Professional Development and Event Catalog

Professional Headshots - Free to CTCPA Members

Professional headshots are expensive; going to a portrait studio will run you upwards of $200. Luckily, CTCPA members can get theirs taken free of charge as a member benefit! On the last Thursday of the months of February and March, CTCPA staff will have the portrait studio set up in the office. Drop in to the CTCPA Education Center for your photo shoot anytime between 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.! You'll receive an edited, high-resolution image (or a few!) by email within a few days that's yours to use on your website, social media, or however you see fit.  

CTCPA's Cannabis Committee Meeting

With Connecticut's legalization of cannabis and sales now under way, CTCPA's new Cannabis Committee enables members involved in this niche area the opportunity to discuss insights, technical changes, accounting policies and best practices in the cannabis arena.  Members looking to learn more about this area of practice are also welcome.    Topics to be discussed at this meeting: June 8th conference update Legal/legislative updates Open discussion Additional agenda items may be added prior to the meeting date.

Company/Firm Administrators Group: CTCPA Website Refresher

Are you responsible for managing your company's employees' memberships, professional development registrations and ematerials, and more? We can make your life easier. (We promise.) Our communication team is always working on adding improvements to our website to make your jobs easier. Join us as we review the areas you will be accessing to pay membership dues, register employees for continuing education and more.  The Company/Firm Administrators Group has been meeting quarterly  for almost a year  to bring these important professionals together to brainstorm, share ideas, commiserate over pain points, and learn what you need to know how to best support your company. Stay in the loop - join the group today.

Employee Benefit Plans Committee Meeting (Virtual)

The Employee Benefit Plans Committee monitors developments in the employee benefit plans arena. Friendly, interactive meetings include roundtable discussion of changes affecting plans, auditors, and employers. The group features diversified professionals e.g., auditors, actuaries, third party administrators, and attorneys, engaged in the EBP area. Outreach to the broader membership includes an annual networking social and sponsoring of an annual Employee Benefit Plans Conference. Agenda topics will be provided prior to the meeting.  This will be a virtual meeting via Zoom meetings.

2023 CTCPA Annual Meeting

There’s a front row seat just for you, so brew yourself a cup of coffee and join us at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 10 for the virtual CTCPA Annual Meeting!We'll be joined by American Institute of CPAs President and CEO Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA, who will guide us though the many changes and challenges affecting our profession. Perfect timing, with the new CPA Exam scheduled to launch in January 2024.Barry will share how the accounting and finance profession has adapted in recent years and how current challenges might evolve in the long-term as we move towards 2030.  Key changes affecting the profession will be discussed, including services driven by consumer and regulatory expectations, evolving business reporting, firm and finance structures, emerging technology, and trust, as well as talent, skills and education.In addition to the keynote, we will: Hear from outgoing Chair Michael Maksymiw, Thank our outgoing leaders, Recognize this year’s Jack Brooks Leadership Award winner and our long-time members joining the ranks of 50-Year Members, and Welcome the CTCPA’s new leadership, including incoming Chair Timothy Hedley. Sponsorships are available! Download an information form or contact Liz Frazza at lizf@ctcpas.org for details.

Governmental Accounting and Auditing Committee Meeting (Virtual)

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 plan the annual CTCPA Governmental Accounting and Auditing Conference held every spring.  Agenda topics for this meeting will be sent prior to the meeting. This will be a virtual meeting via Zoom meetings.

CTCPA's Cannabis Committee Meeting

With Connecticut's legalization of cannabis and sales now under way, CTCPA's new Cannabis Committee enables members involved in this niche area the opportunity to discuss insights, technical changes, accounting policies and best practices in the cannabis arena.  Members looking to learn more about this area of practice are also welcome.    Topics to be discussed at this meeting: June 8th conference update Legal/legislative updates Open discussion Additional agenda items may be added prior to the meeting date.

Trust, Estate & Gift Taxation Committee Meeting: Client Education

The Trust, Estate, and Gift Tax Committee meeting will feature Ross Riskin DBA, CPA/PFS, CCFC, MS Tax, from Riskin & Riskin, & VisiWealth. He will discuss educational strategies for explaining complex financial and tax items with clients.

TechConneCT Roundtable: Streamlining your tax processes

The main topic this month is streamlining tax processes.  Hear from your peers about their experience with a variety of ways streamline your tax business including outsourcing, auto flow software, and other platforms to assure you're using your time the most efficient way possible.  Keep in mind, this is an open forum - we never limit discussion to just one topic so if you have other technology questions bring them to the table. 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 Committee.

Peer Review Committee Mtg: Technical update

Professional Headshots - Free to CTCPA Members

Professional headshots are expensive; going to a portrait studio will run you upwards of $200. Luckily, CTCPA members can get theirs taken free of charge as a member benefit! On the last Thursday of the months of February and March CTCPA staff will have the portrait studio set up in the office. Drop in to the CTCPA Education Center for your photo shoot anytime between 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.! You'll receive an edited, high-resolution image (or a few!) by email within a few days that's yours to use on your website, social media, or however you see fit.  

CTCPA's Cannabis Committee Meeting

With Connecticut's legalization of cannabis and sales now under way, CTCPA's new Cannabis Committee enables members involved in this niche area the opportunity to discuss insights, technical changes, accounting policies and best practices in the cannabis arena.  Members looking to learn more about this area of practice are also welcome.    Topics to be discussed at this meeting: Review evaluations from June conference Additional education topics to offer Legal/legislative updates Open discussion Additional agenda items may be added prior to the meeting date.

Professional Headshots - Free to CTCPA Members

Professional headshots are expensive; going to a portrait studio will run you upwards of $200. Luckily, CTCPA members can get theirs taken free of charge as a member benefit! On the last Thursday of the months of February and March CTCPA staff will have the portrait studio set up in the office. Drop in to the CTCPA Education Center for your photo shoot anytime between 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.! You'll receive an edited, high-resolution image (or a few!) by email within a few days that's yours to use on your website, social media, or however you see fit.  

TechConneCT Roundtable: Productivity Software and Tools

The main topic this month is productivity software.  With so many products on the market to help with office productivity, we'll talk peer-to-peer on what works, pain points others have had when on-boarding a new software product, and how each office uses the different programs and platforms. Keep in mind, this is an open forum - we never limit discussion to just one topic so if you have other technology questions bring them to the table. 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 Committee.

CTCPA's Cannabis Committee Meeting

With Connecticut's legalization of cannabis and sales now under way, CTCPA's Cannabis Committee enables members involved in this niche area the opportunity to discuss insights, technical changes, accounting policies and best practices in the cannabis arena.  Members looking to learn more about this area of practice are also welcome.    Topics to be discussed at this meeting: Legal/legislative updates Open discussion Additional agenda items may be added prior to the meeting date.

CTCPA's Cannabis Committee Meeting

With Connecticut's legalization of cannabis and sales now under way, CTCPA's Cannabis Committee enables members involved in this niche area the opportunity to discuss insights, technical changes, accounting policies and best practices in the cannabis arena.  Members looking to learn more about this area of practice are also welcome.    Topics to be discussed at this meeting: Legal/legislative updates Open discussion Additional agenda items may be added prior to the meeting date.

CTCPA's Cannabis Committee Meeting

With Connecticut's legalization of cannabis and sales now under way, CTCPA's Cannabis Committee enables members involved in this niche area the opportunity to discuss insights, technical changes, accounting policies and best practices in the cannabis arena.  Members looking to learn more about this area of practice are also welcome.    Topics to be discussed at this meeting: Legal/legislative updates Open discussion Additional agenda items may be added prior to the meeting date.