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October Accounting Show Day 2

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Thursday October 24, 2024 8:30AM - 4:45PM
Topics: Tax Audit + Assurance Essential Skills + Professional Development Financial Accounting, Reporting + Analysis Risk Management + Fraud Talent Management + Human Resources Business + Economic Update Business Management + Strategy Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Technology Ethics + Professional Standards
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Agenda

24Oct
20. The Future of Automation in Accounting
CPE: 1 BM
21. Educating Clients on Financial Data Interpretation
CPE: 1.5 FI
22. Financial Components of a Law Enforcement Investigation
CPE: 1.5 AU
23. OSCPA Legislative Update
CPE: 1.5 TX
24. An Update on Financial Reporting
CPE: 1.5 AU
25. Exit Planning - The Strategy Going Forward
CPE: 1.5 FI
26. Fraud Risk in the Age of AI: Challenges and Opportunities
CPE: 0.75 BM, 0.75 AU
27. Individual Tax Strategy Update
CPE: 1.5 TX
28. Cyber Fraud
CPE: 1.5 AU
29. Economic and Development Update
CPE: 1.5 EC
30. AI, Fraud and Automation - What You Need to Know
CPE: 1.5 SK
31. Cost Segregation
CPE: 1.5 TX
32. Mastering COSO and Sharing the Power of Internal Control
CPE: 1.5 AU
33. An Update on Beneficial Ownership Interest
CPE: 1 FI
34. Succession Planning As Fraud Prevention
CPE: 1 BM
35. Ohio Sales Tax: 3 Lessons Your Treadmill Can Teach You to Negotiate with Auditors
CPE: 1 TX
36. Digital Assets: Where We Are and Where We Are Going
CPE: 1 AU
37. Data Analytics – Data Collection, Integration and Storage for Analytics
CPE: 1 IT, 0.5 FI
38. Collusion in Fraud: Detection Approaches
CPE: 1.5 BM
39. Cannibus Industry Update
CPE: 1.5 TX
40. Reimagining Risk Assessment - Center for Plain English Accounting Training
CPE: 1.5 AU

Agenda

24Oct

20. The Future of Automation in Accounting

CPE: 1 BM 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
Speaker: Lindsay Stevenson

- Understand the impact of emerging technologies on the accounting profession.

- Learn the new skills needed for future roles in accounting.

- Identify key trends and challenges shaping the future of accounting.

21. Educating Clients on Financial Data Interpretation

CPE: 1.5 FI 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker: Sam Mansour

- Master the skills needed to educate clients on reading and interpreting key financial statements and data.

- Explore best practices for connecting financial data to operational and strategic management decisions.

- Develop communication strategies that highlight the value of financial insights, fostering long-term client relationships.

22. Financial Components of a Law Enforcement Investigation

CPE: 1.5 AU 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker: Melissa Rodriguez

- Identify traditional financial components of Law Enforcement investigations.

- Identify emerging financial components of Law Enforcement investigations.

- Visualizing Data for Prosecution in Law Enforcement Investigations.

23. OSCPA Legislative Update

CPE: 1.5 TX 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker: Thomas Zaino

- Gain insights into timely state and federal legislative issues.

- Unpack regulatory reforms at the Ohio Department of Taxation and Accountancy Board of Ohio.

- Review state and federal judicial decisions impacting tax developments.

24. An Update on Financial Reporting

CPE: 1.5 AU 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker: Michael Purcell

- Analyze Recently Issued ASUs and PCAOB Updates.

- Provide an Accounting Industry Regulatory Update.

- Review FASB's Technical Agenda and Its Impact on Financial Reporting

25. Exit Planning - The Strategy Going Forward

CPE: 1.5 FI 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Speaker: Michael Trabert

- Find key considerations and strategies for navigating mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the current business landscape.

- Learn best practices for developing and executing M&A strategies to achieve desired outcomes.

- Explore case studies and examples illustrating successful approaches to M&A integration and post-merger growth.

26. Fraud Risk in the Age of AI: Challenges and Opportunities

CPE: 0.75 BM, 0.75 AU 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Speaker: James Rumph

- Understand AI’s Dual Role: Recognize how AI can be used to both perpetrate and protect against fraud.

- Identify Emerging Fraud Risks: Recognize new types of fraud risks introduced by AI technologies.

- Explore Mitigation Strategies: Discover strategies for managing and mitigating AI-related fraud risks.

27. Individual Tax Strategy Update

CPE: 1.5 TX 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Speaker: David Krebs

- Uncover recent updates and changes in individual tax laws and regulations.

- Learn effective tax planning strategies tailored to individuals

- Explore practical examples and case studies demonstrating the application of updated tax strategies to optimize individual tax outcomes.

28. Cyber Fraud

CPE: 1.5 AU 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Speaker: Anthony LaNasa

- Break down emerging trends and tactics in cyber fraud targeting businesses and individuals.

- Learn practical strategies for detecting, preventing, and mitigating cyber fraud risks.

- Explore case studies and real-world examples illustrating the impact of cyber fraud and effective response measures.

29. Economic and Development Update

CPE: 1.5 EC 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Speaker: Ian Wyatt

- Consider current economic trends and developments impacting businesses and industries.

