Professional Development and Event Catalog

You are invited to join our upcoming Technology Roundtable Discussion. Perfect for your IT professionals, Tech team, your Firm Administrator/Office Manager, or anyone in your firm vetting new soft or hardware. Whether you're navigating hardware upgrades, exploring new software solutions, or facing IT challenges in your firm, this is your space to share, learn, and collaborate.Topics may include (but not limited to): • Hardware needs and best practices – PCs, Laptops, Scanners, Copiers, Phones, Cameras, etc. • Software selection and integration – Tax, Engagement, CRM, Bookkeeping, Portals, etc. • Cybersecurity concerns• Workflow automation – Scan/Workflow tools, eSignature collection processes, etc. • Cloud vs. on-premises solutions• IT support strategies 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 Group.

Kenneth Heaslip, Chairman of the Accounting & Auditing Group, invites you to join us for the regular meeting of the A&A Group.  We welcome those with an interest no matter your career stage or level of expertise. This meeting will be virtual and you can access the link to the meeting in your online CTCPA account under My Upcoming Events. Pre-registration is required.

Join us as CTCPA and the CT Bar Tax Section brings their members an opportunity to meet directly with DRS 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 at DRS arise.The evening will include open dinner discussions with DRS 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, please choose an entree in the Event Options section and topic for your table top discussions in the Breakout section.  

Big changes are here for the CPA profession in Connecticut, and across the country. The landmark legislation modernizing CPA licensure pathways and enhancing practice mobility took effect in Connecticut on October 1, 2025. If you’re a CPA, firm leader, educator, or CPA candidate, this is your opportunity to hear directly from the experts tracking or implementing these changes: • Timothy Egan, Chair, Connecticut State Board of Accountancy• John Johnson, Vice President, Legislative and Governmental Affairs, NASBA• Cat Arsenault, Attorney, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection They’ll unpack what’s changed, what’s next, and what every CPA and candidate needs to know, including the five most common mistakes CPAs make, according to DCP. Stay informed. Stay compliant. Stay ahead. Don’t miss this insider look at what just passed and what may be coming.

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.  Discussion for this meeting will focus on the format, topics, and speaker recommendations for the 2026 Not-for-Profit Organizations Conference, legislative requests for the 2026 legislative session, and DRS requests.  A detailed agenda will be sent out prior to the meeting date. This will be a virtual meeting via Zoom.

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Our New & Young Professionals are inviting you to "Beer, Bags & Boards," a night of connections, Cornhole, trivia, food, fun, and drinks.  Come and kick off the holiday season with us! Free drink, food & raffle ticket for all attendees.  Location: Truck Bar, 151 Webster Sq. Rd., Berlin, CT DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS November18th. Please email April aprild@ctcpas.org if you have any questions.

The Employee Benefit Plans Group 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 an in-person meeting - location to be announced soon. 

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The Employee Benefit Plans Group Social scheduled for Wednesday, December 11th has been canceled due to weather forecast and low attendance.  The meeting that was scheduled to be held prior to the social will be held via Zoom meetings.

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Join us for an insightful session with Robert G. Brody, founder of Brody and Associates, LLC—an acclaimed Labor, Employment, and Benefits Law firm representing management and senior executives.  Discover the most common mistakes managers make and learn proactive strategies to avoid them before they occur. This is your opportunity to gain practical, real-world guidance from a leading authority in management and employment law.   You must register to attend and receive CPE.

Ashely Laufer, Chair of the Federal Tax Group, invites you to the regular meeting of the group.  The group welcomes those with an interest no matter your career stage or level of expertise. Bring your questions or pain points for the upcoming tax season! This meeting will be virtual and you can access the link to the meeting in your online CTCPA account under My Upcoming Events. Pre-registration is required.

Join us for our 6th annual awards program celebrating exceptional female CPAs and recognizing the many contributions these professionals are making in Connecticut. Program Schedule: 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Registration & Networking 8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Welcome/Opening Remarks  9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Keynote Speaker 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Awards Presentation 

The Employee Benefit Plans Group 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 an online meeting via Zoom.

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We’re excited to introduce our first annual Member Appreciation Day! At CTCPA, our members are the heart of everything we do. Your dedication to the profession inspires us every day, and we want to show our appreciation in a meaningful way. Join us for Member Appreciation Day, a virtual event designed to say thank you with six hours of free CPE on today’s most relevant topics. No travel required—just log in from wherever you are and gain valuable insights to support your professional growth no matter where you are in your career journey. We know your time is valuable, and so is your membership. That’s why we’re committed to bringing you real benefits that make a difference in your career. This day is all about learning, growing, and celebrating YOU—our valued member. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and your profession from the comfort of your home or office. Register now and let us show our appreciation!

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 will be sent one week prior to the meeting date.This will be a virtual meeting via Zoom meetings.

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Ashely Laufer, Chair of the Federal Tax Group, invites you to the regular meeting of the group.  The group welcomes those with an interest no matter your career stage or level of expertise. Bring your questions or pain points for the tax season! This meeting will be virtual and you can access the link to the meeting in your online CTCPA account under My Upcoming Events. Pre-registration is required.

Time to talk post tax season. We'll have Tax Talk: Reflecting on the Good, Bad, & Ugly of this tax season. Let’s discuss what worked, what didn’t, and future improvements. This is an annual favorite! 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 Group.

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 will be sent one week prior to the meeting date.This will be a virtual meeting via Zoom meetings.

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The Employee Benefit Plans Group 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 an online meeting via Zoom.

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Time to talk post tax season. We'll have Tax Talk: Reflecting on the Good, Bad, & Ugly of this tax season. Let’s discuss what worked, what didn’t, and future improvements. This is an annual favorite! 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 Group.