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Saturday, July 30, 2022

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
   
   
7:00 am - 6:00 pm Registration: Grand Hyatt, 2nd Level, Seaport Foyer
   

7:00 am - 8:00 am

Breakfast

   

8:00 am - 8:20 am

Welcome and Opening Session
Jill Mitchell, University of Virginia
Richard Walstra, Dominican University

   

8:20 am - 9:50 am

Plenary Session
Personal Development - 1.2 CH
Speaker: Jonathan Mooney, Award Winning Writer, Entrepreneur, and Activist

   

9:50 am - 10:10 am

Break

   

10:10 am - 11:10 am

Concurrent Sessions

1.01: Keynote Follow Up
Personal Development - 1.2 CH
Speaker: Jonathan Mooney, Award Winning Writer, Entrepreneur, and Activist

1.02: Critical Thinking I
Personal Development - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Wayne Thomas, University of Oklahoma

AICPA Critical Thinking Resources for Faculty and Students
Susan K. Wolcott, WolcottLynch

We’ve Got Game: Trouble at Tindy, a Fraud Simulation
Tina Carpenter, University of Georgia
Cindy Durtschi, DePaul University
Vince LoRusso, TrueUp

1.03: CPA I
Personnel/Human Resources - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Jan Morris, AICPA
CPA Evolution—Resources to Ensure Your Students Are Future-Ready
Anna Howard, AICPA 

Proposed Changes for the CPA Exam 2024
Mike Decker, AICPA

1.04: Using Technology in the Classroom I
Information Technology - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Susan McCarthy, Loyola University Chicago

Data Analytics Projects for Intro Accounting: Interactive Dashboards using Excel, Google Sheet, Power BI and/or Tableau
Wendy Tietz, Kent State University
Tracie Miller, Franklin University
Jennifer M. Cainas, University of South Florida

Learning How Digital Technology and XBRL Transforms the Future of Global ESG Reporting
Mark A. Holtzblatt, Cleveland State University
Kristine M. Brands, United States Air Force Academy

Mini-Teaching Sessions
1.05: Engagement I
Personal Development - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Eva Ström, Hanken School of Economics

Seeing is Believing: Accounting Visualization in Intro Accounting
Jonathan M. Wild, University of Wisconsin–Parkside

Wonders I Discovered as an Accidental Online Tourist
Cindy G. Steward, University of Illinois

Homework Quizzes. Improving Student Engagement, Retention and Performance Using Existing Technology
Nathaniel Stephens, Brigham Young University–Hawaii

1.06: Course Modalities
Personal Development - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Richard Walstra, Dominican University

Simultaneously Teaching in Multiple Modalities
Katie Landgraf, University of Hawaii–West Oahu

Student Engagement and Outcomes in Face-to-Face versus Virtual Classes of Introductory Accounting
Kiran Parthasarathy, University of Houston
Janet Alice Meade, University of Houston

1.07: Excel; Data Analytics
Information Technology - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Amanda White, University of Technology, Sydney

In-Class Excel Workshops
Karen Congo Farmer, Texas A&M University
Amy Fredin, St. Cloud State University

Using Data Analytics to Explore Labor Rate and Efficiency Variances for Decision Making
Marc Lewis, Central Connecticut State University
Christie Novak, Le Moyne College
Andrew S. Weinberger, Central Connecticut State University

   

11:10 am - 11:20 am

Break

   

11:20 am - 12:20 pm

Concurrent Sessions

2.01 Bea Sanders/AICPA Teaching Innovation Award
Information Technology - 1.2 CH
Moderator:
Jan Taylor, AICPA

Recipients: Data Cleaning Projects (ETL) Using Excel, Google Sheets, Tableau, Tableau Prep, Power BI & Alteryx for Intro Accounting
Wendy Tietz, Kent State University
Tracie Miller, Franklin University
Jennifer M Cainas, University of South Florida

2.02: Academic Integrity; Instructional Design
Personal Development - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Amanda White, University of Technology, Sydney

Leveraging Technology to Foster Academic Honesty In Your Courses
Markus Ahrens, St. Louis Community College, Meramec
Cathy J. Scott, University of North Texas–Dallas


2.03: Tax I
Taxes - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Richard Walstra, Dominican University

Innovative Methods to Improve Your Tax Students’ Critical Thinking Skills
Gregory A. Carnes, University of North Alabama
Suzanne Youngberg, Northern Illinois University

Racial Justice and the Internal Revenue Code
Amanda Marino, San Diego State University
Landi Morris, Bentley University

2.04: Engagement II
Personal Development - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Lori Hatchell, Aims Community College

Making Tax Accounting Less Taxing For Students
Stanley Hong, DeVry University - Long Beach

Learning Modality Showdown: Evaluating Student Preference Between Different Learning Modalities
Julianna Browning, California Baptist University

