Accounting conferences have consistently proven to be a great tool to network, grow the business, and be a part of a community that pulls you ahead.
Over the years, the accounting industry has undergone massive changes. Digitalization, AI, regulatory changes, new workforce and so much more. Keeping up with them becomes imperative if firms want to accelerate growth.
For accounting firm owners planning to redesign their firms and take new approaches for growth, annual accounting conferences not only help keep up with the trends, but also open platforms for important conversations. These conferences act as knowledge hubs, networking platforms, and catalysts for innovation.
If you are still not sure of which accounting conferences to attend, here’s a detailed list to consider and choose from.
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| Month | Event | Date |
| April | AICPA CIMA CFO Conference | 13-15 |
| April | Sage Future | 28-30 |
| May | Growcon | 4-6 |
| May | AP & AR Conference & P2P Expo | 13-16 |
| May | Accounting Today – Firm Growth Forum | 19-20 |
| June | CFO Leadership Conference | 3-5 |
| June | AICPA Engage | 8-11 |
| June | Scaling New Heights | 14-17 |
| July | IRS Tax Forum | 7-9 | a
| July | Taxposium | 13-15 |
| July | Bridging the Gap | 28-30 |
| August | Boomers Circle | 16-19 |
| August | Xerocon | 19-20 |
| August | CPA Summit, Illinois | 26-27 |
| October | Women Who Count | 21-23 |
| October | CCH Connections | 25-28 |
| October | Suite World | 26-29 |
| October | Intuit Connect | 26-28 |
| November | Reframe | 5-7 |
| November | Synergy | 16-19 |
| December | Digital CPA | 6-9 |
Top Accounting Conferences and Events
As we gear up for a successful financial year in 2026, here are some of the top events that you should keep an eye out for:
- AICPA CIMA CFO Conference
A premier conference designed for CFOs and finance leaders to explore emerging trends, strategic leadership, and real-world insights to shape the future of finance.
Benefits of attending:
- Gain actionable insights on financial leadership, network with C-Suite peers
- Engage in interactive discussions on key challenges facing today’s finance functions.
Date: April 13–15, 2026
Location: Fontainebleau Miami Beach, FL, USA
Price: $1,505–$2,105 depending on membership and pass type
- Sage Future:
Sage Future is Sage’s flagship event where finance and technology leaders gather to explore forward-looking trends in accounting, AI, and business transformation with product showcases and strategic keynotes.
Benefits of attending this event?
- Learn about emerging finance tech trends, discover AI-powered tools
- Build connections with industry peers and Sage product experts.
Date: 28-30 April
Location: San Francisco,
Price: Check for details
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- Growcon
GrowCon is a business growth conference focusing on scaling accounting, bookkeeping, and tax firms through actionable strategy, practical sessions, and peer networking.
Benefits of this event:
- Learn strategic planning and growth frameworks
- Network with leaders in the accounting business ownership
- Discover ways to increase revenue and firm value.
Date: 4-6 May
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Price: Tickets starting at $997
- AP & AR Conference & P2P Expo
A deep-dive professional conference dedicated to accounts payable, procure-to-pay, and accounts receivable leaders — providing three days of expert-led sessions, certifications, and real-world strategies to improve financial operations.
Benefits of attending this event:
- Gain best practices in AP/AR/P2P automation, compliance, fraud prevention, and process improvement
- Connect with practitioners and technology solution providers
- Earn industry certifications onsite.
Date: 13-16 May
Location: Universal Orlando, Florida
Price: Check for details
- Accounting Today – Firm Growth Forum
This event discusses new hot niches and service offerings that accounting firms should explore. Accounting Today’s Firm Growth Forum features CPE-eligible sessions, interactive workshops, informative case studies, and more.
Benefits of attending this event:
– Connect with the top accounting leaders of the industry
– Find insights and ideas like never before
– Explore solutions to key business problems
Date: 19-20 May
Location: San Diego, CA
Price: Starting at $595 (Know which pass best suits you)
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- CFO Leadership Conference
The CFO Leadership Conference is designed to help senior finance leaders step beyond day-to-day execution and develop strategic, high-impact leadership skills. It offers world-class keynotes, breakout sessions, and peer networking focused on real CFO challenges.
