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PROGRAM
Embracing Change and Finding Solutions Together

Friday, October 20, 2023

10:30 am - 5:00 pm	Registration

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm	Welcome Remarks and Plenary Session Behavioral Ethics 1.2 CH Alyssa Vowell, Co-Chair, Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Section Sandra Gates, Co-Chair, Diversity Section Carlos E. Jimenez-Angueira, Co-Chair, Diversity Section A Fireside Chat: The Current Status of Diversity Efforts in the Profession Brought to you by the AICPA & CIMA’s National Commission on Diversity and Inclusion (NCDI) Leadership Moderator: Craig Sisneros, Oklahoma State University Speakers: Crystal Cooke, Director of Diversity and Inclusion & NCDI Vice Chair, AICPA & CIMA Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, CEO, KET Solutions, LLC & NCDI Chair

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm	Break

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm	Concurrent Sessions 1.01: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Practice Problems of Real Consequence Panel Behavioral Ethics 1.8 CH Moderator: Stephani Mason, DePaul University Panelists: Helen Brown-Liburd, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark Alessandro Ghio, Université Laval Andrea Roberts, University of Virginia – McIntire 1.02: Intentionally Left Blank 1.03: TLC ED Talks I Accounting 1.8 CH Moderator: Danny Royer, Ball State University Incorporating ChatGPT in the Classroom Mfon Akpan, Methodist University Scott Dell, Francis Marion University Engaging Students in Accounting: Beyond the Numbers Cathryn Meegan, Jacksonville University Empowering Students through Benevolence and Goodwill Cynthia Bolt-Lee, The Citadel Inspiring Student Success: Integrating LinkedIn into the Accounting Classroom Scott Dell, Francis Marion University 1.04: TLC Research Papers I Accounting 1.8 CH Moderator: Benjamin Huegel, Le Moyne College Discussion Forum—The New Classroom. A Case Study Evaluating Ethical and Legal Approaches in Auditing from an Experiential Learning Perspective Linval Frazer, State University of New York-Old Westbury BeYOUtiful Bath Bombs: A Standard Costing, Pricing, and Sustainability Reporting Case Amy Holmes, Trinity University Tara Lambert, Whitworth University DEI Case Studies for Use in Accounting Courses Phebian Davis-Culler, Clemson University Amanda Peterson, East Carolina University John Reisch, East Carolina University

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm	Reception

Saturday, October 21, 2023

7:30 am - 5:00 pm	Registration

8:00 am 6:00 pm	All Day Beverages

8:00 am - 8:45 am	Breakfast: Hot Breakfast Buffet

9:00 am - 10:30 am	Opening Remarks Alyssa Vowell, Co-Chair, Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Section Sandra Gates, Co-Chair, Diversity Section Carlos E. Jimenez-Angueira, Co-Chair, Diversity Section Plenary Session Brought to you by the IMA Behavioral Ethics 1.8 CH Creating Inclusive Accounting Leaders and Why It Matters Moderator: Carlos Jimenez, University of South Florida Speaker: Cynthia Turner, The Ohio State University

10:30 am - 10:45 am	Break

10:45 am - 12:15 pm	Concurrent Sessions 2.01: DIV Research Papers: Auditing Auditing, 1.8 CH Moderator: Porschia Nkansa, California State University, Los Angeles Has the pandemic left auditors worse off? The examination of the effects of the virtual environment on professional skepticism Dereck Barr-Pulliam, University of Louisville Kimberly Walker, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Ally Zimmerman, Florida State University Progressive Diversification of Audit Quality and its Relevance to Gender Diversity and Purpose Management Hiroshi Shuto, Bunkyo University 2.02: DIV Research Papers: DEIB Behavioral Ethics, 1.8 CH Moderator: Veena Brown, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee More Hours, Less Representation: The Effect of 150-Hour Requirement on Underrepresented Minorities Ruiting Dai, Drexel University Curtis Hall, Drexel University Amanda Marino, San Diego State University Eric Rapley, Colorado State University Race and the University to Audit Firm Pipeline Paul Madsen, University of Florida The Representativeness of State Boards of Accountancy Denise Dickens, East Carolina University S. Cathy McCray, Georgia Gwinnett College Marshall Pitman, University of Texas at San Antonio Wayne Tervo, Murray State University 2.03: Intentionally Left Blank 2.04: TLC Panel on DEIB Certificate Deployment & Other Certificate Options Accounting 1.8 CH Moderator: Alyssa Vowell, Oklahoma State University Panelists: Mia Leal, Oklahoma State University Hannah Perry, Oklahoma State University Karen Osterheld, American Accounting Association Craig Sisneros, Oklahoma State University Peyton Smith, Oklahoma State University

