Business & Industry Fall Conference

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Turning Insight into Action for Today’s Finance Leaders

This is where financial leaders gather to think bigger, plan smarter, and connect in meaningful ways. Whether you’re a controller, CFO, or finance professional helping shape strategy, the Business & Industry Fall Conference delivers timely insights you can apply right away.

Explores the issues shaping today’s finance function—from economic updates and legislative developments to AI, emerging technologies, and the evolving role of leadership. Sessions focus on practical application, helping you turn insight into action across areas like financial planning, talent development, communication, and decision-making.

Join us in beautiful Asheville at the Omni Grove Park Inn to step away from the day-to-day, build your network, and engage with peers facing similar challenges. Prefer to attend remotely? A virtual option is also available, along with flexible registration choices to fit your schedule.

From valuable conversations to forward-looking content, this experience is designed to strengthen your perspective and prepare you for what’s next.

Date:

September 14-16, 2026

Time:

7:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. ET

Location:

The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa, Asheville & Online


CPE Credits:

Up to 20


Yellow Book:

TBD


CLE:

TBD


Discounted Hotel Rates

The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa
290 Macon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
800-438-5800

Discounted Reservation Cut-off Date: August 21, 2026
Room Rate: $325+/night

Conference Schedule At A Glance

Monday, September 14

7:00 – 8:00 AMRegistration & Breakfast
 
8:00 – 9:15 AMGeneral Session
 
9:15 – 9:30 AMBreak
 
9:30 – 10:35 AM General Session
 
10:35 – 10:45 AMBreak
 
10:45 – 11:45 AMGeneral Session
 
11:45 AM – 1:00 PMLunch
 
1:00 – 2:15 PMConcurrent Sessions
 
2:15 – 2:30 PMBreak
 
2:30 – 3:35 PMConcurrent Sessions
 
3:35 – 3:50 PMBreak
 
3:50 – 4:55 PMConcurrent Sessions
 
5:00 – 6:00 PMReception
 

Tuesday, September 15

7:00 – 8:00 AMRegistration & Breakfast
 
8:00 – 9:00 AMGeneral Session
 
9:00 – 9:15 AMBreak
 
9:15 – 10:30 AM General Session
 
10:35 – 10:45 AMBreak
 
10:45 – 11:45 AMGeneral Session
 
11:45 AM – 1:00 PMLunch
 
1:00 – 2:15 PMConcurrent Sessions
 
2:15 – 2:30 PMBreak
 
2:30 – 3:35 PMConcurrent Sessions
 
3:35 – 3:50 PMBreak
 
3:50 – 4:55 PMConcurrent Sessions
 
5:00 – 6:00 PM“Meet the NCACPA Board” Social
 

Wednesday, September 16

7:00 – 8:00 AMRegistration & Breakfast
 
8:00 – 9:05 AMGeneral Session
 
9:05 – 9:15 AMBreak
 
9:15 – 10:30 AM General Session
 
10:30 – 10:40 AMBreak
 
10:40 – 11:45 AMGeneral Session
 

Registration Fees

In Person

MemberNon-Member
20 hours (3 day) Early Bird$840$1,040
20 hours (3 day) Standard$890$1,090
16 hours (2 day) Early Bird$685$885
16 hours (2 day) Standard$735$935
8 hours (1 day) Early Bird$405$605
8 hours (1 day) Standard$455$655

 

Virtual

MemberNon-Member
20 hours (3 day)$740$940
16 hours (2 day)$635$835
8 hours (1 day)$355$555

Featured Speakers

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Thank You to our Sponsors

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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/.

For information regarding refund, complaint, program cancellation or other policies, visit our Registration Policies page or call 800-469-1352.