Post-COVID Pandemic Teaching Take-a-Ways: The Keepers, Innovators and Losers
Susan Galbreath, Lipscomb University

2.05: Critical Thinking II
Information Technology - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Susan McCarthy, Loyola University Chicago

Integrated Managerial and Cost Accounting Case Studies with Data Analytics
Susan Lynne Wright, The Citadel

Kenzie Robotics: A Review of the Conversion Cycle through Active Learning
Juergen Sidgman, University of Alaska Anchorage

Jeopardy in the Classroom: An Innovative Approach to Accelerate the Learning Process for Introductory Accounting Students
Sheril Gilberstadt, University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire

2.06: Instructional Design I
Personal Development - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Jill Mitchell, University of Virginia

Consistency Matters! Structuring Your LMS to Enhance Student Engagement with Course Content
Sarah Elizabeth Johnson, Oklahoma State University

Creating an Engaging and Active Virtual Learning Environment
Chris Edmonds, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Arline Savage, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Danielle Brannock, Intuitive Surgical
Alicja Foksinska, Protective Life

2.07: Teaching Excellence
Personal Development - 1.2 CH

Characteristics of Great Accounting Teachers
Wayne B. Thomas, The University of Oklahoma

 

   

12:20 pm - 2:10 pm

Concurrent Sessions

3.01: Luncheon with Awards and Panel
Personal Development- 1.0 CH

Bea Sanders/AICPA Teaching Innovation Award
Presenter: Jan Taylor, AICPA

George Krull/Grant Thornton Innovation in Junior and Senior-Level Teaching Award
Presenter: George Krull, Grant Thornton LLP, Retired

Mark Chain/FSA Innovations in Graduate Teaching Award
Gary Peters, FSA President

Panel: AAA-NAF Partnership Program
Moderator: Richard Walstra, Dominican University
Panelists: Shannon Anderson, NAF
Priscilla Davis, NAF
Michael McBride, NAF
Evan Statman, NAF
Cathy J. Scott, University of North Texas–Dallas
Karen Osterheld, American Accounting Association

   

2:10 pm - 3:10 pm

Concurrent Sessions

4.01: Mark Chain/FSA Innovations in Graduate Teaching Award
Personal Development - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Gary Peters, FSA President

Recipient: Using MONOPOLY as a Practice Set
Perry Moore, Lipscomb University

4.02: Instructional Design II
Personal Development - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Amanda White, University of Technology Sydney

Rethinking Introductory Accounting
Jennifer Edmonds, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Chris Edmonds, The University of Alabama at Birmingham;
Mark Edmonds, The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Using reflection to increase student understanding of how accounting is important to any career in business
Nelson Ma, University of Technology Sydney
Amanda White, University of Technology Sydney

4.03: Academic Integrity
Personal Development - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Lori Hatchell, Aims Community College

Exploring the Student Learning, Skill Assessment, and Academic Integrity in an Authentic Three- Stage Online Exam Assessment
Sarah Yang Spencer, The University of Melbourne
Valerie Cotronei-Baird, The University of Melbourne

Battling Compromised Content: A Better Way to Test
Bradley R. Skousen, IE Business School
Christopher J. Skousen, Utah State University

Mini-Teaching Sessions
4.04: Tax II
Taxes - 1.2 CH
Moderator:
Richard Walstra, Dominican University

COVID and the affect on VITA
Robyn Barrett, Saint Louis Community College
Amy Monson, Saint Louis Community College-Forest Park

Using IRS SOI Statistics to Analyze Migration Patterns for Business and Government Planning
Samy Garas, SUNY Plattsburgh
Susan Lynne Wright, The Citadel

VITA in a Post-Covid World: Guidance for Complying with the New, More Complex IRS Standards for Virtual Site Management
Brad R. Johnson, Francis Marion University
Kay M Poston, Francis Marion University

4.05: Instructional Design III
Personal Development - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Wayne Thomas, University of Oklahoma

How to Create the Paperless Accounting Classroom
Tim S. Creel, Lipscomb University
Veronica Paz, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Christina M. Olear, The Pennsylvania State University, Brandywine

Beyond the Ordinary: A Value-Added Approach to Using Rubrics in Master’s Accounting Courses
Sandria S. Stephenson, Georgia College and State University

Increasing Student Interaction in Asynchronous Online Accounting Classes
Marianne M. Rexer, Wilkes University

4.06: Using Technology in the Classroom II
Personal Development - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Jill Mitchell, University of Virginia

Emerging Technology: How to Reduce Student Anxiety When Using Online Proctoring
DeAnna Martin, Santiago Canyon College

Gamified Learning App and Exam Performance in Undergraduate Accounting Courses before and During COVID-19
Julian Langenhagen, Goethe University Frankfurt
Anna Rohlfing-Bastian, Goethe University Frankfurt

