Welcome to the 2025 Future Forward Forum—formerly known as the Year-End Technical Update. Today’s leaders are looking for more than updates; they’re interested in foresight. This year’s forum, designed for executives and professionals, features a blend of interactive webcasts and in-person networking opportunities in select markets for both public and private companies.
Attendees can gain curated, strategic insights from subject-matter specialists who will address emerging issues, technical accounting topics, and trends that are helping shape tomorrow’s business landscape. The flexible agenda allows participants to attend sessions that are most relevant to their interests while also earning CPE credits before year-end. Following the virtual program, select markets will host local sessions, providing additional CPE and networking opportunities.
Important note for local sessions! Certificates may not be delivered by December 31, 2025. Attendees may view CPA Filing deadlines by State here. Applicable to local sessions only – not the national virtual sessions where CPE is awarded immediately following the session.
US economic update
- Driving M&A success: Insights for uncertain times
The quantum race: Building competitive advantage through early preparation
- The space economy: Preparing for the future
- The tax policy landscape post the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
- AI transformation in finance, accounting, and controls for private companies
- Navigating transformation: Tax policy, tariffs, and technology
- Private company capital markets outlook: Navigating exit strategies and M&A opportunities
- AI in action: How agentic AI is transforming enterprise decision-making
CPE credit is only awarded for participation in the live program, and not a recording of the presentation.
Disclaimer: Technological difficulties and/or user errors renders an offering or an individual ineligible for CPE credit. CPE certificates for eligible viewers are available to download immediately following the conclusion of the live webinars.
*NASBA CPE Credits are not guaranteed. Receipt of NASBA CPE Credits for this course is contingent upon eligibility of course subject matter, course owner satisfaction of course delivery and submission requirements, and instructor/participant satisfaction of attendance proof requirements. Deliveries of this course by a non-U.S. Deloitte member firm are not eligible for NASBA CPE Credits.
Join us for our annual Virginia Ethics course. We are offering two hours of ethics training that satisfies Virginia’s ethics requirement. This year’s topic is “AI Ethics” and the course will explore how CPAs can responsibly integrate AI into their work while maintaining ethical principles like transparency, accountability and fairness.
Join us for our annual Las Vegas Technical Update, where subject matter leaders will explore timely insights on accounting technical updates, tax policy changes, and ethics. Connect with peers, enhance your knowledge, and gain practical perspectives that could help your organization stay ahead in today’s dynamic business environment.
Join us for an insightful session featuring discussions on current hot topics in the business world, including local economic development initiatives, business ethics, and more. Gain insights and practical strategies that can help you navigate these critical areas and drive your business forward. Lunch will be provided prior to the session, and following our program, we invite you to enjoy a networking reception with snacks and beverages to connect with your local business peers.
2025 Future Forward Forum - Ohio
Ethical Application of Artificial Intelligence: Guiding Principles for Accounting (PSR4)
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in accounting systems and services, professionals must navigate a complex ethical landscape. This three-hour course explores the ethical implications of AI through the lens of ethical philosophy, professional codes of conduct, and real-world scenarios.
The Future Forward Forum CPE event at Deloitte’s Tempe office is designed to provide Tax and Audit & Assurance professionals important insights into some of the latest advancements in technology and regulatory changes. Attendees will have the opportunity to benefit from the keynote sessions focused on the impact of AI and the evolving landscape of tax policy. The event will also feature speakers that offer insights into skills and strategies for integrating new technologies into professional practice. In addition to earning Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits, participants will have the opportunity to network with industry specialists and peers, which can foster professional relationships. This event is an opportunity for professionals to support their colleagues, stay informed, and enhance their skills in a rapidly changing industry.
In today’s dynamic business environment, leaders face a constant stream of new challenges and opportunities. Our local Portland session is designed to help keep you ahead of the curve, offering timely insights into some of the issues that matter most to organizations right now. Join us for a series of sessions led by subject matter specialists, where we’ll explore emerging trends, evolving risks, and innovative insights shaping the business landscape.
