Fall Webinar Series | North America Region

Join us as world-renowned economist, advisor, and author Michael Weidokal unpacks the powerful forces reshaping the global economy—and what they mean for your business and your clients. From inflation and interest rates to geopolitical shocks and climate risk, this session offers a clear-eyed look at the dynamics that matter most right now.

Gain insights into what’s ahead for global growth, markets, supply chains, and central banks, and leave better equipped to make informed strategic and financial decisions in an increasingly volatile world.

Key Takeaways

By attending this session, you'll walk away with:

1. A clear understanding of current macroeconomic trends and growth forecasts across major global markets

2. Insight into how inflation and central bank decisions are shaping business and financial strategies

3. Awareness of emerging geopolitical flashpoints and their impact on global stability and risk

4. A sharper lens on how supply chain shifts, commodity markets, and climate risk are evolving

5. Practical ideas for how to integrate global economic insights into planning, forecasting, and risk management at the firm level

Featured Speaker

Michael Weidokal is a globally respected economist, speaker, and author. As founder of the ISA Group, he advises top businesses, governments, and financial institutions on global strategy, economic forecasting, and geopolitical risk. Known for his sharp, data-driven insights, Michael has spoken in over 35 countries and is the author of The Coming Decline: A World Without Economic Growth (2024). His work appears regularly in major global publications and forums.

CPE Information

• Field of Study: Economics
• Program Level: Overview
• Prerequisites: None
• Advance Preparation: None
• Instructional Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based
• Recommended CPE Credit: 1.5 CPE credit
• Who Should Attend: This session is designed for leaders, strategists, and finance professionals who need a clear, global perspective on economic and risk trends—including those in public accounting, corporate finance, consulting, and executive roles.

Everyone knows advisory is the future, but how to get there remains a mystery for many firms. In this candid, tactical session, Shireen Hilal, Founder and CEO of Maior Consultants, moves past the ideation stage and into execution. Drawing on 20+ years leading strategy and operations across professional services, she’ll share what it really takes to build or scale a consulting practice inside a CPA firm, from early-stage efforts to national platforms.

Whether your firm is just formalizing services or figuring out how to grow with focus and profitability, this session offers practical insight into what to build, how to sell it, and how to gain internal traction.

Key Takeaways

Attend this session to gain:

1. A strategic lens for choosing what advisory services to build or scale next

2. Tactics for getting internal buy-in, including innovation inside firms still wired for tax and audit

3. Practical go-to-market approaches: pricing, positioning, cross-selling, etc.

4. How to scale profitably with the right structure

5. Real-world examples of how peer firms are building traction (and where they’ve stumbled)

Featured Speaker

Shireen Hilal is the Founder and CEO of Maior Consultants, a firm that advises leaders on growth, operations, and transformation strategy. With over 20 years of experience working with law firms, global consultancies, and boutique agencies, she is known for her ability to turn complexity into clarity and guide firms from planning to performance. Shireen’s work focuses on helping professional services organizations unlock growth, scale smartly, and lead confidently in fast-changing environments.

CPE Information

• Field of Study: Economics
• Program Level: Overview
• Recommended CPE Credit: 1.5 CPE credits
• Instructional Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based
• Prerequisites: None
• Advance Preparation: None
• Who Should Attend: This session is designed for firm leaders, consultants, and strategists who want a candid, actionable perspective on the evolving consulting and advisory landscape—and how to lead effectively through transformation.

Join Rob McGillen, Vice President of Business Innovation at CBIZ, for a high-impact session on the latest digital transformation trends reshaping professional services and beyond. Drawing on decades of experience leading innovation and technology-driven growth, Peter will explore how emerging tools like artificial intelligence, data analytics, and digital modernization are changing how organizations create value and serve clients.

Key Takeaways

By attending this session, you’ll:

1. Understand strategic applications of artificial intelligence and customized AI tools

2. Gain insights into digital modernization of traditional business processes

3. Build your awareness on how emerging technologies are transforming client service models

4. Learn how data analytics drives better insights and operational efficiency

Featured Speaker

Rob McGillen is a seasoned digital executive with nearly 30 years of experience driving transformation across eight industries and more than 80 countries. He brings deep expertise in artificial intelligence, having worked with platforms like Google DeepMind, IBM Watson, OpenAI, and Microsoft Azure AI. Rob has held senior roles at Grant Thornton and Rightpoint, and founded a startup focused on AI-powered modernization. In his current role, as VP of Business Innovation for CBIZ, he leads strategic integration of advanced technologies while championing ethical AI governance and empowering professionals to deliver high-impact solutions.

CPE Information

• Field of Study: Information Technology - Technical
• Program Level: Basic
• CPE Credit: 1.5 CPE credits
• Instructional Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based
• Prerequisites: None
• Advance Preparation: None
• Who Should Attend: CIOs, strategists, technology leaders, and professionals who want to stay ahead of technology trends and leverage innovation to build resilient, competitive organizations.