Archive for the ‘Conferences’ Category
Tuesday, August 4th, 2020
‘It is what we know already that often prevents us from learning.’ –Claude Bernard
DIGITAL CPA has become one of the most popular and helpful AICPA conferences in recent years. It is always held in December. No surprise that this year the event will be virtual. Here’s the scoop from the AICPA:
AICPA and CPA.com Announce All-Virtual Digital CPA Event This Year
Acceleration of Change is Overarching Theme of Dec. 8 Forum
NEW YORK (Aug. 3, 2020) – Digital CPA, an event hosted by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and its business and technology arm, CPA.com, will focus this year on change management, successful deployment of distributed teams and technological innovation in the accounting profession.
The all-virtual event will be held Dec. 8 and will be complemented by a Nov. 12 pre-conference session on remote work.
“We’re living through a year defined by uncertainty, disruption, complexity, but also opportunity,” said Erik Asgeirsson, president and CEO of CPA.com. “Businesses need guidance and insight from trusted advisors like no time in history. Market dynamics are accelerating technology adoption timelines and the bonds between CPAs and their clients will be a critical component of economic recovery. We want to make this discussion the hallmark of Digital CPA 2020.”
Conference keynotes at this year’s event include:
- Jeffrey Rogers, a moderator of executive education programs and international summits for Singularity University, who will speak about change dynamics, managing complexity and transformation in a period of continuous, accelerating change,
- Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA, president and CEO of the AICPA, who will give an in-depth professional issues update on accounting and finance
- Erik Asgeirsson, president and CEO of CPA.com, who will discuss trends in firm management, advisory services and technology.
The pre-conference session, “Distributed by Design: A Framework for Future Forward Organizations,” will be led by Radical Ventures cofounder Pascal Finette. It will provide a framework and toolkit for CPA firms to conduct strategic planning and decision-making on remote work, decentralization, and the opportunities and challenges that arise from them. Participation is limited and will be on a first-come. first-serve basis.
Digital CPA is designed for CPA firm partners, managers and staffers responsible for implementing cloud solutions and practice management innovations, as well as business development, firm marketing and human resources directors within firms.
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It's what you learn after you know it all that counts.
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Harry Truman
Tuesday, May 5th, 2020
“Losers live in the past. Winners learn from the past and enjoy working in the present toward the future.” – Denis Waitley
On May 6th and May 7th, Gary Adamson, President of Adamson Advisory will be hosting two webinars for CPA firm leaders. The sessions are sponsored by CPA Leadership Institute.
May 6th – Valuation is Driven by Terms of CPA Mergers – And Other Keys to Success
- Date/Time: May 6, 2020 @ 1-1:50pm ET
During this session, you will receive an overview of the M&A frenzy in the profession today and give you tools to help you, whether you are a potential buyer or seller. Adamson will discuss the trends in valuations and the terms, and why the terms drive the multiples that we all hear about.
For more information and to register, click here.
- May 7th – How to Maximize Performance of Best Practices in Partner Admission, Transition, and Buyout
Date/Time: May 7, 2020 @ 1-1:50pm ET
This session focuses on partner admission, transition and buyout. Adamson will discuss the 25 best practices in both admitting a new partner, buying out a parter and the transition issues associated with the buyout.
For more information and to register, click here.
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Any fool can know. The point is to understand.
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Albert Einstein
Friday, May 1st, 2020
“Everyone seems to think that digital technology devoids the medium of content, but that is not true at all. If anything, it broadens the content.” – George Lucas
The well-attended AICPA ENGAGE Conference will go on but it is just another thing that has entered the “new normal.”
ENGAGE 2020 Transitions to an All-Digital Event This Year
Virtual Sessions to Be Held in June and July with Extra Content Through End of Year
NEW YORK (April 28, 2020) – ENGAGE 2020 will be an all-digital event with the core conference taking place online from July 20–24. The event, designed for accounting and finance professionals, is sponsored by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
The AICPA and CIMA decided to forego an onsite version of ENGAGE 2020 this year to ensure the safety of attendees, speakers and staff in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda has been updated to cover the latest issues impacting CPAs, clients, management accountants and other finance professionals during the current crisis.
