I Sessions
Tuesday, November 18,
10:55 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
I1. Key Topics in OBBBA: A Deeper Dive
Room: L100
Speaker(s): Susan Smith
NASBA field of study: Taxes - Technical (1.5)
President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law on July 4, 2025. This legislation marks the most significant overhaul of the tax code since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Take a deeper dive into one or more OBBBA topics, possibly including: Trump Accounts (new tax-favored savings accounts to support children); tip and overtime pay deductions, resulting in tax savings for qualifying taxpayers; and the car loan interest deduction on qualifying vehicles.
Room: L100, Lower Level | View map
I2. "Oh, You're A Tax Lawyer?" Questions From Happy Hours and So Much More
Room: M100C
Speaker(s): Alex Korzhen, Kathleen Pfutzenreuter, Benjamin Wagner
NASBA field of study: Taxes - Technical (1.5)
Tax controversy attorneys field a wide range of questions from their accounting colleagues — from residency and personal liability to nexus and other current hot-button issues. Explore the most common areas of confusion, providing clarity and practical insight into the controversy topics shaping today’s tax landscape.
Room: M100C, Mezzanine Level | View map
YP FriendlyI3. Excel Update 2025
Room: M100E
Speaker(s): Tommy Stephens
NASBA field of study: Computer Software & Applications - Non-Technical (1.5)
Excel remains the business professional’s tool of choice for many situations, yet most of these same professionals remain unaware of key new features that can increase accuracy and improve productivity. Learn critical new features that have been added to Excel to help you work more efficiently and effectively. Dive into Excel’s PIVOTBY and GROUPBY functions, enhanced integration with Copilot, Sheet Views, in-cell Checkboxes and Focus cells. Also, explore several PivotTable features that most users remain unaware of and how you can put them to use.
Room: M100E, Mezzanine Level | View map