Accounting & Auditing Conference

Accounting & Auditing Conference

Accounting & Auditing Conference

Overview

Your Source For Key Updates & Insights On Timely Issues

Attend this year's Accounting & Auditing Conference to hear from top national and local experts about the latest updates and insights on pressing issues involving the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the economic and financial market outlook, FASB & GASB updates, practical tools for AI and Excel, onboarding best practices, hot tax practice and procedure and ethics issues, and more.

Who Should Attend

Accounting and financial professionals in public accounting, industry and government will benefit greatly by attending.

Overnight Accommodations

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Milwaukee Marriott West in Waukesha for the night of Wednesday, Nov. 19, with a room rate of $155 (plus tax). To reserve a room in the block, please book by calling 262-574-0888 and mention you are attending the WICPA Accounting & Auditing Conference.

Online Option

For those unable to attend the conference in person, another option is available! This year's Accounting & Auditing Conference will be streamed live! The registration page and more details for attending via WICPA CPE Livestream is available here.

8.5 CPE Credits

Registration

Registration is open through 11/20. Register by 10/30 for Early Bird Pricing.

Member Price

$369 / $319 Early-Bird pricing ends on 10/30/2025.

Nonmember Price

$469 / $419 Early-Bird pricing ends on 10/30/2025.

Student Price

$30

Thursday, November 20

8:00am to 4:45pm (Check-In 7:00am)

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WICPA

W233N2080 Ridgeview Pkwy Ste 201
Waukesha, WI 53188

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Agenda

Thursday, Nov 20th

7:00AM TO 8:00AM / General Session

8:00AM TO 8:10AM / General Session

8:10AM TO 9:25AM / General Session

Clare Zempel, Principal, Zempel Strategic

Uncertainty is high worldwide. Washington's federal fiscal policies on taxing, spending, regulation and foreign trade have been shifting sharply and often. The Federal Reserve's independence in setting interest rates is under challenge, and its policies have changed. Can inflation decline and stay low? Will interest rates fall or rise? Have stock prices reached the "irrationally exuberant" level from which a bear market decline has become inevitable? Will federal deficits diminish or remain a threat to future living standards? Explore what the most reliable indicators predict for 2026 and beyond.

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9:35AM TO 10:35AM / General Session

Allen LaCrosse, Principal, CLA

Alex Stewart, Manager, CLA

This session will provide an overview of H.R. 1, commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and dive into the key provisions affecting businesses and individuals.

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10:45AM TO 11:45AM / Breakout Sessions

Harold Griesshammer, Audit Manager, Gordon J. Maier & Company, LLP

Explore the latest key GASB pronouncements and learn how updates on compensated absences, certain risk disclosures, the financial reporting model, and capital asset reporting may impact your organization.

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Angela Storm, Partner, KPMG LLP

Accounting standards never stand still -- and neither should you. This session will break down the most important FASB updates, what's coming next, and how these changes could impact your financial reporting.

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12:20PM TO 1:20PM / General Session

Jason Glisczynski, CEO, Principal Advisor, Silvertree, LLC.

Consumers today are seeking proactivity, not just compliance. While the CPA is often viewed as the most trusted advisor, that paradigm is shifting to financial advisors. Consumers want more sophisticated strategies, a proactive approach, and a plan that connects all the dots between tax, legal, investments, risk management, and family governance. This session will provide you with actionable items to help you increase collaboration with other professionals, achieve better outcomes for clients, and improve retention and business development.

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1:30PM TO 2:30PM / General Session

Richard Krueger, Principal, National Assurance, CLA

AI-focused headlines are everywhere, but what does it really mean for the work of accountants today? This session will cut through the hype and focus on what matters most. You will learn how AI and Excel can work together to save time, reduce errors, and uncover insights without adding complexity. With real-world examples and easy-to-use tips, you will walk away ready to put these tools to work in your own practice.

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2:40PM TO 3:30PM / General Session

Shelly Dretzka, Owner, AHRrow

In this interactive session, you will learn and share best practices for developing or refining an impactful onboarding experience. Using practical insights, relevant statistics, and a focus on balancing a positive new hire experience with internal efficiency, you will participate in a hands-on exercise and leave with a takeaway document that incorporates your organization's core values.

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3:40PM TO 4:40PM / General Session

Michael Goller, Shareholder & Tax Department Chair, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.

This engaging session will include a discussion on timely tax and ethics issues that every tax practitioner should know. You will learn about the latest "hot" IRS practice and procedure and ethics issues, along with the blunders and mistakes practitioners should avoid. This session is particularly relevant, given the recent changes at the IRS and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. 

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4:40PM TO 4:45PM / General Session

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