Washington D.C. or Live Online | December 7 - 10, 2025
Register by 9/30 and save $100 per person.
Digital CPA® 2025 will be hosted in Washington D.C.
For over a decade, the Digital CPA Conference® has consistently been a nexus of innovation in the accounting profession, equipping professionals like you for the future. This year, we’re embracing a powerful truth: Growth doesn’t happen by accident—it’s by design. And DCPA25 will give you the building blocks to shape what’s next for your firm and your career.
Join us in Washington, D.C., from Dec. 7–10 to discover emerging technologies, unlock actionable strategies, and collaborate with peers who are designing a new era of accounting. Plus, you'll earn up to 16 CPE Credits. Register now and save $100 with our Early Bird special—offer ends Sept. 30, 2025!
What to expect at DCPA25
Join us in Washington, D.C., from December 7–10, 2025, for the most innovative conference in the profession. From client advisory services to audit, tax, and artificial intelligence, DCPA25 has something for everyone. Explore 37 dynamic sessions, hear from over 50 expert speakers, and earn up to 16 CPE Credits — all designed to fuel your firm’s growth.
What Do Firm Leaders Think About DCPA?
Don’t just take it from us, watch this video to learn what other firms find so valuable about the Digital CPA Conference®.
What makes Digital CPA different from other conferences
Watch as advisory board members Rob Henderson and Will Hill share why Digital CPA is different — from exploring AI and strategic change to connecting with curated tech partners and an innovation-driven community.
DCPA 2025: Where accounting's boldest minds gather
Advisory is accelerating. AI is transforming how work gets done. At the Digital CPA Conference, firm leaders are designing what’s next with intention. In this CPA.com blog, two DCPA Advisory Board members share why this conference is a catalyst for change, strategy and growth.
DCPA25 Early Bird Pricing (ending on 9/30/25)
AICPA Members
Individuals
On-site: $1,895 $1,795
Live Online: $1,695 $1,595
Non-Members
Individuals
On-site: $2,095 $1,995
Live Online: $1,895 $1,795
PCPS Firms & CITP or CGMA Credential Holders
Individuals
On-site: $1,795 $1,695
Live Online: $1,595 $1,495
Groups of 2 - 5
Save an additional $100 per person automatically
Groups of 6 or more
Save an additional $200 per person automatically
Pack 7 Option
Save an additional $300 per registration by selecting this option (Virtual only. Allows the choice of 7 sessions. Additionally includes the Mark Koziel and Erik Asgeirsson keynotes).
Explore the Audit, CAS and Tax session tracks
Audit is evolving and DCPA25 is where that evolution takes shape.
This year’s audit track is designed to help firms modernize, innovate, and lead. We’re delivering even more insightful, insight-oriented audit sessions—from emerging technologies and automation to audit transformation and the future of assurance services.
Register for DCPA25AUDIT SESSION SPOTLIGHT
Securing Buy-In for Audit Transformation Initiatives
Successful audit transformation requires firmwide alignment and a strategic approach to adopting new tools and processes. This session offers practical guidance on securing leadership support, managing change, and engaging teams to lead a smooth, successful transformation.
View the audit agendaThe Modern Audit Practice of the Future: Strategy and Innovation
As the audit landscape continues to shift, this session explores what the modern audit practice will look like—highlighting strategic leadership, emerging technologies like AI and automation, and evolving client expectations. Attendees will gain insight into how to lead their firms through change, drive innovation, and build long-term resilience with a clear vision for the future of auditing.
View the audit agendaNavigating the Audit Tech Landscape: Choosing the Right Tools for Your Firm
With so many audit technology options available, choosing the right tools can be challenging. This session offers a strategic framework for evaluating solutions based on key factors like scalability, functionality, and integration, helping firms make confident, informed decisions without promoting any specific product.
View the audit agendaIt’s no secret—DCPA is the conference for CAS professionals.
This year’s CAS lineup features even more dynamic, action-oriented content built to help you lead with confidence, scale efficiently, and evolve your advisory model.
Register for DCPA25CAS SESSION SPOTLIGHT
The Power of Data: Building a Data Strategy for Smarter Advisory
Data is the foundation of Client Advisory Services (CAS), but many firms struggle to collect, analyze, and leverage it effectively. This session will guide firms in developing a structured CAS data strategy to enhance decision-making, improve client insights, and drive better business outcomes.
View the CAS agendaA Tale of Two Firms: Our CAS Team Transformation Journey
Transforming a Client Advisory Services (CAS) practice requires more than just new technology and processes—it demands a cultural shift in accountability, leadership, and team engagement. In this session, two firm leaders will share their real-world journeys of evolving their CAS teams, tackling challenges, and driving success. Participants will leave with insights to enhance their own CAS practice.
View the CAS agendaSSARS 27 Unpacked: What It Means for CAS
This session breaks down the practical implications of SSARS 27 for CAS practitioners. Attendees will walk away with a clear understanding of: When AR-C 70 requirements are triggered and when they’re not and how to properly scope and document CAS engagements that include financial statement prep.
View the CAS agendaDCPA’s tax track is designed for forward-thinking strategy
From shifting legislation and evolving client expectations to advisory opportunities and automation, we’re delivering more practical, forward-thinking tax sessions than ever before
Register for DCPA25TAX SESSION SPOTLIGHT
Future of Tax Research with AI: Key Considerations and Outlook for 2026
This session will provide a forward-looking perspective on 2026 outlook, highlighting emerging trends and innovations that could revolutionize tax research practices. Prepare to navigate the evolving landscape of tax law and regulation research with confidence and stay ahead of technological advancements shaping the future of the field.
View the tax agendaImproving Tax Efficiencies with Generative AI
Generative AI is reshaping tax planning and compliance by improving efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making. This session explores how AI can streamline research, enhance planning strategies, and support complex tax scenarios—while offering practical guidance on implementation and regulatory considerations.
View the tax agendaDigital Assets, Accounting & Tax Issues for CPAs
As digital assets reshape the financial landscape, CPAs must move beyond the basics to tackle complex tax and accounting challenges. This advanced session covers DeFi, staking, smart contracts, and evolving tax treatments—along with regulatory, valuation, and cross-border considerations. Ideal for professionals with a solid foundation in digital assets, it offers practical strategies and expert insights to enhance advisory capabilities and manage client risk.
View the tax agendaWhat your peers are saying about DCPA
"This is my favorite conference to attend for the accounting profession."
John Graham, Cohen & Company
"The content at the conference is so inspiring"
Lindsay Stevenson, BPM LLP
"If you can make the investment in your people…bring them along to Digital CPA."
Elinor Litwack, GRF CPAs and Advisors
"The networking opportunities are the best out of any conference I've seen."
Dan Macintosh, Brady Martz & Associates
"DCPA is different."
Heidi Pelczar, Your Part-Time Controller, LLC
Meet our keynote speakers
Lisa Bodell
CEO, FutureThink; Bestselling Author, Why Simple Wins
Lisa Bodell is a global leader on behavior change, whose skill-building firm has transformed hundreds of thousands of employees from Fortune 500 companies by showing them how to Eliminate the Complexity that holds them back and Get to the Work That Matters. Her talks offer...
Zack Kass
Advisor, Futurist, and Former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI
At OpenAI, Zack led the teams responsible for sales, partnerships, and customer success, turning the company’s cutting-edge research into real-world business solutions. He has personally advised executives across dozens of industries on deploying AI at scale. As an executive business advisor...
Pascal Finette
Chief Heretic and Founder, radical✦
Pascal is the co-founder and enfant terrible at ‘be radical’ and Singularity University’s Chair for Entrepreneurship & Open Innovation. His work focuses on the intersection of technology, global impact, and culture; inspiring, educating and empowering entrepreneurs, corporate irritants and change makers...
Erik Asgeirsson
President & CEO, CPA.com
Erik Asgeirsson has been President and CEO of CPA.com for more than 15 years and was part of the original founding team. Under Erik’s leadership, CPA.com has established itself as a leader on emerging technologies and as a key solution provider to accounting firms in the United States, with a growing global focus. CPA.com is a subsidiary of the AICPA...
Mark Koziel
President and CEO at Association of International Certified Professional Accountants and American Institute of CPAs
Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA, is the President and CEO of the American Institute of CPAs, and CEO of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the most influential body of professional accountants in the world with 600,000...
René Lacerte
CEO and Founder, BILL
René Lacerte is a technology entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of BILL, a leader in financial operations for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). At BILL, he works with some of the nation’s largest banks and accounting firms to redefine how financial operations are automated. René founded BILL in 2006 after...
Kalil Merhib
Executive Vice President, Growth & Professional Services, CPA.com
Kalil is a firm and change management strategist, and growth and transformation enthusiast. As the leader of CPA.com's professional services & growth organizations, Kalil leads go to market strategy across the organization's product and services business lines to the CPA profession and adjacent professional markets....
Lisa Simpson
Vice President – Firm Services AICPA, AICPA
Lisa leads teams that build and manage relationships with practitioners in public accounting firms of all sizes, creating awareness of changing trends and opportunities for the profession. She and her teams develop resources to support firms in transforming their business models and creating cultures that attract...
Kimberly Blascoe, CPA
Sr. Director, CAS Professional Services, CPA.com
As Sr Director of CAS Professional Services, Kim leads CAS2.0 Practice Transformation Programs, focusing on helping firms establish and grow optimized CAS practices through consulting, practice development, and training offerings. Prior to joining CPA.com, Kim spent over 30 years....
Emily Remington
Director, Audit Product Management, CPA.com
Emily Remington, CPA, CGMA, PSA As CPA.com's Director of Audit Product Management, Emily focuses on helping firms understand the potential to modernize the audit and transform their practices leveraging the Dynamic Audit Solution (DAS). She brings to the role her extensive experience in audit, assurance...
Additional CPA.com resources to keep you more informed:
DCPA Webcasts
AI in Accounting: Adoption, Trust, and the Evolving User Experience
Speakers: Pascal Finette, Michael Cerami
Length: 1 Hour
CAS Hot Topics: Update on new SSARS 27 standard & Smarter Pricing Strategies for the Modern Firm
Speakers: Ron Baker, Kim Blascoe
Length: 1 Hour
Decoding the Future
Speakers: Kacee Johnson, Pascal Finette
Length: 1 Hour
Expanding Capacity Through Offshore Teams
Speakers: Kacee Johnson, Lisa Simpson, Jim Bourke, and Dave Schnitt
Length: 1 Hour
Generative AI, the Great Equalizer
Speakers: Jason Staats, Kacee Johnson
Length: 1 Hour
