MBAC+ Elevate Virtual (June 23-24, 2026)

Management & Business Advisers Conference - 16 hours of CPE

June 23-24, 2026, 8:00 am-4:30 pm | Online | KSCPA

Members: $649.00, Non-members: $849.00

Interest Areas: Business and Industry, Budgeting, Controllership, Ethics, Financial Reporting/Analysis, Leadership Development, Cybersecurity, Technology, Business Taxation, Finance, Federal Taxation, Management Accounting, Personal Development, Taxation

Description

In Partnership with the Minnesota Society of CPAS

Step into bigger thinking at MBAC+. Where finance leaders tackle strategy, leadership and what’s next. Walk away with forecasting insights, AI use cases, risk strategies and actionable ideas. Did we mention 16 CPE? Just in time for the deadline.

Hurry! Early birds save through June 5.

Who Should Attend?

Senior-level finance professionals, CPAs, and business leaders looking for technical updates, leadership insights, and strategic business advice.

Course Objectives

Lead Through Change: Develop strategies for navigating organizational change and increasing professional agility.
Modernize Technical Skills: Implement Excel time-savers and explore AI governance.
Enhance Financial Strategy: Improve budgeting and forecasting techniques.
Address Emerging Risks & Regulations: Gain updates on 2026 FASB standards, Minnesota employment law, and cybersecurity.
Strengthen Ethics & Leadership: Apply critical thinking to avoid ethical dilemmas and enhance leadership presence.

Agenda

Day 1: Tuesday, June 23
8-9 a.m.	G1. Lead Through Change: Uncertain Times Demand More Certain Leaders Juan Bendana Personal Development - Non-Technical (1)
9-9:15 a.m.	Break
9:15-10:30 a.m.	H1. Budgeting and Forecasting Strategies for Today’s World David Peters Finance - Technical (1.5)	H2. Cybersecurity Risk and AI Governance: Navigating Digital Risk in an AI Driven World Christian Linhardt, Kyler Martz Information Technology - Technical (1.5)	H3. Software Showcase: Financial Close and Consolidation Automation Tommy Stephens Computer Software & Applications - Non-Technical (1.5)
10:30-10:45 a.m.	Break
10:45 a.m.-Noon	I1. Building Successful Business Partnerships: Managing Supplier Relationships David Peters Finance - Technical (1.5)	I2. Minnesota Employment Law, Risk & Reality for 2026: The Hidden Financial Impact Carrie Krautkramer, Amy Toppen Business Law - Technical (1.5)	I3. Excel: Good-Bye Time Wasters, Hello Time Savers Tommy Stephens Computer Software & Applications - Non-Technical (1.5)
Noon-12:40 p.m.	Break
12:40-1:55 p.m.	J1. Economic Update: First Brood Anirban Basu Economics - Technical (1.5)
1:55-2:10 p.m.	Break
2:10-3:25 p.m.	K1. Federal Tax Update: Key Developments Affecting Businesses Allison McLeod Taxes - Technical (1.5)	K2. Session TBD	K3. Microsoft Copilot for Accounting and Financial Professionals Tommy Stephens Information Technology - Technical (1.5)
3:25-3:40 p.m.	Break
3:40-4:30 p.m.	L1. Ethical Leadership: Building an Ethical Culture Clare Levison Behavioral Ethics - Non-Technical (1)	L2. Internal Audit and Internal Control: Building a Unified Framework for Accountability Joshua Botnen Auditing - Technical (1)	L3. Advanced Topics in Power BI Tommy Stephens Information Technology - Technical (1)

Day 2: Wednesday, June 24
8-9 a.m.	M1. When Generations Connect Phil Gwoke Personal Development - Non-Technical (1)
9-9:15 a.m.	Break
9:15-10:30 a.m.	N1. Future in Focus: 5 Trends Reshaping Finance in 2026 Leah Donti Finance - Technical (1.5)	N2. Accounting for the Gig Economy Christopher Harper Accounting - Technical (1.5)	N3. Session TBD
10:30-10:45 a.m.	Break
10:45 a.m.-Noon	O1. The Crucial Role of Key Performance Indicators Leah Donti Management Services - Technical (1.5)	O2. Internal Controls That Fit: A SOX-Inspired Framework for Small Organizations Jacob Taylor Auditing - Technical (1.5)	O3. AI Architecture for SMB Controllers and CFOs Donny Shimamoto Information Technology - Technical (1.5)
Noon-12:40 p.m.	Break
12:40-1:55 p.m.	P1. FASB in Focus: What's Effective in 2026 Leah Donti Accounting - Technical (1.5)	P2. How to Use Data and Facts to Influence Decision-Making Bret Hood Communications and Marketing - Non-Technical (1.5)	P3. AI Governance for SMBs Donny Shimamoto Information Technology - Technical (1.5)
1:55-2:10 p.m.	Break
2:10-3 p.m.	Q1. Managing the Sales and Use Tax Function: Risks, Opportunities and Compliance Muthuraman Periakaruppan Taxes - Technical (1)	Q2. Borderless Internal Audit: How to Scale Coverage With Co Sourcing and Offshore Teams – Without Sacrificing Quality Matt Behan, Jacob Leite, Erin Sells Personnel/Human Resources - Non-Technical (1)	Q3. Talk This Way: Communication Skills for Accountants Christopher Harper Communications and Marketing - Non-Technical (1)
3-3:15 p.m.	Break
3:15-4:30 p.m.	R1. The Invisible Facade: Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills to Prevent and Detect Hidden Ethical Dilemmas Bret Hood Behavioral Ethics - Non-Technical (1.5)

Prerequisites

None