Benefits of attending this event:
- Attendees gain actionable leadership strategies, insights from top finance executives (including CFOs from major global brands)
- They also get up to 12 NASBA-approved CPE credits through in-depth sessions and peer discussions
Date: 3-5 June
Location: Massachusetts, USA
Price: - CFOLC Member: $845 (early bird, until Apr 2, 2026)
- Finance Leader: $1,045 (early bird)
- Conference + CFOLC Membership: $1,245 (early bird & membership included)
- AICPA & CIMA Engage:
This event aims to combine accounting and finance, It will offer advanced accounting and auditing, advanced estate planning, SOC & third-party risk, corporate finance, and controllers. The insights will help firms stay competitive.
Benefits of attending this event:
– Access to exclusive content to understand the world of accounting & finance
– Practical training by industry experts
Date: 8-11 June
Location: Las Vegas
Price: Check details
- Scaling New Heights:
Scaling New Heights 2026 will empower you to leverage AI and other technology innovations to make strategic advances in your practice and to lead your practice with confidence. The theme of this year is Strange New World, which will equip you to create new, significant developments and to do so in a strange world of economic uncertainty, sweeping policy changes, historic technological advancements, staffing challenges, the emergence of scaled competitors, and unprecedented levels of M&A within the profession.
Benefits of attending this event?
– Grow and manage your practice while staying on the cutting edge of accounting industry developments and online technologies
- Network with over 1,000 accountants and bookkeepers, as well as over 300 software executives, technical support experts, and industry leaders
- Hear cutting-edge keynote presentations from leaders within the world of small business and accounting technology
- Explore over 100 solutions at one of the profession’s largest technology expos, where many of these technologies are designed to automate bookkeeping and tax prep services
Date: 14-17 June 2024
Location: Orlando, FL
Price: Starting at $945
- IRS Tax Forum:
The IRS Nationwide Tax Forum is an educational conference designed for tax professionals to stay current on federal tax law, compliance, and IRS updates.
Benefits of attending this event:
- Direct access to IRS representatives
- Access to authoritative tax updates
- High-quality CPE for tax professionals.
Dates: 7-9 July
4-6 August
18-20 August
1-3 September
15-17 September
Location: Check for different locations
Price: To be announced soon
Registrations open in March
- Taxposium:
One of the biggest events for tax professionals, the Taxposium is organized by the National Association of Tax Professionals. This event educates tax professionals about the latest topics, practice management strategies, and evolving technology. This conference is excellent for accountants who want to connect with tax law experts and IRS representatives.
Benefits of attending this event:
– Practical tax updates, compliance insights
- Exposure to digital accounting tools.
– By attending this event, you get access to NATP’s online TaxCon
Date: 13-15 July
Location: Cleveland
Price: $1459 (Early rate)
- Bridging the Gap:
A technology-driven conference aimed at accountants and finance professionals looking to bridge the gap between traditional accounting and digital transformation.
Benefits of attending this event?
– You will get to meet and interact with the top professionals who will speak at the conference
– Learn how to adopt cloud accounting, automation, and advisory services
– Connect with progressive firms
Date: 28-30 July
Location: North Carolina
Price: Early bird pricing – $1195
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- Boomer Circle Summit:
A private, invite-only community and event series for accounting firm owners focused on leadership, firm growth, and succession planning.
Benefits of attending this event?
– You get a chance to network and learn from professionals
– Gain insights into long-term firm strategy
Date: 16-19 August
Location: Kansas City, MO
- Xerocon
It is the annual conference organized by Xero for accountants, bookkeepers, and other Xero community members. It is one of the greatest networking opportunities for professionals in the field.
Benefits of attending this event:
– You will learn innovative ways to use Xero and make it beneficial for your firm
– Learn practical strategies to grow and future-proof their practices, connect with Xero leadership and ecosystem partners
– Earn up to 10 CPE/CPD credits.
Date: 19-20 August
Location: Denver
Price: $445 for registration
- ICPA Summit, Illinois
The ICPAS SUMMIT is the largest annual learning and networking event for accounting and finance professionals in Illinois, delivering a mix of technical updates, leadership insights, and career-boosting sessions.
Benefits of attending this event:
- Gain practical skills, hear from industry experts on tax, professional development, and emerging trends
- Build your professional network through structured sessions and expo opportunities.
