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Annual Convention

Location: Bismarck Event Center
Reminder to dress in layers!

Sunday, August 23

3:00 - 6:00 pm | Registration

4:00 - 5:15 pm | New CPA Orientation

5:15 - 6:00 pm | Social Hour

6:00 pm | Recognition Dinner

Monday, August 24

7:00 - 8:00 am | Registration/Breakfast

7:30 - 8:00 am | Annual Meeting

7:00 - 3:00 pm | Exhibits Open

8:00 - 9:05 am (1 CPE)
A. AICPA Professional Issues Update - Lindsay Stevenson

9:20 - 11:00 am (2 CPE)
B. Current Economic Conditions - Chris Kuehl

11:10 - 12:00 pm (1 CPE)
C. Take Off the Mask - Is Your Life Story Worth Telling?

12:00 - 12:45 pm | Lunch

1:00 pm | Golf at Hawktree (Click here for more information.)
Lunch at the course will begin at 12:15 pm.

12:45 - 2:25 pm (2 Ethics CPE)
D. Inspire Integrity: Chase an Authentic Life - Corey Coicchetti

2:40 - 4:20 pm (2 CPE)
E. Be a Leader You Would Follow - Corey Coicchetti

Tuesday, August 25

7:00 - 8:00 am | Registration/Breakfast

7:00 - 3:00 pm | Exhibits Open

8:00 - 9:40 am (2 CPE)
F. Being Resilient - Use Stress Before It Uses You - Dave Mitchell

10:00 - 11:40 am (2 CPE)
G1. The State of Government Accounting & Auditing - Lee Klumpp
G2. Understanding Recent OBBBA Tax Changes and What They Mean to You - Susan Smith
G3. The Power of Understanding Yourself - Dave Mitchell

11:40 - 12:40 pm | Lunch

12:40 - 1:55 pm (1.5 CPE)
H1. Single Audit Deep Dive: Advanced Issues & Common Pitfalls - Lee Klumpp
H2. Common Tax Challenges in Pass-Through Businesses - Susan Smith
H3. Communication in a Virtual Environment - Dave Mitchell

2:05 - 3:20 pm (1.5 CPE)
I1. AI and Automation in Government Finance - Lee Klumpp
I2. Partnership Distributions & Form 7217 - Susan Smith
I3. AI Beyond the Hype: Unlocking Opportunities to Multiply Workforce Impact and Drive Productivity, Growth, and Innovation - Jeffrey Butler

3:40 - 4:30 pm (1 CPE)
J. The Heart of Connection: Unleashing the Power of Human Relationships in a Digital World - Jeffrey Butler

4:30 pm Door/Bingo Prizes!

6:00 PM | Monday Night Entertainment at The 701 Venue – Mandan

Join us for a fun and relaxed evening at The 701 Venue! Enjoy free-play cornhole, plenty of room to mingle and connect, convenient bar service, and TVs available for those who want to catch the game. Plus, don’t miss your chance to win—door prize baskets will be available!

Pop in or out or stay the whole time! Come for the atmosphere, stay for the fun—this is an evening you won’t want to miss!

Registration Fees

In-Person/Virtual Registration Fees:
(Add $50 if registering after August 10):

$475 Society Member
$575 Nonmember
$ 0 Exam Passer from July 2025 to June 2026
$225 Lifetime Member
$450 Group Discount (10 or more)
$400 One Day Society Member
$500 One day nonmember

Additional Fees:

$ 45 Sunday Recognition Dinner Only
$130 Golf - Convention Attendee
$155 Golf Only - Not Attending Convention
(includes lunch)

Guest Fees:

$ 45 Sunday Recognition Dinner
$ 50 Monday Breakfast & Lunch
$ 50 Tuesday Breakfast & Lunch
$ 50 Entertainment (Monday Night Only)

Additional Information

Group Discount is available for groups of 10 or more from the same company. Participants can be any combo of in-person and/or virtual.

Cancellations, Refunds and Switching Fees: Full refund if received 10 working days prior to conference. A $50 admin fee is charged if canceling less than 10 working days before conference. No refunds after August 21. Exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis. After August 14, a $100 fee will be charged for any change between virtual and in-person registration.

CPE: 16 credit hours (Includes 2 Ethics Credits)

Electronic Handout Materials: A link will be sent to you to access the materials prior to the conference.

Hotel information can be found in the link above or by clicking here.

Please contact us at cpe@ndcpas.org or 701.775.7111 for assistance or for information on NASBA categories.

Maxine Bondeson
Sahlenia Braun
James Carroll
Robert Dosch
Christopher Ford
Kristen Foss
Paige Gilgallon
Breck Hendrickson
Kole Hetletved
Sheldon Kauk
Mark Klimpel

Rayna Kordonowy
Sarah Kuntz
Brian Lardy
Nicole Lautenschlager
Tahnee Magnus
Melinda Piatz
Lance Rambousek
Lindsey Slappy
Janelle Steiner
Melinda Weninger