VSCPA Virtual Town Hall: Spring Edition
Overview
VSCPA Virtual Town Halls: Stay Ahead of the Curve
During this free VSCPA Virtual Town Hall, you'll get a recap of the 2026 Virginia General Assembly, an update on national issues affecting the accounting profession, and an overview of the VSCPA's top 2026 strategies.
As a VSCPA member, you have exclusive access to the insights that matter most. Our free, members-only Virtual Town Halls bring together leading experts, industry thought leaders and VSCPA staff to break down the latest developments shaping the accounting profession. From legislation and regulatory shifts to emerging trends and critical skill updates, these dynamic sessions will keep you informed, engaged and ready to navigate what’s next. Plus, you’ll earn free professional education while gaining the knowledge and strategies you need to stay ahead of the curve.
Why attend?
- Timely, need-to-know updates impacting CPAs and the profession.
- Expert-led discussions featuring top voices in accounting and policy.
- Free professional education — exclusive to VSCPA members.
- Interactive Q&A opportunities to get your pressing questions answered.
Don’t miss your chance to stay informed, stay connected, and stay ahead — register now! Can't make this one? We're bringing you virtual town halls every quarter so be sure to sign up for the next one at vscpa.com/freeCPE.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Emily Walker, Vice President, Advocacy & Pipeline, Virginia Society of CPAs
Emily P. Walker, CAE, is the vice president of advocacy & pipeline for the Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA). She oversees and provides strategic direction for VSCPA government relations programs, including VSCPA legislative and regulatory activities, grassroots initiatives and the VSCPA Political Action Committee (VSCPA PAC). In addition, she provides oversight to the VSCPA’s CPA pipeline and academic relations activities.
Tina Bates, Senior Vice President, Strategy & Inn, Virginia Society of CPAs
Tina Bates, CAE, is the senior vice president of strategy and innovation at the Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA). A member of executive management, she helps drive VSCPA organizational goals and strategic vision to empower members and the CPA profession to thrive. She oversees the organization’s member growth and engagement strategies, ecommerce and technology transformation efforts as well as marketing, communications, branding and reputation management. She also leads the VSCPA Technology & Innovation Council to help the profession stay at the forefront of innovative and emerging technologies.
A Certified Association Executive (CAE) and graduate of the U.S. Chamber's Institute for Organizational Management (IOM), Tina has 25+ years of association experience. She's a past chair of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Association/Nonprofit Section and the PRSA Richmond Chapter, and has served in volunteer leadership roles with the American Society for Association Executives (ASAE) and the Virginia Society of Association Executives (VSAE).
Tina received her bachelor’s degree in history and communications from the University of Virginia’s College at Wise and her master’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Mass Communications.
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