Advocacy Day
PICPA's inaugural Advocacy Day is designed to deepen members’ understanding of the policymaking environment, strengthen relationships with legislators, and raise the visibility of the CPA profession in Harrisburg.
Join us in Harrisburg for Advocacy Day — a unique opportunity to learn and connect. We invite you to be part of this important initiative and help shape the future of the profession.
Attendees will receive:
- Briefings on PICPA’s legislative priorities, highlighting key issues shaping the profession.
- Insights from state policymakers and subject-matter experts on the policy landscape.
- Knowledge to strengthen your understanding of the legislative, regulatory, and judicial process in Pennsylvania.
The day will conclude with an optional, guided afternoon tour of the Pennsylvania State Capitol, providing valuable context ahead of our next Day on the Hill on June 15, 2027. If you are interested in the tour, please contact Annette Knapp.
Registration
Fees
Member Price: FREE
Nonmember Price: $100
Hotel Accommodations
Reservations can be made at the Hilton Harrisburg in one of two ways:
- Using this direct reservation link
- Calling the hotel directly at 717-233-6000 and referencing our group code: 98R
Room block deadline in Aug. 16.
Advocacy Day Agenda
Agenda subject to change.
8:00 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast
8:30 a.m.
Welcome
Jen Cryder
CEO
Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs
8:40 a.m.
CPA-PAC Overview
Charles Waring
CPA-PAC Chair
8:45 a.m.
Legislative Briefing and Issues Update
Peter Calcara
Vice President, Government Relations
Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs
9:15 a.m.
Pennsylvania's Legal Landscape
Curt Schroder
President
Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform
9:40 a.m.
The State of License Deregulation
10:00 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
Professional Standards: Emerging Regulatory and Professional Issues
Allison Henry
Vice President, Professional and Technical Standards
Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs
10:45 a.m.
Inside the Four Caucuses - Perspectives from Executive Directors
Anne Baloga
Chief of Staff
House Majority Leader, Rep. Matt Bradford
Stephen Bruder
Policy Director
Senate Democratic Caucus
Anthony Aliano (tentative)
Chief of Staff
House Republican Leader, Rep. Topper
Carlton Logue (tentative)
Chief of Staff
Sen. Majority Leader, Sen. Pittman
11:45 a.m.
Lunch
12:30 p.m.
The State of Pennsylvania Business
Luke Bernstein
President
Pa. Chamber
1:10 p.m.
November Election Preview
Jim Lee
President
Susquehanna Polling and Research, Inc.
2:00 p.m.
