CPE Catalog & Events

This event is limited to full- and part-time educators and adjuncts and is designed to support their vital contributions to the future of the profession. It is made possible through the support of LCPA and our generous sponsors.The Accounting Educators Workshop brings together Louisiana educators to exchange knowledge and collaborate to find new ways to push the CPA profession forward. TOPICS & SPEAKERS 8:30 – 8:55 am  Registration & Continental Breakfast/Visit Sponsors8:55 – 9:00 am  Welcome & Opening RemarksChristine Smith, CPA, MBA, MACCT • Senior Professor of Practice, A.B. Freeman School of Business - Tulane University • New Orleans, LA Chair, LCPA Accounting Education Issues Committee.9:00 – 9:50 amProfessional Issues Update Jan Taylor, CPA, CGMA, PhD • AICPA, Academic in Residence and Senior Director, Academic and Student Engagement • Durham, NCJan will discuss the current pipeline initiatives of AICPA in response to the declining number of young people entering the accounting profession and becoming CPAs. In addition, Jan will discuss the impact that CPA Evolution has had on the CPA Exam metrics and what the AICPA is envisioning for the future of the profession. Jan will also share AICPA resources to help educators stay informed about CPA initiatives and resources. 9:50 – 10:40 amState Board – State Society Update  Lisa A. Benefield, JD • Executive Director - State Board of CPAs of Louisiana • New Orleans, LACaren Singleton • Deputy Director - State Board of CPAs of Louisiana • New Orleans, LARon Gitz, CPA, CGMA • CEO – Society of Louisiana CPAs • Metairie, LA10:40 – 11:00 am  Break/Visit Sponsors11:00 am – 12:30 pmStrategies to Boost Student Engagement (panel) Laura D. Wiley, PhD, CPA • Assistant Department Chair & Distinguished Instructor – LSU • Baton Rouge, LACathy Gray, PhD, CPA • Professor of Practice • A.B. Freeman School of Business - Tulane University • New Orleans, LA Beverly Alwell, DBA • Assistant Professor of Accounting – LSU of Alexandria • Alexandria, LADiscussion of strategies to increase student engagement in the classroom and with course materials. We’ll cover strategies for both in-person and online classes. 12:30 – 1:00 pm  Lunch (provided) 1:00 – 2:30 pmExperiential Learning (panel)Candice R. Boucree, PhD, CPA • Assistant Professor of Accounting • Southeastern Louisiana University • Hammond, LAThomas Celles • J.D. Candidate at Tulane Law School, Director of Tulane VITA Clinic • New Orleans, LALillian S. Grose, CPA, MBA, PhD • Assistant Professor-Accounting • University of Holy Cross • New Orleans, LA How do we prepare our students for the workforce? Educators discuss ways they use experiential learning to integrate accounting theory into accounting practice. 2:30 - 2:40 pm  Break/Visit Sponsors2:40 – 3:30 pmCybersecurity: The Next Big Thing in Accounting and How We Can Prepare StudentsJeremy Thibodeaux, CPA, CFE • Ericksen Krentel • New Orleans, LACybersecurity is rapidly becoming a critical focus in the accounting profession as financial data faces increasing threats from cyberattacks. This session will explore the evolving cybersecurity landscape, its impact on accounting, and the essential skills future accountants need to protect financial information. Attendees will gain insights into how universities can integrate cybersecurity education to better prepare students for the challenges of the digital age.EVENT LOCATION City Club at River Ranch 1100 Camellia Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70508NEED A ROOM?Carriage House Hotel 603 Silverstone RdLafayette, LA 70508Call 337.769.8400 to make a reservation.