Accounting Pipeline Conference
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(Check-In 8:30am EST)
5.00 Credits
Member Price $45.00
Non-Member Price $65.00
Overview
Join us for the 2025 Accounting Pipeline Conference, an engaging, full-day event designed for educators and professionals to explore the key trends shaping the future of accounting education and the profession. Sessions will delve into the latest professional updates, strategies for preparing students for careers in the expanding field of client advisory services, techniques for cultivating diverse and inclusive classrooms, and how to integrate durable skills into curricula. We will also explore the impact of AI and automation on the industry. Gain actionable insights, practical tools, and invaluable networking opportunities to help shape the next generation of accounting talent!
Friday, March 7
General Session
- Registration and Networking Breakfast
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Welcome & Professional Issues Update
Kick off the day with Zach Donah, President & CEO of MassCPAs, as he provides an overview of the latest developments impacting the accounting profession. This session will include key updates on the CPA pathway, recent proposed changes to the Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA) rules, and the advocacy efforts MassCPAs has undertaken through comment letters and collaboration with stakeholders. Gain insights into how these changes may influence educators, students, and the profession at large.
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Client Advisory Services (CAS): Preparing Students for a Growing Service Line
Discover why Client Advisory Services (CAS) is one of the fastest-growing areas in accounting and how to prepare students for success in this dynamic field. This session will explore the key skills and knowledge needed for advisory-focused careers, discuss how educators can integrate CAS concepts into coursework, and share insights from professionals working in this expanding service line.
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Break
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- DEIB in Accounting Education: Cultivating an Inclusive Pipeline
Learn how to create diverse, equitable, and inclusive classroom environments that attract and retain underrepresented students in accounting. This session will provide practical tips and tools for integrating DEIB principles into curriculum design, fostering a more inclusive and supportive learning experience. Engage in a breakout activity to explore actionable strategies and collaborate with peers to drive meaningful change in your educational practices.
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Lunch With Table Topics
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Developing Durable Skills for Success
Equip your students and emerging professionals with the durable skills, often called “soft skills,” such as critical thinking, communication, adaptability, and collaboration—essential for thriving in today’s accounting roles. This session will explore strategies for incorporating these skills into coursework through group projects, case studies, and client simulations.
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Panel Discussion – AI & Automation in Accounting: Preparing Tech-Savvy Students
Hear from a panel of professionals from various firms and backgrounds on how AI and automation are transforming accounting roles and the skills educators need to emphasize.
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Closing Remarks
This session is available to registrants only.
Non-Member Price $65.00
Member Price $45.00