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AICPA ENGAGE Offers Insight into Tax Reform, Technology and CPA Practice ManagementAICPA ENGAGE, a premier event devoted to the accounting profession in North America, returns to Las Vegas in June with a wealth of learning opportunities to help CPAs, financial planners and advisory professionals navigate tax reform, automation within the profession and evolving client needs, among other topics. Two conferences have been added to the AICPA ENGAGE lineup this year - the EDGE Career Development Conference, designed for standout young CPAs, and the CPA Firm Management Association's National Practice Management Conference - bringing the total number of specialty forums to seven. AICPA ENGAGE, which runs from June 9-14 at the MGM Grand, consists of more than 250 sessions on key topics and emerging issues in accounting, auditing, financial planning, law, marketing, practice management, tax and technology. Two keynotes have been named:
"This is a critical year for CPA firms, with a new emphasis on tax planning, the impact of artificial intelligence and blockchain on practices, and the growing importance of a comprehensive approach to personal financial planning for clients," said Clar Rosso, executive vice president for engagement and learning innovation for the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. "We designed AICPA ENGAGE to give CPAs and financial professionals the broadest array of educational offerings in one setting." Beyond the two newly added conferences, the other events that constitute AICPA ENGAGE are the Advanced Estate Planning Conference, Advanced Personal Financial Planning Conference, National Advanced Accounting and Auditing Technical Symposium, Practitioners Symposium and Tech+ Conference, and Tax Strategies for the High-Income Individual. Reporters interested in covering the event, either in person or through a live broadcast, can contact Jeff May at [email protected]. For more information, please visit aicpaengage.com. About the American Institute of CPAs The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is the world's largest member association representing the CPA profession, with more than 418,000 members in 143 countries, and a history of serving the public interest since 1887. AICPA members represent many areas of practice, including business and industry, public practice, government, education and consulting. The AICPA sets ethical standards for its members and U.S. auditing standards for private companies, nonprofit organizations, federal, state and local governments. It develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination, offers specialized credentials, builds the pipeline of future talent and drives professional competency development to advance the vitality, relevance and quality of the profession. The AICPA maintains offices in New York, Washington, DC, Durham, NC, and Ewing, NJ. Media representatives are invited to visit the AICPA Press Center at www.aicpa.org/press. About the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (the Association) is the most influential body of professional accountants, combining the strengths of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA (News - Alert)) to power opportunity, trust and prosperity for people, businesses and economies worldwide. It represents 650,000 members and students in public and management accounting and advocates for the public interest and business sustainability on current and emerging issues. With broad reach, rigor and resources, the Association advances the reputation, employability and quality of CPAs, CGMAs and accounting and finance professionals globally.
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