CPA2B Bootcamp Agenda - February 27, 2026

9 - 9:30 a.m. 
Check - In 

9:30 - 9:40 a.m.
Welcome, agenda review and introduction

• Kim Holland, Sr. Account Manager at Becker
• Kevan Kirksey, TXCPA East Texas Board President       

9:45 - 10:15 a.m.
Why Should I Become a CPA?

• Kindle Chapman, Director - Financial Planning & Analysis, BGC
• John Sawyer - UTT grad, UT Austin Masters, EY Audit
• Lori Sirman, EVP, Market President, Origin Bank  

10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Break

10:30 - 11 a.m.
Audit or Tax? That is the Question.

• Heather Sanders, Officer, H&P (Tax)
• Jeff Lindenmoyer, Audit Manager, GMP (Audit)     

11:05 - 11:45 a.m.
Breakout - Pick one 

• CPA Exam Ready Track: An update on current CPA Exam application requirements and practical guidance for candidates preparing to sit for the exam. {Dr. Veranda Willis - UT Tyler; Kim Holland - Becker) 
  

• Pathway to CPA: An overview of the structure and content of the CPA Exam for individuals considering whether and when to pursue licensure. (Shicoyia Morgan, Student and School Engagement - TXCPA; Diego Mansilla - Becker) 

11:45 a.m. - Noon
Break

Noon - 12:30 p.m.
Recruiters' Panel: How to Prepare for the Interview (Building a Resume, Writing the Cover Letter, and Getting the Interview) 

• Troy Miller, VP Human Resources, Cavender's
• Ronni Broadway, Talent Acquisition & Development, HMV 

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch & Networking

Firm Tables:

• Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC)
• Cavender's
• Gollob Morgan Petty (GMP)
• Heard, McElroy & Vestal (HMV)
• Henry & Peters (H&P)
• Becker
• Origin Bank
• TXCPA  East Texas
• The Accounting Graduate Program at UT Tyler

1:40 p.m.
Closing Remarks