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Thursday, September 18, 2025 Webcast Replay

The Next Chapter: Leading Through Transformation and Uncertainty (E2509444)

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT
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1.5 CPE Credits in TX
1.5 CPE Credits in SK

OVERVIEW

This comprehensive event offers a focused exploration of some of today’s most pressing technology, tax and policy challenges. Attendees will engage in sessions covering the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” U.S. tariff policies, digital transformation and AI, ERP modernization and adaptive budgeting techniques.

DESIGNED FOR

CPAs and accounting leaders in advisory, strategic or decision-making roles and particularly those responsible for guiding organizations through regulatory changes, technological transformation and economic uncertainty.

BENEFITS

Attendees will gain timely insight into tax policy shifts, AI-driven ERP modernization, adaptive budgeting, and tax transformation strategies. They’ll also hear from experts about real-world approaches to navigating economic and policy changes.

HIGHLIGHTS

This four-session program, designed by industry experts, fosters strategic thinking and practical insight. In addition to presentations offering guidance, it will feature a panel sharing real-world responses to economic uncertainty. While not exhaustive, this event aims to equip you with actionable perspectives to navigate change and uncover strategic value in compliance.

Navigating Change in Washington: Tariffs, Trade and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Michael Cornett, Managing Director, Washington National Tax Office, Forvis Mazars 
Explore how activity in DC could impact your business – from tax strategies resulting from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), to navigating the evolving landscape of US tariff policies.
Understand the latest tax legislation changes, including the reinstatement of 100% bonus depreciation, the deductibility of domestic R&E expenses and the increased Section 163(j) limitation. This knowledge will enable businesses to make informed decisions about their tax strategies, adjust their financial planning and ensure compliance with new regulations. Additionally, you’ll gain insight into recent changes in U.S. tariff policy and some considerations for mitigating the related impacts.

AI-Driven ERP Modernization: Tailored Transformation for Foundational, Emerging and Evolving Organizations 
Jonathan Stomberger, Partner, CFO & Business Consulting, ERP Modernization, Forvis Mazars
James Lewis, Senior Manager, CFO & Business Consulting, ERP Modernization, Forvis Mazars
Brett Johnson, Manager, CFO & Business Consulting, ERP Modernization, Forvis Mazars

As AI becomes more prevalent, businesses must clearly define their business goals and vision for the future. Learn to enhance operational efficiency, decision-making and adaptability by integrating AI into ERP systems and discover tailored strategies for your organization, whether you’re still exploring which ERP system to select, have just implemented a new ERP system or are fully integrated and ready to run. 

Gain insights into current trends in ERP modernization, discover the ERP strategy best suited for your organization and deepen your understanding of essential compliance features in AI-driven ERP strategies. This information will help empower you to make informed decisions, optimize operational efficiency and position your organization for future success.

Discover how adaptive budgeting techniques, rolling forecasts, and AI-powered financial planning are transforming organizations’ ability to navigate change and drive growth. This session will showcase practical strategies and innovative tools to elevate your FP&A function for clarity, resilience and data-driven decision-making.

Receive recommendations for how your organization might be able to enhance agility and responsiveness, improve decision making, yield greater forecast accuracy, create stronger a stronger collaboration environment, boost operational efficiency and future-proof skills.

Panel Discussion: Navigating Uncertainty – Voices from the Field
Alisha Jernack – Partner, Tax, Forvis Mazars
Develeen Fredericks – Senior HR Business Partner, Forvis Mazars
Jason Pourakis - Partner, Tax & Outsourced Accounting, Forvis Mazars

The program will close with a moderated panel featuring internal stakeholders discussing a variety of wrap-up topics.

COURSE LEVEL

Basic

PREREQUISITES

None

ADVANCE PREPARATION

None

INSTRUCTORS

Michael Cornett

Michael Cornett
(4.6)

Managing Director

Forvis Mazars US

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Develeen Fredericks

Develeen Fredericks
(4.5)

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Forvis Mazars US

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Alisha Jernack

Alisha A. Jernack, CPA
(4.5)

Partner

Forvis Mazars US

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Brett Johnson

Brett Johnson
(4.5)

Manager, Business Consulting

Forvis Mazars US

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James Lewis

James C. Lewis
(4.6)

Senior Manager

Forvis Mazars US

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Jason Pourakis

Jason Pourakis, CPA
(4.6)

Partner

Forvis Mazars US

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Jonathan Stomberger

Jonathan Stomberger
(4.6)

Principal

Forvis Mazars US

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PRICING

$109.00 - Member

$199.00 - Nonmember

$0.00 - Pass Holder

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