Top 30 Accounting Conferences to Attend in 2026

2. Scaling New Heights 2026 (already held)

Hosted by Woodard, Scaling New Heights is one of the largest and most influential accounting technology conferences in the U.S. Every year, thousands of accountants and bookkeepers gather for four days of intensive training, practice growth strategies, and deep insight into the future of the profession.

The 2026 theme is Strange New World, reflecting the major shifts shaping the profession.

PS: Read our Scaling New Heights 2025 guide, which you can use to prepare for the 2026 session.

3. AICPA & CIMA Engage 2026 (already held)

AICPA & CIMA Engage is celebrating its 10th edition, and thousands of accounting and finance professionals nationwide are expected to attend. Whether you’re a staff accountant, firm owner, advisor, or CFO, Engage is known for delivering the insights and tools needed to grow in your career and adapt to an evolving profession.

4. Synergy 2026

Synergy is an annual conference for legal, tax, risk, and trade professionals organized by Thomson Reuters. The event brings together practitioners from around the world to explore regulatory changes, strengthen product knowledge, and learn how to future-proof their practices. If you advise clients in complex regulatory environments, this conference delivers some of the most relevant training you’ll find.

Why Attend?

• Learn from 100+ industry experts across tax, accounting, law, and compliance.
• Network with 1,200+ peers who work with similar tools and face similar regulatory challenges.
• Choose from over 200 sessions covering product strategy, product training, and thought leadership.

5. Xerocon 2026 (already held)

Xerocon is Xero’s big annual event for accountants and bookkeepers who use (or are curious about) Xero and connected tools. In 2026, it’s happening in two cities: London and Denver, so you can pick the location that works best for you.

6. Festival of Accounting and Bookkeeping (FAB) [already held]

The Festival of Accounting and Bookkeeping (FAB) is a huge, two-day event in the UK for partners, CFOs, finance directors, and operational leads ready to explore what’s next and accelerate change.

FAB isn’t a typical conference where you sit in a room all day. It’s more like a festival of practical conversations, real-world advice, and hands-on exploration. There are multiple stages with talks and panels, interactive sessions you can join and an expo with dozens of exhibitors showcasing tools and solutions you can test right on the show floor.

7. WorkflowCon

WorkflowCon is Financial Cents accounting practice management annual conference built exclusively for accounting, tax, and bookkeeping professionals and firm owners who want to streamline their workflows and operate more efficiently. It’s the first–and only–conference dedicated entirely to workflow management for firms.

The theme for this year’s WorkflowCon is “Focus is the New Flex”.

Over 4,000 firms registered for WorkflowCon 2025, making it one of the fastest-growing events in the profession.

Why Attend?

• Unlike general accounting conferences, WorkflowCon focuses solely on helping firms standardize processes, improve productivity, and build capacity.
• Sessions offer step-by-step guidance, real examples from successful firms, and proven techniques for managing client work at scale.
• Connect with firm owners who share similar challenges and walk away with new ideas, partnerships, and support systems.
• Leave with workflow resources you can implement immediately inside your practice.
• The virtual format makes it easy to attend without travel or additional costs.

8. Digital CPA

Organized by CPA.com, Digital CPA (DCPA) has run for more than a decade and is built for accountants who want to transform their firms through technology and automation, as well as modern advisory services. If you’re interested in the future of the profession, DCPA is a must-attend.

Why Attend?

• Find sessions across key areas like client advisory services (CAS), tax and audit approaches, workflow tools, and technology that helps firms grow.
• Learn about the latest in automation and AI from leaders actively experimenting with these technologies.

9. Digital Accountancy Show (already held)

The Digital Accountancy Show (DAS) focuses on practical insights, real stories from practitioners, and hands-on exposure to emerging digital tools that can help you run a more productive and efficient practice.

Across multiple stages including fireside chats, evolution theatres, roundtables, and a night show, attendees get a mix of education, innovation, and community.

Why Attend?

• Hear how other accounting and bookkeeping firms use technology to streamline workflows, increase capacity, and improve client experience.
• Join one of the largest tech-focused accounting gatherings. Connect with 7,000+ peers, 200+ speakers, 200+ exhibitors, and 10+ content stages covering topics for firms of all sizes.

10. Accounting & Business Expo (already held)

The Accounting & Business Expo is a free event in Sydney, Australia, where accountants, bookkeepers, finance professionals, and business leaders come together to learn, explore new tools, and connect with peers.

In March 2026, thousands of professionals will gather at the International Convention Centre Sydney for two days focused on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices shaping the industry..

11. Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Conference & P2P Expo 2026

If Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or Procure-to-Pay (P2P) are core parts of your work, this IOFM (Institute of Finance and Management) conference is one of the top events to attend in 2026. It’s a conference dedicated exclusively to AP, AR, and P2P professionals, bringing together practitioners, financial leaders, and technology providers for three days of deep learning and practical training.