- Learn strategies for adapting business plans and operations to economic shifts and opportunities.

- Explore case studies and expert insights to inform decision-making in response to evolving economic conditions.

30. AI, Fraud and Automation - What You Need to Know

CPE: 1.5 SK 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Speaker: Ray Sang

Session details to be determined

31. Cost Segregation

CPE: 1.5 TX 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Speaker: Craig Miller

- Understand the audit process and procedures conducted by the IRS.

- Learn best practices for preparing for and managing an IRS audit effectively.

- Explore strategies for minimizing audit risks and achieving favorable outcomes through compliance and documentation.

32. Mastering COSO and Sharing the Power of Internal Control

CPE: 1.5 AU 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Speaker: Lucia Wind

- Gain insights into key risks to financial integrity in accounting and auditing practices.

- Learn practical strategies for identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks effectively.

- Explore case studies and examples demonstrating successful implementation of risk mitigation techniques in accounting and auditing processes.

33. An Update on Beneficial Ownership Interest

CPE: 1 FI 2:25 PM - 3:15 PM
Speaker: Gina Reed
Speaker: Hillarie Diaz

- Understand the definition and importance of beneficial ownership in various contexts.

- Learn how to identify and report beneficial owners to ensure compliance with regulations.

- Explore the implications of beneficial ownership on financial transparency and anti-money laundering efforts.

34. Succession Planning As Fraud Prevention

CPE: 1 BM 2:25 PM - 3:15 PM
Speaker: Tammy Lohr
Speaker: Chelsea Ritchie

- Understand the role of succession planning in mitigating fraud risks within an organization.

- Identify key strategies and best practices for implementing effective succession planning to prevent fraudulent activities.

- Evaluate real-world case studies to recognize the impact of robust succession planning on fraud prevention efforts.

35. Ohio Sales Tax: 3 Lessons Your Treadmill Can Teach You to Negotiate with Auditors

CPE: 1 TX 2:25 PM - 3:15 PM
Speaker: Steven Dimengo

- Understand the key components of Ohio sales tax laws and regulations.

- Learn how to accurately calculate and report Ohio sales tax for different types of transactions.

- Explore common compliance challenges and strategies for managing Ohio sales tax audits.

36. Digital Assets: Where We Are and Where We Are Going

CPE: 1 AU 2:25 PM - 3:15 PM
Speaker: Sean Prince

- Explore proactive approaches to identify and mitigate risks beyond traditional balance sheet assessments.

- Learn to integrate risk management strategies into accounting and auditing processes.

- Examine case studies illustrating the benefits of proactive risk management in enhancing financial integrity and audit quality.

37. Data Analytics – Data Collection, Integration and Storage for Analytics

CPE: 1 IT, 0.5 FI 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Speaker: Jim Gilbert
Speaker: David Konigsberg

- Discuss the key emerging trends in financial reporting, including new standards, regulations, and technological advancements reshaping the accounting landscape.

- Explore the concepts of sustainability reporting and integrated reporting, and their implications for financial reporting practices and stakeholder communication.

- Gain insights into the transformative impact of digitalization on financial reporting processes, and develop strategies for staying updated and adapting to evolving regulatory and technological challenges in the accounting profession.

38. Collusion in Fraud: Detection Approaches

CPE: 1.5 BM 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Speaker: Yigal Rechtman

Session details to be determined

39. Cannibus Industry Update

CPE: 1.5 TX 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Speaker: Justin Breidenbach

- Explore recent developments and trends in the cannabis industry.

- Learn about regulatory changes and market dynamics affecting the cannabis market.

- Gain insights into investment opportunities and challenges within the cannabis industry.

40. Reimagining Risk Assessment - Center for Plain English Accounting Training

CPE: 1.5 AU 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Speaker: Thomas Groskopf
Speaker: Matthew Rosen

- Identify key risk factors in auditing and accounting processes.

- Learn methods for assessing and prioritizing risks effectively.

- Explore practical strategies for mitigating risks identified during the auditing and accounting process.

Agenda

24Oct

20. The Future of Automation in Accounting

CPE: 1 BM 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
Speaker: Lindsay Stevenson

- Understand the impact of emerging technologies on the accounting profession.

- Learn the new skills needed for future roles in accounting.

- Identify key trends and challenges shaping the future of accounting.

Agenda

24Oct

21. Educating Clients on Financial Data Interpretation

CPE: 1.5 FI 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker: Sam Mansour

- Master the skills needed to educate clients on reading and interpreting key financial statements and data.

- Explore best practices for connecting financial data to operational and strategic management decisions.

- Develop communication strategies that highlight the value of financial insights, fostering long-term client relationships.

33. An Update on Beneficial Ownership Interest

CPE: 1 FI 2:25 PM - 3:15 PM
Speaker: Gina Reed
Speaker: Hillarie Diaz

- Understand the definition and importance of beneficial ownership in various contexts.

- Learn how to identify and report beneficial owners to ensure compliance with regulations.

- Explore the implications of beneficial ownership on financial transparency and anti-money laundering efforts.

37. Data Analytics – Data Collection, Integration and Storage for Analytics

CPE: 1 IT, 0.5 FI 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Speaker: Jim Gilbert
Speaker: David Konigsberg

- Discuss the key emerging trends in financial reporting, including new standards, regulations, and technological advancements reshaping the accounting landscape.

