Accounting Events

Accounting conferences and CPE in Illinois

7 upcoming accounting, tax and finance conferences in Illinois. Run by Compliance Week, Accounting Today (Arizent), Council On State Taxation and 4 others. April 2027 is the busiest month. Chicago hosts the most. 3 of 7 offer CPE credit. 2 can be attended online.

Illinois CPE requirements for CPAs

Hours
120 hours every 3 years
Ethics
4 hours per period
Also required
  • 1 hour sexual harassment prevention training
Reporting deadline
September 30 every three years (current period Oct 1, 2024–Sep 30, 2027)
Board
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Public Accountancy)

Not required for the first renewal after initial Illinois licensure.

From the board's published rules, checked 2026-10-28. Rules change and have exceptions, so confirm with the board before you rely on them. Not legal or professional advice.

Upcoming conferences in Illinois

October 2026

November 2026

April 2027

TueApr 27–29, 2027

Sage Future 2027

McCormick Place · Chicago, IL

  • ERP & finance systems
  • AI in finance
  • AP, AR & treasury

May 2027

July 2027

Cities in Illinois

Need CPE without travel? Conferences that offer CPE include online and hybrid options. Other states →

Recent conferences in Illinois

September 2026

August 2026

WedAug 26–27, 2026

ICPAS SUMMIT26

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center · Rosemont, IL

  • Tax
  • Audit & assurance
  • Accounting firm tech

July 2026

June 2026

October 2025