To exhibit or become an event sponsor, contact:
Misean Reed
Marketing Manager 504.904.1133 800.288.5272 ext. 133
mreed@lcpa.org
Conferences, workshops, and special events provide a unique opportunity to network with your target market and explain your products and services face to face. Sponsoring and exhibiting is a great way to connect with CPAs and explain how you can make their life easier and the thousands of businesses they influence more profitable. For a quick view, see our calendar of events below.
For more detailed information, view our Marketing Guide that includes specifics on pricing and attendee demographics for each event.
Women’s Conference
May 18 • Baton Rouge
This special event addresses issues unique to women in the CPA profession, offers best practices for career advancement and retention, and highlights accomplished female leaders through the Women to Watch Award presentation at the luncheon. Compared to other conferences, this event is much more conversational in nature, and many of the attendees say it’s their favorite CPE event of the year.
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Average Attendance: 78
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Primary Member Types
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37%
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CEO/CFO/Controller/Owner
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29%
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Public – Manager/Staff
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15%
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Industry – Staff
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Not-for-Profit Workshop
Jul 10 • LCPA Kenner Training Center
One of our largest niche events, this workshop focuses on trends and issues impacting the financial management of not-for-profits. It’s ideal for CFOs of nonprofits as well as CPAs in public practice who have not-for-profit clients, so if you support, consult, or in any way do business with nonprofits, this is a great spot to connect with key influencers.
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Average Attendance: 89
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Primary Member Types
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48%
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Public Accounting
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22%
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Nonprofit
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11%
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CEO/CFO/Controller/Owner
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Summer Education Conference
Jul 20-24 • The Lodge at Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, AL
The Louisiana and Alabama CPA societies join forces for this event where sponsors get to mingle with a diverse audience of decision-makers from public accounting and industry, in both a formal educational setting AND during social activities. It’s a unique opportunity to forge lasting business relationships AND potentially lifelong friendships.
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Average Attendance: 107
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Primary Member Types
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29%
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CEO/CFO/Controller/Owner
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22%
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Public – Partner/Shareholder
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9%
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Sole Practitioner
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State & Local Tax Workshop
Aug 7 • Baton Rouge
CPAs in all areas of the profession, local taxing authorities, and tax attorneys attend this event, which is normally scheduled shortly after the close of the legislative session, so it covers any relevant
changes and developments in state and local income tax, tax litigation, and the Louisiana legislature.
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Average Attendance: 191
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Primary Member Types
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12%
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CEO/CFO/Controller/Owner
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31%
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Public – Manager/Staff
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19%
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Public – Partner/Shareholder
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Business & Industry Conference
Aug 13-14 • New Orleans
Our second-largest event — and the largest annual gathering of CFOs and controllers in the state — this conference addresses management, strategic planning, and other key trends and regulatory issues impacting Louisiana businesses and their finance teams. If you’re looking for financial decisionmakers for many of Louisiana’s businesses, this is the place to be!
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Average Attendance: 394
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Primary Member Types
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59%
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CEO/CFO/Controller/Owner
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18%
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Industry – Staff
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11%
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Public Accounting
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Accounting & Auditing Conference
Aug 20-21 • New Orleans
Our third-largest event, this conference attracts CPAs in public practice, industry and government to learn about the most recent trends and developments in accounting and auditing, where standards
are constantly being issued or revised.
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Average Attendance: 258
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Primary Member Types
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32%
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Public – Partner/Shareholder
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18%
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CEO/CFO/Controller/Owner
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16%
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Public – Manager/Staff
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Estate & Financial Planning Workshop
Aug 28 • Shreveport
This workshop attracts CPAs in public practice involved in estate and financial planning for their clients or CPAs in industry who may be involved in managing investments or forecasting
for their organization. Topics center around tax, the economy, and recent legislation.
