Leading
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December 5-8, 2021
Nashville, Tennessee
Digital CPA is for practitioners curious about technology and its impact on the accounting landscape. Together we’re challenging business models, transforming practice areas and driving innovation across the profession.
Join us on-site and online for Digital CPA 2021 to get in front of the rapidly changing landscape facing the profession and learn how innovative firms are staying ahead of the curve. You'll earn up to 20 CPE, network with peers, and get the content you need to be future ready.
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Pricing
2021 registration is open. Secure your pass today for pre-conference sessions, main conference and more. Group discounts available.
Pre-Conference Workshops
Join us on Monday, December 6th, 8-11AM for our pre-conference sessions that will be held prior to the main conference. These sessions are designed to provide a deep dive into key areas and challenges all firms face. Through interactive discussions and sharing of best practices, you will walk away with valuable knowledge, techniques and strategies you can implement in your firm. Please note that the pre-conference sessions are only available for in-person registrants.
- Project Management Techniques to Keep Client Work Profitable
- Game-changing Talent Management Strategies
Who should attend?
Professional staff members will benefit from this conference, including:
- Firm leaders
- Client advisory services practitioners
- Technology champions and innovation leaders
- Business development directors and firm marketing directors
Insights from Previous Keynotes
Claritas est etiam processus dynamicus, qui sequitur mutationem consuetudium lectorum.
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Claritas est etiam processus dynamicus, qui sequitur mutationem consuetudium lectorum.
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Claritas est etiam processus dynamicus, qui sequitur mutationem consuetudium lectorum.
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Claritas est etiam processus dynamicus, qui sequitur mutationem consuetudium lectorum.
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Claritas est etiam processus dynamicus, qui sequitur mutationem consuetudium lectorum.
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Claritas est etiam processus dynamicus, qui sequitur mutationem consuetudium lectorum.
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Additional CPA.com resources to keep you more informed:
Practice Development Whitepaper
Whitepaper
On Demand Webcasts
CAS 2.0: Key Strategies to Take your CAS Practice to the Next Level
Speakers: Erik Asgeirsson, Paul Van Den Berg, Dixie McCurley, Tommye Barie, CPA, CGMA
Length: 1 Hour
Excellence Now: Extreme Humanism
Speakers: Tom Peters, Tom Hood, Kacee Johnson
Length: 1 Hour
FP&A Services: The Future of Your CAS Practice
Speakers: Michael Cerami, Martin Zych, Tom
Hood, Bruce A. Phillips, John Kogan
Length: 1 Hour
The Next Normal in Digital Client Experience
Speakers: Tom Hood, Karen Larsen, Beth Allen
Length: 1 Hour
Serving Clients Beyond the Pandemic
Speaker: Dixie McCurley, Jim Bourke,
Mitchell Weintraub & Michael Cerami
Length: 1 Hour
Forget the Math of the Moment—Double Down on Relationships
Speaker: Ron Baker
Length: 1 Hour
CPA.com Strategic Partners
Save time and increase organization, control and efficiency for you and your clients with Bill.com. This secure, paperless solution enables you to automate and streamline your clients' accounts payable and receivable processes.
Business Funding Portal - Managing business relief and financing for clients just got easier. The CPA Business Funding Portal simplifies the PPP loan forgiveness application process, and allows firms to manage all their clients' business relief and financing needs in one place.
CaseWare International Inc. is the leading global provider of cloud enabled audit, financial reporting and data analytics solutions. OnPoint A&A Suite is an online suite of products built on the CaseWare Cloud platform designed to fuel and empower transformation of A&A services.
CaseWare International Inc. is the leading global provider of cloud enabled audit, financial reporting and data analytics solutions. OnPoint A&A Suite is an online suite of products built on the CaseWare Cloud platform designed to fuel and empower transformation of A&A services.
Jirav is business planning software that helps finance leaders forecast faster and more accurately. Get setup in minutes with automatic data import from cloud-based accounting and payroll systems. Then create sophisticated plans, reports, and dashboards.
Lukka is a leading technology and data services provider for middle and back office crypto asset processing. Our crypto-native products connect, standardize, reconcile, process and report audit-ready information within a highly secure SOC 1 Type 2 enterprise-grade infrastructure.
