Top 25 Accounting Conferences to Attend in 2025

2. AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2025

ENGAGE 25 brings accounting and finance together, “Everyone’s Connected,” offering tracks like advanced accounting and auditing, advanced estate planning, SOC & third-party risk, corporate finance, and controllers.

They are all designed to give you exclusive insights and develop the competency you need to stay competitive.

Why You Should Attend

• ENGAGE 24 promises to give you access to exclusive content to help you understand accounting, finance, and more.
• There is going to be practical training by seasoned experts.

3. Intuit Connect 2025 (formerly QuickBooks Connect)

Intuit Connect 2025, which used to be called QuickBooks Connect up until 2024 when it was changed to “emphasize its integrated platform”, is a popular annual event that brings together accounting professionals and Intuit users of all experience levels to learn, grow, and build relationships. We’ve attended the 2022 QuickBooks Connect, 2023 and 2024 events held in Las Vegas and can categorically say it’s an event worth your while.

Why You Should Attend

• You’ll see how other firms across different levels leverage Intuit software like QuickBooks, Lacerte, Mailchimp and others effectively.
• Top speakers that cut across various industries: in 2023, Ryan Reynolds was a guest speaker.
• Intuit Connect’s Peer-to-peer learning is great for engaging your peers in marketing and sales to learn how to win more clients.

4. Synergy 2025

SYNERGY 2025 is an annual in-person conference for legal, tax, and trade professionals worldwide organized by Thomson Reuters. It promises to teach you how to navigate complex regulatory developments and challenges to future-proof your practice.

Why You Should Attend

• Opportunity to learn about the latest innovations in the accounting and tax industry.
• It’s a good avenue for accounting firms to improve the effectiveness of their tax department.

5. Xerocon 2025

Xerocon is Xero’s annual conference for accountants, bookkeepers, and the Xero community. The 2025 edition will be held in Brisbane and is a great networking opportunity.

Why You Should Attend

• If you use Xero, this conference will teach you innovative ways to use the software to run your firm.
• Xero says the 2025 edition will feature their “best line-up yet.”
• In addition to learning and connecting with others, your Xerocon ticket includes all food, drink, and entertainment.

6. Festival of Accounting & Bookkeeping (Formerly AccountingWeb Live Expo)

Like QuickBooks Connect, AccountingWEB Live Expo was changed to the Festival of Accounting & Bookkeeping (FAB) in 2024. FAB connects accountants and bookkeepers with a network of successful firm owners and accounting solution providers.

With over 20 years of accounting industry experience, AccountingWEB’s community shares high-quality content to engage professionals.

Why You Should Attend

• This conference is an opportunity to gain insights, exchange ideas, engage in conversations, and discover technological opportunities in the accounting industry.
• Learn from industry experts and headliners such as Rebecca Benneyworth MBE, one of the best UK task experts, and Paul Aplin, a pioneer in tax and technology.

7. Digital CPA 2025

Digital CPA (DCPA) is an annual accounting conference that has been held for over a decade. CPA.com, formed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), organizes the event, which is for accountants interested in creating a better future for the profession.

Why You Should Attend

• The conference will offer you a chance to get professional insights from industry leaders that will shape your thinking.
• You should attend if you are into client advisory services or want to offer this service.

8. WorkflowCon 2025

If you want to become efficient at Accounting Workflow Management to increase your firm’s efficiency, you should gear up for WorkflowCon 2025. WorkflowCon is a groundbreaking event designed exclusively for accounting, tax, and bookkeeping firm owners determined to streamline their workflows for the better.

Why You Should Attend

• WorkflowCon is the first and only conference on accounting workflow management. WorkflowCon 2024, Freedom to Scale, was an unforgettable experience, and the 2025 version promises to be even better. This virtual conference organized by Financial Cents has one goal in mind—to equip accounting and bookkeeping firm owners with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to master their workflows.
• An impressive lineup of industry leaders will be speaking at the event.

9. Digital Accountancy Show 2025

Digital Accountancy Show (DAS) 2025 is for accounting, bookkeeping, and finance professionals who want to gain practical insights, discover new technologies and network with their peers and innovators. The ultimate goal is to provide insights into making your practice more productive and efficient.

It has many stages, including a fireside chat where other practitioners share their growth stories, an evolution theater for industry changes, roundtables to share knowledge, a night show for entertainment, etc.

Why You Should Attend

• Accounting is replete with repetitive tasks that software solutions perform much better. This conference will be helpful if you don’t know why or how to get the most out of the digital tools available. The stories of other accounting firms will help you put the pieces together.
• Join over 5,000+ of your peers, 200 speakers, and 150 exhibitors at the conference.

10. 2025 Accounting Business Expo

Organized by Terrapinn, the Accounting Business Expo is Australia’s premier tech and strategy conference for accounting and finance professionals. It empowers accountants, bookkeepers, and business owners to tackle industry challenges and improve their value proposition by adjusting to changes in technology and business needs.

Why You Should Attend

• Accounting Business Expo will give you and your team a high-level view of everything new in the accounting profession to help your team get the most out of available tech solutions.
• You can try several digital solutions in the exhibition hall to see which one you can add to complement your team’s effort for peak performance.

11. TAXPOSIUM 2025

The National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) coordinates TAXPOSIUM. The conference educates tax professionals about industry hot topics, practice management strategies, and evolving technology. It also helps accountants connect with tax law experts and IRS representatives. This year’s event will be held at Las Vegas, hence the slot machine themed TAXPOSIUM design.

Why You Should Attend

• It’s the biggest tax industry event of the year.
• The conference also provides access to NATP’s online TaxCon.

