Conference Co-Sponsors

We were pleased to have the following organizations as Co-Sponsors for our 2012 conference.

This coalition, a partnership of esteemed accounting firm consultants Gary Boomer (Boomer Consulting), Allan Koltin (Koltin Consulting, Inc.), Rebecca Ryan (Next Generation Consulting) and Gary Shamis (SS&G Financial Services, Inc.) offers a unique multidisciplinary approach to strategic management, marketing, technology and organizational consulting services. Its mission is to provide innovative practice management education and training, focusing on concepts and ideas that come from outside the profession as well as “best practice” sharing by outstanding firm leaders.



With more content written exclusively for the Public Accounting Professional than any of our competitors, Accounting Today is Truly the most trusted and DEFINITIVE source for the Profession, and has been for more than 40 years.  From Practice Management to Tax, and from Financial Planning to Technology, Accounting Today and AccountingToday.com are the only sources you need to stay on top of the latest developments in the profession.  The group publishes a monthly magazine, multiple single topic Special Reports and the industry standard Top 100 series, as well as 4 industry specific e-newsletters, countless CPE accredited web seminars and an annual event exclusively for the Public Accounting Profession.  Look for them at various conferences throughout the year, online at www.accountingtoday.com and of course in your mailbox!



Avenir’s Business Development Advisor Program increases revenue-generating opportunities through the use of seasoned career business developers. While most marketing agencies concentrate on building brands, collateral materials or lead generation, Avenir partners your firm with a business developer who works side-by-side with you as part of your team. Lead generation immediately opens doors, and a business developer helps assess, plan and present your proposal. We’re there with you, the whole way.


CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business is a leading provider of integrated tax and accounting information and software solutions (CCHGroup.com). Through its expert editorial and tax compliance organizations, the company produces hundreds of integrated tax law information and software products annually for accountants, attorneys, tax professionals, financial planners, government agencies and others who must understand and apply federal, state and international law. Contact them at 1-888-CCH-REPS or visit www.CCHGroup.com.


CPA Practice Advisor is the definitive resource for information to tax and accounting professionals in public practice.  It focuses on helping accountants adopt new technologies for their firms and adapt their business practices to take full advantage of those technologies. Our subscribers are the decision makers who run the systems and purchase the products. CPA Practice Advisor is the leader in giving industry professionals the information, product reviews and advice they want to read.
Engineered Tax Services
 ETS strives to be the leading tax specialty engineering firm to the CPA Community.  Our mission is to Partner with the CPA community and drive significant, six figure energy tax revenue, through leveraging our relationships in the energy real estate community.  Their goal is to develop your firm’s brand through a Private Label Program, protecting your client relationship, building new client opportunities and help generate significant specialty tax revenue through innovative services. Additionally, we strive to help CPAs on how to best implement the energy tax and repair and maintenance studies, to enhance clients relationship and retention.  ETS, is the only national engineering firm, with its own qualified professional licensed engineers, LEED Accredited Professionals and CPA’s on staff.   Services include Energy Tax Credits, Energy Policy Act Certifications, Cost Segregation Studies, Repair & Maintenance Deductions , and Research & Development Tax Credits.  For further information, contact Kimberly Merrill on 801.689.3232 or kmerrill@engineeredtaxservices.com
The Tax & Accounting business of Thomson Reuters is a leading provider of technology and integrated information for tax and corporate professionals in accounting firms, corporations, law firms and government. The CS Professional Suite® and Enterprise Suite™ from Thomson Reuters represent two of the most advanced systems available for accounting professionals. These comprehensive suites incorporate seamless integration, paperless capabilities, and the Internet to enable firms to achieve unprecedented levels of productivity and profitability, while providing the ultimate in service to clients. Contact them at cs.thomsonreuters.com.
Xero is an online accounting system designed for small business owners to work with their accountants, business partners and staff, all in real-time.  It has been engineered from the ground up to truly make accounting easy.  Learn more at www.xero.com.