Speakers
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Tom FlickFormer NFL Quarterback & Rose Bowl Champion | Corporate Coach and Inspirational SpeakerTom began his speaking career while in the NFL correlating leadership qualities of an NFL quarterback to that of corporate executives. After retiring from the NFL, Tom continued to develop his leadership perspective and speaking style working with emerging companies and fortune 500 organizations across America. |
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Mark KingChief Executive Officer | TaylorMade-adidas GolfKing shares a wealth of golf-related anecdotes, as well as what it took to grow his organization from $300M to $1.2B in a stagnant market. |
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L. Gary Boomer, CPACEO | Boomer ConsultingL. Gary Boomer is CEO of Boomer Consulting, Inc., an organization that provides planning and consulting services to leading firms in the accounting industry. Boomer strategies chart a transformation roadmap that results in increased revenue, goal-oriented personnel and business growth. |
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Jim BoomerCIO/Senior Consultant/Shareholder | Boomer ConsultingJim Boomer, CIO & Shareholder, is director of the Boomer Technology Circles™and an expert on managing technology within an accounting firm. He also serves as a strategic planning and technology consultant and firm adviser in the areas of performance and |
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Robert L. Bunting, CPAChair | Moss Adams LLP International Services GroupBob Bunting is the president of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and a past chair of the AICPA Board of Directors (2004-2005). He spent the bulk of his career (from 1982-2004) as the president and chairman of Moss Adams |
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Bill CarlinoEditor-In-Chief | Accounting TodayBill Carlino is a veteran journalist and editor-in-chief of Accounting Today, as well as editorial director for all accounting-related publications such as CPA Wealth Provider, the Accounting Today Special Reports series and the group’s online portal, WebCPA.com. He has been |
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Howard Cohen, CPAChairman | EisnerAmper LLPHoward Cohen has over 35 years of experience in the fields of public accounting and consulting and is the Chairman of EisnerAmper LLP. Howard was formerly the Managing Partner and CEO of Amper, Politziner & Mattia, LLP, and Managing Partner |
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K. Dale Cooper, CPA, CVAPartner | Carr, Riggs & Ingram LLCDale Cooper has been in public accounting for 30 years and is licensed to practice in the state of Texas. Dale earned a BBA in accounting from Stephen F. Austin University in 1973. As the managing partner, he specializes in |
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Gale Crosley, CPAPresident | Crosley+CompanyGale Crosley, CPA, was selected one of the 10 Most Recommended Consultants in the Inside Public Accounting BEST OF THE BEST for the sixth consecutive year, and one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting by Accounting Today |
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Charles F. Hahn, CPA, MSTManaging Principal | Baker Newman & Noyes, LLCCharles F. Hahn is the Managing Principal of New England-based Baker Newman & Noyes, LLC (BNN), one of the nation’s fastest-growing accounting and consulting firms. BNN was named to INSIDE Public Accounting’s most recent lists of Best of the Best |
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Robert M. Glaser, CPAChairman of the Board | Freed Maxick & Battaglia, CPAsRobert M. Glaser, CPA, is the Chairman of the Board of Freed Maxick & Battaglia, CPAs, PC, Western New York’s largest accounting firm. In May 2011, he transitioned from his role as Managing Director, a position he held for 20 |
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Dustin HostetlerLean Six Sigma Master Black Belt | Flowtivity, Inc.Dustin Hostetler is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and the founder and Principal of Flowtivity, LLC. He is a nationally recognized speaker and expert in applying the Lean and Six Sigma concepts to public accounting firms. Dustin has |
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Carl R. Johnson, CPAManaging Partner | BlumShapiroAs managing partner of BlumShapiro, Carl is responsible for the implementation of BlumShapiro’s strategic plan and the effective financial management and operation of the firm. Under his leadership, through mergers, organic growth and the acquisition of experienced talent, the firm |
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Julie JohnsonVice President | The Rainmaker AcademyOver her 12 year training career, Julie has demonstrated extraordinary breadth in classroom delivery and inspiring performance improvement. Julie’s background features delivering training in a Big 4 firm, as well as the Internal Revenue Service. Her expertise extends to online |
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Allan Koltin, CPAPresident and CEO | Koltin Consulting GroupKoltin Consulting Group, Inc. is a Chicago-based consulting firm that specializes in working with professional and financial services firms in the areas of practice growth, practice management, human capital, and mergers and acquisitions. A nationally-recognized speaker and industry analyst, he |
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David MaisterAuthor | Professional Service Firm ExpertDavid Maister is widely acknowledged as one of the world’s leading authorities on the management of professional service firms In 2002, he was identified as one of the top 40 business thinkers in the world (BUSINESS MINDS, Financial Times/Prentice Hall.) |
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G. Alan Long, CPA, CITPManaging Member | Baldwin CPAsG. Alan Long, CPA, CITP, is the managing member of Baldwin. Alan received his accounting degree from Eastern Kentucky University in 1979 and was certified in 1981. His service to the profession includes having been President and Secretary/Treasurer of the |
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Ray LeachChief Executive Officer | JumpStart, Inc.Ray is the founding CEO of JumpStart Inc. and under his leadership, the Cleveland-based organization has gained national recognition for its innovative model and economic impact in Northeast Ohio, leading to its recent launch of the JumpStart America Initiative in |
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Stephen D. MayerFounder, Chairman and CEO | BPM Accountants and ConsultantsSteve’s thirty-five years of professional experience working with individuals as well as private and public businesses has touched almost every area of the firm’s practice areas of accounting, tax, consulting, and wealth management. His services have included audits and reviews |
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Bruce Malott, CPAManaging Principal | O2 CPA Consulting GroupBruce has been in practice for over 30 years. From 1983 to 2010 he was the managing partner of Meyners + Company in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Meyners was a well known cutting edge firm with innovative marketing, outstanding customer service |
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James C. Metzler, CPAVice President – Small Firm Interests | AICPAJames C. Metzler, CPA, is Vice President – Small Firm Interests for the AICPA. In that role, he leads AICPA initiatives aimed at serving the needs of practitioners, including the activities of the Private Companies Practice Section. He serves as |
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Rebecca Ryan2EO | Next Generation ConsultingAn energetic entrepreneur and founder of Next Generation Consulting |
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Gary S. Shamis, CPA, M. Acc.Managing Director | SS&G Financial ServicesGary Shamis is a Managing Partner of SS&G Financial Services, Inc. and serves on the firm’s six-member Executive Committee, which leads the firm’s strategy and growth. He has the overall responsibility for day-to-day management of SS&G Financial Services and its |
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William G. Tapp, CPASenior Managing Director | CBIZ Kirkland, Russ, Murphy & TappBill is Senior Managing Director/Shareholder of CBIZ Kirkland, Russ, Murphy & Tapp (CBIZ KRMT) and Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. – KRMT Tampa Bay Division (MHM). He has overall responsibility for the Tampa Bay practice and provides leadership and expertise across many |
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Sandra WileyCOO & Shareholder | Boomer ConsultingSandra Wiley, COO & Shareholder, is ranked by Accounting Today as one of the 100 most influential people in accounting as a result of her prominent role as an industry expert on HR and training as well as influence as |
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Troy Waugh, CPA, MBAChief Executive Officer | The Rainmaker AcademyTroy Waugh, author of two books and selected as one of the “100 Most Influential People in the Accounting Profession” by Accounting Today Magazine, is one of the most sought after leadership and sales consultants to the accounting industry. Troy |
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