Management of Accounting Practice (MAP) Conference (1.5 days) - 2.5 Tech & 10 [NT] - Webcast

Overview

There’s no shortage of reports about rapid, pervasive changes in the accounting profession. Talent shortages, changing client needs and expectations, and other emerging challenges are disrupting traditional services and the core of many CPA firms. At the same time, along with these challenges come exciting new opportunities. Break away for a day to work on your firm, not just in your firm, as you set your practice up to thrive, not just survive, in today’s rapidly changing marketplace. Join us for two information-packed days focused on skills and knowledge that will help you and your firm become more effective dealing with several major trends impacting the accounting profession.

OSCPA has partnered with the Idaho Society of CPAs for this event.

Highlights

Day 1 - August 11: Leading your Evolving Firm: Essential Practice Management Ideas

Join fellow CPA firm leaders for an interactive workshop focused on building a stronger, more future-ready firm. We'll explore the value drivers that increase firm worth, create a shared strategic vision your leadership team can execute, and learn how to lead purposeful evolution before disruption dictates your direction. You'll also sharpen revenue management with practical KPIs for the modern firm, use integrity as a powerful culture-building tool, and leave with clear, actionable decisions — including what you will stop doing to free capacity for what matters most.

Topics:

CPA firm value drivers
Creating a shared strategic vision for your business
Leading evolution so evolution doesn't lead you
Revenue management and KPIs for the modern firm
Using integrity as a culture building tool
What will you STOP doing?

Day 2 - August 12: Moving from "Best Practices" to "Next Practices"

7:00 - 8:30am - The Value Billing Journey

The shift from hourly billing to value-based pricing in accounting represents a significant evolution in how services are valued and charged. Join panelists Matthew Goodfellow (Sorren) and Courtney De Ronde (Forge) as they share their stories of their firm's experience along the path from hourly billing to value billing.

8:40 - 10:10am - Moderated roundtable

Join ISCPA Executive Director Laura Lantz for a discussion about what's on your mind - submit your questions early to cpe@idcpa.org! This is your chance to share what's on your mind with your fellow attendees. Ask them what they think about what's keeping you up at night or what they think is the next big thing.

10:15 - 11:15am - Accounting/Finance Students & Young CPAs Q & A

In today's rapidly-evolving business landscape, the perspectives of young professionals and aspiring CPAs are invaluable to the future success of accounting firms. This presentation aims to highlight the crucial insights and innovative ideas that young CPAs and students bring to the table, addressing key areas that firm leaders need to hear.

Prerequisites

Decision making responsibilities in firm

Designed For

Firm Partners & Key Decision Makers

Objectives

Enable accounting firm partners to share experiences & best practices
Provide a forum for partners to discuss top issues facing firms
Help partners develop strategies & policies for future growth & success of their firms
Re-energize you to continue striving to create a positive and progressive culture