“Our team has delivered interactive, high-quality online learning programs for a decade now and we have deep expertise in running these events,” said Clar Rosso, executive vice president of engagement and learning innovation for the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, which is comprised of the AICPA and CIMA. “ENGAGE 2020 represents an exceptional learning opportunity, and we’ve added new features to help enhance interaction and build a sense of community among virtual attendees.”
ENGAGE 2020 will be delivered in three ways:
Interactive Solution and Key Initiatives Sessions (June 8-12)
The kickoff ENGAGE 2020 offering features virtual sessions on key initiatives, professional trends and solutions delivered by Association staff, partners and relevant sponsors. This learning content is free to anyone who signs up. CPE credit is available.
The Main Event (July 20-24)
Online sessions will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern each day, with virtual networking opportunities during breaks. Defined learning tracks include Advanced Accounting and Auditing, Advanced Estate Planning, Advanced Personal Financial Planning, EDGE Career Development, Practitioners and Tech+, Tax Strategies for the High-Income Individual and Finance Redefined.
There will be two July 22 keynote sessions:
- Daymond John, an author, founder of the fashion business FUBU and celebrity judge on Shark Tank, will talk about how he built his businesses, financial lessons he learned on the way and general observations on entrepreneurship.
- A professional update will be given by AICPA President and CEO Barry Melancon, Sue Coffey, the organization’s executive vice president of public practice, CPA.com President and CEO Erik Asgeirsson, and AICPA Vice Chair Tracey Golden.
ENGAGE + (July 27- Dec. 31)
ENGAGE 2020 All-Access Pass holders also will receive exclusive monthly access to two virtual sessions focused on a range of timely topics.
For more details about conference registration and agenda items, please visit www.aicpaengage.com.
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Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.
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Abigail Adams
Friday, March 20th, 2020
“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
News from the AICPA about one of their largest conferences:
AICPA and CIMA to Postpone ENGAGE 2020 Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
Accounting and Finance Event to Be Rescheduled Later This Year
NEW YORK (March 19, 2020) – ENGAGE 2020, one of the largest accounting and finance conferences in North America, will be postponed until later this year due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. The event is sponsored by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
The original date for ENGAGE 2020 was June 7-11 in Las Vegas. Details on the timing and format of the rescheduled event are still being set, as the situation surrounding the outbreak is fluid.
“We want our attendees, staff, and speakers to be safe, so this is the most prudent step to take at this point,” said Clar Rosso, executive vice president for engagement and learning innovation at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the global organization comprised of the AICPA and CIMA. “We also know that families, small businesses and companies of all sizes will be depending on CPAs and management accountants to help guide them through unexpected financial and economic challenges in the weeks ahead, so we are bearing that in mind, too.”
Given the restrictions on normal activities, the AICPA and CIMA continue to explore ways to support our members in their professional and personal development through expanded digital offerings and other virtual learning opportunities. More information will be available on these enhanced options soon.
ENGAGE 2020 attendees who are already registered and others interested in details about the rescheduled event can sign up for updates on aicpaengage.com. More information about the postponement, refunds, and other policies can be found in a FAQ on the site.
Several other upcoming AICPA conferences will also be postponed, including the AICPA CFO Conference, which will now be held Sept. 16-18 at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort in San Diego, Calif., the AICPA Employee Benefit Plans Conference and the AICPA Not-for-Profit Industry Conference, with the latter two reschedulings still to be determined. Please visit aicpaconferences.com for more information on events in the weeks ahead.
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During my New York run, I injured my voice badly. I was getting increasingly hoarse, and it finally gave up. The doctor said I had two choices. Either cancel things, or try my luck and perhaps never speak again. That's not much of a choice.
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Trevor Noah
Monday, October 7th, 2019
“It’s income tax time again, Americans: time to gather up those receipts, get out those tax forms, sharpen up that pencil, and stab yourself in the aorta.” – Dave Barry
The quote above is for those of you preparing extended 1040s!
Here’s a press release from the AICPA:
SAVE THE DATE: AICPA National Tax Conference
Washington, D.C. (October 3, 2019) – This November, the American Institute of CPA
s (AICPA) will host its annual National Tax Conference. Press registration includes access both online and in-person access. Please mark your calendars.
WHAT: 2019 AICPA National Tax Conference
WHEN: November 13-14, 2019
WHERE: The Marriott Marquis, Washington, D.C.
