As accountants are busy preparing their accounts at the end of the year, few have the time to consider how best to address the many challenges facing professionals in this field. — Whether it’s automation, generative AI, or upcoming new accounting standards.
With this in mind, CFO Dive has compiled a list of upcoming accounting conferences and industry events that provide CPAs with the space to do just that.the event — Some offer both online and in-person options — A wide range of opportunities for career development, networking and strategic planning. Please check the conference website for the latest schedule and information.
Digital CPA Conference 2023
December 3-6, 2023
Live in Las Vegas, Nevada or online
Digital CPA Conference 2023, hosted by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Certified Management Accountants Institute, is an event focused on the future of accounting. We offer sessions on new accounting trends, technologies, and methodologies. Keynote speakers include Cassie Kozyrkov, CEO of Data Scientific, and Barry Melancon, President and CEO of AICPA-CIMA.
2024 Forensic Accounting Subcommittee Research Presentation
March 1-2, 2024
Savannah, Georgia
Sponsored by the Forensic Accounting Section of the American Accounting Association, the conference will feature keynote speakers and concurrent sessions covering a wide range of fraud, forensics, and investigative accounting topics, panel discussions, case studies, and other academic activities.
AICPA and CIMA Engage 24
June 3-6, 2024
Las Vegas, Nevada, Live Online
This annual event is one of the largest educational and networking conferences sponsored by the AICPA and CIMA. The agenda for next year’s event has not yet been released, but this year’s conference included sessions that delved into tax, technology, and auditing.
IMA24 Accounting and Finance Conference
June 9-12, 2024
San Antonio, Texas
The Institute of Management Accountants, one of the largest associations focused on the management accounting profession, will hold its annual conference at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio. The conference will feature numerous panel discussions, career coaching, as well as financial accounting standards board member Marsha Hunt, International Sustainability Standards Board member Jeffrey Hales, UPS Chief Accounting Officer A wide range of main stage speakers will be in attendance, including Patti Humble;
American Accounting Association Annual Meeting 2024
August 10-14, 2024
Washington DC
The American Accounting Association will set the theme for its 108th annual meeting next year as “Revolution in Accounting Education.” AAA President Mark Taylor said the annual meeting will include general and concurrent sessions focused on research and education, as well as hot topics such as generative AI, data analytics and technology, and ESG. He said it will also include several sessions dedicated to turning accounting education on its head. The number of accounting students enrolled is on the decline.
NSA Aspire
June 25-27, 2024
Orlando, Florida
With a core mission focused on helping tax and accounting professionals become more successful and advance their careers, the American Society of Accountants’ June conference includes a plan to increase practice turnover. Build, manage clients, new tools, outsourcing ideas.