GYF's Annual CPE Day
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Penalty from the Spot of The Foul – Financial Experts in Litigation
Melissa Bizyak, Partner – GYF Business Valuation & Litigation Support Services Group
Melissa leads the firm’s valuation practice. She has nearly 30 years of experience, serving clients in private and public companies in a variety of industries. Melissa also provides expert witness testimony.
Brad Matthews, Senior Manager – GYF Business Valuation & Litigation Support Services Group
Brad has practiced in public accounting since 2011. He provides business valuation and litigation support services for privately held concerns and their owners and works with their other professional advisors.
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Home Field Advantage –
State Tax Update
GYF’s tax team leaders will discuss considerations for Pennsylvania taxpayers operating in other states as well as issues impacting out-of-state businesses with nexus in PA.
1 TAX CPE HOUR
Mike Weber, Partner – GYF Tax Services Group
Mike has 15 years of experience providing tax planning and compliance services as well as assistance related to the formation of new entities. He also specializes in addressing international tax issues.
Rebekah Flanders, Senior Manager – GYF Tax Services Group
Rebekah has two decades of public accounting experience, serving the tax needs of individuals and business entities. She also has significant experience with multi-state tax planning and compliance.
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Playing Prevent Defense –
Fraud Considerations
GYF audit leaders will review a recent report on fraud, discuss red flags, and suggest controls and best practices to reduce organizational vulnerability.
1 A&A CPE HOUR
Mark Wolstoncroft, Partner – GYF A&A Services Group
Mark has nearly 25 years of experience. His expertise includes performing audits and reviews, auditing employee benefit plans, conducting fraud investigations, and delivering M&A transaction services.
Amber Pinskey, Senior Manager – GYF A&A Services Group
Amber has a decade of experience in public accounting. She provides assurance services for a variety of clients and also has expertise in business transaction work and employee benefit plan audits.
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Call Under Review –
Ethical Considerations of A.I.
Our guest speaker will explore how the “new” type of Generative AI connects to traditional algorithms and machine learning. He will address the impacts and ethical implications of these technologies.
1 ETHICS CPE HOUR
Tomer Borenstein, CTO & Co-Founder – BlastPoint
Tomer co-founded and grew BlastPoint by developing AI technology for highly regulated industries. His leadership fostered partnerships, extending the technology’s reach that currently serves over 23% of the United States. He has authored numerous articles and speaks regularly at conferences on the benefits of A.I. and machine learning for customer engagement and business growth.
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Playbook for Structuring
Success & Sustainability
Our guest speaker will discuss his professional experiences and offer insights for business leaders to apply these key ideas in their organizations.
1 “OTHER” CPE HOUR
Kevin Colbert, Retired General Manager & Current Head of “Lend a Hand Program” – Pittsburgh Steelers
A Pittsburgh native, Kevin is a graduate of North Catholic High School and Robert Morris University. He has over 40 years of experience with the NFL, as well as previous experience in college coaching and public relations. In 2022, after serving for 22 years as General Manager, Kevin took on a new advisory role for the Pittsburgh Steelers, working to help alumni transition into life after football through the team’s “Lend A Hand” program. He is also the head of Colbert Sports Consulting.
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- Kevin Colbert Is Immersed in New Role with Steelers – Post-Gazette article
- Steelers Takeaways – Exclusive interview with Kevin Colbert
Ruling on the Field Stands –
A&A Update
GYF audit leaders will review recent and upcoming accounting standards changes and the potential impact of these updates.
1 A&A CPE HOUR
Jeff Ford, Partner – GYF A&A Services Group
Jeff has 40 years of experience in public accounting and technology consulting. He has focused his career on providing accounting, auditing and consulting services to private companies and nonprofits.
Eric Anthony, Senior Manager – GYF A&A Services Group
Eric has 12 years of experience in public accounting, specializing in providing assurance services to private companies and nonprofit organizations across multiple industries.
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Unnecessary Roughness –
Federal Tax Update
GYF’s tax team leaders will discuss the impact of recent and impending changes to federal tax legislation.
1 TAX CPE HOUR
Don Johnston, Partner – GYF Tax Services Group
Don has 30+ years of experience serving the tax and consulting needs of privately-held companies and their owners. He also has expertise with business entity formation, transactions and exit planning.
Ryan Fronius, Senior Manager – GYF Tax Services Group
Ryan has 10 years of experience of public accounting experience, providing tax services for businesses and individuals. He also assists clients with M&A transactions and multi-state tax issues.
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