CICPAC is dedicated to educating and informing our member firms, the CPA firm professional, on the latest happenings within the construction industry. Our Annual Conference is for member firms, their construction professionals and our Associate Member firms. CPE credit is available for each session. Conference is not open to non-CICPAC members.

JULY 21 – 23, 2027

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
505 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

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Call for Speakers / Speaker Proposal Form

The Construction Industry CPAs/Consultants (CICPAC) invites speaker proposals for our Annual Conference, designed to empower CPAs to serve as trusted advisors to their contractor clients. We seek engaging, educational sessions that provide actionable insights into the construction industry’s unique financial, operational, and regulatory challenges.

We are looking for presentations that address critical topics to enhance CPAs’ ability to advise contractor clients effectively. Sessions must be educational, objective, and free of any sales pitches or promotions for products, services, or companies. Proposals that appear to prioritize commercial interests over educational value will be rejected. Additionally, if a session is approved but delivered as a sales pitch, the speaker will be ineligible for future CICPAC speaking opportunities. 

Submissions OPEN

8.4.26

Submissions CLOSE

12.1.26

Speakers NOTIFIED by

12.23.26

Proposals will be evaluated based on: 

  • Relevance to CPAs serving construction industry clients 
  • Clarity and educational value of the content 
  • Speaker’s expertise and ability to deliver practical insights 
  • Originality and alignment with current industry trends 

  • All sessions must remain strictly educational. Any approved session found to be a sales pitch during delivery will result in the speaker’s exclusion from future CICPAC speaking opportunities. 
  • Speakers are expected to provide practical, actionable content that attendees can apply in their advisory roles. 
  • Sessions should be designed to fit within a 60–75 minute timeframe, including time for audience engagement. 

Proposals should focus on areas that strengthen CPAs’ expertise in serving construction industry clients. Examples include, but are not limited to:

Accounting & Finance

  • Job costing and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting best practices
  • Cash flow management for construction projects
  • Financial forecasting and budgeting for contractors

Tax and Regulatory Compliance

  • Updates on tax laws impacting the construction industry
  • Navigating state-specific tax issues for multi-state contractors
  • Compliance with prevailing wage and labor regulations

Risk Management & Surety

  • Bonding and insurance strategies for contractors
  • Mitigating risks in contract negotiations and project execution

Technology and Innovation

  • Leveraging construction-specific accounting software
  • Implementing data analytics for project and financial performance
  • Adopting emerging technologies (e.g., BIM, drones, AI) in construction

Operational Efficiency

  • Succession planning in construction firms
  • Integration of Project Management and Project Performance

Economic and Industry Trends

  • Navigating economic uncertainties (e.g., material cost volatility, labor shortages)
  • Sustainable construction practices and their financial implications
  • Impact of infrastructure legislation on contractors

Speaker Proposal Submission

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Clear, concise, and reflective of the topic
200-300 words summarizing the session’s objectives, key takeaways, and relevance to CPAs serving contractors.
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