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Average Attendance: 56
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Primary Member Types
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51%
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Public – Partner/Shareholder/Sole Practitioner
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25%
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CEO/CFO/Controller/Owner
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21%
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Public – Manager/Staff
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Financial Institutions Conference
Sep 22 • Baton Rouge
This event attracts CPAs in mid- to upper-level management in the banking industry, as well as CFOs and CEOs of non-public companies, and public firms who have financial institution clients.
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Average Attendance: 157
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Primary Member Types
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57%
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Industry
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21%
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Public – Partner/Shareholder/Sole Practitioner
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33%
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Industry – Staff
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Small Business Workshop
Sep 25 • LCPA Kenner Training Center
This event tackles the top tax, finance, management, and technology issues faced by small businesses. The audience is primarily CPAs who serve as CEO, CFO, or controller for a small business
or businesses, but also a handful of CPAs in public, government and not-for-profit entities.
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Average Attendance: 43
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Primary Member Types
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42%
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CEO/CFO/Controller/Owner
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44%
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Public Accounting
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9%
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Industry – Staff
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Accounting & Auditing Symposium
Oct 2 • Alexandria
Taught by A&A dynamic duo Kurt and Anne Oestriecher, this event attracts CPAs in public practice, industry, and government from mostly central and north Louisiana who want to get up to date on the most
recent developments in accounting and auditing.
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Average Attendance: 51
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Primary Member Types
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39%
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Public – Partner/Shareholder/Sole Practitioner
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37%
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Public – Manage/Staff
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10%
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Industry
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Technology Conference
Oct 19-20 • Lafayette
LCPA partners with K2 Enterprises to bring the latest technology tips, tricks and techniques for accounting professionals and information that business leaders need to stay abreast of the newest technologies
and their implications for business. This conference attracts CPAs and accountants from a variety of industries with an interest in technological developments in both hardware and software.
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Average Attendance: 127
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Primary Member Types
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39%
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CEO/CFO/Controller/Owner
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14%
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Industry – Staff
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11%
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Public – Partner/Shareholder
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Medical & Healthcare Services Workshop
Oct 23 • Baton Rouge
One of our fastest-growing niche workshops, this event attracts CPAs who work in healthcare or advise healthcare clients. The agenda regularly includes the state’s leading authorities in the healthcare
field and covers trends in policy, insurance, technology, compliance, and delivery of care.
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Average Attendance: 70
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Primary Member Types
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21%
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Industry – Staff
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24%
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CEO/CFO/Controller/Owner
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41%
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Public Accounting
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Forensic, Litigation & Valuation Conference
Oct 29-30 • Baton Rouge
CPAs are often called on to serve as expert witnesses in legal cases where significant assets are involved. Many of these suits involve valuation so we pair this workshop with the Business Valuation
Workshop to accommodate some overlap in audience. The audience is primarily CPAs in public practice who either already provide litigation support for clients or who are interested in adding it to the services they offer.
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Average Attendance: 91
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Primary Member Types
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44%
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Public – Partner/Shareholder/Sole Practitioner
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32%
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Public – Manager/Staff
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8%
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CEO/CFO/Controller/Owner
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Winter CPE Cluster
Nov 5-6 • The Golden Nugget, Lake Charles
The Cluster is a general mish-mash of hot topics delivered by our cream-of-the-crop speakers. The attendees — mostly CEOs, CFOs, and CPA firm partners — come as much for the location as
they do the sessions. It’s a unique opportunity to network with decision makers in a slightly more casual setting.
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Average Attendance: 65
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Primary Member Types
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25%
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CEO/CFO/Controller/Owner
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14%
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Sole Practitioner
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14%
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Public – Partner/Shareholder
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Human Resources Workshop
Nov 9 • LCPA Kenner Training Center
Many CPAs in industry find themselves wearing many hats — often including HR duties. This event covers hot topics and important updates on legal and compliance issues. The audience is mostly
CFOs and controllers from small to medium-sized businesses around the state — organizations that are likely too small for large, well-defined HR departments.
