
AICPA & CIMA Accounting Pipeline Diversity Symposium
Learn 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.
Date
Oct 15 - Oct 16, 2025
Location
Oklahoma City, OK
CPE Credits
10
Product Number
APD25
The Accounting Pipeline Diversity Symposium (APDS) 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.
APDS 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.
Why attend
- Collaborating with like-minded professionals who strive to inspire the next generation.
- Discovering best practices and actionable strategies from leading workplace culture and inclusion subject matter experts.
- Learning tips for how to retain staff at your firm or organization.
- Understanding efforts that AICPA & CIMA makes in support of the next generation.
- Meeting and forming connections with accounting and finance students with diverse lived experiences who could add value to your firm or organization in the near future.
DRESS CODE: Business Casual. On the first day of the Symposium we encourage professionals and students to show where you work or study by wearing their organization or school shirt to increase engagement and relationship building.
Pricing (Until September 16, 2025)
Association: $399.00
Colleges & Universities: $299.00
Firms & Organizations: $399.00
Other: $399.00
State Societies: $399.00
OKANA Resort
639 First Americans Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Looking for group pricing?
We can help with group discounts. Email groupconference@aicpa-cima.com
US customers call 1-800-634-6780 (option 2)
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