Lunch & Learn In-Person: When When Internal Controls Fail
LCPA Member Center Two Lakeway Building
3850 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 1650
Metairie, LA
70002
2.00 Credits
Member Price $55.00
Non-Member Price $90.00
Overview
Louisiana is settling into the major tax reform that occurred in late 2024 and mid 2025. Award-winning speaker Bob Angelico, CPA, will cover that reform as well as highlight the various issues and questions that have arisen as a result of the changes. Bob will also describe the tax legislation that came out of the 2026 regular session and cover any tax caselaw developments and LDR administrative and regulatory pronouncements from the last year.
This lunchtime, 2-hour program gives you time to take care of business before and after the presentation. And it all happens live — giving you the chance to ask presenters the questions you need answered.
NOTE: This product is for the individual In-Person Lunch & Learn course at the LCPA Member Center.
2026 Lunch&Learn Small Business Series includes:
May 19 – AI's Impact on Trust & SecurityLouis Le Guyader, Ph.D., CPA • Professor, Department of Accounting & Finance
Southeastern Louisiana University • Hammond, LA
Jun 16 – Turning Financial Results Into Strategic Recommendations
Randy LeBeau, CPA • Partner, Outsourced Accounting Services
Kevin Curren, CPA • Associate Director in the Audit and Assurance Services Group
EisnerAmper LLP • New Orleans, LA
Jul 21 – Navigating the Evolving Talent Landscape: Trends Reshaping Hiring and Leadership
Carrie Lewis, CPA (Inactive) • Senior Vice President
Robert Half Finance and Accounting • New Orleans, LA
Aug 27 – Louisiana Tax Legislative Update, Tax Reform and More
Robert “Bob” Angelico, CPA • Partner
Liskow • New Orleans, LA
Sep 22 – When Internal Controls Fail: Real Fraud Cases and What They Teach Us
Diane B. Allison, CPA • Owner
Diane B. Allison, CPA • Baton Rouge, LA
Oct 20 – Business Insurance 101: Types, Risks & Smart Decisions
Casey Brandt, CISR • Property & Casualty Consultant
Gilsbar • Covington, LA
Nov 17 – 2025-2026 Tax Update
Bryan Ehricht, CPA • James Lambert Riggs and Associates, Inc.
Hammond, LA
Dec 8 – Preparing for a Smooth Audit
Eric Bosch, CPA • Regional Market Leader
Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC • New Orleans, LA
This event is part of the following bundles:
Lunch & Learn In-Person Bundle
Multiple Events Between -
Up to 16.00 Credits
Dig in to the 2026 Lunch & Learn IN-PERSON Bundle & save! Our Small Business Lunch & Learn Series serves up a satisfying portion of the topics that matter most. Layered with great speakers, each high-quality program features detailed, practical advice and helpful takeaways to make businesses better. Order up the series value meal — a hearty 16 CPE credits at a great bundle price.The Lunch & Learn Bundle can be purchased through May 19, after which programs can be individually purchased. These lunchtime, 2-hour programs (11:30a-1:10p) give you time to take care of business before and after the presentation. And it all happens live — giving you the chance to ask presenters the questions you need answered.Programs that also qualify for CLE credit are indicated. NOTE: This product is for the 8-program, In-Person Lunch & Learn Bundle at the LCPA Member Center. Programs also may be purchased individually.Looking for the Webcast Bundle? Learn more and register for this option.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Diane Allison, Diane B. Allison, CPA
Diane Allison retired in May 2025 from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office, where she was the Director of Local Government Services for 4 years. LLA’s Local Government Services primarily oversees the work of more than 280 independent CPA firms that conduct over 3,600 audits and other types of engagements, educates local governments on governmental accounting and internal controls, and provides financial, operational and compliance advice to local governments.
Diane’s areas of expertise are accounting and financial reporting, financial management, budgeting, fiscal policies, internal controls, fiscal compliance, and school activity funds.
Diane has over 30 years of accounting experience, including in the for-profit manufacturing, not-for-profit, public accounting, and local government sectors. She has been a Certified Public Accountant for over 25 years and also held certifications as a Certified Government Finance Officer, Certified Louisiana School Business Administrator, and Chartered Global Management Accountant during her career. In 2019 she received the Woman to Watch Award from the Society of Louisiana CPAs; in 2023 she received the Pelican Award from the Louisiana Government Finance Officers Association; and in 2025 Diane was awarded an honorary membership in the Louisiana Association of School Business Officials.
Diane has presented at national, state, and regional accounting conferences, including the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants (LCPA), Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance, and both the Southern and Louisiana Associations of School Business Officials. In addition, she has written articles for various professional publications. She has served on and chaired various LCPA state and chapter committees, and as an at-large Board member from 2023 to 2025.
Diane is a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School in New Orleans and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio with a Bachelor’s degree in English and Accounting. She is a member of the following professional associations:
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants
• Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
• Louisiana Government Finance Officers Association (past President)
• Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance (past President of the New Orleans chapter)
• Louisiana Association of School Business Officials (honorary member)
Non-Member Price $90.00
Member Price $55.00