National Tax Conference 2025

The University of Akron's George W. Daverio School of Accountancy is proud to invite you to the 46th Annual National Tax Conference in Honor of Alvin Lieberman on Thursday, November 6, 2025, 7:55 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Check in and breakfast at 7:30 a.m. located at Holiday Inn, 6001 Rockside Road, Independence, Ohio 44131. This year’s conference covers some of the most vital topics in the area of taxation.

This full-day session qualifies for 8 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit for Ohio CPAs and 6.75 hours of Continuing legal Education (CLE) credit for Ohio attorneys. Prominent tax specialists and national experts will discuss new developments, tax-saving ideas, current issues, and changes in the federal, state and local tax laws.

The National Tax Conference is an outreach activity of The University's renowned Master of Taxation program.

Registration fees are $225 per attendee. The registration fee covers all conference materials.

We look forward to seeing you at the conference!

The University of Akron – National Tax Conference

Holiday Inn: Independence, Ohio

November 6, 2025 Program Schedule

Charitable Giving - Analyzing Four Recent IRS Enforcement Efforts
Hale Sheppard, Partner | Eversheds Sutherland
Taxes on Tax-Exempt Organizations
Nate Fulmer, Associate | Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC
Choice Entity & Section 1202 Enhancements
David Groves, Principal | CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Cybersecurity - tailored to the Accounting field
David Myers, Partner | Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC
Lunch – Sponsored by Glenmede
Luncheon Keynote: Market / Economic Update
Jason D. Pride, CFA, Chief of Investment Strategy & Research | Managing Director | Glenmede
Estate Planning
Alex D. Kuzmik, JD, Director, Consulting | Pease Bell CPAs, LLC
Legislative Outlook
Kaitlyn C. Robison, CPA, CFE, Principal, Tax Practice Leader | Rea Business Advisors
ESOP’s
Blake Head, MD and Group Head ESOP Advisory Services | BDO Capital Advisors, LLC
Opportunity Zones (General Program Overview and OBBBA Modifications)
Christina Novotny, Counsel | BakerHostetler; Addison Schroeder, Associate | BakerHostetler


Registration fees are $225 per attendee. The registration fee covers all conference materials. Contact The George W. Daverio School of Accountancy Director, Jules Jones at jbb14@uakron.edu (330-972-8563) if you have questions.