CPP Connect 2026 (NZ)

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 - Advisory Intelligence - How AI is Reshaping the Way Accounting Teams Work, Grow and Deliver

The conversation about AI in accounting has largely focused on compliance and automation. This session goes somewhere different — it explores what AI means for the advisory side of your practice, and more specifically, what it means for your team.

For years, the biggest barrier to scaling advisory wasn't willingness — it was the manual effort required to do it well. Collecting client data, analysing it, synthesising it into something meaningful, structuring the conversation. Skilled work, done slowly, dependent on the most experienced person in the room. That's changing.

This session shows what becomes possible when the right framework meets the right technology. And more importantly, what that means for your team: who you hire, how you develop them, and what skills actually matter in the years ahead.
 
Key Outcomes for Attendees:

• A clear understanding of how AI is changing the economics and delivery of advisory work
• Practical insight into what this means for team structure, training, and recruitment
• A framework for thinking about their own firm's readiness
• One concrete tool or activity they can take back and use immediately 

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 - Staying ahead of risk in Practice

As the risk landscape continues to evolve, smaller practices are facing increasing complexity in how they identify, manage and mitigate exposure. This session brings together insights from practice reviews alongside perspectives from the professional indemnity market to provide a well-rounded view of emerging risks. 

Through a mix of expert insights, real-world examples and audience discussion, you’ll explore how firms are responding to key challenges and where there are opportunities to strengthen processes and safeguards. The session will conclude with practical resources and takeaways to support your firm in navigating risk with greater confidence. 

*Please note these sessions will be recorded