRS representation. The conference will also explore broader issues affecting the profession, including technology, ethics and firm management.
Joseph Mahon of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis will provide an economic outlook, examining conditions in Minnesota and across the United States.
The conference opens with Root, an author, entrepreneur and accounting profession leader, and John Mitchell, a business owner and motivator. Their keynote, “Quieting the Noise: Four Simple Choices to Live and Work On Purpose,” focuses on workplace culture and purpose-driven firms.
For professionals earlier in their tax careers, MNCPA is offering its Young Professionals Track alongside the main conference. The track features hands-on, case-study-focused sessions designed for professionals with three to five years of tax experience.
The MNCPA Tax Conference takes place Nov. 16-17 at the Minneapolis Convention Center and via livestream.
The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) announces CPA Day at the Capitol, which will take place January 13, 2027 in Tallahassee, with a welcome reception from 6-8pm on January 12, 2027.
The event includes breakfast, the Young Professionals Award Ceremony and a tour of the state Capitol Building. Visit the CPA Day at the Capitol page for a complete agenda or to register for the event.
The Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA) has opened registration for the Accounting Technology Conference, which will take place on December 17,2026 at the Brookfield Conference Center, in Brookfield, WI.
The conference is $399 for WICPA members and $499 for non-members. For more information about the event, or to register, visit the WICPA Accounting Technology Conference page.
The Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA) has opened registration for the 2026 Mega Tax Conference, which will be held December 8-9, 2026. This virtual conference offers single day options or you can bundle both days together.
The cost for the 2-day bundle is $499 for members and $622 for non-members, with each single day $333 for members and $416 for non-members.
Visit the Conference page for more information or to register for the event.
The Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA) has opened registration for the 56th Annual Virginia Accounting & Auditing Virtual Conference.
The Conference will take place November 18-20 with a conference check-in time of 7:00am. The cost of the Conference is $620 for both members and non-members, with prices increasing $75 after November 4, 2026.
Visit the Conference page for more information or to register for the event.
The New England Society of CPAs (NECPAS) has announced its 2026 Women to Watch Award Winners.
2026 Winners
Emerging Leaders
Leonora Ivers, MSA
Senior Accountant
CRR Advisors
Leonora Ivers, MSA, is a senior accountant at CRR Advisors, where she leads engagements, supports process improvements and mentors new staff and interns.
Mia McDonald, CPA
Accounting and Audit Supervisor
Meyers Brothers Kalicka, PC
Mia McDonald, CPA, is an accounting and audit supervisor at Meyers Brothers Kalicka, PC, where she manages audit engagements across several industries and leads the firm’s Municipal Utility Audit Division.
Experienced Leaders
Marrissa MacLeod, CPA, MSA
Audit Senior Manager
Baker Newman Noyes (BNN)
Marrissa MacLeod, MSA, CPA, is an audit senior manager at Baker Newman Noyes (BNN), specializing in healthcare, hospitality and nonprofit organizations.
Rebecca Nardi, CPA, CFF, CFE
Senior Manager
CBIZ Forensic Consulting Group, LLC
Rebecca Nardi, CPA, CFF, CFE, is a senior manager at CBIZ Forensic Consulting Group, LLC, where she specializes in forensic accounting, investigations and litigation support.
Trailblazers
Karen Bartlett, CPA
Partner
O’Brien Shortle Reynolds & Sabotka, PC
Karen Bartlett, CPA, is a partner at O’Brien Shortle Reynolds & Sabotka, PC, where she is committed to enhancing the experience of both staff and clients while helping move the profession forward.
Allison Bishop, CPA
Founder and Principal
Allison Bishop CPA Financial Coaching
Allison Bishop, CPA, is the founder and principal of Allison Bishop CPA Financial Coaching, where she helps individuals navigate financial decisions and life transitions with greater knowledge and confidence.
Katrina Kowalski, CPA
Partner
OnPoint Tax & Consulting
Katrina Kowalski, CPA, is a partner at OnPoint Tax & Consulting, where she helps lead the firm’s marketing and networking efforts while championing a technology-forward approach to serving clients.
Visit the Women to Watch Awards page for more information on the winners.
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