In today’s fast-moving business environment, the role of a CPA extends far beyond compliance and statutory reporting. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), CPAs are uniquely positioned to drive strategic decision-making, unlock growth opportunities, and build financial resilience.

Ahead of World SME Day on 27 June, join the SME Committee for an insightful half day forum to explore how CPAs can add real value to SMEs - not just as advisors, but as trusted strategic partners.

You'll hear from industry leaders, participate in interactive breakout sessions, and an engaging panel discussion to close off the forum.

Learning outcomes:

• Describe the key ways CPAs can add strategic value to SMEs
• Explain insights from industry leaders on effective SME partnership
• Discuss practical approaches for CPAs to support SME growth through collaboration

Schedule:

7:50 AM: Registration and light breakfast

8:20 AM: Forum open

8:30 AM: Opening Keynote: SMEs in the Current Economy

9:30 AM: Break 

9:40 AM: Breakout sessions

10:40 AM: Morning Tea

11:10 AM: Panel Discussion - Beyond the Balance Sheet: The Evolving Role of the CPA in SMEs

11:55 AM: Forum close 

Speakers

Take a look at our speakers scheduled for this event.

Warren Hogen - Chief Economic Advisor, Judo Bank

Wayne Merry CPA - Joint Managing Director, Accelerandos Group

Dana Dolan - Leadership Execution, Accountability & Performance Coach, EOS Worldwide

Warren Otter - Founder, Otter & Associates

Nick Clare - GM, Commercial Development, Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Peter Knell - Managing Director, PK Growth Solutions

Damian Iles - Managing Director, Hansen Partnership

Fees

Below is all of the pricing information for the event. 

AUD pricing is inclusive of GST. 

CPA Member fee: $50.00 AUD

Non-CPA Member fee: $65.00 AUD

When Rgistering you will need to go to the following link to pay and confirm

https://events.cpaaustralia.com.au/event/1ef3478f-7301-408c-acc8-0cf55bfb45dd/summary