CalCPA Conferences

Welcome to CalCPA conferences!

Here, you’ll find our upcoming events covering a wide array of topics to help you keep up with the latest developments and stay on the cutting edge of your industry. Hear from our faculty of top experts and industry leaders who will lead sessions on the most up-to-date information to keep you on top of your game.

What better way to earn CPE credits than an interactive, virtual or in-person conference that will give you the industry-specific knowledge you need while connecting with like-minded individuals. Choose from any of our conferences focusing on key California industries, sectors and practice areas.

Our conference team counts on talented CPAs, attorneys and business professionals to lend their expertise, credibility and support to our events. Think you can help? See below for opportunities to serve.

CalCPA Members qualify for discounted rates. Not a member? Join today! https://www.calcpa.org/join

May 18

In-Person Conference

Not-for-Profit Organizations

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CalCPA's annual conference brings together industry and public accounting experts to deliver timely updates surrounding the nonprofit market. Engage with speakers who lead sessions covering topics ranging from new and developing tax issues to effective controls and private endowments. You'll gain a renewed understanding of pertinent accounting, audit, legal, tax and regulatory updates relevant to this sector.

CPE Credits: 8

May 24

Virtual Conference

Governmental Accounting & Auditing

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GASB changes, Single Audits, new SAS reporting requirements: Governmental accounting and auditing continue to be complex but essential practice areas for the profession. Join us to stay on top of the latest legislation and regulations. During this event, you'll receive timely information on GASB updates, as well as perspectives on strategic priorities and hot topics. You'll also gain insights into what's happening at the local and federal levels.

This event is an encore of a conference that originally aired on April 25-26, 2022.

CPE Credits: 8

June 1

Virtual Conference

Not-for-Profit Organizations

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June 9–10

Virtual Conference

Employee Benefit Plans Audit

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Regulatory, reporting and disclosure requirements surrounding employee benefit plan auditing are growing and changing. Audit deficiencies are more common than firms care to see. The risk of plan failures or fraud is always present for plan sponsors. Learn about the complexities, trending issues and steps you can take to be up to date on regulatory, audit and accounting requirements, perform quality audits and serve your clients with timely and accurate advice.

CPE Credits: 8

June 21

In-Person Conference

Entertainment Industry

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For more than 50 years, CalCPA's Entertainment Industry Conference has provided business managers with an opportunity to gather and gain insights and practical advice for issues unique to the industry. Here, you'll learn about critical legislative and regulatory developments and get up to speed on other trending topics.

CPE Credits: 8

July 21–22

In-Person Conference

Estate and Trust Planning

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Advisers are relied upon more heavily to provide perspective and clarity as legislation and regulation evolves. Don’t miss this annual conference dedicated to keeping CPAs, attorneys and financial planners on top of recent developments within estate and trust planning. Gain in-depth understanding, effective strategies and connections with expert professionals who specialize in this area.

CPE Credits: 16

July 26

Virtual Conference

Entertainment Industry

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For more than 50 years, CalCPA's Entertainment Industry Virtual Conference has provided business managers with an opportunity to gather and gain insights and practical advice for issues unique to the industry. Here, you'll learn about critical legislative and regulatory developments and get up to speed on other trending topics.

Please note that this event is a rebroadcast of the 2022 Entertainment Industry Conference originally presented on June 21, 2022.

CPE Credits: 8

August 11–12

Virtual Conference

Estate and Trust Planning

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Advisers are relied upon more heavily to provide perspective and clarity as legislation and regulation evolves. Don't miss this annual conference dedicated to keeping CPAs, attorneys and financial planners on top of recent developments within estate and trust planning. Gain in-depth understanding, effective strategies and connections with expert professionals who specialize in this area.

CPE Credits: 16

April 20–21

In-Person Conference

2023 Elevate: Women’s Leadership Forum

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Attend CalCPA's 2023 Elevate: Women’s Leadership Forum and tap into a wealth of information from top talent in the accounting and finance industry. Whether you're an accounting staff member just beginning your journey or a seasoned executive, you'll gain insights about acquiring a competitive edge with leadership development and career-propelling concepts. By attending, you'll delve into topics that touch on profound experiences, as well as take away strategies you can implement right away. This event features our annual Women to Watch Awards, which recognizes outstanding women for their inspiring contributions to the profession and their communities.

CPE Credits: 8

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