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm	Lunch with Presentation Accounting - 1.0 CH Promoting the Profession Sponsored by KPMG Moderator: Sandra Gates, Texas Woman's University Speaker: Derek Thomas, National Partner-in-Charge, University Talent Acquisition KPMG US

1:45 pm - 3:15 pm	Concurrent Sessions 3.01: DIV Research Papers: Gender Accounting 1.8 CH Moderator: Carlos E. Jimenez-Angueira, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee The Professional Experiences of Women Accountants: Evidence from Outside of Big 4 Firms Alessandro Ghio, Université Laval Carly Moulang, Monash University Does Gender Diversity Matter to Internal Governance? A Financial Reporting Perspective Fang Zhao, California State University Chico 3.02: DIV Research Papers: Corporate Accounting 1.8 CH Moderator: TBD Curbing Financial Advisor Misconduct: The Power of Local Media Rui-Zhong (R.Z.) Zhang, Kent State University Qi-Yuan Peng, University of Dayton Zhi Li, Chapman University Do Increases in State Tax Rates Prompt Corporations to Shift Tax Burden to the Federal Government? Michelle Harding, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Paul Tanyi, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte 3.03: TLC Research Papers II Accounting 1.8 CH Moderator: Amelia Hart, University of Tennessee-Knoxville How Do We Increase the Number of Accounting Majors? Marie Gioiosa, Iona University 15 Class Activities for a 15-Week Semester Erlina Papakroni, Rowan University Developing Interest in the Accounting Profession Through High School Partnerships and Dual Credit Courses Ann Reichle, Ball State University Danny Royer, Ball State University 3.04: TLC ED Talks II Accounting 1.8 CH Moderator: Francis Stott, Ohio University Planning for Student Success and Well-Being: Appreciative Strategies for Advising/Faculty for Entry Level Accounting Courses Katharine Herbert, Ball State University Ann Reichle, Ball State University Danny Royer, Ball State University Using Active and Cooperative Learning in the Accounting Classroom Robin Soffer, Northwestern University Has Student Engagement Become Transactional? Set the Stage for Students to Engage Karen Farmer, Texas A&M University–College Station Amy Fredin, St. Cloud State University Students Don't Learn Like We Did. Does it Matter? Karen Farmer, Texas A&M University–College Station Amy Fredin, St. Cloud State University Memo Writing in the Accounting Classroom: An Intentional Approach for Improvement Benjamin Huegel, LeMoyne College

3:15 pm - 3:30 pm	Break

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm	The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Accounting Education Panel Behavioral Ethics 1.2 CH Moderator: Alyssa Vowell, Oklahoma State University Panelists: Mfon Akpan, Methodist University Scott Dell, Francis Marion University Ann C. Dzuranin, Northern Illinois University David Fisher, KPMG Featuring a panel discussion including accounting educators familiar with the use of AI Chatbot technology; included in the conversation will be topics related to diverse and ethical applications of this powerful platform. Subjects to be discussion include: The AI Divide/Equal Access Ethical use inside and outside the classroom Policy and Procedure Considerations Acknowledging AI Bias with Possible Solutions Fostering Critical Thinking
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Diversity Section Business Meeting

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. Sessions that offer CPE credit have the Field of Study and Credit Hours (CH) in red. Each Credit Hour is based on 50 minutes. The Program Level for each of these sessions is Basic, unless otherwise stated. Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

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PROGRAM Embracing Change and Finding Solutions Together

PROGRAM
Embracing Change and Finding Solutions Together