Date: 26-27 August
Location: Illinois, USA (exact venue announced on registration)
Price: To be announced
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- Women Who Count Conference:
Hosted by the Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA), the Women Who Count National Conference brings together women in accounting and finance to learn, lead, and build professional community.
Benefits of attending this event:
– Earn CPE credits
– Participate in leadership and skill-building sessions
– Expand your professional network with women leaders and peers across the profession.
Date: 21-23 October
Location: Hilton Head Island, SC
Registrations coming soon!
- CCH Connections
CCH Connections is Wolters Kluwer’s premier user conference for tax, accounting, and audit professionals, featuring deep workshops, product showcases, and strategic sessions on industry trends and technology.
Benefits of attending this event:
– Earn CPE credits
– Explore the latest Wolters Kluwer tools and innovations (including AI-driven workflows)
– Connect with peers and product experts to transform firm operations.
Date: 25-28 October
Location: Ritz Carlton, Orlando, Florida
Registrations to open in Spring 2026!
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- Suite World
SuiteWorld is Oracle NetSuite’s flagship annual conference for customers, partners, and finance professionals exploring the latest in cloud ERP innovation, product roadmaps, and business transformation.
Benefits of attending this event:
– Gain deep product insights
– Connect with NetSuite leaders and peers
– Attend keynotes and breakout sessions
– Discover solutions for scaling business operations more efficiently.
Date: 26-29 October
Location: Las Vegas
Registrations open soon!
- Intuit Connect
Intuit Connect is Intuit’s annual flagship event for accounting professionals, offering keynotes, tech insights, product education, and networking with industry peers.
Benefits of attending this event:
– Explore innovations across the Intuit ecosystem
– Gain insights into AI and accounting tools(including AI and accounting tools)
– Build your advisory skillset
– Connect with thousands of practitioners and partners.
Date: 26-28 October
Location: Las Vegas
Registrations open soon!
- Reframe
Reframe is an annual accounting conference focused on helping professionals rethink pricing, advisory offerings, and practice growth strategies through bold conversations and expert sessions.
Benefits of attending this event:
– Explore innovations across the Intuit ecosystem
– Gain insights into AI and accounting tools(including AI and accounting tools)
– Build your advisory skillset
– Connect with thousands of practitioners and partners.
Date: 5-7 November
Location: To be announced
Registrations to open yet!
Official site to open soon.
- Synergy:
An in-person conference organized by Thomson Reuters, Synergy is meant for audit, tax, and trade professionals. Through this event, you learn to navigate through complex regulatory developments and challenges to improve your practice.
Benefits of attending this event:
– Learn how to leverage the latest tax and accounting technologies
– Engage in collaborative discussions
– Hear from strategic thought leaders on future firm operations
Date: 16-19 November
Location: Las Vegas
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- Digital CPA
Digital CPA® is a leading accounting conference focused on innovation, technology adoption, and future practice models, bringing together forward-thinking professionals and emerging tech leaders.
Benefits of attending this event:
– Explore cutting-edge digital strategies
– Earn CPE credits
– Network with peers pushing the profession forward through technology and leadership insights
Date: 6-9 December
Location: San Diego, California
Check the official site for pricing details.
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Conclusion:
This year, we hope you scale, grow, attain the life you had dreamt of when you just started your business. These top conferences and events in Accounting are designed to help professionals in the industry grow in the best possible manner. Pick the events you plan to attend soon and get prepared.
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Maanoj Shah is the Co-founder & Director of Growth Strategy & Alliances at Finsmart Accounting, where he pioneered the “Accounting Seat” model—a revolutionary offshore embedded staffing solution purpose-built for Accounting and CPA firms. Widely recognized as an outsourcing and offshoring expert, Maanoj’s insights have been featured in leading accounting publications, and he regularly speaks at premier industry conferences including Scaling New Heights, Bridging the Gap, BKX, and Women Who Count.
A dynamic growth leader with over two decades of experience, Maanoj has incubated, scaled, and exited ventures across Fintech, HR, and Consulting sectors, holding various CXO roles throughout his career. His passion for scaling businesses is matched by his commitment to social impact. He is the Co-founder of Mission ICU, a national healthcare initiative that installs critical care units in underserved areas of India, and was recognized by the World Economic Forum for its last-mile impact.
Outside of work, Maanoj leads an active lifestyle as an avid tennis player and passionate golfer, blending strategy and agility on and off the court.
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