Kentucky State Tax Conference - HYBRID

Brooks McElyea, CPA, Ernst & Young LLP

Venkat Venkatesan, Senior Manager, Ernst & Young LLP

Dive into the evolving role of AI-driven research tools in tax practice. This session examines how generative AI and deep-learning models can assist with technical tax research, source analysis, and data interpretation to support more accurate and timely tax preparation. Learn how these tools are reshaping traditional workflows, improving audit readiness, and expanding the analytical capabilities of modern tax professionals.

Helen Cooper, Partner, Dentons Bingham Greenebaum LLP

Mark Loyd, Co-Leader,Tax National Practice Group, Dentons Bingham Greenebaum LLP

Stay current on the latest developments in Kentucky state taxation. This session will provide an overview of recent legislative changes and regulatory updates.

Mark Kennedy, Division Director, Division of Special Investigations, KY Department of Revenue

An inside look at how the Kentucky Department of Revenue identifies, investigates, and prosecutes tax-related crimes. Learn about current enforcement trends, common red flags, and what CPAs should know.

Richard Dobson, Executive Director, Office of Sales & Excise Taxes, KY Department of Revenue

Barbara Quackenboss, Executive Director, Office of Income Taxation, KY Department of Revenue

An inside look at how the Kentucky Department of Revenue identifies, investigates, and prosecutes tax-related crimes. Learn about current enforcement trends, common red flags, and what CPAs should know to help clients stay compliant.

Cash Cassady, Government Affairs Director, Kentucky Society of CPAs

Stay current on key tax, financial reporting, and compliance changes affecting CPAs. Get insights on new regulations and their impact on accounting and advisory services.

William Nolan, Managing Director, Ernst & Young LLP

A look at Department of Taxation activity and recent legislative and judicial developments

Brittany Blasdel, Revenue Tax Auditor, Indiana Dept of Revenue

Terri Morgan, Revenue Tax Auditor Supervisor, Indiana Dept of Revenue

Get up to speed on Indiana’s latest tax changes, including new legislation, administrative guidance, and noteworthy developments impacting businesses and individuals.

This session will cover general administrative updates including the most recent Occupational License Tax Regulation updates, electronic filling reminders, and EMINTS updates.

Catie Eichorn, MBA, Lecturer-MIS, Indiana University Southeast

This session will present results from research regarding a person's willingness to use AI in their individual tax returns. This will include discussion around some of the changes from previous research and what this means for clients in the future. This will ideally be an interactive discussion.