January 22, 2026 | 7AM - 12PM EST | Governor Calvert House
Every year, CPAs come together to actively engage with Maryland legislators, advocating for our profession.
Join us as we proudly represent our profession and engage in direct conversations with legislators in Annapolis, fostering stronger relationships.
Attendees will have the opportunity to delve into the important issues we’re championing to create a positive impact on our profession.
Connect with state legislators in-person about issues affecting our profession.
Raising awareness of the legislative issues affecting our profession is essential. On CPA Day, we actively present our positions to legislators, ensuring they understand the challenges and priorities critical to CPAs. Explore the key issues we’re advocating for (and against), and verify your district to find your legislator.
Meet us at Governor Calvert House, 58 State Cir, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland 21401
| 7:00 a.m. | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 7:30 a.m. | Welcome - MACPA Chair Maxene M. Bardwell, CPA, CIGA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CITP, CRMA, CIG Review of MACPA’s Legislative Agenda; Tips on Meeting with Your Legislators — Rebekah Olson, CEO, MACPA; |
| 8:05 a.m. | Senator Brian Feldman, Chair, Education, Energy and the Environment Committee |
| 8:30 a.m. | Walk to State House for Group Photo |
| 9:00 a.m. | Visits with Elected Officials — CPAs Meet with Legislators |
| 10:00 a.m. | Visit Report and Debrief |
| 10:15 a.m. | State Budget Snapshot: Insights and Implications for the Legislative Session — Andrea Mansfield, Manis Canning |
| 10:30 a.m. | Update on Maryland Board of Accountancy Activities — Jeff Wilson, CPA |
| 11:00 a.m. | Business Advocacy in Maryland — Mary Kane, President & CEO, Maryland Chamber of Commerce |
| 11:20 a.m. | Senator Arthur Ellis |
| 11:35 a.m. | Delegate Will Wivell |
| 11:45 a.m. | Review Next Steps |
| 12:00 p.m. | Adjourn |
I saw it in action when they went to Annapolis on CPA Day, and you see 100, 200 CPAs gathering in Annapolis, advocating for our profession. So I saw hey, they're really here to protect us. They're really here to help us CPAs achieve the goals we want to."
Register for CPA Day to promote and protect our profession in Maryland.