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In today’s competitive business marketplace, accountants are facing increased pressure to find financial strategies that will boost profitability, reduce risk, and edge out the competition. Though most accounting professionals log significant classroom time while earning their degrees, it’s essential that they continue pursuing professional development opportunities to ensure they have the latest powerful tactics for career success. Accounting conferences are held around the world each year to bring professionals together to network, discuss current events, learn from recent industry findings, and fine-tune accounting skills.
5 Top Accounting Conferences: 2015
If you’re an accounting student or a practicing accountant seeking to gain more exposure to the breakthrough research and strategies for more effective business practices, the following are five excellent conferences for accountants that shouldn’t be missed in 2015.
1. 2015 Forensic Accounting Research Conference: Denver, CO
March 13-14, 2015
Held at the Embassy Suites Denver-Downtown hotel as a two-day event, the 2015 Forensic Accounting Research Conference will be focused on discussing a wide variety of fraud, forensic, and investigative accounting topics for the sixth straight year. After an opening address by AAA President-Elect Bruce Behn, attendees will participate in teaching cases, litigation support workshops, fraud prevention sessions, and continuing professional education (CPE) courses in 23 different subject matter areas related to forensic accounting.
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2. AICPA 2015 CFO Conference: Denver, CO
May 13-15, 2015
Ideal for CFOs, CEOs, corporate leaders, finance directors, controllers, chief audit executives, investment bankers, firm partners, and other accountants, the AICPA 2015 CFO Conference takes on a unique approach to give leaders a more clear path to organizational success. This year’s conference at the Marriott Center City hotel in Denver will focus in on the cutting-edge trends in tax reform, strategic planning, risk management, economic forecasts, and cloud operations to help map more thoughtful courses of action.
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3. IASA Annual Educational Conference and Business Show: Las Vegas, NV
June 7-10, 2015
Featuring famous keynote speakers Peyton Manning and Condoleezza Rice, the 2015 Annual Educational Conference and Business Show for the Insurance Accounting & Systems Association (IASA) will be held at the Mandalay Bay resort in Las Vegas. Industry professionals who attend the conference can receive a personalized experience by selecting from over 90 educational sessions specifically focused on accounting, finance, investments, and technology.
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4. American Accounting Association Annual Meeting: Chicago, IL
August 8-12, 2015
As the American Accounting Association (AAA) ushers in its centennial year, the 2015 Annual Meeting and Conference on Teaching and Learning (CTLA) will be held in Chicago with the theme of “Building Bridges to Our Future.” This year’s meeting has the mission of providing an interactive forum for discussions about the future of accounting for global thought leaders and key business partners. Accounting behavior, taxation, diversity, information systems, forensic accounting, management accounting, and emerging technologies will all be addressed.
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5. AFWA National Annual Conference: Pittsburgh, PA
October 26-28, 2015
Often considered the premier networking and educational event for female accounting professionals and students nationwide, the Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance Annual Conference in 2015 will have four days of educational sessions for up to 24 CPE credits at the Westin Convention Center in Pittsburgh. More than 300 women from around the country will be attending to boost their education in accounting and finance between the fun pre and post parties. On October 24th, the AFWA will also hold its annual Student Day for college students looking to network, learn, and jumpstart their financial careers.
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Continuing education is vital for accounting professionals to stay on the cutting-edge of new financial trends for continually offering top-notch accounting services to their clients. It’s highly advised that you consider attending one or more of these great accounting conferences to perfect your financial skills and help your organization gain a competitive edge.
See also: State Listing of Graduate Schools Accredited in Accounting
