Northeast Finance & Accounting Convention
First Northeast Finance & Accounting Convention a Hit!
What an incredible start! Thank you to everyone who joined us at Foxwoods Resort Casino for the inaugural Northeast Finance & Accounting Convention; it was a dynamic mix of insight, innovation, and inspiration. From small firm owners to leaders in Fortune 500 companies, professionals across the finance and accounting spectrum came together for two packed days of learning, networking, and idea-sharing.
Attendees from six states left with new connections, fresh perspectives, and actionable strategies to implement in their organizations. If you missed it this year, you’ll definitely want to mark your calendar for next year’s convention – it’s only getting bigger and better!
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony featuring, AICPA Chair Lexy Kessler
We opened the 2025 Northeast Finance & Accounting Convention with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by AICPA Chair Lexy Kessler, setting the stage for two dynamic days of innovation, leadership, and connection. This premier event had it all – future-focused speakers, powerful networking opportunities, and sessions designed to inspire fresh ideas and drive growth.
2025 Keynote Speakers - Game Changers in Accounting and Tech
The Future of the Profession in 2025 – Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
Tom Hood, CPA, CITP, CGMA
EVP, Business Growth & Engagement for
AICPA-CIMA and the Business Learning Institute
Tom recently stepped onto the global stage of the largest association of certified professional accountants in the world, representing over 690,000 CPAs, CGMAs, and students. He was named in the top three most influential people in accounting by Accounting Today for the 11th year.
The AI-Powered Economy – What Wins and What's Next for Strategy, Risk, and Finance
Ryan McManus
Founder of techtonic.io; Executive Professor of AI, Brown University; Advisor, Board Director
The founder of techtonic.io, Ryan McManus advises Fortune 500 companies, governments, startups, and private equity investors on AI and other emerging technologies, digital transformation, business model strategy and generating speed within their organizations.
The Fulfillment ROI – The Missing Metric for Creating High Performance Cultures
Amy Vetter
Keynote Speaker, CPA, Yogi, and CEO of The B³ Method Institute
What happens when you blend the precision of a CPA, the mindfulness of a Yogi, and the innovation of a business leader? You get Amy Vetter – a dynamic keynote speaker who demonstrates how individual well-being directly translates to improved business results.
Regional and National Economic Outlook
Ezra Greenberg
Partner in McKinsey’s Strategy & Corporate Finance Practice
Ezra has been at the center of McKinsey’s global response to macroeconomics and geopolitics through the COVID-19 crisis and the ongoing economic and geopolitical volatility and uncertainty globally. He has coauthored some of McKinsey’s core publications during this period and regularly leads discussions with top management teams, boards, and multi-client gatherings.
Breakout Session Experts Across Three Timely Tracks
- From Pain Points to Productivity: Modernizing Your Tech Stack Step by Step
- Artificial Intelligence in Finance: Opportunities, Risks, and Real-World Impact
- Modern Threats & Smart Defenses: Building Cyber Resilience for Financial Leaders
- How We're Using AI Now: Real Stories from Accounting Firms and Finance Teams
- Tax Reform Watchlist: State and Federal Trends
- FASB Update: What's Changing
- ASC 842’s (Leases) Misunderstood Areas
- The Future of the Audit: Building Relevance and Sustaining Quality
- The Changing Role of the CFO in the Era of AI: A Panel Discussion
- Leading Finance Teams Through Disruption and Change
- Reshaping Finance with AI and Automation
- Future-Proof Finance: Scenario Planning Meets Data-Driven Decision Making