Nancy and Questian make the case for why conferences can have such impact for women in accounting, and how to get the most out of them when you show up. They share their industry favorites; what they look for when prioritizing certain events over others; how to define and reach your attendance goals; and the mistakes that sometimes keep people from getting full value out of the experience. Whether you're a self-described introvert who sets out to introduce yourself to just one other person, or a woman who could spend the whole week connecting in the hallways and soaking up education… there's a conference for you.
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Bill - http://bill.com/shecounts
Relay - https://relayfi.com/shecounts
Karbon - https://karbonhq.com/
- (00:00) - Welcome to She Counts
- (02:15) - Nancy Conference Stories
- (04:24) - Camp Timberwood Lesson
- (05:50) - Expo Hall Handler
- (07:49) - Wave Live Recording
- (09:35) - Markle Sparkle Nickname
- (11:03) - Listener Full Circle
- (12:55) - Are Conferences Worth It
- (14:38) - Scholarships And Access
- (16:53) - Introverts And Belonging
- (20:46) - Start Small Meetups
- (23:11) - Partnerships From Networking
- (25:31) - Sessions Versus Hallways
- (28:22) - Keynotes Love Hate
- (30:26) - Pick Your Conference
- (31:16) - Celebrity Keynotes Story
- (32:58) - Define Your Goals
- (35:25) - Expo Hall Tool Wins
- (37:59) - Find Your People
- (40:08) - Favorite Events Rundown
- (42:39) - Why Bridging Gap Works
- (44:28) - How She Picks Lists
- (51:40) - Conference Value Beyond CPE
- (54:37) - Network Without Clinging
- (56:27) - Goals And Women Impact
- (59:09) - Meetups And Closing Thought
Resources
- Nancy’s MSN article: “Where Accountants Are Going Next: Conferences Worth Your Time in 2026” - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/where-accountants-are-going-next-conferences-worth-your-time-in-2026/ar-AA21uJnZ
- Nancy’s MSN article - “Expert Tips For Attending Scaling New Heights” - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/expert-tips-for-attending-scaling-new-heights-2025/ar-AA1FYrFy
- Tony Proctor on LinkedIn - Tony Proctor, EA | LinkedIn
- Erin Pohan - Erin Pohan | LinkedIn
- WAVE Conference - WAVE - Seattle
- Jen Posner - Jennifer Posner | LinkedIn
- Katie Helle - M Katie Helle, CPA | LinkedIn
- Greg Bossen - Gregg Bossen | LinkedIn
- Megan Tarnow - Megan Genest Tarnow | LinkedIn
- Kelly Gonsalves - Kelly Gonsalves | LinkedIn
- Jina Etienne - Jina Etienne, CPA, CGMA | LinkedIn
- Valerie Heckman - Valerie Heckman | LinkedIn
- Nicole Davis - Nicole Davis, CPA | LinkedIn
- Brittany Brown - Brittany Brown | LinkedIn
- Cindy Schroeder - Cindy Schroeder | LinkedIn
- Gail Perry - Gail Perry, CPA | LinkedIn
- CPA Practice Advisor - https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/
- Hope Brown - Hope Brown, MSA, AFSP | LinkedIn
- Tri-Merit - Tri-Merit | Maximize Tax Savings With Expert Specialty Credits
- Randy Crabtree - Randy Crabtree, CPA | LinkedIn
- Unique CPA Podcast - The “Hive Mind” Effect at Bridging the Gap: Randy Crabtree
- Bridging the Gap - Bridging the Gap 2026 | Top Accounting Conference
- Melissa Miller Furgeson - Melissa Miller Furgeson | LinkedIn
- Realize - REALIZE
- Jason Staats - Jason Staats, CPA | LinkedIn
- Jason on Firms - Events
- Madeline Reeves - Madeline Reeves | LinkedIn
- Advisory Amplified - Advisory Amplified | Live Financial Advisor Events 2026
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