Denise LeDuc Froemming is CalCPA’s President & CEO. She is an innovative, inspirational executive with a demonstrated record that includes exceeding profitability goals, turning around underachieving business units and driving increased revenues and market share. At the center of her leadership, is establishing cultures and environments that foster authenticity, celebrate differences and stimulate honesty among people from different background...

Melanie Lauridsen is the AICPA Vice President of the Tax Policy & Advocacy team in Washington, DC. In this position, she is responsible for the review, formulation, and submission of federal tax technical and policy recommendations to Congress, the Treasury Department, and the Internal Revenue Service. Prior to her current role she also worked on the AICPA Tax Practice & Ethics team determining strategic direction for resources, education, and...

Matthew Martin has over 15 years of professional tax and accounting experience in various specialties, including tax planning and compliance, financial management, and technology. Over the past seven years, Matt has been focused on consulting with clients in the cannabis industry, from seed to sale, assisting them with navigating the maze of regulations and taxes.Matt has helped closely held, inventory-based businesses and high-net-worth indiv...