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The Meadows Events & Conference Center

1 Prairie Meadows Dr
Altoona, IA 50009

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Overview

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Join us for an unforgettable evening where we come together to honor the remarkable achievements of our profession and celebrate our vibrant community of members. This is your night to shine as we recognize new CPAs, successful exam candidates, scholarship recipients and Iowa CPA award winners.

Enjoy a night of connection, celebration, and inspiration complete with a social hour, dinner and an awards program that will leave you feeling proud and energized to be a part of the Iowa CPA community. Registration options available for individuals or groups (tables).

Join us with your team, family, and friends, and show your support by reserving a table! Select this option at checkout and complete the table reservation form.

Evening/cocktail attire is recommended for this celebratory event.

Highlights

See the agenda tab above for the full schedule and more information on registration and pricing options.

Help us recognize CPA Exam success! We’re looking for individuals who passed their final section of the CPA Exam between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025 to extend formal event invitations. If this is you or someone on your team, please let us know by completing this brief form. In addition, if you or someone you know has earned their CPA certificate in that same timeframe, please let us know.

Looking for a meaningful way to support the profession and gain visibility? Sponsorship opportunities are available! Join us in making this night extra special while showcasing your brand to accounting professionals and companies. Learn about sponsorship packages here.

Discounted hotel rooms at The Meadows Hotel are available for $159 per night on September 24 and 25. To receive the ISCPA group rate, make your reservation by 11:59 p.m. on September 10 by calling 515-957-3000 and mentioning the ISCPA room block.

 

Thursday, September 25

Breakout Session

- I am purchasing a table

Table registrations include premium reserved seating for eight people and company/firm name on table signage. To purchase a table:

  1. Select this option at checkout, and
  2. Complete and return the Table Reservation Form by Sept. 15.

NOTE: If you would like to purchase multiple tables, please call 515-985-7125.

This session is available to registrants only.

Session Pricing:

Registrant Price
$240.00

- I am registering as a student member

This session is available to registrants only.

Session Pricing:

Registrant Price
$25.00

- I am registering as an individual attendee

This session is available to registrants only.

Session Pricing:

Registrant Price
$50.00

General Session

- Welcome Reception

Join us for the welcome reception and enjoy a cocktail and refreshments as you reconnect with peers, meet new faces, and raise a glass to the profession.

This session is available to registrants only.

General Session

- Welcome Messages

Hear a warm welcome from ISCPA CEO Carrie Steffen and Board of Directors Chair Rick Tiwald as they open the evening with brief remarks celebrating the accounting profession, its bright future, and the accomplishments being recognized.

This session is available to registrants only.

General Session

- Awards Presentation - Part 1

  • Iowa CPAs Month of Service:
    • Community Impact Award: Paige Grimm | Shive-Hattery Group Inc
    • Community Spirit Award: Williams & Company, Le Mars (Community Spirit
  • Outstanding CPA in Business and Industry: Heather Stumpf | GreenState Credit Union
  • Public Service: Angela Reed | Des Moines

This session is available to registrants only.

General Session

- Dinner

This session is available to registrants only.

General Session

- Awards Presentation - Part 2

  • ISCPA Outstanding Accounting Students
  • Iowa CPA Education Foundation Scholarship recipients:
    • Elise Andersen | University of Northern Iowa
    • Carli Antonovich | Morningside University
    • Emma Ihrig | Drake University
    • Matthew Manders | Grand View University
    • Alexis Morgan | St Ambrose Unversity
    • Tanner Muff | William Penn University
    • Jenna Pitz | University of Iowa
  • Newly certified CPAs from 7/1/24 – 6/30/25
  • Capstone:
    • Marlon San Jose Labilles | BHE Renewables LLC
    • Leah Ristau
    • Max Rooney | Deloitte
    • Katherine Wilson | MHCS PC
  • Successful Candidates from 7/1/24 – 6/30/25
  • Rising Stars:
    • Cassie Silva | Deloitte
    • Judi Steward | Moore Beauston Woodham LLP
    • Rachel Wollschlager | Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
  • Iowa CPA Education Foundation Crown Donor recognition: Deloitte

This session is available to registrants only.

Pricing varies based on selections