- Explore the concepts of sustainability reporting and integrated reporting, and their implications for financial reporting practices and stakeholder communication.

- Gain insights into the transformative impact of digitalization on financial reporting processes, and develop strategies for staying updated and adapting to evolving regulatory and technological challenges in the accounting profession.

Agenda

24Oct

25. Exit Planning - The Strategy Going Forward

CPE: 1.5 FI 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Speaker: Michael Trabert

- Find key considerations and strategies for navigating mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the current business landscape.

- Learn best practices for developing and executing M&A strategies to achieve desired outcomes.

- Explore case studies and examples illustrating successful approaches to M&A integration and post-merger growth.

29. Economic and Development Update

CPE: 1.5 EC 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Speaker: Ian Wyatt

- Consider current economic trends and developments impacting businesses and industries.

- Learn strategies for adapting business plans and operations to economic shifts and opportunities.

- Explore case studies and expert insights to inform decision-making in response to evolving economic conditions.

34. Succession Planning As Fraud Prevention

CPE: 1 BM 2:25 PM - 3:15 PM
Speaker: Tammy Lohr
Speaker: Chelsea Ritchie

- Understand the role of succession planning in mitigating fraud risks within an organization.

- Identify key strategies and best practices for implementing effective succession planning to prevent fraudulent activities.

- Evaluate real-world case studies to recognize the impact of robust succession planning on fraud prevention efforts.

Agenda

24Oct

22. Financial Components of a Law Enforcement Investigation

CPE: 1.5 AU 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker: Melissa Rodriguez

- Identify traditional financial components of Law Enforcement investigations.

- Identify emerging financial components of Law Enforcement investigations.

- Visualizing Data for Prosecution in Law Enforcement Investigations.

26. Fraud Risk in the Age of AI: Challenges and Opportunities

CPE: 0.75 BM, 0.75 AU 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Speaker: James Rumph

- Understand AI’s Dual Role: Recognize how AI can be used to both perpetrate and protect against fraud.

- Identify Emerging Fraud Risks: Recognize new types of fraud risks introduced by AI technologies.

- Explore Mitigation Strategies: Discover strategies for managing and mitigating AI-related fraud risks.

30. AI, Fraud and Automation - What You Need to Know

CPE: 1.5 SK 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Speaker: Ray Sang

Session details to be determined

38. Collusion in Fraud: Detection Approaches

CPE: 1.5 BM 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Speaker: Yigal Rechtman

Session details to be determined

Agenda

24Oct

23. OSCPA Legislative Update

CPE: 1.5 TX 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker: Thomas Zaino

- Gain insights into timely state and federal legislative issues.

- Unpack regulatory reforms at the Ohio Department of Taxation and Accountancy Board of Ohio.

- Review state and federal judicial decisions impacting tax developments.

27. Individual Tax Strategy Update

CPE: 1.5 TX 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Speaker: David Krebs

- Uncover recent updates and changes in individual tax laws and regulations.

- Learn effective tax planning strategies tailored to individuals

- Explore practical examples and case studies demonstrating the application of updated tax strategies to optimize individual tax outcomes.

31. Cost Segregation

CPE: 1.5 TX 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Speaker: Craig Miller

- Understand the audit process and procedures conducted by the IRS.

- Learn best practices for preparing for and managing an IRS audit effectively.

- Explore strategies for minimizing audit risks and achieving favorable outcomes through compliance and documentation.

35. Ohio Sales Tax: 3 Lessons Your Treadmill Can Teach You to Negotiate with Auditors

CPE: 1 TX 2:25 PM - 3:15 PM
Speaker: Steven Dimengo

- Understand the key components of Ohio sales tax laws and regulations.

- Learn how to accurately calculate and report Ohio sales tax for different types of transactions.

- Explore common compliance challenges and strategies for managing Ohio sales tax audits.

39. Cannibus Industry Update

CPE: 1.5 TX 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Speaker: Justin Breidenbach

- Explore recent developments and trends in the cannabis industry.

- Learn about regulatory changes and market dynamics affecting the cannabis market.

- Gain insights into investment opportunities and challenges within the cannabis industry.

Agenda

24Oct

24. An Update on Financial Reporting

CPE: 1.5 AU 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker: Michael Purcell

- Analyze Recently Issued ASUs and PCAOB Updates.

- Provide an Accounting Industry Regulatory Update.

- Review FASB's Technical Agenda and Its Impact on Financial Reporting

28. Cyber Fraud

CPE: 1.5 AU 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Speaker: Anthony LaNasa

- Break down emerging trends and tactics in cyber fraud targeting businesses and individuals.

- Learn practical strategies for detecting, preventing, and mitigating cyber fraud risks.

- Explore case studies and real-world examples illustrating the impact of cyber fraud and effective response measures.

32. Mastering COSO and Sharing the Power of Internal Control

CPE: 1.5 AU 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Speaker: Lucia Wind

- Gain insights into key risks to financial integrity in accounting and auditing practices.

- Learn practical strategies for identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks effectively.

- Explore case studies and examples demonstrating successful implementation of risk mitigation techniques in accounting and auditing processes.

