Student Pipeline: Statistics, Stakeholders & Strategies

Courtney Kincaid, CAE, Indiana CPA Society

In this session, Kincaid will review major changes impacting the CPA profession now and those expected in the near future. She’ll share details on the AICPA’s Pipeline Acceleration Plan, the National Pipeline Advisory Group and other key stakeholders initiatives to help with the accounting talent pipeline; the Center for Audit Quality’s research and initiatives to increase diversity efforts; and INCPAS’ strategies to connect more students to CPA outreach and opportunities in Indiana.

Reversing the Tide: How Purdue University Has Grown Accounting Enrollments

JT Eagan, Mitch E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business, Purdue University

Troy Janes, Mitch E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business, Purdue University

Kevin Koharki, Mitch E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business, Purdue University

Michael Kregar, Mitch E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business, Purdue University

Since 2019, Purdue University has seen tremendous enrollment growth in its accounting programs. This is despite the decline in accounting enrollments experienced by most U.S. universities. This success is based on the faculty’s efforts both internally and externally. In this presentation, faculty from Purdue University will highlight how they have managed to grow enrollments over the past four years, with the hope that other universities will similarly benefit.

It's time to network with colleagues and visit sponsor tables.

Infusing Analytics Throughout the Accounting Curriculum & Leveraging AI in the Classroom

Jeff Lawrence McMullin, Ph.D., Kelley School of Business, Indiana University

An analytic toolkit is a must for the modern accountant. Embracing AI allows professors to enhance student learning. In this session, learn how analytics can be infused throughout the accounting curriculum, rather than in standalone classes. Also explore how professors can use AI to create better lessons and how students can use it to learn accounting more effectively.

It's time to have lunch with colleagues and visit sponsor tables. Lunch is provided.

Develop Young Leaders: Supercharge the Pipeline of Accounting Talent

Jamar Cobb-Dennard, Esq., Indiana Business Advisors

The accounting profession needs our best educators to prepare young professionals for leadership. Accounting and financial skills are a must, however public firms and industry are looking for fresh talent that can navigate client expectations as well as lead on a community and firm level. Develop Young Leaders is a discussion between a CPA leadership expert and educators on:

• The most valuable soft skills for aspiring accounting students to learn,
• How to incorporate soft skill training into the classroom, and
• Creating a passion for the profession within students.

It's time to network with colleagues and visit sponsor tables.

Panel Discussion: Behind-the-Scenes — Hiring Insights & Top Tips from Profession Leaders

Panelists:

Alicia L. Antonetti-Tricker, PMP, Crowe

Kim Dollin, CPA, CBIZ Somerset

Kevin Pahud, FORVIS

Moderator:

Terry Bush, SPHR, Kruggel Lawton CPAs

In this panel discussion, firm and HR leaders will share how their organizations are evolving; ways their recruiting process and priorities are shifting; and what you can do to ensure your students are prepared for this updated hiring environment.