Saddle up and ride into Columbia for the first LIVE and IN-PERSON SCACPA conference in two years! Fall Fest is ON, so clear your calendar for November 18-19 and head on over to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
Gather with your peers from all over the state to learn, grow and connect. Find the education you need to serve your organizations and clients better, get the latest updates on the profession all while enjoying a rootin’ tootin’ good time with your network.
Are you ready to kick up your boots? REGISTER NOW and reconnect with your community!
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2 Days | 5 Tracks
Live & In-Person
Infinite Possibilities
— Education Beyond CPE
Key
Sessions
Choose from more than 40+ boot-scootin’ sessions offered along 5 tracks. Fall Fest rounds up several renowned thought leaders who understand the challenges you face every day. Choose your track and stick to it, or mix and match to suit your current needs. The choice is yours!
The event kicks off with the highly anticipated Professional Issues Update, an exclusive look into what’s facing the profession (and how SCACPA will help you handle it). Thought leaders from every facet of the profession will share the knowledge you need to take 2022 head-on.
AND don’t forget to complete your ethics requirement! That’s right! You can satisfy your SC ethics requirement at Fall Fest!
Featured speakers include renowned corporate ethics speaker Aaron Beam, SCACPA contributors Lynn Nichols, Melisa Galasso and David Peters and more!
I love the two-day SCACPA events, they are the main reason I keep the membership.
Fall Fest is an excellent way to broaden your perspective by meeting new people and learning about interesting topics with real professionals.
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Relax, Enjoy & Connect —
Entertainment
Night
Fall Fest promises the greatest rodeo in town with the ever-popular Entertainment Night on Thursday! Reminisce about the good ol’ days and talk about the exciting times to come with friends, both old and new! The highlight event of Fall Fest, this party isn’t one you want to watch from the sidelines!
— Celebrate the Profession
CPA Oath Ceremony
Celebrate the future of the profession at the CPA Oath Ceremony. Returning to tradition, SCACPA and the SC State Board of Accountancy will recognize individuals who recently earned their CPA license. All are invited to attend and congratulate those who have gone the distance and chosen to actively participate in our profession! New CPAs: RSVP for the Oath Ceremony!
Student Track
Fall Fest isn’t just for CPAs! Students are invited to participate on a dedicated track and take a deep dive on topics important to future CPAs, including changes to the Exam, how to prepare for it, interview tips, and more! In addition to amazing sessions, students will have an opportunity to win a CPA Exam review course! Don’t miss this opportunity to stand out to potential employers, grow your network with both CPAs and other accounting students, and experience the best the profession has to offer!
The student track is FREE for all SCACPA student members! Hit “Add to Cart” to register now!
— Congratulate the Future of the Profession
Scholarship Recognition Luncheon
The SCACPA Education Fund awards scholarships to deserving accounting students poised for success in the profession. The Scholarship Recognition Luncheon commemorates the accomplishments of tomorrow’s CPAs and celebrates the bright future of the profession!
Scholarship Winners: RSVP for the luncheon!
Retail Therapy for a Good Cause —
Silent
Auction
Outbid your friends and take home any number of treasures from the SCACPA Silent Auction. All proceeds benefit the SCACPA Ed Fund and PAC. Many of the items for bid encompass the beauty, flavors and flair of South Carolina.
Travel Information
The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center is subject to a governmental ordinance that requires a face covering or mask to be worn at all times within the facility by all persons over the age of 5 years. Social distancing and frequent hand washing are encouraged. Hand sanitizing stations have been placed throughout the venue for your use. Find more information about health and safety measures at the Convention Center.
SCACPA has secured a limited number of rooms at the following hotels. Please contact Katharine Keller at SCACPA for more information regarding room availability.