36. Digital Assets: Where We Are and Where We Are Going

CPE: 1 AU 2:25 PM - 3:15 PM
Speaker: Sean Prince

- Explore proactive approaches to identify and mitigate risks beyond traditional balance sheet assessments.

- Learn to integrate risk management strategies into accounting and auditing processes.

- Examine case studies illustrating the benefits of proactive risk management in enhancing financial integrity and audit quality.

40. Reimagining Risk Assessment - Center for Plain English Accounting Training

CPE: 1.5 AU 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Speaker: Thomas Groskopf
Speaker: Matthew Rosen

- Identify key risk factors in auditing and accounting processes.

- Learn methods for assessing and prioritizing risks effectively.

- Explore practical strategies for mitigating risks identified during the auditing and accounting process.

Speakers

Sam Mansour
21. Educating Clients on Financial Data Interpretation Sam Mansour is a seasoned CPA with over a decade of experience in the accounting and advisory industry. He began his career performing high-level financial audits across the country, gaining extensive knowledge and insight into various business practices. Leveraging this experience, Sam transitioned into advisory work, providing strategic guidance to clients nationally and internationally. His expertise extends to working with some of the largest companies in the world, supporting innovative tech growth worldwide. In addition to his advisory role, Sam has achieved significant success in the public accounting sphere. He has led his own CPA firm, growing it from 12 to over 60 employees, and has been involved in two acquisitions. His practical, action-oriented approach focuses on implementing best practices from various industries into the CPA firm model, aiming to create efficient and profitable business operations. Sam is also an accomplished Ironman triathlete, TEDx speaker and coach, known for his dedication to achieving high levels of success both personally and professionally. His mission is to help CPA firm owners transform their businesses into well-run models that maximize profitability while minimizing stress and workload.
Melissa Rodriguez
22. Financial Components of a Law Enforcement Investigation I have spent the past six years as a Forensic Auditor for the US Department of Justice. In that time, I have worked a variety of cases including organized crime., hidden ownership FFLs, contraband cigarette trafficking, arson-for-profit including use of explosives, firearms trafficking, robbery groups, murder, and OCDETF cases. I specialize in the money tracing and money laundering investigations for violent criminals. I am currently working in the Tampa, Florida office; however, I started in the New York City office. Prior to this I was a Criminal Tax Investigator for the Nebraska Department of Revenue. I also worded as a Wage and Hour investigator and state and income tax auditor for the State of Nebraska.
Thomas Zaino
23. OSCPA Legislative Update Managing Member Tom is Managing Member and founder of the Firm. He assists clients with multistate business tax issues and represents clients before various government agencies. Tom represents many multistate and multinational companies and their owners and executives, before various state departments of revenue across the country, as well as before the Ohio Department of Taxation, other federal and state agencies, municipal tax authorities, the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals and the Ohio General Assembly. Prior to founding this Firm, Tom was an attorney with a multistate law firm where he served as Chair of the Multistate Tax Practice Group, as Managing Member of the Columbus Office, and as member of the Board of Directors. From 1999 to 2003, Tom served as Ohio Tax Commissioner and a member of the governor’s cabinet. As Tax Commissioner, Tom led the Ohio Department of Taxation, which is responsible for administering most state-collected taxes, several locally collected taxes, and for supervising the real property tax. His role included guiding the development of Ohio’s tax policy through state and federal legislative efforts. Tom also worked closely with tax administrators in other states as a participant in the Federation of Tax Administrators, the Multistate Tax Commission and as chair of Ohio's delegation to the Implementing States Committee of the Streamlined Sales Tax Project. Prior to his role as Tax Commissioner, Tom was a tax partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP. At PwC, Tom represented clients in a wide variety of federal and multistate tax matters. Tom was also a founding member of the firm’s National VISION Team, a special project management service provided to large clients to assist in the implementation of significant business process and legal entity changes.​​
Michael Purcell
24. An Update on Financial Reporting
Michael Trabert
25. Exit Planning - The Strategy Going Forward
James Rumph
26. Fraud Risk in the Age of AI: Challenges and Opportunities
David Krebs
27. Individual Tax Strategy Update Updated 1/6/2017 Dave is a graduate of Miami of Ohio University. He is Chief Visionary Officer of the CPA Advisory Group and Managing Member of Envision Financial Services, LLC. Dave has led a multi-divisional accounting, tax, financial services, and education firm in Columbus, Ohio, for over 25 years, and is a sought-after presenter on taxation, small business, practice development and financial planning for Thomson Reuter’s Gear Up Seminars and independently. Currently: • Author & Professional Speaker with Gear Up Tax Seminars (24 years) • President of Envision Seminars (31 years) • Chief Visionary Officer of the CPA Advisory Group (31 years) • President of Envision Financial Services, LLC (15 years) • High School Varsity Bowling Coach • Series 7 and Series 65 Licenses Servied or serving on board of: • Ohio Society of CPA’s Columbus; Past State Director and President of the Columbus Chapter • Delta Upsilon International Fraternity Educational Foundation; Past Trustee & Treasurer • Westerville Rotary, Current Board Member • University Kiwanis; Past President • Toastmasters; Past Chapter Treasurer & Trustee • Community Connections for Ohio Public Offenders; Past Chairman of the Board • Opening Doors, Past Chairman of the Board Active Member: • National Speakers Association • Ohio Speakers Forum • American Institute of CPA’s • Ohio Society of CPA’s • National Society of Public Accountants • Rotary
