Top accounting conferences in Australia 2025: must-attend events

Australia is well served when it comes to accounting conferences. Each year, professionals from across the country gather to discuss the latest trends, technologies, and updates impacting this great industry. 

Last year, the TaxDome team was lucky enough to attend one of the best Australian trade shows. We had a great time meeting forward-thinking accountants and discussing the growing importance of technology in driving efficiency and growth.

As we look ahead, 2025 is primed to be another great year for industry events in Australia. So to help you pick the right accounting conference, we’ve selected seven of the best events to attend. 

Top Australian accounting events in 2025

Conferences are a great way to broaden your professional horizons. In a world saturated with online interactions, getting together with peers is a powerful experience. Moreover, conferences provide opportunities to learn new skills and understand the ever-changing accounting landscape. 

There are plenty of accounting events to choose from, but the ones we’ve listed in this guide are some of the very best. So get your calendar ready, and let’s dive in. 

• Accounting Business Expo
• IPA National Tax Retreat
• 2025 AFAANZ Conference
• Public Practice Retreat 2025
• CPA Week 2025
• CPA Australia Tax Forum 2025
• ACT Public Practice Forum 2025

Accounting Business Expo 

Format: In-person

Dates: 12-13 March, 2025

Location: International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Sydney, NSW

Ticket price: Free! 

The Accounting Business Expo is Australia’s premier accounting conference. Each year, it attracts more than three thousand professionals from across the country and further afield. It offers attendees a broad scope, spanning the latest tech and trends in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, and business. What’s more, tickets are completely free! 

Here’s what attendees can look forward to:

• 10 conference tracks running simultaneously — and up to 75 CPD learning hours
• 200+ expert speakers covering all aspects of accounting, bookkeeping, and digital transformation
• 150+ exhibitors, including the biggest names in accounting software and FinTech 
• Practical seminars on how to drive efficiency, growth, and client satisfaction

The TaxDome team attended last year’s event in Melbourne. We had a blast showing accountants how they can automate workflows and transform their practices using our award-winning practice management software. We’ll be at this year’s event in Sydney too, so make sure you stop by our booth for an expert-led demo! 

IPA 2025 Victoria Conference

Format: In-person

Dates: 20-21 February, 2025

Location: The Continental Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

Ticket price: Early bird rates from $1,100

This two-day event is organized by the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). It combines interactive workshops, thoughtful discussions, and beautiful coastal surroundings. What’s not to like? There are also 20 CPD hours available. 

While the program details are due to be released soon, the IPA promises that the event will be jam-packed with insights that will have a tangible impact on your professional practice. In particular, attendees will be able to: 

• Engage with industry leaders and gain the valuable insights needed to thrive in a fast-changing industry
• Take part in social activities designed to create connections and expand your network
• Unwind in a beautiful coastal resort — or hit the dancefloor for an evening of fun and music

Can’t make it to Victoria in February? No worries. The IPA is putting on a similar accounting conference in both Western Australia and Tasmania later in the year. 

2025 AFAANZ Conference

Format: In-person

Dates: 6-8 June, 2025

Location: Hotel Sofitel, Brisbane, QLD

Ticket price: TBD

The 2025 AFAANZ Conference is a flagship event organised by the Accounting & Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand (AFAANZ). 

According to its website, the mission of AFAANZ is to “promote and maintain excellence in the fields of pedagogy, practice, and policy in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, and other related subjects through the development of teaching and research.” This annual conference is committed to furthering that cause through a range of content and seminars. 

This event has a more academic feel than a typical commercial trade show. As a result, you won’t get such a strong focus on accounting tech and exhibitions. But if you’re interested in the latest accounting research and policy insights, this event has tons to offer.

Registration is yet to open, so keep a lookout for ticket news. Last year, early-bird tickets cost $790 for AFAANZ members and $1,200 for non-members.

Public Practice Retreat 2025

Format: In-person

Dates: 28-30 May, 2025

Location: The RAVC Club, Torquay, VIC

Ticket price: $689 for CPA Australia members, $800 for non-members

The Public Practice Retreat is an annual event organized by CPA Australia. It takes place in Torquay, Victoria, over the course of two days and is designed specifically with public practice leaders in mind. Whatever size of practice you manage, you’ll find fresh perspectives across a range of content, including:

• Expert-led sessions on accounting trends, innovative solutions, and strategic initiatives
• Interactive roundtable discussions to exchange ideas and learn practical strategies
• Guest speakers from top accounting firms and public sector organisations (see below)

This event is also home to the prestigious Henry Fox Award for outstanding contributions and achievements in public practice. So make sure you bring something smart!

CPA Week 2025

Format: In person

Dates: 12-13 June, 2025

Location: Crown Events and Conference Centre, Perth, WA

Ticket price: TBD

CPA Week 2025 focuses on the trends and technologies that are transforming the accounting and bookkeeping industry — and what you can do to stay ahead of the curve. Organized by CPA Australia, the event will provide a range of deep-dive sessions spanning important topics such as:

• Sustainability reporting
• AI tools and how to leverage them
• Business and accounting ethics
• Leadership and strategic thinking

What’s more, attendees will be able to grab 10 CPD points by attending, with potentially another eight available for taking part in certain masterclasses. 

Ticket prices haven’t been released yet. If it’s like other CPA Australia events, members and early-bird buyers will enjoy a discount. If you’d like to attend, sign up to CPA Australia mailing lists to be notified when registration opens.

CPA Tax Forum 2025

Format: In-person

Dates: 13 August, 2025

Location: CPA Australia, Melbourne, VIC

Ticket price: $345 for CPA Australia members, $445 for non-members

Another CPA Australia event, the CPA Tax Forum 2025 is designed to help accountants and tax professionals futureproof their firms and careers. Taking place over a single day, the Tax Forum covers the latest tax policy changes, as well as the impact of technology on tax practice. 

Attendees can enjoy seminars from some of the most influential leaders in the Australian tax profession, including: 

• Paul Tilley — an economic policy advisor to governments for three decades 
• Paul Korganow — current Secretary and Tax Counsel at the Board of Taxation
• Ruth Owen — current Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman

ACT Public Practice Forum 2025

Format: In-person

Dates: 6 March, 2025

Location: East Hotel, Canberra, ACT

Ticket price: $250 for IPA members, $350 for non-members

The ACT Public Practice Forum is a dynamic one-day event designed to help public accountants keep their finger on the pulse of the industry. Attendees can look forward to a range of interesting seminars from seasoned public accountants and tax experts. Topics include how to:

• Integrate AI and accounting automation to drive efficiency
• Avoid burnout and enjoy a better work-life balance
• Build a powerful tech stack by identifying and assessing the best apps 
• Improve client relationships and retention through more effective communication
• Build a stronger professional network within the public practice community

The event will take place at the East Hotel (see below) in the nation’s capital this March. Tickets are already on sale, with a discount for IPA members. 

To sum up

Attending an accounting conference is one of the best ways to understand the latest trends, technologies, and regulatory changes that are shaping the industry. If you’re looking to broaden your professional horizons this year, the events we’ve listed in this article offer great opportunities. 

As always, the TaxDome team will be attending the biggest and best accounting conferences across the world in 2025 to showcase our award-winning practice management platform. If you’d like to join us, check out our events calendar.