State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories.
The Wyoming Society of CPAs (WYOCPA) announced its annual meeting will take place on May 29, 2025, in Casper, Wyoming. The meeting will take place at The Barn by the Five Deuces and will begin at 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM.
For more information, visit the WYOCPA website.
The Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs (PICPA) has announced that they will begin selecting nominees to fill open leadership positions starting May 1, 2025. PICPA members had until December 31 to nominate themselves of others to fill various positions within the Institute including:
- President
- President-elect
- Vice president
- Treasurer
- PICPA Board Member
- PICPA Council Member
Check back this spring to see the results!
The Tennessee Society of CPAs (TSCPA) is currently seeking volunteers for a variety of committees within the Society. Members interested in volunteering should complete and forward their volunteer application to the Society by January 24, 2025.
The Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants (MOCPA) will offer 2025 Missouri State-Specific Ethics: A Plain English Guide. The webinar will take place on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. The cost to attend the online class is $50 for MOCPA members, with non-members paying $75.
The Indiana CPA Society (INCPAS) recently announced the winners and finalists for the 2024 INCPAS Awards. Winners included the following:
ADVOCACY AWARD
Winner: Benjamin L. Smith, CPA, CGMA
President & CEO – Estep Doctor & Co, PC, Muncie
BREAKTHROUGH AWARD
Winner: Olga Chaikouskaya, CPA
Owner – CXO Solutions, LLC, Indianapolis
EMERGING LEADERS AWARD
Winner: Brendon Howell, CPA
Senior Manager – Deals – PwC LLP, Indianapolis
Winner: Esperanza Wynn, CPA
Accounting Manager – Corporate Consolidations – Elanco, Indianapolis
Finalist: Andrew McNeely, CPA
Audit & Assurance Director – Katz, Sapper & Miller, LLP, Indianapolis
Finalist Emilee J. Smith, CPA, MBA
Partner – London Witte LLP, Indianapolis
INCPAS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Winner: Amanda Horvath, CPA, CGMA
Audit Director – Katz, Sapper & Miller, LLP (KSM), Indianapolis
TALENT PIPELINE AWARD
Winner: Herschel Frierson
Principal – Strategic Networks Leader – Crowe LLP, Indianapolis
Chairman – NABA, Inc.
Finalist: Andrew “Mons” Mansaray
Director of Talent Acquisition – Dauby O’Connor & Zaleski, LLC (DOZ), Carmel
VISIONARY AWARD
Winner: ALPFA Indianapolis, Indianapolis
Finalist: Judy A. Bobilya-Feher, CPA
CFO – Perfection Bakeries, Inc., Fort Wayne
Finalist: BJ Lippert, CPA
Partner – Donovan CPAs, Indianapolis
WOMEN TO WATCH AWARD
Winner: Katelyn N. Leichty, CPA
Tax Partner – Kruggel Lawton CPAs, Goshen
Winner: Ashley Vukovits, CPA
Managing Director – LiftBridge, Fishers
Finalist: Stephanie Bowie, CPA
Owner – B. Empowered, LLC, Indianapolis
Finalist: Christy Paddock, CPA
Owner/Consultant – Christy Paddock Advisors LLC, Plainfield
Finalist: Sarah Schenkel, CPA
Director – Audit & Assurance Services Group – Katz Sapper & Miller LLP (KSM) (Fort Wayne Office)
CHAIR’S AWARD
This year, Carrie Minnich, CPA, MAcct,recognized Anita W. Sherman, CPA, CGMA, as the 2024 Chair’s Award honoree.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
This award is the highest honor given by INCPAS. It recognizes a member who has made
This year, INCPAS presented Kevin J. Hamernik, CPA, CIRA, of Forvis Mazars, with the Distinguished Service Award.
Visit the INCPAS website to read more about the honorees.
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