The year is still fresh, everyone is traveling and attending in-person events like March 2020 never happened, and AI and cybersecurity developments are rewriting the accounting narrative. Which all just means that you need to get out of the office and off to a conference or 2 or 3 this year!
Talk to colleagues!
Learn new things!
Improve yourself and your department!
Because that’s our advice, we’re doing our part to help you with our crazy 8s list of top 2025 AP and accounting conferences.
1. AFP 2025
Sponsored by Association for Financial Professionals (AFP), this is where the treasury and finance community meets to get inspired and build the future.
10/26 to 10/29 | Boston, MA | https://conference.afponline.org/
2. AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2025
As the joint flagship conference of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' (AICPA) and the UK’s Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), this event offers next-level learning, networking, and career development.
6/9 to 6/12 | Las Vegas, NV | https://www.aicpa-cimaengage.com/
3. American Accounting Association (AAA) Annual Meeting 2025
This promises to be a large dynamic event that offers a wide range of sessions to support members with a variety of interests.
8/2 to 8/6 | Chicago, IL | https://aaahq.org/
4. Digital CPA Conference
This event has consistently been a nexus of innovation in accounting, equipping professionals for the future.
12/7 to 12/11 | Washinton, DC | https://www.cpa.com
5. Higher Education Accounting Forum (HEAF)
This is the National Association of College and University Business Officers’ (NACUBO) event for advanced-level accounting and finance professionals, offering the latest information on trends and best practices in financial accounting and reporting, managerial analysis, and leadership issues for all types of institutions.
4/22 to 4/24 | Las Vegas, NV | https://www.nacubo.org
6. IOFM Spring Conference & Expo
This is the Institute of Finance and Management (IOFM)’s annual event, which is dedicated to AP, AR, and Procure-to-Pay and brings together experienced practitioners and innovative strategists to provide an in-depth, three-day learning experience.
5/12 to 5/14 | Orlando, FL | https://events.iofm.com/
7. PASBA Fall Management Conference 2025
Organized by the Professional Association of Small Business Accountants (PASBA), this event helps SMB accountant's network while sharing the latest best practices and news.
11/3 to 11/6 | Indianapolis, IN | https://community.pasba.org/
8. Women Who Count
Industry Professionals from across the country attend the Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance’s (AFWA) event to become more knowledgeable on industry trends and gain a competitive edge with leadership development.
10/21 to 10/25 | Mesa, AZ | https://www.afwa.org/
And if you still need convincing to attend an in-person event this year, here’s a quick list of the benefits of doing so:
- Networking—Meet with colleagues who may be facing similar challenges and build relationships that can lead to referrals and job opportunities
- Education—Discover current trends, techniques, and tools and improve your job skills and knowledge
- Career advancement—Position yourself as an expert in your field and stay ahead of industry trends and competition
- Inspiration and motivation—See and evaluate product innovations and hear keynotes that excite and stimulate
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