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Professional Edge Summit 2026 IN PERSON

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Robinswood House

2430 148th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98007

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8.0 Credits

Member Price $249.00

Non-Member Price $300.00

Overview

Invest in yourself at the Professional Edge Summit.

Sharpen your skills. Strengthen your working relationships. Put what you learn to work. Your work as a CPA depends on more than what you know. It also depends on how you communicate, work through decisions, and collaborate with the people counting on you.

The WSCPA Professional Edge Summit gives you a day to focus on those skills alongside other accounting professionals who care about doing their work well.

Through guided exercises, practical discussions, and insights from experienced leaders, you’ll explore how to bring your strengths to everyday challenges.

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Highlights

  • Explaining your perspective.
  • Working with colleagues who approach problems differently.
  • Moving forward when there isn’t a clear answer.
  • Connecting what you learn to how you actually work.

Prerequisites

None.

Designed For

CPAs and accounting professionals who want to deepen their skills, contribute more effectively, and build productive relationships with colleagues and clients.

Objectives

  • Understand how you work best.
  • Identify your natural strengths and recognize when familiar approaches may be holding you back.
  • Communicate your value.
  • Put words to what you contribute and where you want to grow.
  • Strengthen working relationships.
  • Understand different work styles and find more effective ways to collaborate.
  • Navigate change and decisions.
  • Practice approaches for weighing options, explaining your reasoning, and helping others move forward.

Preparation

None.

Thursday, November 5, 2026

General Session

- Registration, Sign in, and Breakfast

General Session

- Welcome and Announcements

General Session

- Understanding How You Work Best: Your Strengths In Practice

Monette Anderson, CAE, VP of Membership & Education, Washington Society of CPAs

Monette Anderson

Monette Anderson, a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and Gallup Strengths Coach, brings a wealth of program management experience in the non-profit sector to her roles at the WSCPA and the WA CPA Foundation. With over 20 years of expertise gained from esteemed organizations like PBS and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Monette currently serves as the Vice President of Member Services and Education for the WSCPA and Executive Director of the WA CPA Foundation. Monette oversees annual scholarship awards exceeding $500,000 and manages a grant program aimed at fostering diversity and equity within the accounting pipeline.

A proud graduate of San Diego State University, Monette’s professional journey has been marked by her unwavering commitment to fostering growth, supporting diversity, and building inclusive communities. Her dedicated efforts in promoting diversity and spearheading association innovation are further underscored by her role as President of the Washington Society of Association Excellence (WSAE).

As a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Monette complements her mission by empowering others and creating stronger organizational cultures and teams. This certification has equipped her with the insights and tools to help individuals and teams discover and optimize their unique strengths.

Kimberly Scott, CAE, President & CEO, Washington Society of CPAs

Kimberly Scott

Kimberly Scott, CAE, brings over two decades of dedicated leadership to her role of President & CEO of the WSCPA, a position she has held since 2017. Her commitment to advancing the CPA profession is evident in her extensive advocacy work at both state and national levels.

Since joining the WSCPA in 2000, she has served in various senior leadership roles throughout the organization. From 2009 to 2022, she also served as Executive Director of the Washington CPA Foundation. In the role of WSCPA’s Vice President of Government and Member Relations, Kimberly spearheaded the organization’s advocacy efforts, successfully driving the drafting and passage of multiple bills through the Washington State legislature, including a bill that secured $3.3 million for the Washington CPA Foundation. The Foundation now provides over $500,000 in accounting scholarships annually.

Beyond her role at WSCPA, Kimberly is involved in shaping the future of the accounting profession. She recently served on the AICPA National Pipeline Advisory Group and the AICPA Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee.

A Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential holder, Kimberly is passionate about continuous learning. She has graduated from programs with Heroic Speaking, Leadership Eastside, and earned her certificate for DEI in the Workplace from the University of South Florida.

She has volunteered her time and expertise on various boards, including recently serving on the Washington Society for Association Excellence (WSAE) DEI Task Force, the Homeward Pet Board of Directors, and the Human Services Commission for her city.

What comes naturally to you can make a real difference in how you solve problems, manage responsibilities, and support your team. Using CliftonStrengths framework and your personalized strengths profile, you'll explore your strongest talents and how they show up in your work as an accounting professional. Recognize where those strengths help you succeed, where overusing them can create friction, and how to apply them more intentionally. Leave with practical ways to bring your best to work everyday.

