Professional Development and Event Catalog

With the election in the rearview mirror, it's time to look toward the future. What does the composition of the Connecticut House and Senate mean for businesses, and what might be the hot issues during the upcoming legislative session? We're turning to the expert: Get the inside scoop from CTCPA contract lobbyist Dallas Dodge, managing partner at government relations firm Roy & Leroy and a former high-level attorney for Connecticut House leadership.

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!

Back by popular demand, Executive Director and CEO Bonnie Stewart will be hosting Regional Meetings to keep you informed and to hear from you, our members – in your backyard. Join us for a professional issues update including (but not limited to): Licensure, Mobility, AICPA’s Quality Control Standards going into effect in 2025, Expected issues and changes during the legislative session, including AI, tax changes, licensing fees, … and more.  Bring your questions and ideas – a number of new CTCPA initiatives have been born out of suggestions from Regional Meetings.  As seating is limited, you MUST pre-register. 

The Employee Benefit Plans Committee 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 a virtual meeting via Zoom meetings.

Join your peers at this open event! All CTCPA members are invited to attend. Beverages and light hors d'oeuvres will be served. The Employee Benefit Plans Committee 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. Meeting will be held from 3:00 - 4:00 and adjourn to our annual networking social from 4:00 - 6:00.  Agenda topics will be provided prior to the meeting. 

CTCPAs Regional Meetings are back by popular demand!  These meetings, which are held across CT,  are designed to not only keep you informed, but to give you, our members, an opportunity to share your insights – in your own backyard. Join us for a professional issues update including (but not limited to): Licensure Mobility AICPA’s Quality Control Standards going into effect in 2025 Expected issues and changes during the legislative session, including AI, tax changes & licensing fees … and much more Bring your questions and suggestions – many new CTCPA initiatives have been born out of the collaborative conversations from these Regional Meetings.  *Please note that the location is tentative.  If location should change, you will be notified in ample time. Seating is limited, so you MUST pre-register. 

Firms that offer audit and accounting services still have time to successfully implement the new quality management standards, but they must start now to be ready when the standards take effect Dec. 15, 2025. Keep in mind that firms whose peer review year ends after this date (many reviews are to be performed starting in 2026) will have their systems reviewed under the new quality management standards – firms that fail to comply may not pass their peer review! Jim Brackens, CPA, CGMA, Vice President of Ethics and Practice Quality at the AICPA, will join CTCPA Executive Director and CEO Bonnie Stewart to talk about the big changes – and how you should be preparing now to comply.

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 

Join us for this opportunity to gather with CTCPA Executive Director and CEO Bonnie Stewart to discuss issues affecting the profession.

The Employee Benefit Plans Committee 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 a virtual meeting via Zoom meetings.

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.

The CTCPA State Taxation Committee is the community for navigating the political, regulatory, legislative, and judicial details of Connecticut tax compliance. Members build relationships with other CPAs, the DRS Commissioner, and senior DRS staff at annual dinner meetings and other events.  

This month's topic is Tax Season Tactics: What are you trying that is new this tax season? Share your innovations and let us help you troubleshoot any software or process snags. Peer to peer discussions at it's best! 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 Committee.

Join us for this opportunity to gather with CTCPA Executive Director and CEO Bonnie Stewart to discuss issues affecting the profession.

Join us for this opportunity to gather with CTCPA Executive Director and CEO Bonnie Stewart to discuss issues affecting the profession.

Join us for this opportunity to gather with CTCPA Executive Director and CEO Bonnie Stewart to discuss issues affecting the profession.

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.

The CTCPA State Taxation Committee is the community for navigating the political, regulatory, legislative, and judicial details of Connecticut tax compliance. Members build relationships with other CPAs, the DRS Commissioner, and senior DRS staff at annual dinner meetings and other events.  

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 Committee.

Join us for this opportunity to gather with CTCPA Executive Director and CEO Bonnie Stewart to discuss issues affecting the profession.