Award recognizes accounting and finance pioneers helping to reshape the profession
NEW YORK (June 9, 2026) — CPA.com, the trusted partner in accounting and finance transformation, today opened submissions for the 2026 Digital CPA (DCPA) Innovative Practitioner Award. The annual award recognizes practitioners who demonstrate forward-thinking leadership and innovative approaches that inspire positive change across the accounting profession.
"Accounting professionals of all levels and across every practice area are driving innovation and rethinking how they work, serve clients and shape the future of their firms," said Michael Cerami, EVP, CPA.com. "The DCPA Innovative Practitioner Award spotlights that leadership and ingenuity, and the practitioners who are moving the profession forward."
The 2026 recipient will be recognized at CPA.com’s DCPA Conference, taking place Dec. 6–9, 2026, in San Diego. The premier event brings together more than 1,000 progressive firm leaders and practitioners to learn and exchange insights on the transformative technologies and business strategies reshaping the future of accounting.
The Innovative Practitioner Award winner will receive complimentary conference registration and benefit from profession-wide recognition at the event and through CPA.com media and social media channels. The individual’s organization will also have the opportunity to highlight the achievement with their clients, customers, staff and key stakeholders.
Self-nominations and nominations from peers or colleagues are welcome. Applications close late July.
Submit a nomination or learn more about the award criteria visit the CPA.com Digital CPA Innovative Practitioner Award page.
About CPA.com
CPA.com is the trusted partner in accounting and finance transformation, enabling firms and finance teams to evolve and innovate across audit, tax and advisory services. It delivers leading-edge strategies, resources and technologies to help firms and finance teams of all sizes stay ahead of a rapidly changing marketplace, deliver more value to clients, and position for long-term success. CPA.com is an affiliate of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). For more information, visit www.CPA.com.
