Applications Accepted:
Beginning February 19
The CPAFMA Firm Manager of the Year award is presented by the CPA Firm Management Association (CPAFMA) and has been awarded to some of North America’s most experienced and respected firm management professionals since its inception in 1989.
Applications Accepted:
Beginning February 19
The CPAFMA Emerging Leader of the Year Award honors an individual who demonstrates a dedication to the CPA firm management profession through strong leadership, teamwork, and integrity, while continually developing their knowledge and experience, necessary in this ever-changing business.
Distinguished Service Award
Distinguished Service Awards are presented to individuals for those who have made an outstanding contribution to CPAFMA and the profession and have served as a resource and example to CPAFMA members. The award is awarded at the discretion of the board of directors and can be awarded to one or more individuals but does not have to be awarded each year.
Upcoming Events
2026 Firm Management Series
Join CPAFMA for a 3-part webinar series that follows your firm's talent through every stage of the career cycle – from the early career professionals you need to keep, to the future rainmakers you need to develop, to the leaders preparing to hand off their life's work. Each session gives CPA firm leaders and administrators practical strategies to bridge generational differences, build business development skills earlier, and plan ...
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CPAFMA Connections 2027
Save the Date! CONNECTIONS 2027 will take place in Louisville, Kentucky, June 15-18! 2027 Connections Conference—our national stand-alone conference bringing together firm management professionals from across the country for education, inspiration, and connection. The conference includes sessions that range from high-level practice management sessions to the smaller breakout sessions led by firm managers and geared to specific ...
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Developing the Next Generation of Rainmakers
As partners retire, firms are left wondering who will create the next generation of growth. Rainmaking can no longer be something a few naturally gifted partners know how to do. Firms need to intentionally develop the communication, relationship-building, commercial and business development skills their future leaders will need. Most importantly, they need to start much earlier in an accountant’s career.This session will help firm ...
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