Anthony LaNasa
28. Cyber Fraud Focusing his practice on accounting/auditing requirements and business consulting for health care, nonprofit, manufacturing, real estate and governmental organizations, Anthony specializes in financial reporting, industry benchmarking, financial and fraud assessment, and OMB Circular A-133 requirements. Anthony provides numerous consulting services, including business plan reviews, evaluating and obtaining financing, strategic and business planning, internal controls, and performing operational and business office reviews and analyses. Anthony is the Managing Principal of our Columbus office. He also currently serves on the board for Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Central Ohio, and is a committee member for United Way of Delaware County’s Community Impact Council. With almost 20 years of public accounting experience and his community involvement, Anthony’s significant experience allows him to assist his clients through all their critical financial and operational needs. "
Ian Wyatt
29. Economic and Development Update SVP, Director of Economics and Commercial Market Strategist, Huntington Commercial Bank Professional Responsibilities Ian Wyatt is a veteran economist with expertise in macroeconomic forecasting, industry analysis, economic data, commercial and corporate finance, and labor market trends. At Huntington, he is the Director of Economics for the Commercial Bank. In his role, Ian helps Huntington and its commercial clients navigate economic uncertainty and make better decisions through insights and data. Economist Experience Prior to joining Huntington, Ian served as the Principal Economist at the Metro Atlanta Chamber. His work covered a wide range of issues including the regional economic outlook and other key trends, municipal finances, educational attainment, and racial income gaps. Ian also led the economic development research team, which played a key role in recruiting hundreds of new corporations and their headquarters, factories, warehouses, and research laboratories – creating more than 10,000 jobs in a single year. Ian spent a decade at Bank of America in the Commercial Bank and Corporate Lending strategy and analytics, leading data efforts and helping commercial lending navigate economic challenges, such as the COVID-19 recession and understanding dynamics in the bank and non-bank lending market. Education and Background Ian holds a master’s degree in economics from Johns Hopkins University. He started his career in Washington, DC at the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics where he researched and analyzed industry and occupational data in manufacturing and commodities industries before being promoted to leading the agency’s official long-run macroeconomic forecast. skills • Macroeconomic Forecasting • Commercial Bank and Nonbank Lending Markets • Labor Market Data • Economic Development [email protected]
Ray Sang
30. AI, Fraud and Automation - What You Need to Know
Craig Miller
31. Cost Segregation Craig Miller is a CPA and a Certified Government Financial Manager. He is a former Tax Commissioner Agent for the State of Ohio and a former adjunct faculty instructor of accounting and finance at Cleveland State University and Lorain County Community College. Miller is a legislative key person for The Ohio Society of CPAs and served on an AICPA focus panel that recommended exam content for the uniform CPA exam. He serves on the Board of the Northern Ohio National Association of Industrial and Office Properties(NAIOP), and is the Vice-Chair of the United States Green Building Council in Northeast Ohio.
Lucia Wind
32. Mastering COSO and Sharing the Power of Internal Control
Gina Reed
33. An Update on Beneficial Ownership Interest I am a highly motivated woman in tech and an experienced results-driven Sales Engineer with experience in technical sales and solution-oriented approach. Proven track record of exceeding sales targets, building strong client relationships, and effectively communicating complex technical concepts. Strong IT sales professional with, a Bachelor's degree focused in Information Technology and Software Development.
Hillarie Diaz
33. An Update on Beneficial Ownership Interest As a content creator and strategist, Hillarie oversees the strategy and execution of content and thought leadership for Wolters Kluwer Tax and Accounting North America. In her writing, she focuses primarily on the trends and technologies transforming the profession, especially on innovation, advanced technologies, and best practices, and how these changes are affecting smaller and more boutique accounting firms.
Tammy Lohr
34. Succession Planning As Fraud Prevention Tammy assesses operational performance for public sector organizations including state and local government, school districts, and higher education institutions. Her engagements are informed by rigorous analysis and employee engagement to evaluate operations, which may include the efficacy of existing organizational structure and resourcing strategies, enhancing workplace culture, identification of system needs, and streamlining processes. Tammy focuses on key elements of each engagement to develop high-quality deliverables that address client needs and meet applicable professional standards. By using a collaborative approach to working with her clients, she delivers projects and reports attuned to each client’s unique operating environment with recommendations designed to optimize organizational performance.
Chelsea Ritchie
