2026 UNO Energy Accounting and Technology Conference

The UNO Energy Accounting & Technology Conference qualifies for up to 8 hours of CPE credit in Louisiana and many other states, and features experts representing the energy industry, public accounting, and regulatory agencies. The Conference covers a wide range of energy issues related to financial reporting, tax, and technology, and offers an excellent opportunity to meet with your peers in the industry while earning CPE credits.

EARN UP TO 8 CPE CREDITS for $$255

The Conference will be held at the University of New Orleans University Center (UC), located in the Northeast corner of the UNO Campus, not far from the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Elysian Fields Avenue. Parking may be accessed either from Elysian Fields or Alumni Drive. The UC is item #34 on the map near the bottom of this page, with a star indicating parking. Refreshments and lunch are provided.

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Previous Event Schedule (from 2025): UNO Energy Accounting & Technology Conference

8:15–8:30 Welcome and Opening Remarks: Dr. Ray Rodriguez (UNO Dept. of Accounting)

8:30–9:20 GENERAL SESSION – “Technology Update: Accounting and Technologies that Help Streamline Business Processes” from Charles Coe (CoeSolutions.com)

9:30–10:20 GENERAL SESSION – “Powering Data Centers: Opportunities and Challenges” from D. Andrew Owens (Consultant)

10:30–11:20 GENERAL SESSION – “Balancing Interests to Obtain Regulatory Approval (Data Centers)” from Ryan Jones (Entergy)

11:30–12:30 LUNCH and PRESENTATION – “GNO: Impact of Super Bowl in New Orleans” from Leo John Arnett (Greater New Orleans, Inc.)

12:40–1:30 CONCURRENT SESSIONS – GAAP or Tax Update

A) Tax Update: Richard Tullier (Wegmann Dazet)

B) GAAP Update (or Topic): Kevin Curren (EisnerAmper)

1:40–2:30 CONCURRENT SESSIONS – Tax or Reporting Issues

C) Tax Topic: “SALT (or other topic)” (Wegmann Dazet)

D) “Cybersecurity: A Proactive Approach to Managing Evolving Threats” from Les Nettleton (former Director of Information Technology, Bourgeois Bennett)

2:40–3:30 GENERAL SESSION – “Office Suites: from Lotus to Microsoft to Google – What’s Next?” from Greg Binder (Duplantier, Hrapmann, Hogan & Maher, LLP)

3:40–4:30 GENERAL SESSION – “New Orleans Economic Update” from Dr. Ali Bustamante (Director, Division of Business and Economic Research, UNO Dept. of Economics and Finance)

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