OSCPA's Advocacy Day
1.00 Credits
Member Price $0
Overview
Learn more about the OSCPA's advocacy efforts and the upcoming bills that could affect our profession during this year's Advocacy Day. You will gain a better understanding of how Oklahoma lawmakers evaluate bills and issues when it comes to the work you do as a CPA, and how the OSCPA and our membership work to pass favorable legislation on your behalf. We'll also:
- Hear from inspiring speakers, including 100 minutes of legislative CPE
- Enjoy a networking lunch while connecting with peers and legislators
Your presence could make all the difference when it comes to the future of CPAs. This is your profession, and we need your voice.
Highlights
Prerequisites
Attendees must be OSCPA members.
Designed For
OSCPA members
Objectives
- Discuss the legislative processes of Oklahoma's Senate and House of Representatives.
- Identify upcoming key issues affecting the CPA profession and become comfortable discussing those issues.
Tuesday, May 6
General Session
- Welcome & Introduction
Get familiar with the OSCPA’s advocacy efforts and active bills.
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Legislative Speakers
Credits: 1 - Specialized Knowledge
This session is available to registrants only.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Blaine Peterson, President and CEO, Oklahoma Society of CPAs
Blaine M. Peterson, CPA, J.D., is the president and CEO of the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants. Peterson is a member of the OSCPA, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Oklahoma Bar Association. Peterson received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Oklahoma as well as his juris doctorate, also from the University of Oklahoma. He is a certified public accountant and licensed attorney. Blaine has been an OSCPA member for more than 25 years and previously served as a director at large for the OSCPA Board of Directors and board liaison to the OSCPA’s Taxation, Personal Financial Planning and Business Valuation/Forensic & Litigation Support Committees.
Member Price $0