Why Attend?

• Stay up to date with changes to IRS rules and unclaimed property laws so your clients remain compliant and avoid fines or penalties.
• Earn IOFM certification, which can enhance your professional credibility and expertise.

12. TAXPOSIUM (already held)

Taxposium is hosted by the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP), and it’s one of the most valuable events of the year for tax pros who want to stay up to date. This event focuses on helping you understand tax law changes and compliance updates while also improving the way you run your practice.

Why Attend?

• Taxposium brings together expert instructors and thought leaders to break down updates that matter right now in the profession.
• Earn valuable CPE credits for AFSP, EA, CPA, CRTP, and CFP® designations.

13. Women Who Count Conference 2026 (already held)

The Women Who Count Conference is an annual event hosted by the Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA) that brings together women in accounting and finance for a few days of learning, connection, and professional growth. This conference is designed to help women advance their skills, expand their network, and feel part of a community that understands the unique challenges and opportunities in the profession.

Why Attend?

• The conference typically offers a mix of sessions that cover technical topics like tax updates and finance trends alongside personal development and leadership skills.
• This event gives you time to connect with other women in the profession who share similar goals and experiences.

14. AICPA & CIMA Not-for-Profit Industry Conference (already held)

This conference is also organized by the AICPA and CIMA, the same groups behind some of the profession’s largest events (like AICPA & CIMA Engage), and is designed to help you better navigate the special challenges of not-for-profit accounting. Whether you work at a nonprofit, advise nonprofit clients, or support nonprofit audits, you’ll find sessions tailored to the real work you do.

Why Attend?

• You can attend in-person or virtually, which gives you flexibility.
• The conference also has bonus pre-conference workshops for on-site attendees covering nonprofit accounting overview, sampling in a uniform guidance compliance audit (Appendix B), Form 990-T Deep Dive, etc.

15. Latino Tax Fest (already held)

The first Latino Tax Fest took place in 2014, and the event has seen significant growth since then. What began with around 400 attendees and 20 exhibitors has expanded into a major national gathering, drawing more than 2,500 attendees and 73 exhibitors by 2023.

The conference is now offered both in person and virtually, and features bilingual sessions in English and Spanish that cover key topics in federal tax law, California tax updates, and professional ethics.

Why Attend?

• Serve your Latino and immigrant clients more effectively with training tailored to the unique needs of these communities.
• Explore one of the largest tax industry marketplaces, featuring 73+ exhibitors showcasing tools, tech, and resources to support modern tax practices.

16. 2026 NASBA Annual Meeting (already held)

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) hosts an annual meeting for NASBA members, affiliated organizations, and invited guests. At this gathering, U.S. accounting regulators, educators, and professionals come together to review important issues, exchange ideas, and discuss the future of the CPA profession.

17. Ensuring Success 2026

Ensuring Success is a free, virtual conference organized by CPA Practice Advisor that helps accountants and tax professionals learn about a wide range of topics from well-known leaders in the profession.

In 2025, the conference offered up to 14 hours of free CPE/CE credit across two days of live sessions, with thousands of practitioners attending from their offices, homes, or anywhere with an internet connection.

Why Attend?

• Because the event is fully virtual, you can join from your office or home and fit sessions around your schedule.
• Ensuring Success draws a broad audience of accounting and tax pros, giving you a chance to hear what others are focusing on and how they’re solving common problems.

18. American Accounting Association (AAA) Global Connect [already held]

AAA Annual Meeting is now AAA Global Connect. The theme for this year’s event is “Innovating for a New Generation,” and it aims at helping accountants prepare effectively for the future.

19. AFP Treasury and Finance Conference 2026

The AFP annual event is the most prestigious event in treasury and finance. Each year, nearly 7,000 professionals gather to exchange ideas, deepen their expertise, and prepare for the future of corporate finance.

Why Attend?

• Choose from 20+ networking events and countless opportunities for informal connections with treasury, finance, and accounting leaders.
• Attend 140+ educational sessions with an average attendee rating of 4.5/5.

20. Sage Future 2026 (already held)

Sage Future is the rebranded version of the former Sage Transform conference and serves as Sage’s main annual event for the Sage Intacct community and finance professionals. The first Sage Future was held in Atlanta, where thought leaders, innovators, and industry experts came together to explore technology, AI, and new ways of working in finance.

In 2026, Sage Future returns to San Francisco for three days of hands-on learning and networking.

21. Reframe

Reframe is a newer but fast-growing accounting conference that focuses on transforming how accountants think about their work, their value, and the future of the profession.

Why Attend?

• Discover tools and strategies to streamline your operations, reduce manual effort, and enhance efficiency in your practice.
• Connect with peers who are rethinking traditional accounting and share ideas about growing and evolving in a changing industry.