GYF's Annual CPE Day
NOVEMBER 13, 2025
Did You Know That It’s
All Right to Wonder? A&A Update
GYF audit leaders will help satisfy your curiosity to learn more about recent and upcoming accounting changes.
1 A&A CPE HOUR
Amber Pinskey, Senior Manager – GYF A&A Services Group
Amber has over a decade of experience in public accounting. She provides assurance services for a variety of clients and also has expertise in nonprofits, transaction work and employee benefit plan audits.
Austin Everett, Manager – GYF A&A Services Group
Austin has served and worked in the Assurance & Advisory Group since 2018. He serves clients in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, technology, and not-for-profit entities.
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It’s Not Make-Believe:
Real Economic Perspectives
Our guest speaker will review some key economic indicators and discuss the current state of the U.S. economy along with an outlook for future conditions.
1 “OTHER” CPE HOUR
Stuart G. Hoffman, Senior Economic Advisor – The PNC Financial Services Group
Stu works with PNC clients to provide expert analysis and forecasts for national, regional and global economic and financial trends. He joined PNC in 1980 after a six-year tenure with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and was named vice president and senior economist for PNC in 1987. He was elected as senior vice president and chief economist in 1991 and served as PNC’s principal spokesperson on all economic issues through 2016.
Recognized as one of the most accurate economic and interest rate forecasters, Stu has been frequently quoted and interviewed in leading national financial publications and broadcasts. He is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University and earned his master’s and doctorate degrees in economics from the University of Cincinnati.
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- PNC Economic Reports – available to download
Look to Each Other:
Legacy of Fred Rogers in Action
Our guest speaker will talk about what Fred Rogers believed to be the foundation of learning and growing and explore how to apply his teachings to our daily lives.
1 ETHICS CPE HOUR
Emma Swift Lee, Ed.M., Director – Fred Rogers Institute at Saint Vincent College (FRI)
Emma works with educators and caregivers to support the interactions and relationships that help children grow and learn. Emma and her FRI colleagues are continually learning from Fred Rogers’ legacy and practical scholarship in child development in order to develop professional learning and community building opportunities for children’s helpers.
Before joining the Institute, Emma worked at the RAND Corporation as a Policy Analyst. Her work included research, evaluation, and technical assistance for projects in early childhood and K-12 education in both rural and urban settings. She holds an Ed.M. in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University and a B.A. in Psychology from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
About the Presentation:
For those of us who grew up with Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, it is tempting to wonder – what would Fred Rogers do if he were here today? What would he say about the challenges and opportunities of our day? At the FRI, we are fortunate to hold the Fred Rogers Archive, and within it, a wealth of information about how this insightful and innovative scholar of child development thought about our world and our neighbors. Together we will explore what Fred Rogers believed to be essential about learning and growing, and what he often told us about how to navigate uncertain times.
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- Fred Rogers Institute – Events Calendar
- Fred Rogers Institute – Professional Learning Opportunities
It’s a Beautiful Day for Tax Talk: Key OBBBA Provisions
GYF tax leaders will discuss changes resulting from several key tax provisions
in the recent One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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.
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Speedy Delivery!
State Tax Updates
GYF tax leaders will provide a quick review
of a variety of state-tax related issues.
1 TAX CPE HOUR
Mike Weber, Partner – GYF Tax Services Group
Mike has more than 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 international tax issues.
Lisa Wiegand, Senior Manager – GYF Tax Services Group
Lisa has more than 15 years of public accounting experience,
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Be a Good Neighbor: Reflections from Non-Profit Leaders
Executives from several organizations will share their experiences. Topics to include sustainability, fundraising, operations
and board/governance considerations.
1 A&A CPE HOUR
MODERATOR:
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.
PANELISTS:
Emmie Calland, Chief of Staff – Pittsburgh Foundation
Emmie joined the Foundation in 2016 and is a key member of the senior leadership team. She founded and leads the organization’s New Philanthropic Leaders and has served on many nonprofit boards.
Nathan Gressel, Chief Executive Officer – George Junior Republic
Nate has 25+ years of experience. He oversees the day-to-day operations of GJR and affiliate companies. He also serves on Board of The Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth and Family Services (PCCYFS).
Stephanie Samolovitch, Founder & Executive Director – Young Adult Survivors United (YASU)
Stephanie is a member of the Southwest PA Cancer & Environment Network, a UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Community Advisory Board Member, and an active advocacy representative for the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network.
Megan Troxell, Partner – GYF A&A Services Group
Megan has over 20 years of experience in public accounting. She provides audit and accounting services for privately-held businesses and nonprofit organizations. Megan also serves on several nonprofit Boards.
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Let’s Talk about Change: the Impact of OBBBA on Valuation
in the recent legislation package may affect valuations of companies.
Melissa Bizyak, Partner – GYF Business Valuation & Litigation Support Services Group
Melissa leads the firm’s valuation practice. She has over 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 companies and their owners and works with their other professional advisors.
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