Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants

04/03/2025

🚀 The CPA of Tomorrow: Cultivating Future-Ready Leadership 🚀
We’re thrilled to welcome Suzanna de Baca, CEO of Story Board Advisors, as our keynote speaker at the ISCPA Leadership Summit 2025!

✔️ Learn to navigate change
✔️ Inspire others & drive innovation
✔️ Gain actionable leadership insights

📅 May 1 | Courtyard by Marriott, Ankeny

Be a leader who doesn’t just keep up with change—drive it.
Secure your spot today: www.iacpa.org/25ls

FUN BONUS: if you are a part of an ISCPA Committee or Resource Group your attendance could help that Committee win the coveted Golden Calculator Trophy! This traveling trophy goes to the committee with the highest percentage of members in attendance on May 1. With 16 committees competing, let’s bring our A-game and take the win🙂

04/02/2025

🚨 Navigating Regulatory Changes 🚨⁠
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Join us at the Financial Institutions Conference on May 20, 2025, at the West Des Moines Marriott for an interactive regulatory panel discussion featuring industry experts!⁠
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📌 Session: The Regulatory Landscape: Insights from Experts⁠
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💡 Expert Panelists:⁠
🔹 Chris Kumpf – Senior Credit Union Examiner, State of Iowa⁠
🔹 Greg Goff – Risk Management Examiner, FDIC⁠
🔹 Michael Holdren – Partner, Eide Bailly LLP⁠
🔹 Scott Saunders – Bank Analyst, Iowa Division of Banking
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Don’t miss this essential session! Register today! ⬇️⁠
🔗 www.iacpa.org/FIC⁠
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03/27/2025

📸 Need a new headshot? We’ve got you covered!
Join us at the ISCPA Leadership Summit 2025 for:

✔️ Professional networking
✔️ Leadership development
✔️ Celebrating ISCPA award winners
✔️ FREE headshots for attendees!

📅 May 1 | Courtyard by Marriott, Ankeny
Take your career to the next level and leave with both insights and a fresh headshot!

FUN BONUS: if you are a part of an ISCPA Committee or Resource Group your attendance could help that Committee win the coveted Golden Calculator Trophy! This traveling trophy goes to the committee with the highest percentage of members in attendance on May 1. With 16 committees competing, let’s bring our A-game and take the win🙂

Register now: www.iacpa.org/25ls

03/24/2025

🎉 Happy one year work anniversary Nancy! 🎉⁠
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From keeping our finances in check to making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, Nancy is one of the backbones of our organization. Her dedication, expertise, and attention to detail keep us all on track, and we couldn’t do it without her!⁠
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Join us in celebrating Nancy and thanking her for all she does! 👏👏

03/24/2025

See you there!

If you’re attending the Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants Business and Industry Conference this week, don't miss Mike Campana's CPA Pipeline Update where he will discuss;

✅ Highlights from the National Pipeline Advisory Group final report
✅ Iowa’s proposed alternative licensure pathway
✅ Changes to the CPA exam as of January 2024

03/24/2025

🚨 Calling all government finance professionals! 🚨 The Iowa Governmental Roundtable is back on May 13 with a full day of insights, expert speakers, and 9 hours of CPE! 📊💡

✅ Live Virtual Conference – attend from anywhere!
✅ Stay ahead of key industry updates
✅ Learn from top experts in AI, GASB, HR, compliance & more

Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and elevate your expertise in government finance. Register now! 🔗👉 www.iacpa.org/IGR

03/21/2025

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new and improved Career Center! Help us celebrate by visiting careers.iacpa.org

03/20/2025

🚨NEW EVENT ALERT!🚨 Get ready for the ISCPA Leadership Summit 2025—a half-day packed with networking, leadership insights, and career-boosting opportunities.

✅ Gain leadership strategies
✅ Celebrate award-winning members
✅ Connect with fellow ISCPA members
✅ Enjoy a keynote by leadership expert Suzanna de Baca

📅 May 1 | Courtyard by Marriott, Ankeny
Don’t miss this opportunity to grow and lead!
Register today: www.iacpa.org/25ls

03/19/2025

🚨 Registration is now open for the Financial Institutions Conference! 🚨⁠
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Join us on May 20 at the West Des Moines Marriott or via live webcast for this must-attend event for financial professionals. Gain expert insights on industry trends, regulatory updates, cybersecurity, and more—all while earning CPE credit and connecting with peers.⁠
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🔗 Check out the full agenda and secure your spot today! www.iacpa.org/FIC

03/18/2025

⏳ Last call to nominate an outstanding Iowa CPA for one of ISCPA’s annual awards! 🏆 Don’t miss the chance to recognize excellence with the Public Service Award, Outstanding CPA in Business and Industry, or Rising Star Award. Submit your nominations by April 1 at www.iacpa.org/cpa-awards. Celebrate the best in our profession!

