WSCPA Town Hall: Election Impact & Professional Outlook WEBCAST
Overview
Join the WSCPA the day after the 2026 election for a timely Town Hall featuring guest speaker Lisa Thatcher, a government affairs and public policy strategist with more than 30 years of experience navigating the legislative process and advising organizations on government relations, advocacy, and regulatory issues.
As election results begin to take shape, Lisa will provide an objective, nonpartisan perspective on the early outcomes and discuss what they could mean for the accounting profession, businesses, and the broader legislative and regulatory landscape. The session will explore potential implications for tax policy, regulation, and other issues affecting CPAs and their clients, while highlighting key developments to watch in the weeks and months ahead.
Participants will also receive updates on WSCPA initiatives, member resources, and opportunities to engage with the profession, helping them stay informed, connected, and prepared for the evolving landscape..png "Register: WSCPA Town Hall")
Highlights
2026 election outcomes, public policy strategy, regulatory and tax policy impacts on business, and WSCPA member resources.
Prerequisites
None.
Designed For
CPAs.
Objectives
Review a nonpartisan analysis of the 2026 election results and prepare them for upcoming legislative, regulatory, and tax changes affecting their clients and profession.
Preparation
None.
Notice
None.
This event is part of the following bundles:
WSCPA Town Hall Series Bundle 2026-27
Multiple Events Between -
Up to 4.0 Credits
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Kimberly Scott, 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.
Lisa Thatcher, Lobbyist, Lisa Thatcher, Inc
Lisa Thatcher brings more than 30 years of legislative and government affairs experience, providing clients with a balanced, nonpartisan approach to public policy advocacy. She specializes in lobbying, grassroots engagement, government relations, campaign finance and ethics compliance, and strategic consulting. Representing organizations across healthcare, transportation, professional associations, government, and business sectors, Lisa works to build positive relationships with elected officials and policymakers while helping create legislative and regulatory environments that support her clients’ goals. Her broad policy expertise enables her to navigate complex issues and deliver effective advocacy across a wide range of industries.
Michael Nelson, Manager of Government Relations, Washington Society of CPAs
Mike Nelson is the Manager of Government Relations for the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants (WSCPA). At the WSCPA Mike oversees the societies legislative initiatives and political directions through the CPAPAC. He works with WSCPA members to advocate in various ways on regulatory issues facing the profession both within the state of Washington and on a national level. Before joining the WSCPA Mike spent nearly a decade at the Washington State Senate. During this time, he worked for various leadership offices including the budget chair, floor leader, and caucus whip. Mike graduated from Western Washington University with a major in Economics, Political Science, and Philosophy.
Member Price $0.00