Women's Leadership Forum

Wednesday, Dec. 3 • Wilshire Grand Hotel • Los Angeles

CalCPA is committed to advancing women within the CPA profession. Join us for a day of leadership development, professional growth and recognition as we celebrate California’s women CPAs and their tremendous contributions to the profession.

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WOMEN to WATCH AWARDS

Award Criteria | Nomination Form
Crystil Turner (650) 802-2494
Deadline extended: Nov. 18

INFORMATION

Kay Coffin (559) 876-3800
Nicole Pizarro (650) 802-2458

PROGRAM

9–10:30 a.m. • Registration and Welcome Reception

10:30–11:20 a.m. • Attaining Leadership (Panel)

Marjorie Bailey, CPA • Principal
Stonefield Josephson, Inc.
Karen Ericson, CPA • Audit Director
Deloitte & Touche, LLP
Rosalie Mandel, CPA • Principal
Rothstein Kass & Company, P.C.
Carol Suruki, CPA • Business Assurance Partner
Moss Adams, LLP

11:20–11:30 a.m. • Break

11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. • Breakout Sessions (choose one) :

• Balancing Your Work—and Life
Kathleen Cashman • President and CEO
Cashman Consulting

• One Profession, Many Careers (Panel)
Loretta Doon, CPA • Chief Executive Officer
CalCPA /California CPA Education Foundation
Meggan Knott, CPA • Chief Financial Officer
Robeks Corporation
Barri Benson, CPA • Executive Director
Ernst & Young LLP
Laurel Zaeske, CPA, Esq . • Attorney
Rus Miliband & Smith
Moderator: Loni Ang, CPA

• Stand Out: Increase Your Visibilty
Charmaine McClarie • Principal
McClarie Group , Los Angeles

12:20–1:20 p.m. • Women to Watch Awards / Lunch

Responsible Leadership: Inspiring Change and Making a Difference
Martha Corbett, CPA • Managing Partner, Southern California and Phoenix
PricewaterhouseCoopers

1:20–1:40 p.m. • Break & Networking

1:40–2:30 p.m. • Breakout Sessions (choose one)

• Mentoring from a Woman’s Perspective
Cheryl Leitschuh, Ed.D., RCC • President
Leitschuh Leadership Consulting

• Presenting Yourself
Jo-Ellan Dimitrius, Ph.D. • Principal
Dimitrius & Associates, LLC

• Business Communication
Deborah Shames & David Booth • Partners
Eloqui

2:30–2:40 p.m. • Break

2:40–3:30 p.m. • Leveraging the Language of Success

Kathleen Cashman • President and CEO
Cashman Consulting

3:30-3:40 p.m. • Break

3:40-4:30 p.m. • SKIRTworking

Michelle Alberda, CFP, CLU • Chief Financial Officer
Financial Wardrobe

4:30-5:30 p.m. • Networking Cocktail Reception

6 p.m. • Networking Dinner (Optional)

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