03/17/2025

📢 ISCPA Business and Industry Conference – NEXT WEEK! 🌟⁠

The countdown is on! ⏳ Join us next Tuesday, March 25, in Ankeny, Iowa for the premier event for accounting and business professionals.

💡 Get ready for:
✔️ Dynamic speakers sharing cutting-edge insights
✔️ Engaging panel discussions with industry leaders
✔️ Valuable networking opportunities with peers

Don’t miss your chance to grow professionally, gain valuable knowledge, and stay ahead in your industry!

📅 Date: March 25 (NEXT WEEK!)
📍 Location: Courtyard by Marriott, Ankeny

🎟️ Secure your spot now! www.iacpa.org/BIC

Let’s shape the future of business and industry together. 💼✨

03/11/2025

📢 ISCPA Business and Industry Conference 🌟⁠
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Join us on March 25, in Ankeny, Iowa, for the premier event for accounting and business professionals!⁠
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💡 This year’s conference features:⁠
✔️ Dynamic speakers sharing cutting-edge insights⁠
✔️ Engaging panel discussions with industry leaders⁠
✔️ Opportunities to connect and network with peers⁠
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Whether you’re looking to grow professionally, gain valuable knowledge, or stay ahead in your industry, this is the event you don’t want to miss!⁠
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📅 Date: March 25
📍 Location: Courtyard by Marriott, Ankeny, Iowa⁠
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🎟️ Register today and secure your spot! www.iacpa.org/BIC⁠
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Let’s shape the future of business and industry together. 💼✨

03/03/2025

🏆 Shine a spotlight on an outstanding Iowa CPA! Nominate a deserving professional for one of ISCPA’s annual awards: Public Service Award, Outstanding CPA in Business and Industry, or Rising Star Award. 🌟 Celebrate excellence and leadership in our profession! ⁠
Learn more and submit your nomination by April 1 at www.iacpa.org/cpa-awards.

02/26/2025

📢 Save the Date: The ISCPA Business and Industry Conference is March 25 in Ankeny! 🌟

We’re thrilled to welcome an exceptional lineup of speakers, including:
✨ Debi Durham – Iowa Economic Development Authority
✨ Jim Lindell, CPA, CGMA, CSP – Thorsten Consulting
✨ Susan Stutzel, CPA – PartnersCoach
✨ Dr. Chad Hart, Ph.D. – Professor of Economics, Iowa State University
✨ Frances Haas & Eric Tubbs – Nyemaster Goode, PC
✨ Mike Campana, CPA – Honkamp PC
✨ Mike Draper – RAYGUN

Plus, a fantastic panel of experts:
✨Kyle Auffert, CPA – Vice President, Finance, Hy-Vee, Inc.
✨Jeff Jacobs, CPA – CFO, MUSCO Corporation
✨Karla Jones, CPA, CGMA – Chief Financial & Administrative Officer, Community -Foundation of Greater Des Moines
✨Alison VanOtterloo, CPA, CPCU, ARe, CIC, CIA, AIAF – Senior Vice President, Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and connect with professionals across the state!

🚨 Early bird pricing ends March 11—register now and save! 🚨

🔗 Register today: www.iacpa.org/BIC

02/24/2025

🏀 Courage on the Court Recap!

This weekend, our LEAP (Leaders Emerging in the Accounting Profession) Committee sponsored an ISCPA team for the Courage on the Court Tournament, supporting Can Play and its mission to provide adaptive sports, fitness, and social programs for individuals with special needs or disabilities.

Our young professionals had an incredible time supporting this amazing cause, and we’re proud to be part of such meaningful community efforts!

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make an impact! 💪✨

02/11/2025

📢 Session Spotlight: Iowa Business Success Story – RAYGUN

Join us at the ISCPA Business and Industry Conference on March 25, 2025, in Ankeny, Iowa, for an inspiring session featuring Mike Draper, founder of RAYGUN.

Discover how this Des Moines-based company, known for its clever designs and bold slogans, grew from a single-person operation into a thriving business with multiple locations across the Midwest.

Learn about the challenges faced, innovative strategies employed, and the pivotal moments that shaped RAYGUN's journey to success.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from one of Iowa's most dynamic entrepreneurs.

📅 Date: March 25, 2025 📍 Location: Courtyard by Marriott, Ankeny, Iowa

Register today! 🔗 www.iacpa.org/BIC

02/10/2025

🚀 Feeling overwhelmed by the CPA exam?

Join our free webinar with Blake Carroll, CPA, for expert tips and strategies to help you succeed! Learn how to tackle exam sections, manage study time, balance life, and stay motivated.

📅 Date: Feb. 19
📍 Virtual Event
🔗 Register now: www.iacpa.org/carroll