Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)

Do you know an outstanding leader in the #CPA community? We're excited to recognize them through our awards! Submit your nominations from now until Nov. 29. Self-nominations are welcome! https://lnkd.in/eFkYBbj2

Thank you to everyone who came out in Springfield this morning to see ICPAS President and CEO Geoffrey Brown, CAE and Board of Directors Chair Deborah Rood, CPA, MST, as they discussed big ideas to keep the profession moving forward. Haven't attended a Town Hall Forum yet? There's still time to find an event near you or join us virtually! https://lnkd.in/gWfAGfZX

Are you compliant? Discuss how to develop a comprehensive sexual harassment policy while fulfilling the annual Illinois employer sexual harassment prevention training (SHPT) requirement and the SHPT CPE requirement for licensed CPAs. Sign up now at https://lnkd.in/g8PCN-fq.

As the #accounting profession continues to face unprecedented workforce challenges, the time to act is now. The Illinois CPA Society Board of Directors has approved beginning the legislative effort to amend the Illinois Public Accounting Act to evolve the #CPA licensure process within our state. Please visit the following link to read the official statement from ICPAS President and CEO Geoffrey Brown, CAE, review additional resources on this important professional issue, and read the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) CPA Competency-Based Experience Pathway exposure draft outlining their own new proposed path that would ease the educational requirements to become a CPA. We believe it’s imperative for your voice as a practitioner to be heard. We encourage you to share your specific feedback on how this proposed competency-based framework would directly impact you and your firm/company. https://lnkd.in/g2AzhuE8

How do you know if you’re spending too much or too little on budgeting and forecasting software? This guide helps break it all down and answers other questions you’ve been wondering about. https://lnkd.in/gnRiw9VZ

Join us the morning of Dec. 12 to hear the latest on employee benefit audits. Receive an update on the economy, learn recent developments in accounting and auditing, and review Form 5500. Register today at www.icpas.org/ebfall.

Authenticity isn’t a destination—it’s a continuous exploration of the many selves we embody. Find out how ICPAS member Sergio Rodriguez was able to confront the personal battles beneath and finally embrace his roots and true authentic self.  https://lnkd.in/g7mDssU4  

Just one week to go! On Nov. 7, amplify your connections and grow your career in one dynamic morning! Get tips on how to turn up your networking skills in today's hybrid workplace. Plus hear how to network like an introvert, and the importance of practicing and follow-up. Register now at www.icpas.org/ypcon

Training that's convenient? Tell me more! Provide your staff with the professional and personal development training they need, from the convenience of your own office. Get started today at www.icpas.org/ttt.

Happy Halloween from ICPAS! We celebrated earlier this week with a fun and festive party and costume contest in our office. Thank you to all the staff who participated, both in person and virtually. We're having a spooktacular week! 🎃👻