Whether your focus is on navigating regulatory changes, harnessing new technologies, or driving organizational resilience, our agenda is curated to explore the topics top of mind for business leaders. Following our session, we invite you to enjoy a networking reception with hors d'oeuvres and beverages to connect with your local business peers.
The ethics session will provide an update in accounting and business ethics issues. There will be a focus on learning from real-world ethical violations involving business professionals. The Technical Accounting Update will provide insights and practical guidance around emerging issues and technical accounting topics. The tax session will cover the current tax environment, including the "One Big Beautiful Bill". The AI session will provide an overview of AI concepts including applications within Accounting and Finance functions and future trends.
2025 Future Forward Forum - Texas
Texas Business Outlook: Perspectives on Growth, Opportunity, and the Road Ahead
A panel discussion that will explore key trends shaping the future of Texas business. Panelists will be from the Austin Chamber of Commerce, Dallas Regional Chamber, Greater Houston Partnership and the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and will share perspectives on growth, innovation, and the opportunities ahead for the state. Moderating our session will be the Deloitte Texas Managing Partners: Dan Berner, North Texas; Alison Walgren, Austin; and Melinda Yee, Houston.
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Participants will be able to:
- Familiarize and update participants with the Colorado State Board of Accountancy statutes, rules, and regulations and to apply these bodies of law to practical, everyday experience for a CPA in public, private, and government practices. Review and analyze actual State Board of Accountancy cases in order to learn the complaint, investigative, and legal process of the board, and to enable participants to understand the ramifications of this process.
Join us for our annual Virginia Ethics course. We are offering two hours of ethics training that satisfies Virginia’s ethics requirement. This year’s topic is “AI Ethics” and the course will explore how CPAs can responsibly integrate AI into their work while maintaining ethical principles like transparency, accountability and fairness.
CPE credit is only awarded for participation in the live program, and not a recording of the presentation.
Disclaimer: Technological difficulties and/or user errors renders an offering or an individual ineligible for CPE credit. CPE certificates for eligible participants are emailed 4-6 weeks following the event.
Join us for our annual Las Vegas Technical Update, where subject matter leaders will explore timely insights on accounting technical updates, tax policy changes, and ethics. Connect with peers, enhance your knowledge, and gain practical perspectives that could help your organization stay ahead in today’s dynamic business environment.
Participants will be able to:
- Explore accounting tech updates and their organizational impact.
- Explore current tax policies and regulatory changes affecting participants.
- Discuss ethical challenges and best practices in finance and technology.
- Identify shared needs in technology, tax, and ethics to foster collaboration.
Join us for an insightful session featuring discussions on current hot topics in the business world, including local economic development initiatives, business ethics, and more. Gain insights and practical strategies that can help you navigate these critical areas and drive your business forward. Lunch will be provided prior to the session, and following our program, we invite you to enjoy a networking reception with snacks and beverages to connect with your local business peers.
Recent tariff developments and the continued uncertainty surrounding their timing, scope, and implementation remain critical business issues. During this session, participants will be provided updates and perspectives to help navigate this evolving landscape. We’ll discuss:
- How businesses are adapting their tax planning and business strategies in response to tariffs
- Navigating the impact of increased costs, supply chain disruptions, and complex compliance requirements
- How industry leaders are leveraging technology to support a dynamic business strategy, mitigate risks, and adapt to ongoing regulatory changes
The ethics session will provide an update in accounting and business ethics issues. There will be a focus on learning from real-world ethical violations involving business professionals. The Technical Accounting Update will provide insights and practical guidance around emerging issues and technical accounting topics. The tax session will cover the current tax environment, including the "One Big Beautiful Bill". The AI session will provide an overview of AI concepts including applications within Accounting and Finance functions and future trends.
Participants will be able to:
- Recognize attitudes related to ethical issues
- Identify laws and rules which apply to CPAs and the consequences for violating those laws and rules
- Identify and learn from current ethical violations
- Identify principles of ethical leadership
- Identify changes in the current tax environment and how they impact your organization
- Explore insights into the lastest trends and best practices for adapting to changes in AI
- Identify changes in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and how they impact your organization.
