Description

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Fifth Annual CPE Marathon – June 30^th, 6am – midnight, all sessions 2 CPE hours

1. Being intentional about your personal brand – 6:00am – 7:40am
2. Evaluating financial performance – 8:00am – 9:40am
3. Leading where you are at – 10:00am – 11:40am
4. Current Issues in Accounting Ethics – part 1 – 12:00pm – 1:40pm
5. Current Issues in Accounting Ethics – part 2 – 2:00pm – 3:40pm
6. Using Generative AI in your work – Part 1 – 4:00pm – 5:40pm
7. Using Generative AI in your work – Part 2 – 6:00pm – 7:40pm
8. Excel tips you need to know – 8:00pm – 9:40pm
9. Recruiting and retaining talent – 10:00pm – 11:40pm

Session descriptions, Learning Objectives, and Field of Study

1. Being intentional about your personal brand (2 CPE Hours in Personal Development – Non-Technical)
   1. Your personal brand already exists, but are you shaping it intentionally? This session dives into simple, practical strategies to help you take control of your reputation and showcase your unique strengths. Learn how to align your online and offline presence with your career goals and leave a lasting impression wherever you go. We will spend significant time exploring LinkedIn in this session, and you update your profile as you go!
2. Evaluating financial performance (2 CPE Hours in Finance – Technical)
   1. Understanding financial performance is key to making informed business decisions. In this session, we’ll break down essential financial metrics and ratios, walk through real-world examples, and discuss how to effectively evaluate an organization’s financial health. Perfect for professionals looking to sharpen their analysis skills!
3. Leading where you are at (2 CPE Hours in Personal Development – Non-Technical)
   1. I don’t think of leadership as a title, rather it’s about mindset and action. This session explores how you can influence and inspire others from any position. You don’t have to be a CEO to be a great leader. Learn actionable steps to lead with confidence, build trust, and make an impact right where you are.
4. Current Issues in Accounting Ethics – 2025, part 1 (2 CPE Hours in Regulatory Ethics – Technical)
   1. What ethical challenges are CPAs facing today? We will analyze real-world case studies and review rules applicable to CPAs
5. Current Issues in Accounting Ethics – 2025, part 2 (2 CPE Hours in Regulatory Ethics – Technical)
   2. Building on Part 1, we will continue to explore current ethical violations and discuss what we can learn from them. Topics will include embezzlement, corruption, insider trading, bribery, and more. You do not need to attend Part 1 to attend Part 2.
6. Using Generative AI in your work – Part 1 (2 CPE Hours in Specialized Knowledge – Technical)
   1. Generative AI is transforming how we work, are you utilizing it yet? In this introductory session, we’ll cover the basics of generative AI, explore its capabilities, and discuss practical ways to integrate it into your work to save time and spark creativity.
7. Using Generative AI in your work – Part 2 (2 CPE Hours in Specialized Knowledge – Technical)
   2. In part two, we’ll dive into more examples for generative AI, with a focus on how it may be incorporated into your written communication and also how you can use it to spice up presentations with graphics and videos. You do not need to attend Part 1 to attend Part 2.
8. Excel tips you need to know (2 CPE Hours in Specialized Knowledge – Technical)
   1. This session is packed with practical tips and tricks to help you work smarter, not harder. From formulas to formatting, shortcuts to advanced features, you’ll walk away with tools to make your work for efficient and maybe even impress your colleagues!
9. Recruiting and retaining talent (2 CPE Hours in Personal Development – Non-Technical)
   1. Attracting and keeping great talent is harder than ever. This session focuses on practical strategies for building a strong workplace culture, improving hiring processes, and supporting employee development to create a team that stays engaged and grows with your organization. As a college professor, I will share a unique perspective on how competitive the recruiting landscape is, and also insights as to why people move on from their jobs.