Opening Remarks by Dan Hood, Editor-in-Chief at Accounting Today

This session will identify some of the most important trends and developments that accountants should harness to ensure success in the future, from ESG and remote work, to private equity and artificial intelligence.

Allan Koltin's keynote will explore the "secret sauce" of the country's fastest growing and most profitable CPA firms.

This session will provide ideas on how to manage your firm's many transitions, as well as metrics that build value and create a firm of the future.

Let's examine the role of technology in driving innovation in the accounting profession. We will discuss the benefits of encouraging employees to think outside the box and take risks, and how to create a safe space for trying out new ideas.

For some firms, a wealth management division is a small part of the overall firm. It doesn't have to be that way. For firms of all sizes, wealth management has become a leading source of revenue, new clients and an attraction for top notch talent.

"In this presentation, I share my experience of building and working with teams in India and Mexico and all the mistakes I made along the way! Decide if you are ready for outsourcing and How to find the team that works best with your firm."

Get ahead of the curve and become a champion for AI adoption in your accounting firm. "Building Your AI Roadmap" will provide attendees with an understanding of what artificial intelligence is, and an overview of the rapidly changing AI landscape.

From CAS and cannabis to ESG and NFTs, this panel will sift through the new and emerging service lines that offer the greatest opportunities for accountants, and what it takes to get involved in them.

This session will explore their many options, from outsourcing and offshoring, to automation, rightsizing your client list, and reconfiguring your job descriptions to give more work to non-accountants.