Top Accounting Conferences to Attend in 2026 | Insights from Nancy McClelland
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Gary DeHart interviews Nancy McClelland about the top accounting conferences to attend in 2026 and their benefits for professionals.
In this episode, Gary DeHart sits down with Nancy McClelland, CPA, educator, and founder of the Ask a CPA community, to discuss the top accounting conferences professionals should consider attending in 2026. Nancy shares insights from her extensive industry involvement, highlighting events that help accounting professionals stay ahead of trends in AI, advisory services, leadership, tax strategy, and firm growth. From large-scale conferences to smaller niche gatherings, she explains how choosing the right conference can help firms build stronger networks and gain practical strategies they can implement right away. Key conferences discussed include: • Scaling New Heights • AICPA Engage • Digital CPA Conference • Intuit Connect • Bridging the Gap Conference • IRS Nationwide Tax Forum • Women Who Count Conference Gary and Nancy also discuss: ✔️ How to choose conferences aligned with your firm's goals ✔️ The value of networking and community in accounting ✔️ How smaller conferences create deeper connections ✔️ Trends shaping the future of CAS, AI, and advisory services ✔️ Ways conferences can accelerate professional growth Whether you're a CPA, bookkeeper, CAS professional, or firm…
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