Virtual

CalCPA Town Hall: November 2026

Date: Nov. 17, 2026

Time: 1 – 2 p.m. PT

CPE: 1

Overview

The election is over—what comes next for businesses and the professionals who advise them?

Join CalCPA President and CEO Denise Froemming and Chair Miklos Ringbauer for our November Town Hall to explore the latest developments shaping the profession, hear key CalCPA updates and look ahead to 2027.

Special guests Ben Golombek, Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff for Policy at CalChamber, and Rachel Dresen, Senior Director of Congressional & Political Affairs at AICPA & CIMA, will unpack the November 3 election results and the emerging political and policy landscape in Sacramento and Washington. From tax and regulatory priorities to the broader business climate, they’ll share state and federal perspectives on what could change—and what those changes could mean for your organization, your clients and your practice.

Bring your questions and join the conversation to get a clearer picture of what’s ahead.

Product Code
1000004155-133876
Credit Type
CPE: 1
CPE-Non-Technical: 1
Intended Audience
CalCPA Members
NASBA Field of Study
Business Management & Organization
Level of Difficulty
Update
Prerequisites
None
Advance Preparation
None.

Learning Objectives

Understand what the accounting profession is currently facing and what to expect.

Major Subjects

Quarterly news and updates on issues affecting the accounting profession.

Faculty

Rachel Dresen

Rachel Dresen is a Senior Director of Congressional and Political Affairs at AICPA & CIMA, a position she has held since 2013. In this role, she is responsible for advocating on behalf of the accounting profession before Congress and the Administration. Prior to joining the AICPA, Rachel worked for Members in the U.S. House of Representatives for nearly ten years. In that capacity, she served as the Legislative Director to Congressman Ron DeSa...

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Denise LeDuc Froemming

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...

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Ben Golombek

Ben Golombek is Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff for Policy at the California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber), where he oversees the organization’s legislative and regulatory priorities. He joined CalChamber in 2022 after serving as West Region Vice President for Public Affairs at AT&T.Golombek previously served as chief of staff to three California State Assembly members and held several leadership roles at Los Angeles City Hall. ...

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Miklos Ringbauer

Miklos Ringbauer is the founder of MiklosCPA Inc., an accounting and tax strategy firm based out of Southern California serving clients from offices in Los Angeles and Orange County. Focusing on supporting the success of businesses and enterprise leaders and their customers, Miklos and his firm bring expertise and value to clients through customized accounting solutions. His experience has been built on working in diverse sectors, which has pr...

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CalCPA Town Hall: November 2026

Overview

Product Code

Credit Type

Intended Audience

NASBA Field of Study

Level of Difficulty

Prerequisites

Advance Preparation

Learning Objectives

Major Subjects

Faculty