Join the BRN Summit for an engaging experience designed to enhance community involvement in the Alliance. It will feature a dynamic panel discussion with BRN and CPA firms on best practices for community engagement, followed by speed networking sessions and roundtable discussions. The Summit is designed for BRNs and the BRN Champions within our CPA firms, but all CPA firm leaders and BDO professionals are welcome to attend. Connect with industry leaders, share insights, and discover innovative strategies to elevate your business relationships. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your network and gain valuable knowledge about the BRN program.

Summit attendees are invited to a cocktail reception immediately following. Thanks to Thomson Reuters for sponsoring this reception!

Join fellow leaders for an exclusive networking and development event at EVOLVE. Building off the success of last year’s inaugural event, we are opening this year’s session to a larger audience. The goal is to support women in the profession, encouraging them to grow in their careers and learn from one another. Beginning with a half-hour of networking with other attendees over cocktails, we will then welcome Amy Vetter, CPA, CITP, CGMA and the CEO of The B3 Method Institute, to lead us in an interactive and thought-provoking group discussion. Space is limited to 150 participants, so please only register if you are confident you can attend. Come ready to share your experiences and meet new friends!

For those who want to continue the momentum, we will be organizing “No Host” dinners following the event. We may ask a volunteer from each dinner group to lead the discussion, camaraderie, and community that evening.

Attendees from any of our Sunday pre-conference sessions are welcome to join this networking reception, sponsored by Thomson Reuters.

Join us for a drop-in volunteer opportunity on Monday morning, where conference attendees can pack a small box, assembly-line style, to benefit the unhoused. This #MakeaDifferenceMonday activity is done in conjunction with BDO Counts, an employee-driven social impact program that gives back to various causes and community efforts. We’ll start at 10:00 am and be there until all kits are assembled!

This is an opportunity for all attendees to get together, immediately following our General Session. Our ever-popular Tradeshow event is legendary, offering access to over 100 member exhibitors and industry-leading vendors! Experience the energy of this conference and what the BDO Alliance USA has to offer by mingling with fellow members, sponsors, exhibitors, and BDO professionals.

Drink and food stations will be available throughout the room.

Take the “work” out of workout by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party, led by Nicole DeRosa, Director of Tax at SKC & Co. CPAs and Brand Ambassador at UWorld Accounting. Zumba uses international music and steps; no partner or previous dance experience is needed. Zumba is perfect for everybody and every body, so ditch the workout, join the party, and start your morning off on the right foot! Water, towels, and sneakers are strongly recommended.

Completion of the online waiver is required at registration.

In this session, construction industry focused firm leaders share their perspectives on the top tax, audit and consulting issues facing the construction industry today. The panelists represent a diverse cross-section of firms that serve a variety of construction client types and sizes.

Tired of the same old ethics training? This session breaks the mold, focusing on the most critical element in the ethical decision-making process—YOU! While traditional ethics programs often focus on codes of conduct and what to avoid, we dive deeper into how you can become a more ethically grounded professional. In this highly engaging, evidence-based session, we’ll explore how your brain responds to ethical dilemmas and how your moral maturity evolves over time. You’ll gain a mental map to guide you through tough decisions and sharpen your ethical instincts.

Retirement isn't something to shy away from – it can be one of the most exciting and fulfilling phases of your life. But it doesn't happen by chance; thoughtful planning is key. In this session, we'll delve into the many dimensions of retirement that go well beyond financial considerations. Together, we'll map out a comprehensive strategic plan for your “encore chapter,” covering everything from healthcare and wellness to purpose, social connections, time management, and legacy planning. You'll leave with an inspiring roadmap that energizes and prepares you for what's next for you.

This session will cover the most common Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in the restaurant industry. It will not only cover how to calculate these KPIs but take a step further and discuss ways to impact and improve them for your restaurant clients. It will offer actionable insights and practical tools, covering topics such as financial risk management, cost control, and maximizing profitability to help your clients navigate the complexities of the restaurant industry.

Lace up your shoes and join Tamera Loerzel and Samantha Mansfield of ConvergenceCoaching, LLC for a morning walk or run! Meet them in the small lobby entrance next to the Starbucks inside the Cosmopolitan at 5:55 am for a 6:00 am start time. The walk/run will be approximately 45-50 minutes or about 4 miles if you’re a runner; it will be an “out and back,” so you decide your own distance and pace. All are welcome for this fun opportunity to exercise and connect with other conference attendees. Be sure to bring your water and dress for the weather, which will likely be hot!

Completion of online waiver required at registration.

As nonprofits have faced a continued wave of disruption and change, achieving and maintaining financial resilience has been a key goal. Many organizations that shifted their operations to meet increased demand and take advantage of federal relief funds are now facing longer-term decisions about how to move forward and recalibrate their business models. In this session, we will explore ways in which organizational leaders—both board and staff—can work to achieve financial resilience at this time of reimagined service delivery, operations, and resource generation.