Indiana CPA Society

A few shots from last Friday's CPA Celebration, with more to come from Stephanie Rounds - Better Talent photography! See this year's award winners and finalists @ https://lnkd.in/ghdmJ4-G

Please join us in congratulating this year’s INCPAS 2024 CPA Celebration Women to Watch Award finalists! The Women to Watch Award honors an outstanding INCPAS member who is a long-time or up-and-coming woman in the CPA profession. This year’s finalists are: Stephanie Bowie, CPA – B. Empowered, LLC Kate Leichty, CPA – Kruggel Lawton CPAs Christy Paddock, CPA, CGMA – Christy Paddock Advisors, LLC Sarah Schenkel, CPA – KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller) (KSM) (Fort Wayne Office) Ashley Vukovits, CPA – LiftBridge Meet all of the 2024 Celebration finalists here: https://lnkd.in/gAjTAbkf

Tomorrow night at CPA Celebration, we will be recognizing our outgoing leaders for their volunteer service the past year. Please join us in thanking them for their time and dedication! Immediate Past Board Chair — Carrie Minnich, MAcct, CPA (2023–24) Board Executive Committee Member — Melanie King, CPA (2022–24) Indiana CPA Educational Foundation President — Keith M. Kizer, CPA (2023–24)

Congratulations to the INCPAS 2024 CPA Celebration Advocacy Award honoree and Visionary Award finalists! This year’s Advocacy Award honoree is an individual who has been an advocate for the CPA profession through his work with the INCPAS advocacy team, legislators and regulatory officials. Ben Smith, CPA,CGMA – Estep-Doctor & Company The Visionary Award honors a transformative individual or organization implementing activities, processes or programs designed to address future issues/needs. This year’s finalists are: ALPFA Indianapolis Judy Bobilya-Feher, CPA – Perfection Bakeries, Inc. (dba Aunt Millie's Bakeries) Benjamin Lippert, CPA – Donovan CPAs We look forward to recognizing everyone at this Friday’s event! Meet all of the 2024 Celebration finalists here: https://lnkd.in/gAjTAbkf

Technology boosts efficiency, reduces risk and enables your team to spend more time on high-value services. But only 9% of accountants believe they’re maximizing its potential. Challenges to tech adoption vary, but one thing is for certain: Now is the time to tackle them if you want to thrive well into the future. In the 2024 CPA Firm Tech Report, discover insights from industry leaders to help you navigate your tech journey effectively. https://lnkd.in/g7fbAsuZ

Congratulations to this year’s CPA Celebration INCPAS Volunteer of the Year Award honoree! Amanda Horvath, CPA, CGMA – KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller) This award recognizes a member who has gone above and beyond to serve INCPAS in volunteer roles. We look forward to celebrating Amanda and all of the 2024 finalists and honorees this Friday.

Meet the INCPAS 2024 CPA Celebration Breakthrough Award and Talent Pipeline Award finalists! The two Breakthrough Award finalists have overcome significant challenges or adversity in their professional journey to become a licensed CPA: Olga Chaikouskaya, CPA – CXO Solutions, LLC Erin Smith – Insight Accounting Group PC The finalists for the Talent Pipeline Award are recognized for their work and dedication to building, diversifying and/or retaining talent in the profession. Herschel Frierson – Crowe Andrew Mansaray – DOZ Congratulations to all! Winners will be announced at CPA Celebration next week!

Congratulations to this year’s INCPAS CPA Celebration Emerging Leaders Award finalists! These four young professionals are recognized for making their mark in their profession, as exhibited through leadership in their firms and organizations, with their clients and in the community: Brendon Howell, CPA – PwC Andy McNeely, CPA – KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller) Emilee Smith, CPA, MBA – London Witte LLP Esperanza Wynn, CPA – Elanco

Our Fall CPA Week is officially in the books! A big thank you to our 28 dedicated member volunteers across Indiana who generously shared their time and experiences, connecting with students and inspiring them about a future in accounting. We reached 2,073 students and gave 51 presentations at 20 Indiana high schools—creating real impact and excitement around the profession. Here’s to shaping the next generation of CPAs!

INCPAS Meet the Profession: Networking Night is back on January 23! This event, open to Indiana high school and college students curious about or pursuing a career in #accounting, is the perfect way to meet the future of the profession, share more about your firm and more. Space is limited. Learn more about how to participate: https://lnkd.in/giwYwD_M