Forbes Top CPAs Celebration

August 1, 2024, 6 - 8 p.m. ET - Private Event - New York, NY

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For business owners, corporations and individuals looking for a CPA, it’s not enough for them to simply be professionals in good standing. A blend of financial genius, innovation, deskside manner and trustworthiness are what make a CPA truly exceptional. Forbes’ first-ever list of America’s Top CPAs recognizes these accountants at the top of their game, honoring professionals from across America.

 

Join Forbes in New York City as we celebrate the inaugural class of America’s Top 200 CPAs. This exclusive, invitation-only event will feature engaging conversations, networking and of course some well-earned recognition among your peers.

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6:00 p.m. ET

Refreshments & Networking

6:30 p.m. ET

Welcome Remarks

Steel Rose, CPA, Senior Editor, Accounting, Forbes

6:35 p.m. ET

Courageous Integrity In A Complex World: Challenges In The CPA Profession In 2024 And Beyond

Hear from leading partners of some of the largest firms discuss challenges in the CPA profession–and their most important takeaways.

 

Tony Argiz, CPA, South Florida Managing Principal, BDO USA

Steven Harris, CPA, Managing Partner, RubinBrown

Lexy Kessler, CPA, Mid-Atlantic Regional Leader, Aprio

Moderator: Mike Federle, CEO, Forbes

7:00 p.m. ET

Forbes 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award For Advancing The CPA Profession

Presented by: Guylaine Saint Juste, SHRM-SCP, CAE, President & CEO, NABA, Inc. and Steel Rose, CPA, Senior Editor, Accounting, Forbes

7:05 p.m. ET

Closing Remarks & Celebratory Toast

Guylaine Saint Juste, SHRM-SCP, CAE, President & CEO, NABA Inc.

7:10 p.m.

Networking Reception

8:00 p.m. ET

Event Concludes

Speakers

Tony Argiz, CPA

Tony Argiz, CPA

South Florida Managing Partner

BDO USA

Steven Harris, CPA

Steven Harris, CPA

Managing Partner

RubinBrown

Lexy Kessler, CPA

Lexy Kessler, CPA

Mid-Atlantic Regional Leader

Aprio

Guylaine Saint Juste, SHRM-SCP, CAE

Guylaine Saint Juste, SHRM-SCP, CAE

President & CEO

NABA Inc.

Mike Federle

Mike Federle

Chief Executive Officer

Forbes

Steel Rose, CPA

Steel Rose, CPA

Senior Editor, Accounting

Forbes

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New York, NY

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