Professional Development and Event Catalog

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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Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas made history when she was sworn in as Connecticut’s 75th Secretary of the State in 2023 as the first Black person elected to the office. She leads one of Connecticut’s oldest constitutional offices - established in 1639 - and one of its most wide-ranging, overseeing elections, the state’s business registry, and official public records. In this Town Hall Meeting, Secretary of State Thomas covers three timely topics of interest to business leaders: Business Fraud: Current fraud trends affecting businesses and practical steps to protect your organization. Human Trafficking Awareness: Recent legal developments and what business owners need to know about potential liability when working with vendors or suppliers involved in trafficking. Civic Engagement: How businesses can benefit from civic engagement and promote nonpartisan civic participation among employees, customers, and the community. We'll also be joined by IRS Stakeholder Liaison Yolanda Durant to talk about the Written Internet Security Plan (WISP) requirement. What are the most common cybersecurity vulnerabilities the IRS is currently seeing among tax and accounting professionals and what are three actions you need to take now? You must register to attend and receive CPE credit.

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This virtual meeting of the Federal Taxation Group will be an open format for any members to share issues or pain points they may be experiencing in the current tax season. The group welcomes those with an interest no matter your career stage or level of expertise. Pre-register for the meeting and you can then access the link in your online CTCPA account under My Upcoming Events the day of the meeting.

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What Finance Leaders Need to Know Heading into 2027 What’s ahead for Connecticut businesses – and what should finance leaders be watching as they prepare for 2027? Join fellow CFOs, controllers, and finance professionals from across Connecticut for a fast-paced, 75-minute conversation focused on the economic, business, and technology trends shaping the finance function. Hear perspectives from the Sean Scanlon, Connecticut State Comptroller and Connecticut CFOs on the state’s economic outlook, the challenges and opportunities they’re watching, and the issues keeping finance leaders up at night. We’ll also look at the rapidly changing role of technology as Wei Chen of UConn’s Digital Frontiers Initiative explores how AI is already affecting finance teams – and what finance professionals should be preparing for next. The conversation will be moderated by Jessica Quinn, Associate Publisher of the Hartford Business Journal. Connecticut perspective. CFO insights. The future of finance. All in 75 minutes. Don’t miss the conversation that will help you start thinking differently about 2027.

CTCPA's 14th annual 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 packets (including resume, essay, and areas of interest) will be provided to companies and firms on Friday, September 11, 2026, and interview selections are due back to CTCPA on Wednesday, September 16 by 12:00 p.m. Final interview schedules will be provided on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. You'll have up to ten interviews in individual breakout rooms on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please join us for our next Not-for-Profit Interest Group meeting.  Attendees include those who work in the not-for-profit field and those who have not-for-profit clients.  We welcome those with an interest no matter career stage or expertise.  A detailed agenda will be sent out prior to the meeting date. This meeting will be an online meeting via Zoom.

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.  Firmlys 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!

Artificial intelligence continues to reshape the accounting profession. This meeting will explore how AI is being built into accounting and tax research tools, including potential demonstrations from leading software providers. Members will gain a better understanding of how these tools may support efficiency, research, and client service. 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.

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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Join us as we celebrate our fantastic winners and get inspired by a keynote featuring an accomplished female leader from our profession. Program Schedule: 7:30 - 8:15 a.m. Registration and Networking 8:15 - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 - 9:15 a.m. Welcome/Opening Remarks  9:15 - 9:45 a.m. Keynote Speaker 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. Awards Presentation  Connect with the leaders driving accounting and finance. Learn about our partnership opportunities.

Ever feel like you're winging it in Board or Committee meetings?  Do you know when to make a motion, or second a motion?  Do you review and approve last months' meeting minutes before or after the financials have been approved? If you answered "I don't know" for any of these, this event may be for you. By the end of the event you'll confidently pick up that gavel and run a successful meeting. This event is not just for emerging leaders, but anyone who runs a formal meeting. A collaboration of the American Institute of Architects CT - Emerging Professionals, CT Bar Association Young Lawyer Section and the CT Society of CPAs New & Young Professionals Contact aprild@ctcpas.org if you have any questions.

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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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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