12. 2025 Women Who Count Conference

Women Who Count is an annual conference organized by the Accounting and Financial Women Association (AFWA). For four days, Women Who Count helps female accounting and finance professionals to learn and network across several topics, including tax, finance, leadership, and communications.

Why You Should Attend

• Apart from teaching hard accounting skills, the Women Who Count Conference teaches attendees the soft skills that will give them a competitive edge in the industry.
• If you’re a woman, it’s also a great avenue to connect with other women in the industry.

13. Accountex Canada

The Accountex Canada conference is an annual event for accounting and finance professionals based in Canada. It provides an opportunity to stay up to date on the latest accounting industry trends, technologies, and best practices.

Why You Should Attend

• Connect with other accounting and finance professionals in Canada
• Get valuable industry insights

14. AICPA & CIMA Not-for-Profit Industry Conference

This is another conference on this list organized by the AICPA & CIMA. It is an exclusive event for Not-for-profit accounting professionals. Its selection of speakers and topics will enable you to run your not-for-profit accounting practice with confidence.

Why You Should Attend

• This is one of the few conferences for not-for-profit accounting firms. It’ll give you a big-picture view of not-for-profit accounting.
• The conference will also help you keep tabs on changes in the not-for-profit tax reforms, accounting standard updates (ASU), Uniform Guidance, single audits, and more.

15. Latino Tax Fest

As the name implies, Latino Tax Fest is for tax professionals and accountants who serve the Latino community. The convention has classes in English and Spanish, and they share the latest updates on tax and tax technologies there.

Why You Should Attend

• If you have Latino or immigrant clients, this gathering is for you.
• There’s a pool party with a live salsa band on the finale to unwind.

16. CPB Ignite 2025

CPB Ignite is an annual conference organized by the Certified Professional Bookkeepers of Canada, a professional body that certifies bookkeepers in Canada. The event provides bookkeeping, accounting, and finance professionals with opportunity to network, learn, and grow.

Why You Should Attend

• Opportunity to learn from industry experts.
• Practical and relevant sessions to help improve your skills and capacity.
• Networking opportunities with your peers

17. NASBA 118th Annual Meeting

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) oversees accountancy in the United States and administers the uniform CPA examination. They are hosting their 118th annual meeting in Chicago, IL, where they’ll discuss hot topics and emerging issues in the profession.

Why You Should Attend

• Attend if you want to stay updated on the finance, banking, and insurance world.
• It’s a large and renowned meeting, making it a great place to network with other professionals.

18. American Accounting Association (AAA) Annual Meeting

The 2025 American Accounting Association (AAA) Annual Meeting focuses on “Teaching and Learning in Accounting.” The conference is on teaching and learning in accounting and will have sessions to help educators of all levels improve their teaching.

  Why You Should Attend

• If you’re interested in teaching and learning.
• There will be talks on topics on teaching and learning in accounting

19. IRS Nationwide Tax Forum

As an accountant or a tax professional, you should pay attention if the IRS hosts a conference. The IRS Nationwide Tax Forum is a three-day event for enrolled agents, certified public accountants, Annual Filing Season Program participants, and California Tax Education Council (CTEC) participants to get up-to-date information on tax issues (Federal and State) from IRS experts. Participants can also earn credits.

Why You Should Attend

• There is a case resolution program where you can bring unresolved IRS cases so representatives can help solve them.
• You get to hear directly from IRS experts on the latest news on tax laws.

20. AFP 2025

“Ideas into Impact” is the theme for The Association of Financial Professionals (AFP) conference in 2025. The annual event is the most prestigious event in treasury and finance. This gathering is for over 6,500 professionals to meet, exchange ideas, and connect.

Why You Should Attend

• Multiple sessions dedicated are to networking, like FP&A reception, payments mixer, roundtables, and symposiums.
• Opportunity to enter your unique solution into the contest to win the AFP Pinnacle Awards.

21. Sage Transform 2025

Sage Transform returned in 2024 after a break in 2023 and it was a success. The event is designed for the Sage Intacct community to show them how to use Sage to transform their business.

Why You Should Attend

• If you’re a Sage Intacct customer or partner, it’s a great way to learn more about leveraging the tool for your practice.
• Breakout sessions for more intimate and engaged interactions.

22. Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Conference & P2P Expo 2025

If you are looking to attend an accounts payable or accounts receivable conference in 2025, then you should attend the Institute of Finance and Management (IOFM) conferences for AP, AR, and P2P Accounts Payable. It is an annual conference specifically dedicated to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Procure-to-Pay, and it is held twice a year—the spring Conference and the Fall Conference. You can choose to attend both or anyone that fits your schedule.

Why You Should Attend

• Learn from accounts payable and receivable industry experts, discover cutting-edge tools, and master compliance updates.
• Network with other AP, AR, and P2P professionals, share best practices, and enhance your value as an accountant.
• IOFM certification

23. Bridging The Gap (2025)

Organized by Tri-Merit, Bridging the Gap is an annual accounting conference for accounting, tax and finance firms. The event provides a blend of innovation, networking, and professional growth, bringing together leaders and experts from across the industry.

Why You Should Attend

• Explore the latest cutting-edge ideas in the industry
• Engage in meaningful discussions and form lasting connections

25. REFRAME 2025

REFRAME is a relatively new accounting conference. Its second edition was held in 2024. The 2025 edition has an interesting theme, “Pricing With Confidence.” The goal is to help accounting professionals recognize their worth, create value, and price accordingly.

Why You Should Attend

• Perfect for accounting professionals looking to stick their pricing.
• Learn to elevate your accounting practice.