General Session

- Communicate Your Value: What You Bring and Where You Want to Grow

Monette Anderson, CAE, VP of Membership & Education, Washington Society of CPAs

Monette Anderson

Monette Anderson, a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and Gallup Strengths Coach, brings a wealth of program management experience in the non-profit sector to her roles at the WSCPA and the WA CPA Foundation. With over 20 years of expertise gained from esteemed organizations like PBS and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Monette currently serves as the Vice President of Member Services and Education for the WSCPA and Executive Director of the WA CPA Foundation. Monette oversees annual scholarship awards exceeding $500,000 and manages a grant program aimed at fostering diversity and equity within the accounting pipeline.

A proud graduate of San Diego State University, Monette’s professional journey has been marked by her unwavering commitment to fostering growth, supporting diversity, and building inclusive communities. Her dedicated efforts in promoting diversity and spearheading association innovation are further underscored by her role as President of the Washington Society of Association Excellence (WSAE).

As a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Monette complements her mission by empowering others and creating stronger organizational cultures and teams. This certification has equipped her with the insights and tools to help individuals and teams discover and optimize their unique strengths.

Kimberly Scott, CAE, President & CEO, Washington Society of CPAs

Kimberly Scott

Kimberly Scott, CAE, brings over two decades of dedicated leadership to her role of President & CEO of the WSCPA, a position she has held since 2017. Her commitment to advancing the CPA profession is evident in her extensive advocacy work at both state and national levels.

Since joining the WSCPA in 2000, she has served in various senior leadership roles throughout the organization. From 2009 to 2022, she also served as Executive Director of the Washington CPA Foundation. In the role of WSCPA’s Vice President of Government and Member Relations, Kimberly spearheaded the organization’s advocacy efforts, successfully driving the drafting and passage of multiple bills through the Washington State legislature, including a bill that secured $3.3 million for the Washington CPA Foundation. The Foundation now provides over $500,000 in accounting scholarships annually.

Beyond her role at WSCPA, Kimberly is involved in shaping the future of the accounting profession. She recently served on the AICPA National Pipeline Advisory Group and the AICPA Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee.

A Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential holder, Kimberly is passionate about continuous learning. She has graduated from programs with Heroic Speaking, Leadership Eastside, and earned her certificate for DEI in the Workplace from the University of South Florida.

She has volunteered her time and expertise on various boards, including recently serving on the Washington Society for Association Excellence (WSAE) DEI Task Force, the Homeward Pet Board of Directors, and the Human Services Commission for her city.

You put care in your work. Can you clearly explain the value you bring? In this guided workshop, you’ll connect your strengths, values, and career goals to develop a professional profile that reflects how you contribute. Practice describing your capabilities for conversations with managers, colleagues, and prospective employers. You’ll also explore how to pursue meaningful growth while managing the demands on your time and energy.

General Session

- Break

General Session

- Career Decisions, Challenges, and Lessons: A Conversatin with CPA Leaders

Angela Oakley, Clark Nuber PS

Angela Oakley

Angela Oakley is a Director, Talent Advisor at Clark Nuber PS, with more than 20 years of experience in organizational development, training, performance management, and coaching. As a Gallup-Certified StrengthsFinder coach and PCC-credentialed coach (ICF), she brings a deep passion for coaching and developing leaders at all levels. Angela partners closely with leaders to build self-awareness, leverage strengths, and drive meaningful growth and impact. She is energized by helping individuals grow into confident, authentic leaders and believes strongly in leadership as a continuous journey of learning, reflection, and development.

How do experienced leaders approach a career crossroads, work through setbacks, and figure out where they can contribute most? Hear candid perspectives on the decisions and relationships that shaped their careers, including how they learned to put their strengths to work. Bring your questions and consider how their experiences might inform your own next steps, whether you’re taking on new responsibilities or becoming more effective in your current role.

General Session

- Lunch Break

General Session

- Work Better Together: Communication, Trust, and Different Work Styles

Monette Anderson, CAE, VP of Membership & Education, Washington Society of CPAs

Monette Anderson

Monette Anderson, a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and Gallup Strengths Coach, brings a wealth of program management experience in the non-profit sector to her roles at the WSCPA and the WA CPA Foundation. With over 20 years of expertise gained from esteemed organizations like PBS and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Monette currently serves as the Vice President of Member Services and Education for the WSCPA and Executive Director of the WA CPA Foundation. Monette oversees annual scholarship awards exceeding $500,000 and manages a grant program aimed at fostering diversity and equity within the accounting pipeline.

