EVENT DESCRIPTION
Register early to receive EARLY BIRD PRICING
| Dates | Pricing |
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| February 18 – September 1 | $225.00 |
| September 2 – September 21 | $275.00 |
Join us for a one-day virtual event designed to help you make sense of all the latest technological developments and innovations that are shaping the future of accounting and CPAs. With the help of top industry experts and tech gurus, learn about the latest tech trends and accounting automation tools that are shaping the future for CPAs, plus how to adapt your workforce in a post-pandemic world, and how to mitigate the risks of cyber security.
Our interactive virtual conferences are a great way to learn from industry experts, engage with peers, and complete your CPD hours.
AGENDA AND FEATURED PRESENTERS
Sessions and speakers subject to change.
| TIME | EVENT |
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| 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM | Networking |
| 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM | Opening Remarks Event Host: TBA CPA Ontario: Craig Smith |
| 9:00 AM – 9: 30 AM | Opening Keynote
Topic: The Latest Global Technology Trends that are Shaping the Future of the World
Speaker: TBA
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| 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM |
Topic: The Economic Trends Changing Today into Tomorrow
Speaker: TBA
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| 10:00 AM – 10:10 AM | Break & Networking Opportunity |
| 10:10 AM – 11:10 AM |
Topic: Practical Overview of Automation Tools in 2022
Speaker: Chad Davis, CPA, Co-founder & Partner, LiveCA LLP
Description: Let's be honest, the word automation is highly overused, purposefully vague and typically oversells benefits. In this discussion, Chad will take you through LiveCA's journey of data automation discovery and how it led to their firm creating an entire development team that now creates apps for themselves and their customers.
Key session highlights:
- Accounting automation tool landscape
- Structure of their development team
- Examples of apps and automations built
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| 11:10 AM – 11:20 AM | Break & Networking Opportunity |
| 11:20 AM – 12:20 PM |
Topic: Why Change Management is Key to Technology Implementation Success
Speaker:TBA
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| 12:20 PM – 1:10 PM | Lunch & Networking Opportunity |
| 1:10 PM – 2:10 PM |
Topic: 2022 Cyber Security and Data Privacy Update
Speaker: Aron Feuer, Chief Executive Optimist, Valencia Risk
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| 2:10 PM - 2:20 PM | Break & Networking Opportunity |
| 2:20 PM - 3:20 PM |
Topic: How innovation economy is changing business models and shifting the expectations of CPAs
Speaker: John Ruffolo, FCPA, Founder and Managing Partner, Maverix Private Equity
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| 3:20 PM - 3:30 PM | Break & Networking Opportunity |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
Topic: The Value of Intangible Assets & The Transition to Web 3.0
Speaker: Alan Wunsche, CPA, CA, CEO, TokenFunder
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| 4:30 PM - 4:40 PM | Closing Remarks |
| 4:40 PM – 6:00 PM | Networking |
PLATFORM
This event will be hosted on the Hopin platform. For a better conference experience, watch this short video prior to the event.
WHO WILL BENEFIT
CPAs and aspiring students
CPAs who have followed non-traditional career paths
CPAs working in Canadian tech
Accounting firms and post-secondary institutions
Small business owners and sole practitioners
Technology firms and solution providers
Anyone who is passionate about accounting, finance and technology