Participants will be able to:
- Identify how collaborations between public and private sectors are shaping Nashville's future and assess the impact of these partnerships on local businesses and the broader community.
- Evaluate the short-term and long-term economic impacts of recent developments in the region.
CPE credit is only awarded for participation in the live program, and not a recording of the presentation.
Disclaimer: Technological difficulties and/or user errors renders an offering or an individual ineligible for CPE credit.
CPE certificates for eligible viewers are emailed 4-6 weeks following the conclusion of the live event.
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in accounting systems and services, professionals must navigate a complex ethical landscape. This three-hour course explores the ethical implications of AI through the lens of ethical philosophy, professional codes of conduct, and real-world scenarios.
Participants will be able to:
Explain key ethical theories and how they apply to decisions involving AI.
Identify ethical risks and challenges associated with AI in accounting.
Evaluate AI technologies and their applications in alignment with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.
Apply practical strategies to maintain ethical standards when working with or relying on AI tools.
CPE credit is only awarded for participation in the live program, and not a recording of the presentation.
Disclaimer: Technological difficulties and/or user errors renders an offering or an individual ineligible for CPE credit.
CPE certificates for eligible viewers are emailed 4-6 weeks following the conclusion of the live event.
Ethics | Tiffany Crosby from the OSCPA is distributing certificates. Please contact Tiffany here for questions.
The Future Forward Forum CPE event at Deloitte’s Tempe office is designed to provide Tax and Audit & Assurance professionals important insights into some of the latest advancements in technology and regulatory changes. Attendees will have the opportunity to benefit from the keynote sessions focused on the impact of AI and the evolving landscape of tax policy. The event will also feature speakers that offer insights into skills and strategies for integrating new technologies into professional practice. In addition to earning Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits, participants will have the opportunity to network with industry specialists and peers, which can foster professional relationships. This event is an opportunity for professionals to support their colleagues, stay informed, and enhance their skills in a rapidly changing industry.
In today’s dynamic business environment, leaders face a constant stream of new challenges and opportunities. Our local Portland session is designed to help keep you ahead of the curve, offering timely insights into some of the issues that matter most to organizations right now. Join us for a series of sessions led by subject matter specialists, where we’ll explore emerging trends, evolving risks, and innovative insights shaping the business landscape.
Whether your focus is on navigating regulatory changes, harnessing new technologies, or driving organizational resilience, our agenda is curated to explore the topics top of mind for business leaders. Following our session, we invite you to enjoy a networking reception with hors d'oeuvres and beverages to connect with your local business peers.
Join us at the Raleigh Deloitte office for a watch party featuring two national virtual sessions on the Tax & Legislative Update and the Public Company Accounting Update. We will tune into each one-hour program together and then host a small roundtable discussion following the session to delve deeper into these critical topics. The event will conclude with a networking reception, providing an excellent opportunity to connect with local business peers and discuss insights gained from the sessions.
A panel discussion that will explore key trends shaping the future of Texas business. Panelists will be from the Austin Chamber of Commerce, Dallas Regional Chamber, Greater Houston Partnership and the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and will share perspectives on growth, innovation, and the opportunities ahead for the state. Moderating our session will be the Deloitte Texas Managing Partners: Dan Berner, North Texas; Alison Walgren, Austin; and Melinda Yee, Houston.
Participants will be able to:
- Explore the critical role cybersecurity plays in the strategic planning and long-term resilience of modern businesses.
- Identify strategies for integrating cybersecurity into business strategic planning to ensure comprehensive protection and resilience.
- Navigate the evolving nature of cybersecurity threats and challenges, and learn how to adapt to these changes effectively.
Participants will be able to:
- Explore the critical role cybersecurity plays in the strategic planning and long-term resilience of modern businesses.
- Identify strategies for integrating cybersecurity into business strategic planning to ensure comprehensive protection and resilience.
- Navigate the evolving nature of cybersecurity threats and challenges, and learn how to adapt to these changes effectively.