A proud graduate of San Diego State University, Monette’s professional journey has been marked by her unwavering commitment to fostering growth, supporting diversity, and building inclusive communities. Her dedicated efforts in promoting diversity and spearheading association innovation are further underscored by her role as President of the Washington Society of Association Excellence (WSAE).

As a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Monette complements her mission by empowering others and creating stronger organizational cultures and teams. This certification has equipped her with the insights and tools to help individuals and teams discover and optimize their unique strengths.

A colleague needs time to think. You want to talk it through. One person focuses on details while another jumps ahead to possibilities. Those differences influence how work gets done. Explore how your strengths shape your communication and how to work productively with people whose approaches differ from yours. Through practical discussion and exercises, you’ll identify ways to clarify expectations, reduce misunderstandings, and build partnerships that help everyone deliver.

General Session

- When There's NO Clear Playbook: Navigating Change at Work

Kimberly Scott, CAE, President & CEO, Washington Society of CPAs

Kimberly Scott

Kimberly Scott, CAE, brings over two decades of dedicated leadership to her role of President & CEO of the WSCPA, a position she has held since 2017. Her commitment to advancing the CPA profession is evident in her extensive advocacy work at both state and national levels.

Since joining the WSCPA in 2000, she has served in various senior leadership roles throughout the organization. From 2009 to 2022, she also served as Executive Director of the Washington CPA Foundation. In the role of WSCPA’s Vice President of Government and Member Relations, Kimberly spearheaded the organization’s advocacy efforts, successfully driving the drafting and passage of multiple bills through the Washington State legislature, including a bill that secured $3.3 million for the Washington CPA Foundation. The Foundation now provides over $500,000 in accounting scholarships annually.

Beyond her role at WSCPA, Kimberly is involved in shaping the future of the accounting profession. She recently served on the AICPA National Pipeline Advisory Group and the AICPA Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee.

A Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential holder, Kimberly is passionate about continuous learning. She has graduated from programs with Heroic Speaking, Leadership Eastside, and earned her certificate for DEI in the Workplace from the University of South Florida.

She has volunteered her time and expertise on various boards, including recently serving on the Washington Society for Association Excellence (WSAE) DEI Task Force, the Homeward Pet Board of Directors, and the Human Services Commission for her city.

CPAs know the value of a sound process. But changing client expectations, shifting priorities, and team challenges don’t always come with a clear set of steps. Learn to distinguish problems you can solve with established expertise from challenges that require people to think and work differently. Explore practical ways to involve others, maintain trust, and support progress through uncertainty, whether you’re leading a team or helping colleagues navigate a change.

General Session

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General Session

- Make the Call: Practical Tools for Confident Decisions

Monette Anderson, CAE, VP of Membership & Education, Washington Society of CPAs

Monette Anderson

Monette Anderson, a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and Gallup Strengths Coach, brings a wealth of program management experience in the non-profit sector to her roles at the WSCPA and the WA CPA Foundation. With over 20 years of expertise gained from esteemed organizations like PBS and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Monette currently serves as the Vice President of Member Services and Education for the WSCPA and Executive Director of the WA CPA Foundation. Monette oversees annual scholarship awards exceeding $500,000 and manages a grant program aimed at fostering diversity and equity within the accounting pipeline.

A proud graduate of San Diego State University, Monette’s professional journey has been marked by her unwavering commitment to fostering growth, supporting diversity, and building inclusive communities. Her dedicated efforts in promoting diversity and spearheading association innovation are further underscored by her role as President of the Washington Society of Association Excellence (WSAE).

As a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Monette complements her mission by empowering others and creating stronger organizational cultures and teams. This certification has equipped her with the insights and tools to help individuals and teams discover and optimize their unique strengths.

When information is incomplete and others are waiting on your recommendation, how do you move forward? Explore practical frameworks for weighing options, checking assumptions, and communicating decisions with clarity. You’ll examine how your strengths influence your judgment, including where they give you confidence and where they may create blind spots. Practice approaches you can use to make thoughtful decisions under pressure and help others understand your reasoning.

General Session

- Put it to Work: Your Personal Action Plan

Kimberly Scott, CAE, President & CEO, Washington Society of CPAs

Kimberly Scott

Kimberly Scott, CAE, brings over two decades of dedicated leadership to her role of President & CEO of the WSCPA, a position she has held since 2017. Her commitment to advancing the CPA profession is evident in her extensive advocacy work at both state and national levels.

