Beyond the Numbers: Business Growth for CPAs & Advisors

A professional forum for CPAs, advisors, and business leaders focused on client advisory, business growth, leadership,p and innovation. Beyond the Numbers The Business of Advising, Growing & Leading Building Bridges Leadership Forum presents Beyond the Numbers, a professional development and networking experience bringing together CPAs, bookkeepers, financial professionals, business owners, advisors, and leaders for practical conversations about helping businesses grow and thrive. Today’s trusted advisors are being asked to do more than manage numbers. Clients are looking for insight on cash flow, technology, payroll, employee benefits, operational efficiency, growth, and leadership. This forum brings experienced professionals together to explore those conversations and build meaningful relationships across the business community. What You’ll Gain Attendees can expect practical insights and conversations around business growth, client advisory, cash flow, payroll and operations, employee benefits, leadership, and building stronger client relationships. You’ll also have an opportunity to connect with professionals serving businesses across the East Valley. Keynote Speaker — Bus Obayomi Founder, Building Bridges Leadership & Advisory | Gilbert Town Council Member-Elect Bus Obayomi is a business and technology leader, educator, and founder of Building Bridges Leadership & Advisory. His work focuses on bringing leaders across business, government, education, and the community together to solve problems, strengthen organizations, and develop leaders. Featured Panelist — David Ademola Partner & Director, PayNation David Ademola specializes in B2B payment solutions for mid-market organizations. He works with finance leaders to accelerate cash flow, reduce days sales outstanding, improve accounts receivable and payment workflows, and strengthen operational efficiency. His discussion will explore how businesses can think beyond basic payment processing and create greater value through their financial operations. Featured Panelist — Nickolas T. Clark Business Leader & Entrepreneur Nickolas T. Clark brings more than 26 years of professional experience, including work with Auris, formerly Heartland, Paychex, American Express, and The Master’s Touch. He brings a practical perspective on entrepreneurship, business growth, leadership, resilience, accountability, and delivering results. Featured Panelist — Keith Miller Partner Account Manager | Human Capital Management & Employee Benefits Specialist Keith Miller works with small and mid-sized businesses to build modern, competitive retirement benefit packages while helping streamline their human-capital-management technology ecosystems. His discussion will address retirement-plan accessibility, SECURE 2.0 tax credits, state retirement mandates, payroll integration, 401(k) compliance, and opportunities for accounting and advisory firms to better serve business clients. Who Should Attend CPAs • Bookkeepers • Accountants • Financial Professionals • Business Advisors • Entrepreneurs • Business Owners • Professional Service Leaders Friday, October 23, 2026 | 12:00–1:30 PM Park University – Gilbert Campus 92 W. Vaughn Ave., Gilbert, AZ 85233 Lunch Included Connect. Learn. Grow. Build stronger businesses and stronger communities.