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Average Attendance: 65
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Primary Member Types
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66%
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CEO/CFO/Controller/Owner/Industry – Staff
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17%
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Nonprofit
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15%
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Public Accounting
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Government Accounting & Auditing Conference
Nov 12-13 • Lafayette
Governmental accounting and auditing is a specialized area with its own rules and requirements, making it imperative for anyone working with governmental entities to keep up with the constant tweaking
of those rules. This conference often includes the foremost authorities on these issues, making it a must for CPAs and staff who perform finance functions for governmental entities or perform government audits.
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Average Attendance: 282
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Primary Member Types
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37%
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Public – Partner/Shareholder/Sole Practitioner
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31%
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Public – Manage/Staff
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18%
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Government
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Oil & Gas Conference
Nov 19-20 • Lafayette
For better or for worse, Louisiana’s economy is somewhat tied to the oil and gas industry. Our goal with this conference is to give the CPAs working in and for the industry all the information they need
to keep their business engines rolling. The agenda addresses industry-specific needs and challenges to help CPAs help their oil and gas companies and clients stay competitive and compliant.
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Average Attendance: 71
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Primary Member Types
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52%
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CEO/CFO/Controller/Owner
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17%
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Public – Partner/Shareholder/Sole Practitioner
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23%
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Public – Manager/Staff
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Tax Symposium
Dec 7 • Shreveport
We pick and choose the best topics and speakers from the Tax Conference and send them to Shreveport for our tax practitioners in the northern half of the state. This event is relatively new, but quickly establishing a loyal and growing audience of tax practitioners from north Louisiana.
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Average Attendance: 80
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Primary Member Types
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45%
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Public – Partner/Shareholder/Sole Practitioner
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20%
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CEO/CFO/Controller/Owner
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26%
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Public – Manager/Staff
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Louisiana Tax Conference
Dec 14-15 • New Orleans
By far, LCPA’s biggest CPE event of the year — and the largest annual gathering of CPAs in the state — this conference updates Louisiana tax practitioners and attorneys on federal and state tax law changes. Tax practitioners are often the primary consultant for businesses on all kinds of buying decisions, from what software to use, to what vehicles to purchase, and much more. So, whether you’re looking for new customers or a steady referral source (or both!), this is a must-attend event.
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Average Attendance: 634
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Primary Member Types
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25%
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CEO/CFO/Controller/Owner
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45%
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Public – Partner/Shareholder/Sole Practitioner
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22%
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Public – Manager/Staff
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Winter Tech Fest
Dec 16 • LCPA Kenner Training Center
This one-day program is where CPAs come for the hottest and most important tech-related topics impacting business and accounting professionals. A nice complement to our Technology Conference, it provides the practical direction needed to leverage new and emerging technology trends and tools.
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Average Attendance: 54
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Primary Member Types
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37%
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CEO/CFO/Controller/Owner
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26%
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Public Accounting
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20%
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Industry – Staff
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Gold/Exclusive
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Silver
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Bronze
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Standard
Exhibitor
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Available Packages
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1
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1/industry
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unlimited
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unlimited
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Wi-Fi On-Site
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Included
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Included
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Included
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Included
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Booth Electricity
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Included
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Included
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Included
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$50
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Virtual Expo (Online)
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Logo +
750 char
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Logo +
500 char
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Logo +
250 char
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Contact info only
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Pre-event Email to Registrants
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Logo +
promo text
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promo text
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Logo +
promo text
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Text Listing
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Signage at Event
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Logo
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Promotional Emails (to all members)
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Logo
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Printed Brochure
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Logo
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Logo
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Logo
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Info/Ad in Event Manual
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Full page
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1/2 page
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PowerPoint Ad (during event breaks)
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Banner Ad in Email (with link)
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Event Listing in
CPE Catalog/Lagniappe Magazine
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Logo
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Provide Lanyards (optional)
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Provide Bags (optional)
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List of Attendees (name, org, city)
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Upgraded Booth Placement
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Best
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Premium
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Upgraded
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Standard Exhibitor Package:
All sponsors and exhibitors receive a standard exhibitor page which includes a skirted 6-foot table, 2 chairs, a wastebasket, 2 lunches per day, and wi-fi. Additional lunches may be purchased; lunch prices vary by location. A basic electrical connection
is an additional $50 and must be requested in advance.
