2026 Fall Cluster

Overview

NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR: LA TECH in RUSTON

Join us for a full day of timely updates and practical insights at Louisiana Tech’s Joe Aillet Stadium! This year’s Fall CPE Cluster covers the issues CPAs need to know, from avoiding costly financial traps and protecting against today’s cyber threats to the latest developments in accounting, auditing, tax and internal controls. Earn valuable CPE, connect with fellow professionals and sharpen your skills, all at Joe Aillet Stadium, home of the Bulldogs!

8:00am Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:30 – 10:10 am 
Shining a Light on Financial Traps
Chris Holtzclaw, JD • Argent Trust Company • Ruston, LA
Chris Shankle, CPA, CGMA • Argent Financial Group, Inc • Shreveport, LA
In this session, we’ll take a look at financial issues with hidden costs and traps that every family, business owner or employee will eventually face.  We’ll cover a wide array of lesser discussed points and help you and your clients avoid some costly mistakes and pitfalls in unnecessary taxes, penalties and fees.

10:10am – 10:30am Break

10:30am – 11:45am
Debit the Hacker, Credit Security: A CPA's guide to surviving modern cyber threats
Jonathan Peyton • CMA Technology Solutions • Alexandria, LA

11:45 - 12:30 Lunch (included)

12:30 – 1:45pm
A&A Update 
Anne Oestriecher, CPA, CFP • Oestriecher Financial Management Services • Alexandria, LA

1:45 – 2:00pm Break

2:00 – 3:15pm
Tax Update 
John C. Schmidt, CPA • Pelican CPAs & Advisors • Shreveport, LA
Get the latest guidance on the One Big Beautiful Bill and other changes to get you ready for busy season.

3:15 – 3:30pm Break

3:30 – 4:45pm
Internal Controls and Deficiencies
J. Michael Inzina, CPA, CGFM, CGMA • Altec, Inc. • Monroe, LA
 

Notice

CONFERENCE LOCATION INFORMATION

Chris Richardson Family Suite Level at Joe Aillet Stadium
1450 West Alabama Ave. Ruston, LA 71272

Click HERE for a photo of the entrance. Parking is available between the Davison Athletics Complex and the Thomas Assembly Center. We advise all guests to park in front of the Press Box and Suites and enter the south lobby. After entering the Suites, please take the elevator to the “S” level to enter the Suites. There will be signage outside of the south entrance and inside the lobby directing to the "S" level.

HOTEL BLOCK INFORMATION
Fall Cluster Conference attendees get exclusive rates on near-by rooms for this event starting at $174/night:

Tru by Hilton Ruston
2701 North Service Rd E
Ruston, LA 71270
318.242.1602

Book by October 16!

RESERVE ONLINE

SPONSOR THIS EVENT

Sponsorship is a great way to connect with CPA professionals and increase your visibility within the community. To learn more or recommend a sponsor, contract Diedra Allen at dallen@louisiana.cpa or click here for more information.