Artificial Intelligence, Talent Development and Practice Transformation Strategies Frame Premier Event for Progressive Accounting Professionals
NEW YORK (Sept. 6, 2024) – In today’s rapidly evolving landscape of technology and innovation, staying ahead is essential for accounting and finance professionals. The Digital CPA (DCPA) Conference® offers the innovative insights and connections that CPAs and firm leaders need to drive the transformation of their practice areas and position for future success through the latest technology and cutting-edge strategies. strategies.
DCPA 2024, hosted by CPA.com and AICPA & CIMA, will take place at the Hyatt Regency in Denver Dec. 8-11, 2024, and live online.
The theme of this year’s conference is "Pathways to Possibilities". In addition to the robust client advisory services (CAS) content that DCPA has long been known for, this year’s agenda will continue to expand the audit track to offer the same caliber of insights and strategies for our growing audit community.
The three-day program also features sessions focused on trends in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, offshoring, change management and more, and offers the opportunity to earn up to 22 CPE credits.
Featured keynote speakers will set the stage around today’s business and technology environment and frame the focus of the conference. They include:
- Alex Dorr , VP, People Evolution, Reality-Based Leadership, will provide insights into leadership strategies designed to maximize employee productivity and value. Alex will also lead a roundtable exercise aimed at identifying practical tools and techniques to drive meaningful change within teams.
- Allie K. Miller, CEO of Open Machine and Fortune 500 AI Advisor, will share strategies for individuals, teams and businesses to master the AI age.
- Erik Asgeirsson, president and CEO, CPA.com, will lead a discussion with Barry Melancon , president and CEO, AICPA, and other practice and technology visionaries on the state of the profession and how firms are embracing transformative technologies, strategies and services to continue to thrive now and into the future.
There will also be a special AICPA Town Hall episode airing live from DCPA featuring discussions on the talent pipeline, operational risk management strategies and the latest technical and DC updates.
Attendees will also have the chance to participate in several roundtable discussions with peers and like-minded professionals to discuss real world challenges and opportunities.
"In a time where technology and strategic foresight are reshaping accounting and finance, the progressive firms of the Digital CPA community are forging the future through innovation and adaptability," said Asgeirsson. "The DCPA Conference is a catalyst that brings together the most inspiring and forward-thinking leaders across CAS, audit and tax to exchange ideas, insights and strategies to enable firmwide transformation and position themselves and the profession for ongoing success.”
The event continues to sell out each year, and record numbers are expected once again for the live and virtual event. Practitioners who register before Sept. 30 can save with early-bird pricing and discounted registration fees.
Visit digitalcpa.com for more details on the event and access on-demand and upcoming webcasts aimed at extending the conversation beyond DCPA. You can also get a sneak peek into conversations with conference speakers on the Digital CPA Podcast, available on all major platforms.
Media access: Reporters who would like press credentials to attend the event can contact Sonia Bauer, Sonia.Bauer@hq.cpa.com. Online access to sessions is also available.
About CPA.com
CPA.com brings innovative solutions to the accounting profession, either in partnership with leading providers or directly through its own development. The company has established itself as a thought leader on emerging technologies and as the trusted business advisor to practitioners in the United States, with a growing global focus.
Our company’s core mission is to drive the transformation of practice areas, advance the technology ecosystem for the profession, and lead technology research and innovation efforts for practitioners.
A subsidiary of the American Institute of CPAs, the company is also part of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the world’s most influential organization representing the profession. For more information, visit CPA.com.
About the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, and AICPA & CIMA
The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (the Association), representing AICPA & CIMA, advances the global accounting and finance profession through its work on behalf of 698,000 AICPA and CIMA members, students and engaged professionals in 188 countries and territories. Together, we are the worldwide leader on public and management accounting issues through advocacy, support for the CPA license and specialized credentials, professional education and thought leadership. We build trust by empowering our members and engaged professionals with the knowledge and opportunities to be leaders in broadening prosperity for a more inclusive, sustainable and resilient future.
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), the world’s largest member association representing the CPA profession, sets ethical standards for its members and U.S. auditing standards for private companies, not-for-profit organizations, and federal, state and local governments. It also develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination and builds the pipeline of future talent for the public accounting profession.
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is the world’s leading and largest professional body of management accountants. CIMA works closely with employers and sponsors leading-edge research, constantly updating its professional qualification and professional experience requirements to ensure it remains the employer’s choice when recruiting financially trained business leaders.
