#digitalcpa
From the 2012 Conference
Only thing missing from #digitalcpa 2012 | sleep. Too many wonderful people who inspire, quiz, banter, elevate. Pleasure to meet you all!
07-Dec-12 18:18 | TrustedCFO
#DigitalCPA great conf, finally the profession is catching on! @eidebailly
07-Dec-12 18:58 | vpuchi
#DigitalCPA was a wonderful event... I already knew CPAs were passionate about helping clients succeed, but this took it to a new level!
07-Dec-12 22:43 | JenniferSyer
#digitalcpa - it's a wrap for me. Great show. Wonderful customer engagement and thought provoking sessions. Thank you @cpa2biz!
07-Dec-12 18:51 | rlacerte
Thanks @CPA2biz, @AICPA and @AICPA_JofA for the opportunity to participate in #DigitalCPA. It had such a change-oriented, hopeful feel!...
07-Dec-12 23:15 | JenLeeWilson
Thanks for great conference @CPA2Biz #DigitalCPA
07-Dec-12 18:35 | tomhood

Featured Speakers

We have assembled a world-renowned list of celebrated speakers, thought leaders and accounting experts. In one conference, you will have access to some of the best minds and most experienced presenters now covering the accounting industry and cloud technology.

Dr. Geoffrey Moore

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Geoffrey Moore

World-renowned, high-tech strategist, change management expert, and acclaimed author of the classic book, Crossing the Chasm, Dr. Moore will discuss the impact of technology on the accounting profession and how it is improving efficiencies and allowing for real-time collaboration and greater engagement with clients. Dr. Moore will also discuss why today's practitioner must be digitally savvy to adapt to the transitions that are occurring within the profession away from systems of record toward systems of engagement and specifically what this means to the CPA/client dynamic.

 

Keynote Speaker: Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA

As head of the largest body of CPAs in the world (AICPA), Melancon represents the Institute with state, national and international organizations and is sought after by key opinion leaders for his expertise about the emerging needs of the profession. He was instrumental in the founding of CPA2Biz, the AICPA's technology subsidiary. The company plays a key role enabling the broad adoption of technology by CPAs in practice to meet the increasing demands of their clients.

 

George F. Will

Keynote Speaker: George F. Will

Pulitzer Prize-winning author and the country's most widely read political columnist, George will provide a penetrating forecast and analysis of the presidential race and ensuing impact on the U.S. business climate, while also offering a glimpse into what the future holds for public affairs, public policy and American society.



Hear from these notable speakers and thought leaders in the accounting profession as well as practitioners that share real-life success stories and lessons learned using cloud-based solutions to grow their practices.




Erik Asgerisson
President, CEO, CPA2Biz, Inc.



Mark Albrecht, CPA, MST
Founder & CEO, XCM Solutions



Steve Chaney, CPA
President, Chaney & Associates



Larry Harding, CPA
CEO and Founder, High Street Partners


Tom Hood, CPA, CITP, CGMA
Executive Director & CEO,
Maryland Association of CPAs


Larry Kammerer, CPA
Partner, Emerging Business Services,
Mohler, Nixon & Williams



Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA
VP - Firm Services & Global Alliances, AICPA



Rene Lacerte
Founder & CEO, Bill.com



Bill Reeb, CPA, CITP
CEO, Succession Institute, LLC



Darren Root, CPA, CITP
CEO, RootWorks



Amy Vetter, CPA, CITP, CGMA
CPA Programs Leader, Intacct


Dr. William Dunkleberg
Chief Economist, National Federation of Independent Business



Jim Bourke, CPA, CITP, CFF, CGMA
Partner, WithumSmith+Brown


Brian Fox, CPA
Founder & Chief Marketing Officer,
Confirmation.com


John H. Higgins, CPA.CITP
Author, 10 Steps to a Digital Practice in the Cloud:
New Levels of CPA Firm Workflow Efficiency

Randy Johnston
Executive Vice-President,
Network Management Group, Inc.,
K2 Enterprises


Jennifer Katrulya, CPA
President & CEO,
Business Management Resource Group, LLC



Nicole M. Ksiazek, CPA
Senior Manager, Fesnak & Associates, LLP



Greg LaFollette, CPA, CITP, CGMA
Vice President, Product Strategy, CPA2Biz, Inc.



Robert Reid
CEO, Intacct



Michael D. Smith, CPA, CITP, MST
Partner, McGladrey, LLP


Jennifer Wilson
Co-Founder & Partner,
ConvergenceCoaching, LLC
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