Through the Paychex Partner Program created with CPA.com, referred clients receive one-month free payroll, retirement and HR services, with a 6-month money-back guarantee on payroll and retirement services. Participation is free and there's no obligation.
RIVIO, the private business financial document clearinghouse, was developed by CPA.com and Confirmation. It validates, authenticates and centralizes the financial document exchange between all stakeholders.
Bringing best-in-class accounting capabilities to complement your firm's expertise, the Intacct Accountants Program is designed to empower you to deliver the high-value accounting and financial advisory services clients need to grow and succeed.
With the Vertex Firm Advisor Program, CPAs can leverage automation to provide sales and use tax support for clients and expand their trusted advisor role. Vertex is a Preferred Partner Solution of CPA.com, an AICPA Company.DCPA 2021 Sponsors
Grow your value with a partnership powered by ADP’s unmatched expertise, insights and solutions. ADP offers accounting professionals’ advanced analytics tools, an award-winning practice management platform called Accountant Connect, expert support and flexible partner models.
Aero provides workflow and practice management tools built specifically with the modern cloud-based accounting firm in mind. Processes and procedures are integrated with proactively scheduled client work, creating efficient, scalable, profitable firms.
The AICPA’s Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) supports CPA firms in the everyday intricacies of running a practice. PCPS partners with firms of all sizes, creating targeted and customizable practice management resources, networking opportunities and is a strong, collective voice within the CPA profession.
Aon is the only entity endorsed by the AICPA to provide best-in-class Risk Solutions that help protect the careers and lifestyles of accounting professionals and their families.
Auvenir - born on the cloud and designed for smaller firms. You can simplify and streamline the audit, review, and compilation process to deliver an enhanced client experience.
Botkeeper is a Human-Assisted Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform that automates bookkeeping, purpose-built for Accounting Firms. Combining artificial intelligence & machine learning technology, with high-quality skilled accountants, we deliver a full-suite bookkeeping & pre-accounting solution to Accounting Firms.
C2FO’s secure online platform enables companies to work with their suppliers and customers to improve cash flow by determining the best time and terms for paying or getting paid.
We're building accounting tools so powerful you'll think we stole them from the future. Digits is a rocket booster for you and your clients. Unlock the magic of Digits today.
Inflo makes leading-edge technologies accessible to the accounting profession by providing digital solutions, knowledge, and support to accountants; to add value to their clients in new and innovative ways.
Intuit’s mission is to Power Prosperity Around the World. We are a global financial platform company with products including TurboTax, QuickBooks, Mint and Turbo, designed to empower consumers, self-employed and small businesses to improve their financial lives.
MindBridge, creator of the world’s first AI-powered auditing solution, enables financial professionals to uncover unknown risk by analyzing 100% of transactions.
Flexible finance solutions to rewrite your business outlook.
MACPA is a home and lookout post for CPAs in Maryland and beyond. We exist to help CPAs, students, and educators flourish... to the benefit of the public.
Practice Ignition helps accountants create proposals, contracts, and payments all in one place. You'll be able to automate your engagement letters and eliminate accounts receivable — it’s a faster and more efficient way to manage client engagements remotely.
Relay is a digital banking platform that makes accounting and bookkeeping easier for both your firm and your clients.
Right Networks is the preeminent accounting platform bringing together best-in-class accounting technology, data sharing and collaboration, productivity tools and world-class guidance and support to make you more productive and more profitable.
Rippling makes it unbelievably easy to manage your clients’ Payroll, Benefits, and HR—all in one modern, flexible system.
SafeSend’s mission is to automate the tax and accounting profession with innovative technologies that help practitioners work more efficiently and better serve their clients. SafeSend Returns® is SafeSend’s award-winning solution that eliminates labor-intensive tasks and makes work enjoyable.
Vic.ai is the AI (Artificial Intelligence) Platform for Accounting Productivity. Already surpassing human-level accuracy for many tasks, Vic.ai helps accounting firms and finance departments become more efficient and reduce errors on routine accounting tasks.
Xero is beautiful online accounting software for small businesses and their accountants. With time-saving tools and solutions, Xero improves efficiencies for everyone. Learn why more than 1,818,000 customers worldwide use Xero at xero.com.AICPA/CPA.com 2021 Startup Accelerators
ElectroNeek - Automate work by imitating user actions in business software. Free Attended and Unattended RPA. Forever.