INVITED:
- Charles Rettig, IRS Commissioner
- Michael Desmond, IRS Chief Counsel
- Rochelle Hodes, Washington National Tax Office Crowe, LLP
- Tony Nitti, Partner, RubinBrown LLP
TOPICS INCLUDE:
- Using Machine Learning to Predict Outcomes in Tax Law
- Treasury and the TCJA
- Small Business Exceptions and the Tax Shelter
- Lessons Learned from the 1st Year of Filing After TCJA
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE: Current information about speakers and conference topics including full agenda may be found here
Note: AICPA Fall Tax Division Meeting will take place at the Marriott Marquis on November 15th. These meetings are open to the press but not accessible via the internet.
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I'm proud to pay taxes in the United States; the only thing is, I could be just as proud for half the money.
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Arthur Godfrey
Thursday, May 23rd, 2019
“One common thing about great achievers is that they keep asking useful questions every day. They ask questions like; “What do I want and what do I need to do to get it?”
― Israelmore Ayivor
Over the years, I have had the following conversation with many firm administrators, marketing directors, HR directors, IT directors and others working in an accounting firm.
Rita: “Are you going to attend (fill-in the blank) conference this year?”
Team member: “No, I won’t be able to go. It is too expensive and my partners would never approve it.”
Rita: “Did you actually ask them?”
Team member: “Well, no. But I know they would never allow it.”
Please don’t assume. Prepare your case and then present it to the managing partner. Explain the benefits for you and the firm. Networking with people in your position at other firms and attending presentations by well-known CPA profession leaders has a pay-back much bigger than the expenses incurred.
Don’t delay – just ask!
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The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge.
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Thomas Berger
Tuesday, February 5th, 2019
“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” – Tolstoy
Every year, my good friend Roman Kepczyk does his review of the Top Techs and Innovations from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
He focuses on what the various new technologies mean to those of you working in a CPA firm.
Read his article here.
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The real danger is not that computers will begin to think like men, but that men will begin to think like computers.
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Sydney Harris
Monday, December 17th, 2018
“Opportunity does not knock, it presents itself when you beat down the door.” – Kyle Chandler
I have talked to many CPAs about truly organizing and adding Client Accounting Services to their menu of services. Many firms are experiencing great success. It is important for you to understand the digital part of the equation.
CPA.com is offering a helpful workshop – Digital Client Advisory Services Roadmap Workshop – on January 23-24, 2019 in Burlingame, CA. Here a link to more information.
There is a $300 discount that expires on December 23.
Who should attend:
- Client accounting service practice leaders
- Key staff
- Partners in small, midsize and large CPA firms
- Accounting firm business development and marketing professionals
I hope you explore this opportunity.
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The game of life is a lot like football. You have to tackle your problems, block your fears, and score your points when you get the opportunity.
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Lewis Grizzard
Wednesday, October 24th, 2018
“Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow” – Anthony J. D’Angelo
I know many of you are not within driving distance – but I also know that Indiana has many great CPA firms and the Indiana Chapter of CPAFMA has a great membership.
So, mark your calendar for Friday, November 16th. I will be speaking at the Indiana Chapter meeting. It is a morning presentation so you can have all afternoon to drive back home (or to the office).
My topic is “Surviving Change in the CPA Profession.” It is an exciting time to be a CPA or working in a CPA firm, but how is your firm preparing future? It is not a time for a “wait and see” attitude.
Follow this link to download a document that gives you all the information about the meeting and how to register.
The very first CPAFMA I ever attended over 30 years ago was in Indianapolis. The Indiana Chapter is near and dear to me.
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Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.
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Albert Einstein
Tuesday, May 15th, 2018
“I do not like to repeat successes, I like to go on to other things.” – Walt Disney
Interesting post by Bill Carlino of Transition Advisors last week about the value of the numerous conferences that are held each year targeted to those work in or with the CPA profession.
Already, and it is just mid-May, I have observed (via Twitter) numerous conferences and meetings focused on educating CPAs on many of the same, recurring topics I have listened to for years and years. In addition to the re-run experience, it is very expensive to attend these conferences. While CPA firm administrators, new to the profession, obtain huge educational value from their national practice management conference, many partners refuse to spend the money to send them.
Take a minute or two to read Carlino’s post. Great post, Bill!
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Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress, but I repeat myself.
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Mark Twain