Logo/Digital & Print Ad Requirements:
Logos: EPS preferred; high resolution PNG also acceptable (minimum 1000px x 1000px) Digital Ads: JPG, PNG or GIF Print Ads: EPS or PDF
Purpose of the Exhibition
The exhibition is for the purpose of education and to provide a service to LCPA event attendees.
Standard Exhibit Package
The exhibit package includes a skirted 6-foot table, 2 chairs, a wastebasket, 2 lunches per day, and wi-fi. Additional lunches may be purchased; lunch prices vary by location. Exhibitors will be sent instructions on shipping procedures, set
up, and tear down. A basic electrical connection is an additional $50 and must be requested in advance.
Exhibitor Hours
Exhibit hours are established by LCPA. Generally, exhibits will be open during continental breakfast, morning and afternoon breaks and lunch. To maintain the educational integrity of the program, exhibitors are asked to adhere to the exhibit
hours indicated. Once event sessions begin, discussions with participants should be finished and participants should be encouraged to return to the sessions. This will enable participants to receive maximum benefit from both the educational
program and the exhibits.
Exhibit Set-Up and Tear Down
Exhibitors are responsible for setting up and tearing down their exhibits. No assistance will be provided by LCPA. Exhibitors are expected to set up and tear down their exhibits during the established time periods.
Assignment of Exhibit Space
In assigning exhibit space, full consideration will be given to competing products and general grouping of exhibits for proper display and comparison. Every effort will be made for the equitable assignment of space. LCPA reserves the right
to relocate any exhibit for the benefit of the exhibitor or for the betterment of the exhibition. No firm, organization, company or individual without assigned exhibit space will be permitted to display or distribute products or literature,
or solicit business within the exhibition hall. Exhibitors will not be permitted to assign, sublet or share with others any part of the space allocated to them.
Eligible Exhibits
LCPA reserves the right to determine the eligibility of any company or product for inclusion in the exhibition based on the information provided by the exhibitor. LCPA does not promote companies whose programs, services, products, etc., compete
with those offered by LCPA to its members.
Code of Conduct
Sponsor/exhibitor shall conduct its participation at LCPA events in a professional manner so as not to be objectionable to LCPA, other sponsors or exhibitors, our our attendees. Exhibits cannot be used for politically or ideologically partisan
purposes and are subject to the approval of the LCPA.
Care of Facilities
Exhibitors or their representatives must not injure or deface the walls or floors of the meeting site. When such damage occurs, the exhibitor is liable to the owner of the property so damaged.
Cancellation of Sponsorship/Exhibit Space
Sponsorships are secured on a first-come basis. Full payment must accompany exhibit contract. Cancellations of exhibit space are fully refundable if submitted in writing at least 90 calendar days prior to the conference. Cancellations submitted
in writing less than 30 days will receive a 50 percent refund. No refunds are given to cancellations less than 30 days prior to the event.
Staffing & Badges
Exhibitors must provide LCPA with the name(s) of the representative(s) who will attend the exhibition. Exhibit representatives must wear appropriate LCPA badges at all times. The badges will be included in your exhibitor packet distributed
at the event.
Cancellation of Events
LCPA reserves the right to cancel or reschedule an event at any time. Should this occur, LCPA will not be held responsible for any expenses incurred by the exhibitor.
Security
The exhibit area will not be locked when not in use. Exhibitors should consider removing from the meeting site or otherwise securing all equipment, supplies and other information at the close of each event day.
Shipping
Exhibitors are responsible for shipping materials to and from the event. All costs associated with the shipping and storage of exhibit material are the responsibility of the exhibitor.
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