GUARDD, INC. – GUARDD is a financial disclosure tool that collects, verifies, and disseminates private company information, including financial data, facilitating transparency for investors and allowing private companies to compliantly trade on Alternative Trading Systems.
Saasable - The single source of truth for recurring revenue. Automate, customize & share your recurring revenue with a single click.
Valid8 Financial - Valid8 extracts and reconciles banking transactions from multiple sources creating a database of financial evidence for professionals.DCPA21 Advisory Board
Frequently asked questions
How can we register multiple people from our firm?
You have options for registering multiple people from your firm to attend the Digital CPA Conference.
- When you register through the site you can simply select "Add Another Person", and then add their information. The registration site will automatically apply the multi attendee discount to all the individuals you register. You can also add more people at a later date by logging back in with your confirmation number and selecting "Add Another Person"
- If you do not have the names of everyone going, but know there will be multiple attendees, contact CPA.com and we will help you with the appropriate discount code.
How many CPE credits do I get?
By attending the full conference, you are eligible to receive up to 17 CPE credits. (If you participate in the Preconference sessions you receive an additional 3 credits.)
What types of CPE do I get?
You will be able to receive AA, SK and BMO (and other) CPE credit by attending DCPA21.
What is the cancellation policy?
You may cancel and receive a refund if cancellation request is received up to and including 15 days prior to the start of the conference. You can cancel and receive a 100% credit if your registration is canceled within 7 days of the start of the conference. Due to financial obligations incurred by CPA.com, a 60% credit will be issued for requests received up to the day prior to the start of the conference. No refunds or credits will be issued on cancellation requests received once the online conference begins.
Can I transfer my registration to another person in my firm?
Yes, please contact Beth Fulk (Beth.Fulk@aicpa-cima.com) for assistance.
Learn More About Our Nashville Social Activities.
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Sunday, December 5th
Country Music Hall of Fame
Explore one of Nashville’s most renowned museums, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Discover the legends and treasures that has made country music history, while glancing behind the scenes at the music and artist from past to present. Ticket price | $24.95
To purchase tickets, please click here and follow the instructions included in the link.
Ryman Auditorium Guided Tour
Join us for a guided backstage tour of the Ryman Auditorium, one of the most iconic music venues in Nashville. Ryman’s knowledgeable tour guides will take you through dressing rooms, where music greats, such as Garth Brooks have prepped for their concerts! View vintage photos and memorabilia honoring past legends such as Johnny Cash & Minnie Pearl and be sure to pose on the famous stage for a once-in-a-lifetime photo. Tickets are $30.
To reserve a ticket to the Ryman, please click here. You will be contacted by an Association Conferences Team member to collect a form of payment for the $30. Tickets are limited so sign up early.
Ask the Experts
Click here to sign up. Every year DCPA attendees say one of the best things about the conference is the people they met. This year we assembled a small group of experts from across the profession to discuss your questions one on one. Sign up and ensure you can speak with these recognized leaders: Tom Hood, Angie Grissom, Mark Koziel, Steve Ursillo, Alan Anderson, and Dixie McCurley. These 10-minute sessions are available for virtual and onsite attendees. Time slots are limited and will fill quickly. To register, click here
Reception at lou/na Hyatt rooftop
If you are arriving early to participate in Monday morning Pre-Conference Workshops or to see the sites, plan to join us for a meet and greet on the rooftop of this new Grand Hyatt hotel. This is a great way to begin the conversations that will carry on throughout the conference.
Monday, December 6th
Reception (Frist Museum)
Conclude Monday by taking a short walk to the Frist Museum to network with peers and thought leaders at the main DCPA reception, while enjoying art in a historic U.S. post office and good food and drinks!
Tuesday, December 7th
Run/Walk, led by Jen Wilson
Start your day with a run or walk with peers at DCPA21! Jen Wilson will lead a morning run, and Renee Moelders will lead another group for a walk. We will meet in the lobby of the hotel and head out for an approximate 45-50 min run or walk. Join us for some exercise and more opportunities to connect with other DCPA Community members.
Dress for the weather and bring your own water bottle if you usually exercise with one.