OSCPA Happenings: February
February 29, 2024
Catch up on what you may have missed in February.
Join us in celebrating member accomplishments and find out more about the CPE you might have missed, how you can still access sessions from these events, and don't miss out on what's coming up in March.
Member Moments
Two of Peters & Chandler, P.C. employees received their CPA licenses this month.
Kannon Phipps, CPA, is a 2022 graduate of Oklahoma State University. He was a Peter's & Chandler intern graduate in the Summer of 2021 and has since been offered and accepted a full-time position. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing and fishing. When it comes to cooking, he is best known for his gourmet tacos. Given the opportunity to travel anywhere on vacation, he would choose Hawaii every time.
Chelsea Graham, CPA, graduated in 2007 from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. She has been practicing taxation for more than nine years. In her free time, she likes to do puzzles of any kind, watch movies with her two children and husband, attempt to play golf, and dream of her favorite vacation: anywhere with a beach and a frozen drink. If Chelsea became a gourmet chef, she would be famous for her chicken spaghetti.
OSCPA Networking
OSCPA members participating in the Members in Industry Roundtable
Members in Industry Roundtable
The OSCPA Members in Industry Committee held its first-ever roundtable this month! Attendees discussed the delicate balance between in-person, hybrid, and remote working arrangements and shared their experiences, challenges, and innovative solutions, creating a rich tapestry of insights that encapsulated the evolving landscape of modern work dynamics.
The roundtable also sparked meaningful dialogues on a range of pertinent topics, highlighting the significance of adaptability and strategic approaches in navigating the complexities of the contemporary workplace.
OSCPA members networking at McNellie's Public House in Oklahoma City
OSCPA Mix & Mingle: McNellies Public House
The OSCPA headed to McNellie's Public House in Oklahoma City for this month's Mix & Mingle, where OSCPA members gathered to unwind and enjoy each other's company.
Laughter and engaging conversations filled the air as attendees, from diverse career backgrounds, connect over shared interests and experiences. The classic pub-like atmosphere of McNellie's provided the perfect backdrop for fostering new connections and strengthening existing ones.
Weren't able to join us in February? Head to The Study in OKC for the OSCPA's March Mix & Mingle.
Society CPE
OSCPA Lunch + Learn: The Future of Blockchain and Digital Assets Industry
More than 200 members joined the OSCPA for this month's Lunch + Learn, which was offered in-person and virtually.
This month, OSCPA member Eyo Effiong, CPA, and Richard Jackson, Esq., CISSP, discussed the blockchain industry and what the digital assets industry will look like in the future.
Lunch + Learn presenters Richard Jackson, Esq., CISSP, (left) and Eyo Effiong, CPA, MBA (right)
OSCPA Lunch + Learns are offered each month, FREE for members. Lunch is provided for in-person attendees, and those who attend can receive one hour of recommended CPE credit.
Don't miss March's Lunch + Learn!Join Robyn Hilger, Executive Director of the American Choral Directors Association, to gain a better understanding of the Oklahoma legislative process. This course is offered both in-person and virtually.
There is also a Special Legislative Lunch + Learn scheduled for March 5 at The Meeting Room in Oklahoma City. This Lunch + Learn will inform attendees how Oklahoma lawmakers interact with their constituents and learn how you can work to pass favorable legislation on behalf of your fellow members.
Looking to plan ahead? Check out a list of all of the Lunch + Learns, and other FREE CPE, offered with your OSCPA membership this year.