4.07: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion I
Behavioral Ethics - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Angela Spencer, Oklahoma State University

Covid, Caregivers and Collaborations: Lessons to Guide Us
Karen Congo Farmer, Texas A&M University
Amy Fredin, St. Cloud State University
Lindsay McLachlan, Brandon University


Accounting Practicum: Designing an Inclusive Course to Serve All Students
Rachel Domnick, Oklahoma State University
Sarah Elizabeth Johnson, Oklahoma State University
Angela W. Spencer, Oklahoma State University

 

   

3:10 pm - 4:00 pm

Refreshment Break with our Sponsor Partners
Sponsored by AICPA & CIMA, Cambridge Business Publishing, Gleim CPA Review, IMA, Monsoonsim, UWorld, and Wiley

   

4:00 pm–5:00 pm

Concurrent Sessions

5.01: George Krull/Grant Thornton Innovation in Junior and Senior-Level Teaching Award
Personal Development - 1.2 CH
Moderator: George Krull, Grant Thornton LLP, Retired

Recipient: Escape the Mundane Review
Kimberly Young, Greenville Technical College


5.02: Managerial/Cost
Accounting - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Eva Ström, Hanken School of Economics

Introduction to Cost Accounting at the Polynesian Cultural Center
Brent White, Brigham Young University–Hawaii

Bene Petit: An Integrated Analytics Case for Managerial Accounting
Stacey M. Whitecotton, Arizona State University

5.03: Professional Skills
Personal Development - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Wayne Thomas, University of Oklahoma

Adapting the MAcc to the New CPA Exam: Resources and Results from One School’s Journey
Eric D. Bostwick, University of West Florida
Micah Grant, University of West Florida
Sherwood Lane Lambert, University of West Florida
Patrick Lucas, University of West Florida
Gregory Prescott, University of West Florida

Are You Important Enough to Develop A Heathy Habit?
Lori Hatchell, Aims Community College

5.04: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion II
Behavioral Ethics - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Amanda White, University of Technology, Sydney

Facilitating DEI Conversations and Community with the AAA TLC Book Club
Mfon Akpan, Methodist University
Susan McCarthy, Loyola University Chicago
Tracie Miller, Franklin University
Karen Osterheld, American Accounting Association
Sandria Stephenson, Georgia College & State University

Introducing Indigenous and Other Perspectives of Accounting into Your Curriculum
Amanda White, University of Technology, Sydney

5.05: Audit
Auditing - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Richard Walstra, Dominican University

A Three-Dimensional Approach to Teaching Auditing and Audit Data Analytics
Raymond N. Johnson, Portland State University
Laura Wiley, Louisiana State University



Mini-Teaching Sessions
5.06: Using Technology in the Classroom III
Information Technology - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Angela W. Spencer, Oklahoma State University

A Curiosity Mindset in Introductory Accounting – Using Packback AI Technology
Alyssa Vowell, Oklahoma State University
Sarah Elizabeth Johnson, Oklahoma State University
Angela W. Spencer, Oklahoma State University

Incorporating the Metaverse in the Classroom
Mfon Akpan, Methodist University

Are Video Lectures an Effective way to Teach Accounting Online?
Mark Golightly Sanders, University of Cincinnati - Clermont College
Patricia Goedl, University of Cincinnati - Clermont College

5.07: Using Technology in the Classroom IV
Information Technology - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Jill Mitchell, University of Virginia

Leveraging Videos as a Meaningful Student Engagement Tool
Jill Mitchell, University of Virginia

Becoming a Content Creator in an Online, Hybrid, or Face-to-Face Classroom
Patrick Lee, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Teaching RPA with Student Video Production
Jose Victor Lineros, University of North Texas

   

5:10 pm - 6:10 pm

6.01: CPA II
Personnel/Human Resources - 1.2 CH

Trends In the Supply of Accounting Graduates and the Demand for Public Accounting Recruits
Jan Taylor, AICPA

CPAs in the Classroom
Anna Howard, AICPA
Christin Hunter, AICPA

Mini-Teaching Sessions
6.02: Critical Thinking III

Personal Development - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Angela Spencer, Oklahoma State University

The First Step for Improved Critical Thinking Educational Design
Susan K. Wolcott, WolcottLynch

Using an Entrepreneurial Mindset to Learn the Language of Business with Covid Adaptations
Alyssa Vowell, Oklahoma State University
Angela W. Spencer, Oklahoma State University
Sarah Elizabeth Johnson, Oklahoma State University

6.03: Professional Skills II
Communications and Marketing - 1.2 CH
Moderator: TBD

