The 2025 Accounting CPE Conference, hosted by the Accounting faculty of the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business at Duquesne University, brought together over 250 accounting and finance professionals for a full day of professional development, industry insight, and networking.
The annual event provides high-quality Continuing Professional Education (CPE) while supporting graduate students in the Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program. Since the conference launched in 2012, it has raised more than $220,000 in scholarships.
The 2025 program featured expert speakers addressing timely topics across the profession, including supply chain resilience, generational wealth planning, tax law updates, accounting standards, cybersecurity, and the evolving state of the accounting profession. Highlights included the keynote Annual Economic Outlook delivered by Gus Faucher, Chief Economist at PNC, as well as sessions led by executives from RGP, Waldron Private Wealth, BDO, FASB, PICPA, and Duquesne University.
The conference also hosted a panel discussion on AI and the ethical issues facing accountants and auditors, moderated by Dr. David Wasieleski and featuring senior leaders from Highmark, U.S. Steel, and EY. Recognized as an outstanding example of university outreach, the event continues to serve as a premier regional forum where professionals gain valuable insights, earn CPE credits, and connect with peers while supporting the next generation of accounting leaders.
Special thanks to the 14th Annual CPE Conference sponsors
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