34. Succession Planning As Fraud Prevention Chelsea has successfully led various internal audit, policy development, and consulting projects. Her leadership extends to overseeing both small and large external financial statement and compliance audits for higher education, government, not-for-profit, financial institutions, and healthcare organizations. She has performed and supervised numerous audits in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, as well as the Government Auditing Standards and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards. Chelsea is highly skilled in evaluating internal controls and risks related to accounting and finance functions. She adopts a comprehensive approach that integrates both internal and external audit expertise. Chelsea frequently delivers presentations to clients and professional associations on topics such as fraud, waste and abuse, internal controls, and financial policies. In addition, Chelsea oversees the ethics hotline for multiple governmental clients. She takes charge of projects associated with assessing concerns, evaluating activities, drawing conclusions, and offering recommendations to address findings and prevent future issues.
Steven Dimengo
35. Ohio Sales Tax: 3 Lessons Your Treadmill Can Teach You to Negotiate with Auditors Steven A. Dimengo is a shareholder in the Akron based law firm of Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC. His practice primarily includes consultation and representation with respect to federal and Ohio tax law matters. Mr. Dimengo is routinely engaged to structure proposed transactions in a manner to obtain optimum tax minimization. He is actively involved in representation before the Ohio Tax Commissioner, the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals and the Supreme Court of Ohio. He is admitted to the United States Tax Court and the Federal District Court. Mr. Dimengo is a certified public accountant. He received his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Akron; his J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Akron College of Law and his M.A. degree in taxation from the University of Akron. He has written various tax articles appearing in The Ohio CPA Journal, the Ohio Tax Review, the Akron/Canton Chapter of the Ohio Society of CPA’s Newsletter, the Small Business News, the Akron Tax Journal, the University of Akron Law Review and the Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs publications, the Advisor and BDB Business Compass and The Journal of Multistate Taxation and Incentives (a national publication in which he published two articles). He has been recognized by Inside Business Magazine since 2001 as a Leading Lawyer in Northeast Ohio in Tax Law, as voted by his peers, listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2003–2018 editions, named “Akron Best Lawyers Tax Law Lawyer of the Year” (2017), recognized as one of Ohio’s Super Lawyers™ 2004-2015, as voted by his peers, listed in Northern Ohio Live – Ohio’s Top Lawyers for 2003, recognized as one of the “Top Attorneys in Business Services” (Tax) in the 2009 Corporate Counsel Edition of Super Lawyers™, and has a Martindale-Hubbell Rating of AV® Preeminent™, which indicates very high to pre-eminent legal ability and very high ethical standards as established by confidential opinions from members of the Bar. Mr. Dimengo is a member and participant in the Akron and Ohio State Bar Associations, chair of the Ohio State Bar Association Sales and Use Tax Committee, as well as a member of the Akron/Canton Chapter of the Ohio Society of CPAs. He is also an adjunct professor of state and local taxation at the University of Akron in its Masters of Taxation Program. He served on the Firm’s Board of Managers (2000-2004; 2008-2009). Additionally, he previously served as the Business Practice Group Leader (2006-2008). Mr. Dimengo is currently the Department Head of the Taxation & Employee Benefits Section of the Business Practice Group (1995-2006 and 2009-present). Experience • Joined the Firm as an Associate attorney in 1989 and was elected a Partner in 1994. • Presently Serves as Department Head of the Taxation Section of the Business Practice Group (2009-present; also served 1995-2006). • Business Practice Group Leader (2006-2008). • Served as Vice President and Secretary of the Firm’s Board of Managers (2008-2009) and as Vice President and Treasurer of the Board (2000-2004). • Practice primarily includes consultation and representation with respect to Federal, Multistate and Ohio tax law matters. • Routinely engaged to structure proposed transactions in a manner to obtain optimum tax minimization. Actively involved in representation before the Ohio Tax Commissioner, Board of Tax Appeals of Ohio and the Ohio Supreme • Court, as well as before the Internal Revenue Service. REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS / REPORTED CASES • Marc Glassman, Inc. v. Levin, 119 Ohio St. 3d 254, 2008-Ohio-3819 • Stein, Inc. v. Tracy, 84 Ohio St. 3d. 501 (1999). • WCI Steel, Inc. v. Testa, 129 Ohio St. 3d 256, 2011-Ohio-3280. • Crown Communications, Inc. v. Testa, 2013-Ohio-3126. • Funtime, Inc. v. Zaino, 105 Ohio St. 3d 74 (2004). • The Dannon Company, Inc. v. Tracy, Ohio BTA Case No. 97-M-233 (September 11, 1998). • General Electric Credit of Tennessee v. Tracy, Ohio BTA Case No. 95-K-221 (June 27, 1997). • E.G. Baldwin & Associates, Inc. v. Tracy, Ohio BTA Case No. 95-K-222 (May 30, 1997). • Express Packaging, Inc. v. Limbach, Ohio BTA Case No. 89-K-22 (September 18, 1992). • U.C. Industries v. Limbach, Ohio BTA Case No. 89-J-1070 (August 7, 1992). • WCI Steel, Inc. v. Limbach, Ohio BTA No. 2005-A-1565 (Dec. 28, 2012). • Reiter Dairy, Inc. v. Limbach, Ohio BTA No. 90-Z-503 (Jan. 15, 1993). • Haberman v. Tracy, Ohio BTA 91-A-1639 (March 19, 1993). • Heartland Education Community, Inc. v. Testa, Ohio BTA No. 2012-277 (Sept. 3, 2014). Education & Admissions • The University of Akron School of Law, Akron, Ohio (J.D., cum laude, 1986) • The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio (M.A., Taxation, 1986) • The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio (B.A., magna cum laude, 1983) • Certified Public Accountant, Ohio (1987) • Ohio Bar (1986) • U.S. District Court • U.S. Tax Court • Member: American Bar Association • Member: Ohio State Bar Association (Chair: Taxation Section, including Sales & Use Tax Subcommittee 1995 – present) • Member: Akron Bar Association, Taxation Section Awards & Honors • Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® (2003 – 2015). • Named “Akron Best Lawyers Tax Law Lawyer of the Year” (2012). • Selected for inclusion in Ohio’s Super Lawyers® (2004-2015), as voted by his peers. • Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Business Edition ® (2014) for Tax Law. • Listed in Northern Ohio Live – Ohio’s Top Lawyers for 2003. • Recognized in the 2009 Corporate Counsel Edition of Super Lawyers® for Tax Law. • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating of AV® Preeminent™, which is the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards as established by confidential opinions from members of the Bar. • Recognized by Inside Business Magazine since 2001 as a Leading Lawyer in Northeast Ohio in Tax Law, as voted by his peers. • Recipient of the 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Archbishop Hoban High School Alumni Association. Professional & Civic Involvement • Adjunct Professor: The University of Akron Master of Taxation Program (State and Local Tax) • Appointed: Ohio Tax Commissioner's Advisory Council (2001-2003) • Secretary/Trustee: Archbishop Hoban High School Presentations & Publications Mr. Dimengo has written various tax articles appearing in: • The Ohio CPA Journal • Ohio Tax Review • The Akron/Canton Chapter of the Ohio Society of CPAs newsletter • Small Business News • Akron Tax Journal • The University of Akron Law Review • The Advisor, a Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC publication • Business Compass, a Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC publication • "How to Avoid Tax When Disposing of Real Property," Law 360 (Summer 2014) • "Under Audit: Increased Scrutiny of Restaurants for Ohio Sales Tax," à la carte Magazine (Fall 2013) • "Refund Opportunity: Sales Tax Exemptions Available for Restaurant Purchases," à la carte Magazine (Winter 2013) • “Low Tax Rates and Incentives Give Ohio a Business-Friendly Landscape, Spurring Economic Recovery and Growth,” Journal of • MultiState Taxation and Incentives (June 2012) • "Taxpayer Permitted to Present Newly Prepared Valuation at Board of Tax Appeals," Journal of MultiState Taxation and • Incentives (January 2012) He has given numerous presentations concerning various tax topics which include: • "Sales & Use Tax: Maximizing Sales/Use Tax Exemption for Manufacturers" (2008 Ohio Tax Conference) • "Ohio Sales & Use Tax: New Audit Developments & Refund Policies" (2007 Ohio Tax Conference) • “Can Anything Be a Business Fixture?” (2006 Ohio Tax Conference) • “What You Need to Know About Ohio’s New and Old Tax Provisions” (Fall 2006) • “Minimizing Sales and Use Tax in Ohio” • “Sales and Use Tax in Ohio” • “Ohio Sales/Use Tax: Recent Trends, Developments and Planning Opportunities” • “Tax Free (Like – Kind) Exchanges of Real Estate” (2003, 2006 and 2010)
Sean Prince
36. Digital Assets: Where We Are and Where We Are Going Sean Prince is a partner in the national office at Crowe who specializes in accounting consultations. Sean has more than 13 years of experience consulting with audit engagement teams and clients on the interpretation and application of complex accounting guidance, including transfers of financial assets, consolidation, revenue recognition, lease accounting, accounting for financial instruments, and derivatives and hedging. Sean also serves as the firm’s lead subject-matter specialist on revenue recognition, as well as the firm’s formal liaison with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).
Jim Gilbert
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Justin Breidenbach
39. Cannibus Industry Update Justin Breidenbach received his Masters of Accountancy from Bowling Green State University and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner. Justin operates an accounting practice that provides general accounting, financial reporting, tax, advisory, and CFO services. Justin provides services to individuals and businesses in the fields of manufacturing, distribution, service, not-for-profit, and medical & adult-use cannabis. Justin began research, and providing consulting services, in the medical and adult-use cannabis industry in 2013. He works with cultivators, processors, and dispensaries on accounting and regulatory issues throughout the United States and international markets. Services provided to the medical and adult-use cannabis industry include: tax compliance, 280e analysis and cost allocation, research and development (R&D) tax credits and incentives, entity structures and relationships, internal controls, banking and financial services, state licensing requirements, financial reporting and budgeting, assistance with capital raises, and more. Justin formerly served as an Associate Professor of Accounting at Ohio Wesleyan University. He instructed courses on financial accounting, taxation, and audit & assurance services. Prior to joining the faculty at OWU, Justin served as a faculty member at Lake Erie College where he instructed courses on financial accounting, taxation, audit & assurance services, and fraud & forensic accounting. Updated 2-10-2020 Justin Breidenbach received his Masters of Accountancy (MAcc) from Bowling Green State University (Bowling Green, Ohio) and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Justin serves as an Associate Professor of Accounting at Ohio Wesleyan University (Delaware, Ohio). He instructs courses on financial accounting, taxation, and audit & assurance services. Justin also oversees the Accounting Fellows program at OWU in which students participate in travel-learning experiences to meet with business leaders, accounting professionals, and politicians domestically and abroad. Prior to joining the faculty at OWU, Justin served as a faculty member at Lake Erie College (Painesville, Ohio) where he instructed courses on financial accounting, taxation, auditing, and fraud & forensic accounting. Before joining the world of academia, Justin worked in public accounting proving audit, tax, and consulting services. He still enjoys consulting on accounting-related topics through his business Breidenbach Consulting Services LLC. Justin provides services to individuals and businesses in the fields of manufacturing, distribution, service, not-for-profit, and