Since joining the WSCPA in 2000, she has served in various senior leadership roles throughout the organization. From 2009 to 2022, she also served as Executive Director of the Washington CPA Foundation. In the role of WSCPA’s Vice President of Government and Member Relations, Kimberly spearheaded the organization’s advocacy efforts, successfully driving the drafting and passage of multiple bills through the Washington State legislature, including a bill that secured $3.3 million for the Washington CPA Foundation. The Foundation now provides over $500,000 in accounting scholarships annually.

Beyond her role at WSCPA, Kimberly is involved in shaping the future of the accounting profession. She recently served on the AICPA National Pipeline Advisory Group and the AICPA Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee.

A Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential holder, Kimberly is passionate about continuous learning. She has graduated from programs with Heroic Speaking, Leadership Eastside, and earned her certificate for DEI in the Workplace from the University of South Florida.

She has volunteered her time and expertise on various boards, including recently serving on the Washington Society for Association Excellence (WSAE) DEI Task Force, the Homeward Pet Board of Directors, and the Human Services Commission for her city.

Make the day’s learning useful before you return to your inbox. In this facilitated closing session, you’ll reflect on what you’ve learned and choose specific ways to apply it in your current role. Identify a working relationship to strengthen, an approach to adjust, or a skill to practice. Leave with a focused personal action plan that connects your strengths and goals to practical next steps.

General Session

- Adjourn

Leader(s):

Leader Bios

Angela Oakley, Clark Nuber PS

Angela Oakley is a Director, Talent Advisor at Clark Nuber PS, with more than 20 years of experience in organizational development, training, performance management, and coaching. As a Gallup-Certified StrengthsFinder coach and PCC-credentialed coach (ICF), she brings a deep passion for coaching and developing leaders at all levels. Angela partners closely with leaders to build self-awareness, leverage strengths, and drive meaningful growth and impact. She is energized by helping individuals grow into confident, authentic leaders and believes strongly in leadership as a continuous journey of learning, reflection, and development.

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Kimberly Scott, CAE, President & CEO, Washington Society of CPAs

Kimberly Scott, CAE, brings over two decades of dedicated leadership to her role of President & CEO of the WSCPA, a position she has held since 2017. Her commitment to advancing the CPA profession is evident in her extensive advocacy work at both state and national levels.

Since joining the WSCPA in 2000, she has served in various senior leadership roles throughout the organization. From 2009 to 2022, she also served as Executive Director of the Washington CPA Foundation. In the role of WSCPA’s Vice President of Government and Member Relations, Kimberly spearheaded the organization’s advocacy efforts, successfully driving the drafting and passage of multiple bills through the Washington State legislature, including a bill that secured $3.3 million for the Washington CPA Foundation. The Foundation now provides over $500,000 in accounting scholarships annually.

Beyond her role at WSCPA, Kimberly is involved in shaping the future of the accounting profession. She recently served on the AICPA National Pipeline Advisory Group and the AICPA Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee.

A Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential holder, Kimberly is passionate about continuous learning. She has graduated from programs with Heroic Speaking, Leadership Eastside, and earned her certificate for DEI in the Workplace from the University of South Florida.

She has volunteered her time and expertise on various boards, including recently serving on the Washington Society for Association Excellence (WSAE) DEI Task Force, the Homeward Pet Board of Directors, and the Human Services Commission for her city.

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Monette Anderson, CAE, VP of Membership & Education, Washington Society of CPAs

Monette Anderson, a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and Gallup Strengths Coach, brings a wealth of program management experience in the non-profit sector to her roles at the WSCPA and the WA CPA Foundation. With over 20 years of expertise gained from esteemed organizations like PBS and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Monette currently serves as the Vice President of Member Services and Education for the WSCPA and Executive Director of the WA CPA Foundation. Monette oversees annual scholarship awards exceeding $500,000 and manages a grant program aimed at fostering diversity and equity within the accounting pipeline.

A proud graduate of San Diego State University, Monette’s professional journey has been marked by her unwavering commitment to fostering growth, supporting diversity, and building inclusive communities. Her dedicated efforts in promoting diversity and spearheading association innovation are further underscored by her role as President of the Washington Society of Association Excellence (WSAE).

As a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Monette complements her mission by empowering others and creating stronger organizational cultures and teams. This certification has equipped her with the insights and tools to help individuals and teams discover and optimize their unique strengths.

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Non-Member Price $300.00

Member Price $249.00