CONFERENCE PLANNING GROUP

Interest forms for volunteers for TXCPA Conference Planning Groups are now being accepted. 

Previously called conference committees, these groups will continue work to plan and execute education conferences for members on various topics just as they always have. To better align with the learning calendar and planning cycles, these volunteer groups will have their own annual call for volunteers while TXCPA committees will continue their call in early spring. Additional details including travel policies, volunteer responsibilities, and the appointment process can be found online here. 

Volunteers will begin service as confirmed and will serve through the end of the conference. Please submit your interest to serve on a Conference Planning Group below. You may indicate more than one group of interest. 

All selected volunteers will be invited to attend Leadership Day on June 6th in Dallas. This invitation-only event brings together TXCPA's 2025-2026 Board of Directors, Leadership Council members, Chapter leaders and state committee volunteers.

Selected volunteers will receive more information and the registration link as they are confirmed. Please reach out to Holly McCauley with any questions about volunteering or the Leadership Day program. 

Volunteers will be appointed for the following conferences: 

Conference	Conference Focus	Location	Time of Year Held
2025 CPE Expo	The year-end opportunity to prepare for the coming year with a wide range of topics including tax, auditing, financial institutions, construction, and healthcare.	Dallas San Antonio Houston	November and December
2026 Energize  formerly Energy Conference	Finance professionals navigating the world of energy. Topics include accounting standards, tax policies, ESG trends, and regulatory shifts impacting oil, gas, renewables, and utilities.	Virtual	May
2026 Nonprofit Organizations Accounting & Auditing Conference	This conference focuses on the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. Topics include leadership and governance, fundraising and development, financial management and strategic planning.	Hybrid: Dallas and webcast	May
2026 Texas School Districts Accounting & Auditing Conference	Geared toward professionals who work for and with Texas school districts and need to keep up with the latest state and federal regulatory changes.	Hybrid: San Antonio and webcast	June
2026 CPAs by the Bay formerly CPE by the Sea	Offers diverse sessions tailored to help CPAs stay on top of current business challenges. Topics include tax, auditing, technology and professional development.	Houston	June
2026 Single Audits and Governmental Accounting & Auditing Conference	This conference is for CPAs, financial professionals and officials who work with governmental entities, as well as professionals in government who need to stay current on government finance and audit.	Hybrid: Austin and webcast	September
2026 Summit	This conference is geared towards CPAs, tax professionals and attorneys who’s focus areas include estate planning, tax, or business appraisals and valuations. Summit includes sessions on federal and state taxation, estate planning, business valuation, and litigation services.	Hybrid: Dallas San Antonio and webcast	August
2026 Accounting Education Conference	Texas leading educators gather to share ideas about how to set the stage for the next generation of accounting professionals.	Austin	October