Professional Development and Event Catalog

Join us for our monthly Town Hall Meetings – a must-attend event for anyone looking to stay ahead of the latest hot topics impacting the profession. This is your chance to hear directly from Executive Director & CEO Bonnie Stewart and engage with leading voices in the finance and accounting industry. Gain insights, ask questions, and connect with experts who are shaping the future of our field. Don’t miss this opportunity to be informed and involved! You must register to attend and receive CPE credit.

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Join us as we return to The Farms Country Club for a great day of golf, camaraderie, food & beverages, and an afternoon reception supporting scholarships for the profession’s next generation. Tournament Format: Choice of scramble or best two of four, best ball. Team Low Gross, Team Low Net, Closest to the Pin, and Long Drive. You can also try your luck at the Frank Frago 50/50 and a high-end teacup raffle.Schedule  8:30 a.m. – Registration, driving range/putting green open, breakfast on the patio (pancakes, eggs, home fries, sausage, bacon, fruit, and toast station) 10:00 a.m. – Shotgun Start 2:30 p.m. – Cocktail hour with open bar and hors d’ouevres3:30 p.m. – Buffet dinner (beef medallions, New England cod, chicken florentine, penne marinara, roasted potatoes, and vegetable medley), and awards & raffles$2,500 and $1,800 Major SponsorshipsBEST DEAL!  $1,400 Gold Sponsorships (Foursome Plus Tee/Green Sponsor Recognition)$300 Tee/Green Sponsorships$300 Individual Player RegistrationPlease consider donating a raffle prize if you cannot sponsor, or do both for maximum recognition and maximum impact for the Scholarship Foundation! Click the "Register Offsite" button to download a fillable PDF form to secure your sponsorship or player registration. Once you submit your registration via email to membership@ctcpas.org you'll receive an invoice by email. 

Premier Members have exclusive access to inside scoop from CTCPA Executive Director Bonnie Stewart! Pour yourself a cup of coffee and fire up your computer to connect with Bonnie and hear what's happening in the profession and at the CTCPA. These meetings are exclusively for CTCPA Premier Members. Become a Premier Member today!

Join us for a practical discussion on the technology issues firms are facing today, including AI, data protection, security tools, WISP considerations, and evolving IT compliance expectations. This session will offer timely insights to help members better understand risks, responsibilities, and opportunities in a changing technology environment. Please note, pre-registration is required. To access the meeting, use your online account, go to MY CTCPA, My Professional Development, My Upcoming Courses.  Bring your coffee, your ideas to share, and join us for what is always a lively discussion! We've got experts on board who can help you with cybersecurity, client portals, accounting software, and more. TechConneCT attendance is free and open only to CTCPA members in good standing. No CPE will be given, but you get free answers and valuable guidance. Hosted by the CTCPA Technology Group.

Back by popular demand! CTCPA, MACPA, RICPA, and NHCPA are joining together to again host the Multi-State Karter Kup Tennis Clinic at the historic Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, RI. Not quite ready for the Karter Kup Tennis Scramble? We've got you covered. Attend this tennis clinic led by a seasoned pro and dive into the excitement! The clinic is open to all members and their guests (non-members must be registered by a member). Whether you're a beginner or brushing up your skills, all levels are encouraged to participate. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m.AgendaLunch: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.Clinic: 1:30 - 3 p.m. Please note: All players must dress in tennis whites while playing on the courts (coloring in white shoes is permitted). Players must bring their own racket, but tennis balls will be provided. If you're interested in participating or have any questions, please contact Jill Foley at jfoley@masscpas.org.

Back by popular demand! CTCPA, MACPA, RICPA, and NHCPA are joining together to host the Multi-State Karter Kup Tennis Scramble at the historic Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, RI. Not quite ready to play in the Karter Kup Tennis Scramble? That's ok. Attend as a spectator and be a part of the excitement! Have questions, please contact Jill Foley at jfoley@masscpas.org.

Back by popular demand! CTCPA, MACPA, RICPA, and NHCPA are joining together to host the Multi-State Karter Kup Tennis Tournament. The Karter Kup Tennis Scramble is played on the grass courts of the Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, RI! All members and their guests are welcome to play; nonmember guests must be registered by a member. This is a fun day on the courts and all levels are encouraged to participate.  Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m.AgendaLunch: 12:30PM - 1:30 p.m.Tournament Play: 1:30 - 4 p.m.Please note, all players must dress in tennis whites while playing on the courts (coloring in white shoes is permitted). Players must bring their own racket, but tennis balls will be provided. If you're interested in participating or have any questions, please contact Jill Foley at jfoley@masscpas.org.

Join us for our monthly Town Hall Meetings – a must-attend event for anyone looking to stay ahead of the latest hot topics impacting the profession. This is your chance to hear directly from Executive Director & CEO Bonnie Stewart and engage with leading voices in the finance and accounting industry. Gain insights, ask questions, and connect with experts who are shaping the future of our field. Don’t miss this opportunity to be informed and involved! You must register to attend and receive CPE credit.

