Influential speakers. Intriguing topics.
Every fall, we invite big names in accounting to be presenters for our National Speaker Series. Our lineup has featured impressive influencers, covering topics from a unique point of view. We choose topics that are top of mind and more importantly, key for future accountants and risk managers to consider.
2017: Patrick Browne, United Parcel Service
Director of Global Sustainability
Presentation: How Sustainability Is Important in Business Operations
2016: Michael Anderson, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Special Agent in Charge, Chicago Office
Presentation: White Collar Crime: The Accountant-Agent at the FBI
2015: Henry Leveque, PwC
Partner, PwC Deals Practice & Practice Leader, Capital Markets & Accounting Advisory Services (Americas)
Presentation: Data Analytics in Accounting and Auditing
2014: Stephen Zeff, Rice University
Professor of Accounting/Keith Anderson Professorship in Business
Presentation: Political Influences on the Development of US Accounting Standards
2013: James L. Kroeker, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
Title: Vice Chairman of the Board
2012 Fall: Dr. Larry Rittenberg, University of Wisconsin
Title: Professor Emeritus and former chair of the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO), Treadway Commission
2012 Spring: Jay Hanson, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
Title: Board Member. Formerly National Director of Accounting, McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
See the next speaker
Our speakers appear in October annually. We'll announce this year's presenter during fall semester, so keep an eye on the Tippie events calendar or contact Ramji Balakrishnan.