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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.
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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, Barbara Corcorcan
Choose from unique breakout sessions to tailor your experience
Earn valuable CPE and IRS Continued Education Credits
with Thomson Reuters and sponsors
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 |
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
...Since Thomson Reuters is on the leading edge, we rely on them to keep us updated and let us know what we should be thinking of and different products we should be considering.
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.
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Highlights from SYNERGY2022 in Washington D.C.
APPRECIATE. NOMINATE. CELEBRATE.
The Luca Pacioli Accounting Awards
2023 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.
- 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.
- Peer Support: This award recognizes a member of the Thomson Reuters online Community platform who provides help and support to their peer practitioners. Their dedication to helping peers navigate challenges and find solutions has earned them well deserved respect from the Community.
- Rookie of the Year: This award goes to a brand-new (within the last year) Thomson Reuters firm who successfully implemented products and services, enhancing their workflow and leveraging implemented solutions to better their firm.
- Trailblazer: This award celebrates a firm leader who is female or from a traditionally underrepresented background who continues to break the mold in the workplace by cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture, proving that true leadership knows no boundaries.
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
Are you interested in becoming a sponsor for the 2024 SYNERGY Conference in Orlando, FL? Discover more details and reach out to us today through our sponsorship portal.
Thomson Reuters Tax & Accounting Professional Software & Service is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.