Top 30 Accounting Conferences to Attend in 2026

2. Scaling New Heights 2026

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.

Why Attend?

• Network with 1,000+ accountants and bookkeepers, along with more than 300 software executives, technical support experts, and industry leaders.
• Learn from world-class keynote speakers like Dr. Daniel Susskind, bestselling author and Research Professor in Economics at King’s College London, and April Rinne, recognized by Forbes as one of the 50 Leading Female Futurists and author of  Flux: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change.
• The 2026 theme, Strange New World, tackles real challenges like staffing changes, mergers & acquisitions, AI, and competition from other companies.

3. AICPA & CIMA Engage 2026

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.

Why Attend?

• Practical, expert-led training across tax planning, advanced accounting and auditing, personal financial planning, and more.
• Unmatched networking, with more than 4,000 professionals attending from around the world.
• Exposure to the latest tools and technologies transforming the accounting, finance, and advisory landscape.

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

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.

Why Attend?

• Discover product demos, practical skills, and real-world use cases that help you serve your clients more efficiently.
• Stay ahead of industry trends with sessions that explore AI and automation, regulatory changes, and emerging cloud-accounting innovations.
• Enjoy one of the best conference parties in the profession. Xerocon is known for creating a fun, energetic atmosphere that makes networking easy and enjoyable.

6. Festival of Accounting and Bookkeeping (FAB)

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.

Why Attend?

• Network with 6,000+ finance professionals across the UK who are tackling the same challenges you face in your firm.
• Hear from 80+ honest, practical speakers who deliver actionable advice, not theory.
• Explore 100+ accounting software providers and participate in live demos to help grow your business.

7. WorkflowCon

WorkflowCon is Financial Cents’ 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.

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

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

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..

Why Attend?

• It’s free, making it easy to get high-value content and connections at no cost.
• Over 100 exhibitors will be on the expo floor showing software, apps, and services that can make your work easier and more efficient.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Why Attend?

• NASBA plays a key role in the oversight of CPA licensure and professional standards, and the Annual Meeting provides insight into regulatory and policy discussions that influence the profession.
• Enjoy event perks, including complimentary professional headshots for attendees.

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) Annual Meeting

The 2026 theme for the American Accounting Association (AAA) Annual Meeting is “Innovating for a New Generation,” and it aims at helping accountants prepare effectively for the future.

Why Attend?

• Ideal for those interested in teaching and learning.
• Engage with educators, professionals, and students who are passionate about preparing the next generation of accountants.

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

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.

Why Attend?

• Sessions cover updates and innovations in financial technology that help streamline your work and reduce manual effort.
• The event brings together Sage users, partners, and finance professionals, giving you a chance to meet others facing the same challenges and exchange useful ideas.

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.

22. Bridging the Gap

The Bridging the Gap Conference is an annual event for accounting professionals that focuses on innovation, technology, work-life balance, and mental well-being. It brings together people from different backgrounds to share ideas and help make the profession more sustainable and efficient.

Why Attend?

• Engage in meaningful discussions with peers and industry experts who openly share insights, opportunities, and emerging trends.
• The topics go beyond traditional accounting to include leadership, communication, mental health, and finding work-life balance, all aimed at helping professionals prevent burnout and attract new talent.

23. CPB Ignite 2026

CPB Ignite is the annual conference hosted by the Certified Professional Bookkeepers of Canada (CPB Canada) and is one of the country’s biggest events for bookkeepers, accountants, and finance professionals.

In 2026, the conference will take place September 22–25 in Montréal, Québec, at the Hotel Bonaventure. It brings together professionals from across Canada to learn, connect, and grow through curated sessions, an expansive tradeshow, and social networking opportunities.

Why Attend?

• Ignite offers sessions on current trends and real-world bookkeeping and accounting practice like AI, bookkeeping skills, tax management & planning, business growth strategies, client relationship management, etc.
• Join a community that offers a sense of shared purpose and ongoing professional support that extends beyond the conference itself.

25. NAEA Tax Summit 2026

The NAEA Tax Summit is one of the premier in-person events for tax professionals who want to deepen their expertise, strengthen their practice, and connect with a national network of peers. The 2026 summit offers three specialized education tracks: the Tax Track and two levels of the National Tax Practice Institute® (NTPI®). This gives attendees the opportunity to advance toward the prestigious NTPI Fellow designation.

Why Attend?

• Earn IRS-approved continuing education credits while strengthening your tax expertise for the year ahead.
• Learn new strategies and practical tools to elevate your business, pricing, advisory services, and client experience.

26. RightNow 2026

Now in its third year, RightNow is accounting’s ultimate mid-year conference that delivers insightful content, interactive learning tracks, and real-world strategies designed to future-proof your firm.

Whether you’re exploring AI, improving cybersecurity, enhancing remote work systems, or refining operations after the busy season, RightNOW gives you practical guidance you can implement immediately.

Why Attend?

• Learn from firm owners and practitioners who are actively solving the challenges you face, capacity, automation, client demand, and more. Expect honest, no-filter conversations about what’s working and what isn’t.
• Walk away with actionable tools, including templates, frameworks, and resources you can apply in your firm the moment you get back.