WSCPA Town Hall: National Legislative & Regulatory Update WEBCAST
Overview
Stay informed on the national issues shaping the accounting profession. Join the WSCPA for a special Town Hall featuring guest speaker Ashley Kittrell, Director of State Regulation & Legislation at the AICPA & CIMA, who will provide timely updates on key legislative, regulatory, and advocacy initiatives affecting CPAs across the country.
This session will explore emerging national developments, public policy priorities, and regulatory changes impacting the profession, while highlighting how the AICPA and state CPA societies are working together to advance and protect the CPA profession.
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 what's ahead.
.png "Register: WSCPA Town Hall")
Highlights
Emerging national developments, public policy priorities, and regulatory changes impacting the profession. Advancing and protecting the CPA profession.
Prerequisites
None.
Designed For
CPAs.
Objectives
Stay informed on the national issues shaping the accounting 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
Ashley Kittrell, Director, AICPA
Ashley Kittrell is Director of State Regulation & Legislation at the AICPA, where she works closely with state societies, boards of accountancy, and key stakeholders to advance initiatives related to CPA licensure, mobility, and regulatory modernization. Prior to joining AICPA, Ashley held roles with both the Washington and Colorado CPA societies, bringing a strong, practical perspective on state-level advocacy and member engagement.
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.
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