Earn up to 12 hours of CPE across two days!
May 21, 2025 | 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Soules College of Business
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Ethics for Texas CPAs
Speaker: Kathy Kapka
Overview: Explore the science behind ethics with Kathryn Kapka, CPA, review the code of conduct and professional rules governing our profession, and get 4-credit hours of a TSBPA approved ethics course.
May 22, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Soules College of Business
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Speakers:
8:30-10:10 a.m. | Taylor Meadows, CPA, CISA, PMP"
"When Code Breaks: Exploring Billion Dollar Outages"
Overview: Let’s explore the critical importance of software change management controls in mitigating risks. Beginning with a high-level overview of AI's capabilities, we'll transition into a crucial discussion on why blind reliance on software can lead to vulnerabilities and how software should be built. Through real-world examples, we'll underscore the profound impact of inappropriate software changes, emphasizing the need for robust testing and oversight protocols to safeguard against risk.
10:20 am-Noon | David Colmenero, J.D., CPA, LL.M and Alex Pilawski, J.D.
"The Texas Legislature, Texas Comptroller and Texas Taxpayer: A Triumvirate of Tax Controversy"
Overview: With the 2025 Texas Legislature in session, recent court decisions, pending court cases and administrative developments involving the Texas Comptroller, there are significant Texas tax developments tax practitioners and taxpayers should be aware of. Learn of these recent and emerging developments as well as the industries that may be impacted. This presentation will provide not only an overview of important legislative, judicial, and administrative developments relating primarily to Texas sales and use tax and franchise tax but also a discussion of potential challenges and opportunities they may present.
1-2:40 p.m. | Kathy Zolton, CPA
"Easier Excel"
Overview: Have you ever tried to accomplish something in Excel and thought to yourself, "Self, there HAS to be an easier way to do this!" I'm here to tell you - There is. This interactive session (please, have your laptop with Excel open and ready to play along) will show you ways to make Excel talk to you (literally...), easier ways to manage data, some cool newer data visualization tools in Excel and how to use AI to make your relationship with Excel full of even more love.
2:50-4:30 p.m. | Manuel Reyes-Loya, D.E.D.
"Challenges in the US Economy in 2025 "
Overview: This course is designed for accountants and finance professionals interested in understanding economic trends and their potential impacts on the US economy. It will cover key topics such as inflation, economic growth, and housing affordability, providing insights into how these factors may affect both the national and local economies. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of current economic issues and their implications, helping them stay informed and make better financial decisions.
