Illinois CPA Society

06/05/2026

With many ICPAS student members having graduated in the past few weeks, we want to congratulate you all for your hard work and dedication. We also want to invite you to stay involved with ICPAS!

Shirley Paredes, vice chair of the Young Leaders Advisory Council, also has a message for you:

Congratulations, new grads! As you begin your professional journey, I encourage you to stay connected with the ICPAS and explore the many ways to get involved. As vice chair of the Young Leaders Advisory Council, I’ve seen firsthand how valuable this community can be for connecting with other professionals and growing in your career.

Attending ICPAS events like the Women’s Leadership Forum has helped me build confidence, gain new perspectives, and feel more connected within the profession. From early career exploration to leadership opportunities, the ICPAS is your professional home for life and a community that will support you well beyond graduation.

Register today to join us for our next YP Power Hour on June 24! https://tinyurl.com/5h9wuu8n

We hope to see you there and at many other ICPAS events as you begin your career journey!

06/05/2026

Roth conversions are powerful, but the tax bill often stops clients cold. In a newly published Insight Digital Exclusive, contributing writer William Ulivieri explains how a covered call strategy can change that by creating a steady stream of premium income that makes the Roth conversion feel almost self‑funding—and without touching principal or outside savings.

Here’s how CPAs can help clients fund Roth conversions without touching principal or outside savings.

06/05/2026

Join us on June 7 to mix and mingle with other state societies before kicking off the exciting ENGAGE Conference. Enjoy drinks, light bites, and even better company while reconnecting with old colleagues or making new ones. Then, spend June 8-11 getting the answers, insights, and opportunities you're looking for from national experts while experiencing next-level learning and career development.

Register for our happy hour: https://store.calcpa.org/catalog/activity/aicpa-engage-happy-hour-event---y1980626

Register for conference: https://www.aicpaengage.com/pricing

06/04/2026

Stop watching the AI hype and start using it to work smarter, not harder. Learn how to apply AI to reporting, forecasting, workflows, and client service in this one-day virtual conference.

Register: https://tinyurl.com/3wfhntz3

06/03/2026

Congratulations to the recipients of the ICPAS 2026 Outstanding Educator Award! This award recognizes educators who have made significant contributions to the education of accounting students through leadership, teaching excellence, and active involvement in the accounting profession.

We're proud to announce this year's recipients, Meghann Cefaratti, David Horton, and Maureen McBeth!

To learn more about our awards, visit https://www.icpas.org/membership/awards.

06/02/2026

If you’re advising on real estate right now, you know how fast things are changing.

From new tax law developments to evolving deal structures and rising client expectations, it’s a lot to keep up with. This full-day virtual conference on June 17 brings together top experts to help you navigate what’s next and plan with confidence.

✅ Legislative updates
✅ AI in tax strategy
✅ Opportunity Zones
✅ Real-world planning insights

Explore the full agenda and save your spot today! https://learn.icpas.org/Public/Catalog/Details.aspx?id=5OUjdZDunowK3%2b9Dbg3scA%3d%3d&returnurl=%2fUsers%2fUserOnlineCourse.aspx%3fLearningActivityID%3d5OUjdZDunowK3%252b9Dbg3scA%253d%253d

06/02/2026

On June 18, we invite you to join us at Maggiano's in Oak Brook for a discussion of today's hiring landscape. Attendees will connect over breakfast and learn about how to secure the right team to meet today’s business needs. Thank you to our sponsor, Brilliant.

Reserve your spot today! https://tinyurl.com/2v6cbthh

06/02/2026

As the Illinois spring legislative session comes to an end, ICPAS Senior Vice President and Legislative Council Marty Green, Esq., provides a brief overview of where Springfield has landed.

Stay up to date with all Illinois legislation at www.icpas.org/advocacy/government-relations

06/02/2026

Join us alongside our co-hosts CalCPA, NYCPA, and Whitman Advisory as we kick off the AICPA Engage Conference with a high-energy happy hour you won't want to miss. Register today and we'll see you in Las Vegas!

Register for our happy hour: https://store.calcpa.org/catalog/activity/aicpa-engage-happy-hour-event---y1980626

06/01/2026

Now that tax season is behind you, it's the perfect time to reflect, reset, and improve. This guide walks through practical steps your firm can take while the pain points are still fresh.

https://icpasknowledgehub.org/resource/safesend-busy-season-just-ended-nows-the-time-to-fix-what-didnt-work

Your workflows, tech gaps, and stress points are still fresh. This guide helps you turn that knowledge into action before the next tax season hits. Learn how leading firms are assessing pain points, embracing AI, and building smarter processes.