![]() We also got a great buff demonstration (see pictures - It may not be what you’re expecting). It all started with the opening reception Wednesday evening hosted by the NextGen Committee, where we enjoyed yummy treats and sampling of beverages from Seward Brewing Company. In between all the meetings and CPE much shenanigans took place in and around Seward. ![]() The courses were informative and the atmosphere relaxing. Amy Cooper and Denise Singery concluded the CPE portion of the meeting with four hours of general ethics CPE, “Ethical Considerations for CPAs”. Continuing professional education offered as part of the annual meeting program included AON’s presentation “Accountants Liability: Positioning Your Firm for Success”, and Melody Feniks led the Trusted Advisor Workshop. Our Capital Hill visits were productive and informative, thanks in large part to the knowledgeable and professional input from my fellow attendees – thanks to you all!ĪKCPA 2017 Annual Meeting: The Society’s annual meeting took place Wednesday May 31 – Friday June 2 in beautiful Seward, Alaska, highlighted on Wednesday by an inspirational presentation from esteemed guest speaker Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, Chairman of the AICPA’s Board of Directors. The experience provided great insight on the efforts of the AICPA to keep its State members informed and prepared to be successful in the profession. On the final day of the conference we met with Alaska Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, and an aide of Congressman Don Young, to promote tax reform, highlight concerns related to mobile workforce legislation and IRS reform, and federal fiscal management. There was also an interesting presentation about characteristics of our new generation of professionals entering the workforce – Generation Z! Some areas covered included the effect of technology on auditing in the future, and the AICPA’s efforts toward preparing professionals for providing engagements to report on client cybersecurity and risk management programs. The meeting included forward-looking topics exploring the effect of technology on the profession. Spring Council Meeting: The Society kicked off the 2017 summer beginning with several members attending the AICPA’s Spring Council Meeting May 21 - 23 in Washington, D.C., which I had the opportunity to attend along with Rebecca Martin, Melody Feniks, John Rodgers and Crista Burson. Some of the many activities AKCPA has been involved with over these summer months include: The Society website is a good source for updated information about ongoing professional activities across Alaska. As Alaskans, we know summer represents a very short window for us to cram in all the summer activities we love. We look forward to green grass, relaxation, and spending time in The Great Outdoors. When the new year rolls around we are busy, but we are making plans. We tend to start counting down the weeks until summer right around the time we are recovering from the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. It marks not only the end of Alaska’s long winter, but also for many of us the end of another harrowing tax season. Summer time! For many of us who live and work in Alaska it’s our favorite time of year. Passing of the gavel from Rebecca Martin to Kara Moore View the official 2017 Annual Meeting Video Here! President's Message Ofsthun Memorial Distinguished Service Award Hayden Nilson & Sarah Villalon modeling AKCPA buffs Heather Kepahrt, Kimberly Ellison-Taylor & John Rodgers ![]() 2017 Annual Meeting view of the Seward Harbor from the Harbor 360 Hotel
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |