Register by October 29, 2023 at 11:59 PM to secure the early bird rate for the in-person option!
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Featuring a dynamic lineup of industry-leading experts, the Annual Symposium offers a diverse range of sessions covering key topics and attendees the opportunity to engage in interactive discussions, participate in Q&A sessions, and gain practical takeaways that you can immediately apply in your work. Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking to expand your expertise or a rising star eager to accelerate your career, the Annual Symposium offers valuable opportunities for growth and development.
Opening Session

From Washington to Your Workplace: Tactics and Strategies to Grow
Gene Marks, CPA
During this fast paced, entertaining and extremely valuable discussion, Gene will go over real life, feet-on-the-ground strategies and tactics that smart leaders are using to navigate their way through the new political environment and the current economic slowdown and position their companies for future growth.
During this presentation, Gene will cover some of these topics:
- Congressional initiatives that may impact your industry
- Strategies to navigate inflation and supply chain issues
- Cash flow moves to ensure you have adequate reserves for an economic downturn
- How to save money with rising healthcare costs
Closing Session

Technology Update
David Cieslak
Technology continues to evolve at an ever-increasing pace – disrupting and transforming virtually all aspects of our personal and professional lives. From AI, 5G and blockchain, to IoT, robotics and EVs, new technology is impacting and revolutionizing virtually every product and service available. Join Inspector Gadget as he explores the very latest technology trends and vendor solutions, along with cutting-edge gear and gadgets. Technology has never been more critical and impactful than it is today. Make certain you have the essential details you need to navigate your next steps.
Experience a Transformative Learning Journey at the NCACPA Annual Symposium!
This premier conference is designed to provide accounting professionals with the knowledge, skills, and insights needed to thrive in a rapidly changing business landscape.
Agenda at a
Glance
In addition to the exceptional educational content, the Symposium provides a vibrant networking environment. Connect with a community of peers, engage in meaningful conversations, and forge valuable connections that can fuel your professional success.
The schedule is updated up until the day of the conference, so check back often!
Join your community of professionals for an unmatched, three-day online experience. Choose from more than 54 sessions to receive the updates and guidance you need, identify industry trends and risks, hear from your favorite speakers, and receive up to 24 hours of CPE.
Participants will receive the most current and in-depth coverage of tax, accounting, business, and legal compliance trends critical to the profession and will leave the conference with comprehensive knowledge of best practices in day-to-day operations and technology trends, as well as practical strategies to implement to enhance client service.

NCACPA is a NASBA-approved sponsor of continuing education.
For complete program information (course registration, learning objectives, instructional delivery methods, CPE, field of study, prerequisites, program knowledge, level, advance preparation, program description, and speaker information), please visit the event links above.
The North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org/.
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