Thanksgiving CPE Cluster

Nov. 19–20, Richmond CPA Center

Receive high-quality CPE instruction in these seminars on industry, tax and technology. Earn up to 16 CPE credits over two days. See the course list below for detailed descriptions and registration.


Course List | Top

To register for any course or find out more details, click on the course title below. (Courses taking place from 8 – 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 – 4 p.m. qualify for up to 4 CPE credits and the course on Nov. 19 that takes place from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. qualifies for up to 8 CPE credits.)

Monday, Nov. 19

Save $50 by registering before Oct. 19!

8 – 11:30 a.m.

12:30 – 4 p.m.

8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 20

Save $50 by registering before Oct. 19!

8 – 11:30 a.m.

12:30 – 4 p.m.


Registration & Discounts | Top

Register by Oct. 19 for all 4-hour seminars in the Thanksgiving CPE Cluster to receive the lowest price — $124 for members and $174 for nonmembers (You must also register by Oct. 19 to receive the lowest price on the 8-hour seminar $275 for members and $375 for nonmembers.) After this date, 4-hour seminars cost $149 for members and $199 for nonmembers and the 8-hour seminar costs $325 for members and $425 for nonmembers. Cost includes course materials, instruction and beverage breaks. (A lunch is also included in the cost of the 8-hour seminar.)

**Nonmembers — join now to take advantage of member pricing on seminars in this cluster.

The VSCPA offers an array of money-saving discounts, including:

$50 early registration discount:

  • $50 early registration discount: All courses are marked with an early registration deadline. Receive a $50 discount on each course for which you register before the early registration deadline.
  • $50 VSCPA member discount on 4-hour seminars: The $50 VSCPA member discount is automatic for all members of the VSCPA or any other state CPA society. Members of the AICPA who are not members of a state CPA society are NOT entitled to the member discount and should pay the regular course fee as published.
  • $100 VSCPA member discount on 8-hour seminars: The $100 VSCPA member discount is automatic for all members of the VSCPA or any other state CPA society. Members of the AICPA who are not members of a state CPA society are NOT entitled to the member discount and should pay the regular course fee as published.
  • Government vouchers: The VSCPA accepts government vouchers.

Take advantage of your discounts by registering online or by calling the VSCPA Education Team at (800) 341-8189.


Location & Accommodations | Top

Discounted accommodations are available at:

Hyatt Place Richmond Innsbrook
4100 Cox Road
Richmond, VA 23060
Phone: (804) 747-9644 ext. 5103
Rate: $104/night based on availability. When you call, please ask specifically for the Virginia Society of CPAs rate (Corporate ID #46855).
Parking: Free
Note: Complimentary Innsbrook area shuttle and continental breakfast

Hyatt Hotel (Formerly Hotel Sierra)
11800 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23233
Phone: (804) 360-7021
Rate: $124/night based on availability. When you call, please ask specifically for the Virginia Society of CPAs rate or the rate may not be given.
Parking: Free
Note: Includes complimentary full American breakfast buffet

Courses in this cluster are being held at the Richmond CPA Center, located at:

4309 Cox Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Phone: (800) 733-8272
Parking: Free
Note: This is not a hotel.


Instructors | Top

John Higgins is a strategic adviser to CPAs and the CPA profession in all aspects of leveraging technology. He is the former CEO of a technology training and consulting firm and he is also a former national consulting partner with a top 10 CPA firm. He is the past chair of the Michigan Association of CPAs (MACPA) and was awarded the MACPA Innovative User of Technology award. John has authored and presented CPE programs for thousands of CPAs over the past 25 years on technology and practice management issues. He assisted the MACPA as an advisor in the development of their web-based CPE model.


  The events listed are live, group update programs. Prerequisites and/or advanced preparation requirements are noted within the description for each event.

The Virginia Society of CPAs is 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.learningmarket.org.

For more information regarding refund, complaint, program cancellation or other policies, visit www.vscpa.com/CPEPolicies or call (800) 341-8189.