How you show up as a leader shapes the people and teams around you. But do you know what it feels like to be led by you?

That question sets the stage for Safe to Lead: EQ Strategies for Women Leaders in Accounting and Finance, an interactive 90-minute session led by Jaclyn Badeau, CPA, CGMA, MBA, EQ Certified. A finance executive and leadership speaker with 20 years of experience spanning public accounting, Fortune 1000 finance and executive leadership, Jaclyn brings real-world experience to the conversation.

Join us to explore how emotional intelligence can help you build trust, strengthen communication and create greater psychological safety within your team.

After the session, we'll turn to the heart of the morning: celebrating the 2026 Women to Watch honorees and recognizing the impact these Emerging and Experienced Leaders are making on the profession.

Whether you attend solo or bring your team, you'll leave with practical tools and new perspectives to strengthen your own leadership and how you work together.

Bring your team! Reserve a table of six at the special rate of $500. Contact Rebecca Schiebel at rschiebel@micpa.org or 248.267.3746.

Earn 1.8 CPE credits while connecting with peers and celebrating leadership in action.

2026 Women to Watch Honorees

• Allison Allman, CPA
  Senior Assurance Manager, Kruggel Lawton CPAs
  Strengthening her firm, mentoring future professionals and creating opportunities for others through thoughtful leadership and meaningful service.

• Katie Ferris, CPA
  Tax Market Managing Principal, BDO USA
  Developing exceptional leaders and building stronger organizations through an enduring commitment to investing in people.

Agenda
7:30am: Registration & Hot Breakfast Buffet Begins
8:00am: Welcome and Morning Announcements 
8:05am: Women to Watch Speaker Presentation – Safe to Lead: EQ Strategies for Women Leaders in Accounting and Finance
9:35am: 15-minute break
9:50am: Women to Watch Awards Presentation
10:30am: Adjournment  

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