Spring Business Conference - VIRTUAL

Abby Koenig, Talent Management Lead

Enhance your professional communication skills with our one-hour workshop, "Effective Business Writing for CPAs," tailored specifically for members of the KyCPA. This session focuses on crafting clear, concise, and impactful written communications essential for accounting professionals. Key topics include:

• Clarity and Precision: Learn techniques to eliminate ambiguity and ensure your messages are easily understood.
• Conciseness: Discover methods to convey your points succinctly, respecting your readers' time and enhancing readability.
• Email Etiquette: Understand best practices for professional email communication, including structuring messages and appropriate tone.
• Document Structure: Gain insights into organizing reports, memos, and other documents for logical flow and effectiveness.

By the end of this workshop, you'll be equipped with practical tools to improve your business writing, leading to more effective client interactions and internal communications. This session is ideal for CPAs seeking to refine their writing skills and enhance their professional presence.

Simon Keemer, Director of Assurance Svcs, Dean Dorton PLLC

This session will provide you with an update of recently issues FASB Accounting Standards Updates.

Ballard Cassady, Government Affairs Director, Kentucky Society of CPAs

With the 2025 Legislative Session recently concluded, multiple state law changes impacting Kentucky businesses will be reviewed. Highlights on local, state, and federal law and regulatory amendments that affect business CFOs, Controllers, and CPAs will be the primary topics of this session.

Helen Cooper, Senior Managing Associate, Dentons Bingham Greenebaum LLP

Mark Loyd, Co-Leader,Tax National Practice Group, Dentons Bingham Greenebaum LLP

Get the latest on important federal and state legislative, administrative and case law tax developments affecting businesses that CFOs, Treasurers, Controllers, and other business accountants and advisers ought to know, with a focus on Kentucky-based businesses.

Jaclyn Badeau, President, Badeau Consulting, LLC, Badeau Consulting LLC

Jennifer Siebenthaler, Ernst and Young Fellow, Senior Lecturer, University of Kentucky

The accounting profession is facing a significant talent shortage, with up to 75% of current CPAs nearing retirement in the next 5-10 years. In this presentation, we'll explore strategies to build a sustainable talent pipeline, focusing on how small businesses can attract and retain the next generation of accountants. We'll discuss key trends shaping the future of the accounting workforce, the expectations of current college students, and how businesses can evolve to become more appealing employers. By implementing these strategies, small businesses can position themselves as employers of choice and ensure a steady flow of talent for years to come.

Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the current state of the accounting talent pipeline and the challenges facing the profession.
2. Identify key motivators and preferences of current college students when choosing an employer in the accounting field.
3. Learn practical strategies for small businesses to enhance their employer appeal through business model and cultural evolution.

Jaclyn Badeau, President, Badeau Consulting, LLC, Badeau Consulting LLC

Roxann Fry, Manager of Business & Economic Development, LG&E and KU Energy LLC

Tamara Guibert,