Connect, collaborate, build
Newly redesigned in 2026, the Accounting Inclusion & Impact Symposium (AIIS) brings together professionals from across the accounting and finance profession to discuss strategies and best practices for maintaining a strong pipeline of individuals from varied backgrounds who are encouraged and supported from entry into the profession through to leadership levels. Steered by the National Commission on Diversity and Inclusion, this Symposium also provides CPE-eligible education from expert leaders who will share guidance around cultivating inclusive environments where different experiences and perspectives are valued and where mentoring for thriving careers and personal aspirations is encouraged.
AIIS runs concurrent with our annual Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop (ASLW) — where more than 100 bright and talented accounting students will be in attendance —and provides a valuable opportunity to meet, mentor and inspire the next generation of accounting and finance professionals while sharing fist-hand experiences of the infinite possibilities for joining this amazing profession. (**Explore opportunities to invest in ASLW below.)
Benefits of attending the Accounting Impact & Inclusion Symposium
Along with earning Personal Development and Behavioral Ethics CPE credits for attending, benefits include:
Collaborating with like-minded professionals who share commitment and dedication to uplifting and guiding the future talent of our profession.
Learning from renowned workplace culture and inclusion experts whose research‑driven strategies can help shape stronger, more inclusive organizational ecosystems.
Exploring proven approaches to fostering long‑term engagement and retention among your team members.
Gaining a deeper understanding of the AICPA’s comprehensive efforts to sustain and support every stage of the talent pipeline.
Building relationships and connecting with the next generation of accounting and finance talent—students whose unique backgrounds and experiences can strengthen your organization’s culture, innovation, and future success.
To kick off the event with energy and pride, we’re inviting everyone to show off where they come from! On day one, professionals are encouraged to wear shirts featuring their organization’s branding, and students will be invited to proudly represent their college or university. It’s a fun, vibrant way to spark conversation, celebrate our diverse journeys, and make those first connections come naturally. For the remaining days, the dress code will be business casual.
Who should attend APDS?
Professionals who want to learn more, brainstorm and collaborate with other leaders on how to build inclusive workplaces that support the varying perspectives and experiences in their workforce.
State Society reps seeking to gather ideas, expand talent pipeline efforts, and collaborate with others.
Educators and others in the education space who want to collaborate with other professionals on supporting a diverse perspectives in the profession.
Professionals who are looking to identify, support and engage/mentor accounting and finance students representing diverse lived experiences.
Save the date for 2026 AIIS
Accounting Inclusion & Impact Symposium
NEW NAME. NEW FORMAT. SAME POWERFUL MISSION.
Step into a reimagined symposium designed to ignite connection, amplify voices, and accelerate progress across the accounting workforce. This year’s experience delivers:
Enhanced opportunities for professional networking and cross‑sector collaboration — bringing together leaders, educators, and practitioners committed to building a stronger, more inclusive profession.
Deeper, more meaningful engagement with students — expanding pathways, mentorship moments, and real‑world insights that inspire the next generation of talent.
Dynamic opening and closing keynote speakers — setting the tone for innovation and closing with a call to action that propels our shared work forward.
Oct. 14–16 (Starts at 1:00 pm on 10/14, ends on 10/16 at 1:00 pm)
Altanta Marriott Perimeter Center
246 Perimeter Center Pkwy NE
Atlanta, GA 30346
Past AIIS & ASLW Highlights
See highlights and reflections from the 2023 event here.
2024 event photos below:
