CPA
April 2025
Newsletter from the Iowa Society of CPAs, your primary source for profession-related information
Don’t miss the new ISCPA Leadership Summit 2025
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ntroducing the ISCPA Leadership Summit 2025, our newest event set to energize members with a dynamic blend of networking opportunities and applicable leadership strategies. Set for Thursday, May 1 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Ankeny, the summit is free for ISCPA members. A highlight of the summit is the keynote address by Suzanna de Baca, CEO of Story Board Advisors. Suzanna is renowned as a thought leader in human-centered leadership, with extensive experience guiding organizations across the public, private, familyowned and nonprofit sectors. Suzanna will share what it takes to be a future-ready leader and you will leave with actionable insights to strengthen your leadership roles within ISCPA and beyond, ensuring that you’re not just keeping up with change, but driving it! Following the keynote, a leadership workshop led by ISCPA members Jenny McGarry and Monica Steckel will invite participants to translate inspiration into action. This interactive session is designed to provide practical strategies that members can implement in their own professional settings and in volunteer roles. The workshop aims to foster collaboration and encourage the exchange of ideas among peers, ultimately contributing to the personal and collective growth of members and the Society. The program includes lunch, a special awards presentation recognizing the Outstanding Committee Chair and Distinguished Service honorees, and the election of the ISCPA Board of Directors. The day allows us to celebrate volunteers, acknowledge leaders and inspire members to take advantage of new opportunities.
“This summit is a unique opportunity for our members to deepen their involvement with ISCPA while gaining valuable insights from a recognized leader in organizational engagement and board leadership,” said ISCPA Interim CEO Ardis Kelley. “We are excited to offer an event that blends member involvement with hands-on leadership development.” Don’t miss the ISCPA Leadership Summit 2025. The event underscores ISCPA’s commitment to nurturing talent and strengthening the leadership community among its members, providing a platform for growth, connection and shared success. All ISCPA members are encouraged to attend! For more information or to register, visit www.iacpa. org/25LS.
IOWA SOCIETY OF CPAS
LEADERSHIP SUMMIT AGENDA 11 - 11:30 A.M. | Registration and networking 11:35 A.M. - 12:15 P.M. | Lunch 12:15 - 12:30 P.M. | Annual business meeting and election of leaders 12:30- 12:45 P.M. | Iowa CPA awards presentation 12:45 - 1:45 P.M. | The CPA of Tomorrow: Cultivating Future-Ready Leadership 2 - 3:30 P.M. | Committee, task force and leadership workshop Networking and professional headshots available before and during the event.
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