medical & adult-use cannabis. Updated 2-10-2020 By Brandy Chapman Added 11.26.19 - MW "Justin Breidenbach serves as an Associate Professor of Accounting at Ohio Wesleyan University (Delaware, OH) and instruct courses relating to principles of financial accounting, intermediate accounting, federal tax accounting, and auditing & assurance services. Justin also operate a consulting business that services individuals and companies on various accounting, tax, and business needs. Justin's primary consulting and research interests are financial reporting, auditing & assurance services, internal controls, tax accounting & regulation, and financial fraud detection & deterrence. His current consulting and research also includes work in the state legalized marijuana industry. Justin's work has been specialized in the areas of operations, internal controls, taxation, regulation, employment, banking, insurance, financial sustainability, and pricing. He has toured - and continues to tour - production (cultivator), processing, and retail/dispensary operations in various states and internationally that have legalized marijuana for medical and/or adult recreational use. Prior to joining the faculty at OWU, Justin served as a full-time faculty member at Lake Erie College where he instructed courses relating to financial accounting, fraud & forensic accounting, auditing, and tax. Additionally, Justin assisted in the creation of a fraud and forensic accounting concentration at Lake Erie College and served as a faculty advisor to the student run Accounting Club and student accounting competition teams. Prior to joining the world of academia, Justin had extensive professional work experience in public accounting, and he still enjoys consulting individuals and businesses on accounting related topics."
Thomas Groskopf
40. Reimagining Risk Assessment - Center for Plain English Accounting Training Tom is a nationally recognized authority on accounting and auditing topics. He has been selected by his peers to serve on numerous national and international standard-setting committees, and is service line leader for Barnes Dennig’s accounting and audit practice. Accounting Today named Tom to the list of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting. This honor recognizes Tom’s leadership of the Center for Plain English Accounting, a key program of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Tom is a member of the inaugural Private Company Council, which will work with the Financial Accounting Standards Board to determine if and how U.S. GAAP should be adapted for private companies. He also serves as the representative of the United States on the International Financial Reporting Standards’ Small- and Medium-sized Entity Implementation Group, which gives him a front-row seat to the ongoing efforts to merge national and international accounting standards. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) has selected Tom to serve as the Technical Director of the AICPA’s Center for Plain English Accounting (a national accounting and auditing resource center for CPA firms). Tom previously served on the advisory-only FASB Private Company Financial Reporting Committee, and he served a three-year term on the AICPA’s Technical Issues Committee. He speaks annually at numerous national and regional events. In addition, he has been quoted in numerous local and national publications, and he has been asked by numerous attorneys to testify as an expert witness in accounting-related cases. Tom is a summa cum laude graduate of Xavier University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He also holds a Master of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Finance with High Honor from Xavier University. Xavier University has appointed him a member of its Accounting Department’s Board of Executive Advisors. In addition to being a CPA, he holds the designation of Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA).
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Lindsay Stevenson
20. The Future of Automation in Accounting Long Bio - Lindsay Stevenson, CPA, CGMA is the Vice President of Finance & Tax at 1st Financial Bank USA, the Founder/CEO of Origin Evolution LLC and an Intend2Lead team member. Over the last 15 years, Lindsay has worked as an auditor and tax expert in public accounting as well as diving into tax and finance in an industry setting. In addition to her technical skills, Lindsay is involved in a number of committees at the AICPA and SDCPA and joined the AICPA General Council in 2018. She received the AICPA Outstanding Young CPA Award in 2017, is the Vice Chair of the AICPA Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee, is the President of the Board at Mary J. Treglia Community House, was named by CPA Practice Advisor as a 2017, 2018, and 2019 40 Under 40 and was recognized as one of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Accounting by the AICPA and CPA Practice Advisor in 2018, 2019 and 2020.   Lindsay is passionate about finding purpose and leveraging it to positively impact the innovation and success of organizations and the profession at large. She enjoys sharing her knowledge on influence, motherhood, leadership and self-awareness with others by speaking and writing for the AICPA, State Societies and other organizations. As a mother of 3 boys and a lover of mystery novels, there is never a dull moment! She graduated from Gonzaga University with a BA in Accounting and is still a die-hard Zags basketball fan!   Short Bio – Lindsay Stevenson, CPA, CGMA is the Vice President of Finance & Tax at 1st Financial Bank USA, the Founder/CEO of Origin Evolution LLC and an Intend2Lead team member. Lindsay is passionate about finding purpose and leveraging it to positively impact the innovation and success of organizations and the profession at large. In addition to serving on a number of professional committees (both at the AICPA and SDCPA) and community boards, Lindsay has been recognized by the AICPA and CPA Practice Advisors as one of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Accounting (2018, 2019 & 2020) as well as one of the 40 Under 40 by CPA Practice