CONSYM26: 87th Annual Symposium
Description
Join us for the 87th annual NCACPA Symposium! Participants will receive current and in-depth coverage of tax, accounting, business, and legal compliance trends critical to the profession, as well as an understanding of the challenges and opportunities on the horizon. Additionally, participants will leave Symposium with comprehensive knowledge of several hot topics best practices in day-to-day operations and technology trends, as well as practical strategies to implement to enhance client service.
Objective
Participants will be able to describe current tax, accounting, business, and/or legal compliance trends and the challenges and opportunities on the horizon; assess whether their organizations are utilizing best practices in day-to-day operations and technology trends; and enhance client/customer service by implementing strategies and practical tips.
Advanced Preparation
None
Required Knowledge
None
Who Should Attend
CPAs and other financially-minded professionals working in public practice and industry.
Credit Types
- CPE
Event Speaker(s)
GS1: The Future of the CPA Profession: What Leaders Must Do Now
With declining accounting enrollments and increased competition for talent, the profession must rethink how it attracts and develops future CPAs. Drawing on her experience in academia and national professional leadership, Dr. Farrar shares strategies for strengthening the pipeline into accounting and creating environments where emerging professionals can thrive.
- CPE – Business Management & Organization: 1.5
2A: Hidden in Plain Sight: Lesser-Known Provisions in the OBB
Coming Soon!
- CPE – Taxes: 1.3
2B: The Art of Using Critical and Creative Thinking
Coming Soon!
- CPE – Personal Development: 1.3
2C: Mergers & Acquisitions: Exit Strategies for Long-Term Value and Legacy
Coming Soon!
- CPE – Business Management & Organization: 1.3
3C: Building the Next Generation of Accountants
Coming Soon!
- CPE – Specialized Knowledge: 1.3
3B: How to Communicate Successfully in Today’s Professional Workplace
Coming Soon!
- CPE – Personal Development: 1.3
3A: Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in a Circular 230 Practice
Coming Soon!
- CPE – Taxes: 1.3
Reception
GS4: Focus on the Profession
Coming Soon!
- CPE – Specialized Knowledge: 1.5
4B: What’s New in Tax Technology: 2026 Tools Worth
Coming Soon!
- CPE – Information Technology: 1.5
5B: Practice Management Tools: Client Portals, Workflow Automation & Communication
Coming Soon!
- CPE – Information Technology: 1.3
6A: Navigating Digital Asset Compliance
Coming Soon!
- CPE – Taxes: 1.3
6B: Practical Productivity Improvements: From Manual to Automated
Coming Soon!
- CPE – Information Technology: 1.3
Reception (Sponsor Giveaways)
Registration Fees
| Registration | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CONSYM26: 3-Day Registration -Non-member (Early Bird) | NM-EB | $1090 |
| CONSYM26: 3-Day Registration-Member (Early Bird) | Mem-EB | $890 |
| CONSYM26: Monday & Tuesday Only -Member (Early Bird) | Mem-MT-EB | $685 |
| CONSYM26: Monday & Tuesday Only -Non-member (Early Bird) | NM-MT-EB | $885 |
| CONSYM26: Monday & Wednesday Only -Member (Early Bird) | Mem-MW-EB | $685 |
| CONSYM26: Monday & Wednesday Only -Non-member (Early Bird) | NM-MW-EB | $885 |
| CONSYM26: Monday Only -Non-member (Early Bird) | NM-M-EB | $580 |
| CONSYM26: Monday Only-Member (Early Bird) | Mem-M-EB | $380 |
| CONSYM26: Tuesday & Wednesday Only – Member (Early Bird) | Mem-TW-EB | $685 |
| CONSYM26: Tuesday & Wednesday Only -Non-member (Early Bird) | NM-TW-EB | $885 |
| CONSYM26: Tuesday Only -Non-member (Early Registration) | NM-T-EB | $580 |
| CONSYM26: Tuesday Only-Member (Early Bird) | Mem-T-EB | $380 |
| CONSYM26: Wednesday Only -Non-member (Early Bird) | NM-W-EB | $580 |
| CONSYM26: Wednesday Only-Member (Early Bird) | Mem-W-EB | $380 |
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.