The Importance of Teaching Soft Skills in Accounting Classes
Tim S. Creel, Lipscomb University
Marcy Binkley, Lipscomb University
Jeff Mankin, Lipscomb University

Developing the Oral Communication Skills of Accounting Majors
Romeva Prcela, Hiram College


6.04: Data Analytics
Information Technology - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Susan McCarthy, Loyola University Chicago

Data Analytics Projects Made Simple
DeAnna Martin, Santiago Canyon College

Successes of Teaching Tableau in the Classroom
Arline Savage, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Danielle Brannock, Intuitive Surgical
Alicja Foksinska, Protective Life

Modern Learners Demand Modern Tools—Driving Engagement and Improved Outcomes with Gamified Learning of Structured Query Language
Andreas Simon, The University of Southern California

6.05: Excel
CPE - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Richard Walstra, Dominican University

Teaching Introductory Financial Accounting: Develop Critical Thinking Skills and Business Competencies Using SEC Filings in an Excel-Based Analysis Project
Rebecca A. Bogie, Louisiana State University in Shreveport

Weekly Excel Practice Files for Use in Financial and Managerial Accounting
Richard Walstra, Dominican University

6.06: Teaching—Classroom
Personal Development - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Amanda White, University of Technology, Sydney

Game Day Strategies for Improving Engagement and Retention in Accounting Classrooms
Kimberly Tribou, McMurry University

Infusion of Alternative Sustainability Metrics and Reporting Options in the Accounting Classroom
A. J. Stagliano, St. Joseph University

Using Low Code Smart Contract Software to Teach Entity Relationship Modeling
Jose Victor Lineros, University of North Texas

6.07: Using Technology in the Classroom V
Information Technology - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Lori Hatchell, Aims Community College

Creating Videos like a YouTube Star!
John J. Wild, University of Wisconsin–Madison

The Power of Polling in the Classroom
Eszter Palancz, University of Toronto

   

6:15 pm - 7:30 pm

CTLA Reception—Let’s Celebrate 15 Years!
Join us as we celebrate fifteen years of the CTLA. We will share memories of past conferences and recognize Susan Crosson, the visionary who established the conference in 2008.

Sunday, July 31, 2022

   

7:00 am - 8:00 am

Breakfast

8:00 am - 9:40 am

7.01: Best Practices from the 2020 and 2021 AAA/J. Michael and Mary Anne Cook/Deloitte Foundation Prize for Superior Teaching in the Discipline of Accounting Recipients
Personal Development - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Jill Mitchell, University of Virginia

Panelists: Robyn Barrett, St. Louis Community College–Merame
George O. Gamble, University of Houston
Brigitte W. Muehlmann, Babson College
Wendy M. Tietz, Kent State University

9:40 am - 10:10 am

Break

10:10 am - 11:10 am

Concurrent Sessions

8.01: Engagement; Lifelong Learning
Personal Development - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Richard Walstra, Dominican University

You CAN Teach an Old Dog New Tricks: A Long-Time Accounting Educator Uses Technology to Make Remote Introductory Accounting Engaging
Catherine Finger-Podolsky, Saint Mary’s College of California

Creating a Positive Career Mindset: Incorporating the Documentary “Making It Balance” in Your Accounting Classes
Michael Ozlanski, Susquehanna University

8.02: Data Analytics II
Information Technology- 1.2 CH
Moderator: Jill Elizabeth Mitchell, University of Virginia

Data Literacy Skills for Introductory Accounting Classes
Wendy Tietz, Kent State University
Tracie Miller, Franklin University

Foundations of Data Analysis Curriculum: Developing Freshmen and Sophomores Data Analytical & Technology Skills
Gail Hoover King, Washburn University

   

11:20 am - 12:20 pm

Concurrent Sessions

9.01: Professional Skills III
Personnel/Human Resources - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Eva Ström, Hanken School of Economics

Leveraging Successful Strategies to Incorporate New CFF Educational Content into Your Curriculum
Lynda H. Schwartz, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Kathy A. Johnson, California State University, San Bernardino and Long Beach

From Finance Leadership Program to Finance Business Partner
Nora Luquer, AICPA Joanne Fiore, AICPA

9.02: Professional Skills
Personal Development - 1.2 CH
Moderator: Lori Hatchell, Aims Community College

What Do Employers Really Want from Our Graduates?
Lori Hatchell, Aims Community College
 

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

CTLA Reflections and Future Plans
Jill Mitchell, University of Virginia
Richard Walstra, Dominican University

 

Note: The CPE Fields of Study curriculum is divided into twenty subject matter areas. These fields represent the primary knowledge and skill areas needed by accounting licensees to perform professional services in all fields of employment. Each Credit Hour is based on 50 minutes. The Program Level for each of these sessions is Basic, unless otherwise stated. Delivery Method: Group Live

American Accounting Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org

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