Women's Conference
6.50 Credits
Member Price $195.00
Non-Member Price $230.00
Overview
Join MOCPA for this interactive forum designed to educate and inspire change on behalf of women.This event will help you:
- Strengthen your skills as a leader;
- Build a sense of empowerment;
- Expand your network of other influential females;
- Grow your confidence and communication skills; and
- Develop positive routines for physical and mental health.
Consider hosting a firm or company table, and making it your own team’s retreat! Purchase a table of 6 for $1,100. If you have more than 6 people but not enough for a full second table, additional attendees will be at a discounted rate. Contact Leslie Colegg at lcolegg@mocpa.org or 314.392.5817 to take advantage of this deal!
Prerequisites
None.
Designed For
Professionals of all industries seeking to grow their network. While this is a women's event, men are also invited to attend this amazing learning opportunity.
Objectives
Through dynamic conversations and interaction with fellow female CPAs, you’ll walk away feeling inspired to continue your growth in and out of the workplace.
Preparation
None.
Notice
This is an in-person event.
Thursday, October 22
General Session
- Welcome
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Fit-Flavors: Lessons from an Entrepreneur
Jillian TedescoJillian Tedesco
Jillian Tedesco is the founder and CEO of fit-flavors, your first resource in healthy eating. She is a certified chef from Le Cordon Bleu and known by her community for openly nurturing some tough love, especially when it comes to nutrition, faith, doing the work, and owning the wait in life. You can stay in touch with Jillian through her weekly newsletter, Tough Love by Jillian, and by tuning into her podcast, Owning the Wait. She is also the author of Owning the Wait, a compelling book written to help you harness your spirituality and mindset through every season of your life and especially as it pertains to creating sustainably healthy habits.
Credits: 1.5 - Personal Development - Non-technical
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Break
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Ain’t Misbehavin’.. A Look Back at Business and Accounting Scandals from the 1920s, ‘30s, and ‘40s That Shaped the CPA Profession
Jeanne Dee, Partner, AndersJeanne Dee
Jeanne is a partner in Audit and Assurance where she specializes in audits of financial statements for not-for-profit organizations, government entities, employee benefit plans and closely-held businesses. She is also a member of the firm's CARES Act Research and Response Team and advises not-for-profits around the latest legislation on COVID-19 relief, including the Paycheck Protection Program. Jeanne enjoys working with business owners, executive directors and board members to help them better understand the financial reporting process. She is also skilled in researching accounting principles and new or changing audit standards, and is a frequent author and speaker on these topics.
Education & Certifications
B.S., Accounting, University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of Missouri
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
Professional Organizations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Auditing Standards Board Member (2019 – Present)
Member of the Board of Examiners (2015 – 2019)
Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants (MOCPA)
Missouri State Board of Accountancy
Board Member and Secretary (2013 – 2018)
Community Leadership
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
Board Member (2019 – Present)
Humane Society of Missouri
Board Member (2018 – Present)
Credits: 2 - Behavioral Ethics - Non-technical
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Lunch Break
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- From Battles to Beginnings
Erin KramerErin Kramer
Founder | Gwendolyn's Gifts
Gwendolyn's Gifts was founded in 2019. It is a 501c3 public charity inspired by Erin's daughter, Gwendolyn. Gwendolyn's Gifts is ran by Gwen's parents and the help of volunteers. To date, Gwendolyn's Gifts has donated over $200,000 and assisted a little over 1,000 local families with children fighting life threatening illnesses.
Credits: 1.5 - Personal Development - Non-technical
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Break
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Burnout, Boundaries & the Myth of ‘Having It All': A Panel Discussion
Some of the women on the MOCPA Board of Directors will join us for this session.
Credits: 1.5 - Personal Development - Non-technical
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Break
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Women to Watch Award Presentation
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Drinks and Discussions: Networking Hour
This session is available to registrants only.
Non-Member Price $230.00
Member Price $195.00