April 8 & 22: Virtual Accounting and Finance Leaders CPE Series
When: April 8, 2025 from 1 to 5 p.m. and April 22, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
CPE Hours: 4 per session
Join us this spring for TXCPA Austin’s Accounting and Finance Leaders CPE Series, formerly the Accounting and Finance Leaders Conference! This reimagined virtual event offers impactful learning in a flexible format to fit your schedule.
Join us for two virtual, expert-led sessions offering timely insights on key trends, challenges, and opportunities in accounting and finance. Each session is worth 4 hours of CPE, and you can register for one or both to earn up to 8 hours of CPE—all from the comfort of your home or office.
Agenda - April 8, 2025
*All times listed are CT
1 p.m. - Welcome
1:05 - 1:55 p.m. - Texas Economic Update and Forecast
Mark Sprague, State Director of Information Capital at Independence Title Company
What's on the horizon for the Texas economy? Mark Sprague breaks down the factors and indicators to bring you the latest on the forces driving the Texas markets. With a focus on real estate, Mark delves into the challenges and opportunities facing homeowners, business owners, and investors in today's economy.
2 - 2:50 p.m. - Hot Topics in Texas Sales & Use Tax
Gordon Martens, Partner at Martens Law
Attend this session to learn about critical developments in Texas sales and use tax that affect you and your clients. We will cover recently decided and pending court cases, new laws, and agency policy developments over the last year.
3 - 3:50 p.m. - Being the Boss of Your Inbox
Kristie Ondracek, CPA, CGMA, CAE, CFO/COO, TXCPA Houston
Are you spending too much time managing your inbox? This session will equip you with practical strategies to streamline email management, whether you use Gmail or Outlook. Learn how to minimize time spent on emails, improve organization and searchability, and leverage automation tools to boost productivity. Discover time-saving methods such as filters, templates, keyboard shortcuts, and scheduling features to take control of your inbox. Walk away with actionable tips to reduce email overload and improve workflow efficiency.
4 - 4:50 p.m. - Preparing a Company for an M&A Transaction
Mark Avery, Attorney at Hajjar Peters, LLP
Are you spending too much time managing your inbox? This session will equip you with practical strategies to streamline email management, whether you use Gmail or Outlook. Learn how to minimize time spent on emails, improve organization and searchability, and leverage automation tools to boost productivity. Discover time-saving methods such as filters, templates, keyboard shortcuts, and scheduling features to take control of your inbox. Walk away with actionable tips to reduce email overload and improve workflow efficiency.
Agenda - April 22, 2025
8 - 8:05 a.m. - Welcome
8:05 - 8:55 a.m. - Session 1 (more info available soon!)
9 - 9:50 a.m. - Cultivating High Performing Teams
Speaker: Speaker: Kimberly Ellison- Taylor, KET Solutions LLC
10 - 10:50 a.m. - Navigating Through Change: Updates and Trends in Employment Law
Speaker: Alan Laura and Lin Fauber, Cornell Smith Mierl Brutocao Burton, LLP
11 - 11:50 a.m. - Accelerating the Financial Close: Automation Today! AI Tomorrow?
Speaker: Brian Terrell, BTerrell Group