Connect with a peer group of like-minded managers, senior managers, directors and recent graduates of The Ascend Roundtable (with 8+ years of experience) from firms across the country.
FORWARD will meet meet eight times a year and address trending topics in the profession like technology and outsourcing, as well as hear from expert speakers on topics like leadership, people development, and more. In addition to learning from speakers and discussion leaders, we will exchange best practices, learn from each other and build and develop meaningful peer relationships.
2023-2024 FORWARD Roundtable: Calendar and Topics
| Date | Topic(s) |
| July 11 [10:30am – 12:30pm CT] | Exploring the Subscription Pricing Model at your Firm Speaker Ed Kless |
| September 22 [10:30 – 12:30pm CT] | 2023 Rosenberg Benchmarking Survey: Key Stats, Trends and Analysis Facilitated by Art Kuesel |
| November 10 [10:30 – 12:30pm CT] | Looking Ahead at Trends in Accounting Recruiting for 2024 Panel Discussion |
| December 8 [10:30 – 12:30pm CT] | How Practice Automation Drives People & Process at your Firm Speaker AIWYN |
| January 12 [10:30 – 12:30pm CT] | Employee Benefit Member Survey & Analysis Facilitated by Art Kuesel |
| January 12, 2024 [10:30 – 12:30pm CT] | AI/ChatGPT/Technology Speaker TBA |
| May 1, 2024 [10:30 – 12:30pm CT] | “Tax/Busy Season Update” Facilitated by Art Kuesel |
| June 5, 2024 [10:30 – 12:30pm CT] | Topic TBA Speaker TBA |
Member Benefits
The Forward Roundtable membership is limited to enable the highest degree of engagement and interaction. Your membership will include eight virtual meetings a year. Each meeting also includes break-out discussions to exchange ideas and perspectives within a smaller cohort.
Your Host and Facilitator
Art Kuesel draws upon best practices learned in practice, consulting, and hosting multiple active CPA roundtables.
CPE: 17 CPE Credits
Fee: $2,200 per participant/year
Questions? Contact Art: 312.208.8774 or art@kueselconsulting.com