Summer Beach Conference

Description

Arkansas is joining the Alabama, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Florida societies for a 2023 Summer Beach Conference. This conference provides the opportunity to learn in the morning and hike, kayak, or relax on beach in the afternoon.

Agenda

    Sunday, July 16, 2023

  • 1:00PM - 2:40PM / General Sessions
    Fraud

    Credits

    2 Accounting and Auditing

    Speakers

    Kevin Cross

  • 3:00PM - 4:40PM / General Sessions
    Fraud Continued

    Credits

    2 Accounting and Auditing

    Speakers

    Kevin Cross

    • Monday, July 17, 2023

  • 8:00AM - 9:40AM / General Sessions
    Tax Update

    This workshop will cover recent legislative, administrative, and judicial developments that affect tax compliance and consulting. CPAs from all levels can benefit from the workshop.

    Credits

    2 Tax

    Speakers

    Lisa McKinney

  • 10:00AM - 11:40AM / General Sessions
    Tax Update Continued

    Credits

    2 Tax

    Speakers

    Lisa McKinney

    • Tuesday, July 18, 2023

  • 8:00AM - 9:40AM / General Sessions
    A&A Update

    This session will cover recent GAAP pronouncements, Lease implementation issues, and the new audit risk assessment standards.

    Credits

    2 Accounting and Auditing

    Speakers

    Kurt Oestriecher

  • 10:00AM - 11:40AM / General Sessions
    A&A Update Continued

    Credits

    2 Accounting and Auditing

    Speakers

    Kurt Oestriecher

    • Wednesday, July 19, 2023

  • 8:00AM - 9:40AM / General Sessions
    Technology Update for Accountants

    This session will explore some of the latest technology updates related to the accounting profession and how the future will be impacted.  We will discuss the metaverse, updates to AI - including ChatGPT, the latest on cryptocurrency and NFTs (note - some of the slides will be written with ChatGPT in order to show its usefulness and limitations).

    Credits

    2 Other

    Speakers

    Paul Perry

  • 10:00AM - 11:40AM / General Sessions
    Professional Issues Update

    This entertaining and informative session will cover the major issues happening in the accounting world today. This special update for financial professionals provides the latest developments in the five driving trends of the shift change - leadership, learning, technology, generations and workplace. Tom Hood, recently named as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in the CPA Profession will cover the latest updates on regulations and standards, tax and employee benefit plan audits. Issues with the IRS, DOL and the results of MACPA's town hall polls will provide you with the latest information to position yourself for success.

    Credits

    2 Other

    Speakers

    Jennifer Elder

    • Thursday, July 20, 2023

  • 8:00AM - 9:40AM / General Sessions
    The Power of Effective Feedback

    Credits

    2 Other

    Speakers

    Sandy Michelet

  • 10:00AM - 11:40AM / General Sessions
    Mind the Gap-Leading 5 Generations

    This session is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the events and circumstances that shaped each generation. In addition, we will address the challenges and opportunities presented by generational diversity in the workplace. The course will explore the unique perspectives, values, and work styles of different generations and how these differences can impact workplace dynamics and communication. You will come away with concrete ideas on how to harness the power and strengths of each generation and learn how we can all work better together!

    Credits

    2 Other

    Speakers

    Jennifer Elder

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Agenda

    Sunday, July 16, 2023

  • 1:00PM - 2:40PM / General Sessions
    Fraud

    Credits

    2 Accounting and Auditing

    Speakers

    Kevin Cross

  • 3:00PM - 4:40PM / General Sessions
    Fraud Continued

    Credits

    2 Accounting and Auditing

    Speakers

    Kevin Cross

    • Monday, July 17, 2023

  • 8:00AM - 9:40AM / General Sessions
    Tax Update

    This workshop will cover recent legislative, administrative, and judicial developments that affect tax compliance and consulting. CPAs from all levels can benefit from the workshop.

    Credits

    2 Tax

    Speakers

    Lisa McKinney

  • 10:00AM - 11:40AM / General Sessions
    Tax Update Continued

    Credits

    2 Tax

    Speakers

    Lisa McKinney

    • Tuesday, July 18, 2023

  • 8:00AM - 9:40AM / General Sessions
    A&A Update

    This session will cover recent GAAP pronouncements, Lease implementation issues, and the new audit risk assessment standards.

    Credits

    2 Accounting and Auditing

    Speakers

    Kurt Oestriecher

  • 10:00AM - 11:40AM / General Sessions
    A&A Update Continued

    Credits

    2 Accounting and Auditing

    Speakers

    Kurt Oestriecher

    • Wednesday, July 19, 2023

  • 8:00AM - 9:40AM / General Sessions
    Technology Update for Accountants

    This session will explore some of the latest technology updates related to the accounting profession and how the future will be impacted.  We will discuss the metaverse, updates to AI - including ChatGPT, the latest on cryptocurrency and NFTs (note - some of the slides will be written with ChatGPT in order to show its usefulness and limitations).

    Credits

    2 Other

    Speakers

    Paul Perry

  • 10:00AM - 11:40AM / General Sessions
    Professional Issues Update

    This entertaining and informative session will cover the major issues happening in the accounting world today. This special update for financial professionals provides the latest developments in the five driving trends of the shift change - leadership, learning, technology, generations and workplace. Tom Hood, recently named as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in the CPA Profession will cover the latest updates on regulations and standards, tax and employee benefit plan audits. Issues with the IRS, DOL and the results of MACPA's town hall polls will provide you with the latest information to position yourself for success.

    Credits

    2 Other

    Speakers

    Jennifer Elder

    • Thursday, July 20, 2023

  • 8:00AM - 9:40AM / General Sessions
    The Power of Effective Feedback

    Credits

    2 Other

    Speakers

    Sandy Michelet

  • 10:00AM - 11:40AM / General Sessions
    Mind the Gap-Leading 5 Generations

    This session is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the events and circumstances that shaped each generation. In addition, we will address the challenges and opportunities presented by generational diversity in the workplace. The course will explore the unique perspectives, values, and work styles of different generations and how these differences can impact workplace dynamics and communication. You will come away with concrete ideas on how to harness the power and strengths of each generation and learn how we can all work better together!

    Credits

    2 Other

    Speakers

    Jennifer Elder

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Speakers

Kevin Cross

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Lisa McKinney

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Kurt Oestriecher

Mr. Oestriecher has over a decade of experience with his local firm where he is partner in charge of accounting and auditing services. He has also served as an Adjunct Instructor of Accounting at Louisiana State University at Alexandria and Northwestern State University. He received the Outstanding Discussion Leader Award from the Louisiana Society of CPAs in 1998.

Kurt functions in many capacities for the Louisiana Society of CPAs on its board and varying committees. He is President-Elect of the LCPA and past President of the Central Louisiana Chapter of Society of Louisiana CPAs. His service includes the Accounting and Auditing Conference Committee and, a past member of the Computer Education Sub-committee. He is currently chairing on Strategic Planning and Budget Committees. He is a member of the AICPA and currently serves on the Accounting and Review Services Committee, which issues the Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services. He has also spoke by invitation at many conferences and workshops; developing and authoring the material for these as well.

Paul Perry

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Jennifer Elder

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Sandy Michelet

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