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SYNERGY for Tax, Audit, and Accounting Professionals
SYNERGY is the must-attend annual event from Thomson Reuters
Connecting professionals with exclusive insights and premier content-enabled technology
Topics, technology, training, and people you care about
The future of work is coming to Orlando this November for tax, audit, and accounting professionals. SYNERGY gives you an exclusive opportunity to discover innovative solutions, engage in collaborative discussions, exchange ideas, and forge new partnerships. From AI-driven solutions to cutting-edge advancements in digital transformation, find out what’s next from Thomson Reuters at SYNERGY 2024.
Earvin "Magic" Johnson headlines SYNERGY 2024
We are thrilled to announce that basketball legend, renowned entrepreneur, and philanthropist Earvin “Magic” Johnson will take the stage as the keynote speaker at Thomson Reuters SYNERGY 2024.
SYNERGY is 4 days of interactive learning
Learn, discuss, share, and have fun as you explore the future of tax and accounting with users and experts from around the country.
Messages from Elizabeth Beastrom and our keynote speaker, Earvin "Magic" Johnson
Choose from unique breakout sessions to tailor your experience
Earn valuable CPE and IRS Continued Education Credits
with Thomson Reuters and sponsors
You’re Invited to Universal Orlando Resort at SYNERGY!
Get ready for one of the biggest parties Thomson Reuters has ever thrown – an unforgettable celebration at Universal Orlando Resort just for you. We’ve reserved Marvel Super Hero Island®, Jurassic Park, and Skull Island: Reign of Kong just for you. All night long, you’ll enjoy unlimited access to incredible rides and attractions, including Jurassic World VelociCoaster and Skull Island: Reign of Kong. It’s an entire evening of thrills and excitement—and it’s all yours.
Book a $195 guest pass for any guest (all ages) that would like to join you at the Friday evening offsite event at Universal Islands of Adventure!
High-level agenda
Agenda is subject to change
Day 1
Wednesday, Nov 6
10:00 am - 8:00 pm | Attendee Registration |
2:00 pm - 5:35 pm | Breakout Sessions |
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Welcome Reception (Village Opening) |
Day 2
Thursday, Nov 7
6:30 am - 7:00 am 7:00 am - 7:50 am |
Early Bird Breakfast Session |
7:00 am – 8:00 am | Breakfast |
8:00 am – 9:20 am | General Session |
9:20 am - 10:10 am | Village Break |
10:10 am – 11:00 am | Breakout Session |
11:00 am – 11:20 am | Break |
11:20 am – 12:10 pm | Breakout Session |
12:10 pm – 1:30 pm | Lunch |
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm | Breakout Session |
2:45 pm – 3:05 pm | Break |
3:05 pm – 3:55 pm | Breakout Session |
3:55 pm – 4:45 pm | Village Break |
4:45 pm – 5:35 pm | Breakout Session |
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
Roundtables Reception Roundtables |
Day 3
Friday, Nov 8
6:30 am - 7:00 am 7:00 am - 7:50 am |
Early Bird Breakfast Session |
7:00 am – 8:00 am | Breakfast |
8:00 am – 9:00 am | General Session *Keynote |
9:00 am - 9:50 am | Village Break |
9:50 am – 11:05 am | Breakout Session |
11:05 am – 11:25 am | Break |
11:25 am – 12:15 pm | Breakout Session |
12:15 pm – 1:30 pm | Lunch |
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm | Breakout Session |
2:45 pm – 3:05 pm | Break |
3:05 pm – 3:55 pm | Breakout Session |
3:55 pm – 4:45 pm | Village Break |
4:45 pm – 5:35 pm | Breakout Session |
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Social Event |
Day 4
Saturday, Nov 9
7:30 am – 8:00 am 8:00 am - 8:50 am |
Early Bird Breakfast Session |
8:00 am – 9:00 am | Breakfast |
9:00 am – 10:15 am | Breakout Session |
10:15 am – 10:35 am | Break |
10:35 am – 11:25 am | Breakout Session |
Event Concludes |
Conference focus
SYNERGY will showcase and provide specialized tracks and sessions around Tax Workflow, Audit Workflow, Advisory, Checkpoint Edge with CoCounsel, and other products, along with a conference agenda filled with breakout sessions, keynote speakers, activities, networking, and specialized experts centered around content-driven technology solutions and innovation for tax, audit, and accounting professionals.
Hotel information
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
SYNERGY will be held at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The Gaylord Palms is an upscale Kissimmee Water Park Resort, featuring a premier location minutes from Walt Disney World® and Universal Orlando Resort.
Testimonials
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When I started looking at all of the different classes that SYNERGY offers, I knew this was exactly what I needed to take me to the next level so that I could become more efficient for my clients.
Highlights from SYNERGY2022 in Washington D.C.
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The Luca Pacioli Accounting Awards
2024 Luca Awards
The Luca Awards are named after “The Father of Accounting”, Luca Pacioli. He was a monk, a magician, and a lover of numbers. Pacioli was both a domain expert and someone who saw the opportunity to harness new technologies. With the Luca Awards, Thomson Reuters recognizes the pursuit of innovation within the tax and accounting profession, honoring firms and individuals who combine their technological and accounting expertise to further the profession. This is an exclusive chance for you and/or your peers to gain professional recognition for outstanding accomplishments and to celebrate with us at SYNERGY this year.
Award categories
- Firm of the Year: This prestigious award is presented to an exceptional firm that wholeheartedly embraces Luca's innovative spirit, demonstrating remarkable efforts in transforming or improving their business. The firm exemplifies a forward-thinking approach, fearlessly embracing change, and consistently pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
- Advisory Accelerator: This award recognizes a firm that has positioned themselves as a trusted strategic partner by leading with an advisory first mindset, seeing compliance work as simply a result of advisory services…a firm who is bound to break the traditional accountant mold.
- Audit Vanguard: This award honors a firm that has revolutionized their audit practice by adopting innovative processes and tools. By embracing change, they've improved audit quality and speed, while establishing themselves as a leader in the evolving assurance industry landscape.
- Impact: This award recognizes a firm or individual who makes a difference in their community by creating a positive impact on the people around them. Their commitment to social responsibility and dedication to giving back exemplify the true essence of community-driven leadership.
2023 Luca Award winners
Advisory Accelerator Award
Rick Sager, Sager and Associates CPAs
Rookie of the Year
Bliss 1041
Peer Mentor Award
John Seale, RBSK Partners
Firm of the Year
Lomness CPA Services
Impact Award
Edgar Madsen, Madsen O’Meara
Frequently Asked Questions
Thank you to our 2024 sponsors
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