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We’re bringing our members, friends and families an unforgettable night at the ballpark as the New York Yankees face off against the Boston Red Sox - one of baseball’s greatest rivalries. Enjoy great seats above the third-base line and soak in the energy of Yankee Stadium during a late-summer showdown. This is a rare, discounted opportunity and our first time offering a Yankees ticket experience - don’t miss your chance to be part of it.  Limited seats available, so don't wait - reserve now. Interested in bringing friends and family along? To purchase tickets for friends or family members who are not CTCPA members, click the "Add Guest" button. Add the individual's first and last name and check the box next to "Guest Ticket." Questions? Contact the membership team at membership@ctcpas.org. Driving Directions Yankee Stadium is located at One East 161st Street in the Bronx and is accessible from the Major Deegan Expressway (Interstate 87) at the following exits: Northbound I-87: Exit 4 (East 149th Street/145th Street Bridge) and Exit 5 (East 161st Street/Macombs Dam Bridge) Southbound I-87: Exit 5 (East 161st Street/Macombs Dam Bridge) For drivers using GPS, please plug the following address into your GPS unit: One East 161st Street, Bronx, New York.

The Governmental Accounting and Auditing Committee meets to discuss developments, new regulations, and compliance issues in the field of governmental accounting and auditing. Group members include both public sector finance professionals and those who serve them in public accounting. Members also assist with planning the governmental accounting and auditing track at our MEGA Accounting and Auditing Conference held in June.  A meeting agenda will be sent one week prior to the meeting date.This will be a virtual meeting via Zoom meetings.  If you register for this meeting via our website, please see https://www.ctcpas.org/my-cpe/upcoming to launch the Zoom meeting.

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Join us for our monthly Town Hall Meetings – a must-attend event for anyone looking to stay ahead of the latest hot topics impacting the profession. This is your chance to hear directly from Executive Director & CEO Bonnie Stewart and engage with leading voices in the finance and accounting industry. Gain insights, ask questions, and connect with experts who are shaping the future of our field. Don’t miss this opportunity to be informed and involved! You must register to attend and receive CPE credit.

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Interview Day 2026 will be held virtually on Friday, September 25, 2026!Interview Day connects you with a hand-selected group of Connecticut's best and brightest accounting majors. You'll have the opportunity to interview up to 10 students in one day at this unique event, held virtually using Zoom breakout rooms.Registration includes Zoom breakout room for up to 10 interview slots and access to resumes and contact information for all student participants. Student information and documents will be provided to companies and firms on Thursday, September 10, 2026, and interview selections are due back to CTCPA on Tuesday, September 15 by 12:00 p.m. Final interview schedules will be provided on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

Join us for our monthly Town Hall Meetings – a must-attend event for anyone looking to stay ahead of the latest hot topics impacting the profession. This is your chance to hear directly from Executive Director & CEO Bonnie Stewart and engage with leading voices in the finance and accounting industry. Gain insights, ask questions, and connect with experts who are shaping the future of our field. Don’t miss this opportunity to be informed and involved! You must register to attend and receive CPE credit.

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Firmly Feud: Where Accounting Meets Game Night Get ready for a fast paced virtual showdown featuring the people who know accounting best. Teams of CPAs and finance professionals will go head to head answering questions inspired by busy season, client relationships, workplace realities, and life in the profession.  Whether you're a tax guru, audit expert, controller, CFO, or just someone who knows the answer to "What's the first thing a client loses?", you'll have a chance to put your accounting instincts to the test.  We'll even offer a CT Bonus Round! Join us for an evening of laughs, networking, and firm versus firm bragging rights. Because sometimes the best way to connect with fellow professionals is to discover that they're dealing with the exact same things you are.  Firmly's can be made up of no more than five players, and all players must be together on screen during the game. Entrance Fee:  $100/Firmly -  regardless of the number of firmly members.  The winning firmly will be featured in a CTCPA Member e-news, CTCPA social media post, and a team prize that will give you bragging rights for the next year.  Deck out your space during the game with firmly signage, attire, etc. and earn bonus points. Survey says... you won't want to miss it! Contact aprild@ctcpas.org if you have any questions.

Premier Members have exclusive access to inside scoop from CTCPA Executive Director Bonnie Stewart! Pour yourself a cup of coffee and fire up your computer to connect with Bonnie and hear what's happening in the profession and at the CTCPA. These meetings are exclusively for CTCPA Premier Members. Become a Premier Member today!

Join us as CTCPA and the CT Bar Tax Section brings their members an opportunity to meet directly with DRS leadership and staff to talk taxes.  Choose your topic area and you'll be joined by CPAs, tax attorneys, and a DRS Staff person who works every day in that topic area.  You will expand your network and have an opportunity to learn how to best serve your clients when issues arise.The evening will include open dinner discussions with DRS Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and DRS representatives at each table. Agenda:5:30 p.m. - Check-in and Cocktails (Cash Bar)6:30 p.m. - Dinner and Table Discussions led by DRS When registering, be sure to choose your dinner entree in the Event Options section and the topic for your table discussion in the Breakout Section.  

Join us for our monthly Town Hall Meetings – a must-attend event for anyone looking to stay ahead of the latest hot topics impacting the profession. This is your chance to hear directly from Executive Director & CEO Bonnie Stewart and engage with leading voices in the finance and accounting industry. Gain insights, ask questions, and connect with experts who are shaping the future of our field. Don’t miss this opportunity to be informed and involved! You must register to attend and receive CPE credit.

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Join us for our monthly Town Hall Meetings – a must-attend event for anyone looking to stay ahead of the latest hot topics impacting the profession. This is your chance to hear directly from Executive Director & CEO Bonnie Stewart and engage with leading voices in the finance and accounting industry. Gain insights, ask questions, and connect with experts who are shaping the future of our field. Don’t miss this opportunity to be informed and involved! You must register to attend and receive CPE credit.

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