APRIL 28, 2025 | IN PERSON | BWI HILTON
MACPA invites you to CONVERGE—a groundbreaking event uniting three premier conferences into one powerful experience. This is a chance to connect with industry experts, discover new insights, and expand your professional network.
Attend any of the specialized tracks within the program or mix and match to create your own unique experience:
Government Contractors Track
Business & Industry Track
Government & Not-for-Profit Track
Get ready for a day of learning, networking, and building community with professionals from across the state!
If you're choosing our GNFP Track - we are still offering 2 virtual 4-hour days for a discount when you register for CONVERGE. For more information or to register for these days click here .
Engage with Dr. Anirban Basu for expert insights on the latest economic trends, and join Adam Bradley for a powerful general session on Unleashing the Secret to a Thriving Workplace.
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Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group
Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group
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Facilitator
The Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute
Facilitator
The Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute
Adam joined the Institute, as the founding facilitator of all the Institute’s public programming and signature program, Next Level Leaders. Adam is also the founder and president of a leadership and character program used by thousands of teams and athletes around the world, Lead ‘Em Up. For the past five years, he’s traveled the country working with athletic directors, coaches, athletes, teams, and corporations, helping them develop their individuals into the leaders needed to win. Adam also serves as the on-staff leadership coach with 8-10 high school and collegiate sports teams throughout the Baltimore/Washington region.
During this time, he’s had the opportunity to host two nationally recognized podcasts, the Hardwood Hustle and the Lead 'Em Up podcast, both of which have featured interviews with Mark Cuban, Kevin Durant and many others. In addition to this work, over the past 15 years Adam has worked in various corporate sales and marketing positions including the role of vice president of sales for a Baltimore-based supply company.
Adam lives in Maryland with his wife and two daughters.
All sessions will be held at the Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport, April 28th 2025
General Sessions
Our day will begin at 7:30 a.m. ET with breakfast and registration.
| 7:30 AM - 8:25 AM | Registration and Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | General Session: Monetary Masala with Dr. Anirban Basu |
| 12:10 PM - 1:00 PM | Navigating the Future: Insights from MACPA’s AI Program Pilot with Byron Patrick and Twyla Verhelst |
| 4:10 PM - 5:00 PM | Unleash the Secret to a Thriving Workplace with Adam Bradley |
Our day will begin at 7:30 a.m. ET with breakfast and registration.
| 7:30 AM - 8:25 AM | Registration and Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | General Session: Monetary Masala with Dr. Anirban Basu |
| 12:10 PM - 1:00 PM | Navigating the Future: Insights from MACPA’s AI Program Pilot with Byron Patrick and Twyla Verhelst |
| 4:10 PM - 5:00 PM | Unleash the Secret to a Thriving Workplace with Adam Bradley |
GNFP Track
If you're choosing our GNFP Track - we are still offering 2 virtual 4-hour days for a discount when you register for CONVERGE. For more information or to register for these days click here .
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | Understanding 2024 OMB 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance Changes |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | The Governmental and Not-for-Profit Super Bowl |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Navigating the Maze of Nonprofit Accounting Standards for Revenue Recognition |
| 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Audit Findings Elements |
If you're choosing our GNFP Track - we are still offering 2 virtual 4-hour days for a discount when you register for CONVERGE. For more information or to register for these days click here .
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | Understanding 2024 OMB 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance Changes |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | The Governmental and Not-for-Profit Super Bowl |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Navigating the Maze of Nonprofit Accounting Standards for Revenue Recognition |
| 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Audit Findings Elements |
Business & Industry Track
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | Employee Retention in Accounting: The Big Picture |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | A&A Update |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Protecting Yourself from ID Theft/Fraud |
| 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Key Takeaways from the Day – Insights & Actionable Strategies |
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | Employee Retention in Accounting: The Big Picture |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | A&A Update |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Protecting Yourself from ID Theft/Fraud |
| 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Key Takeaways from the Day – Insights & Actionable Strategies |
Government Contractors Track
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | CMMC 2.0 is here. Now what? |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Impact of New Administration on Government Contractors |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Doing Business with the Federal Government - Advantages & Challenges |
| 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Key Takeaways from the Day – Insights & Actionable Strategies |
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | CMMC 2.0 is here. Now what? |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Impact of New Administration on Government Contractors |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Doing Business with the Federal Government - Advantages & Challenges |
| 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Key Takeaways from the Day – Insights & Actionable Strategies |
Optional Sponsor Sessions
We are offering an optional sponsor CPE session at 8:00 a.m. We will also offer three optional sponsor CPE sessions during our extended lunchtime. You can earn up to 8.5 hours of CPE if you choose to attend one of the sponsor sessions.
| 8:00 AM - 8:25 AM | ADP - 2025 Human Capital Management Trends |
| 8:00 AM - 8:25 AM | Madras Accountancy - Bridging the Talent Gap - Offshoring Strategies for Smarter Growth: How CPA Firms and Corporations Can Stay Ahead |
| 1:45 PM - 2:10 PM | FutureProofing Your Firm: Strategic Planning for the Next Decade |
| 1:45 PM - 2:10 PM | Spend vs Expense Management: Automating Workflows to Elevate Your Advisory Services |
| 1:45 PM - 2:10 PM | When the IRS Says No (or Nothing at All): Litigation Considerations and Strategies for Refund Claims |
We are offering an optional sponsor CPE session at 8:00 a.m. We will also offer three optional sponsor CPE sessions during our extended lunchtime. You can earn up to 8.5 hours of CPE if you choose to attend one of the sponsor sessions.
| 8:00 AM - 8:25 AM | ADP - 2025 Human Capital Management Trends |
| 8:00 AM - 8:25 AM | Madras Accountancy - Bridging the Talent Gap - Offshoring Strategies for Smarter Growth: How CPA Firms and Corporations Can Stay Ahead |
| 1:45 PM - 2:10 PM | FutureProofing Your Firm: Strategic Planning for the Next Decade |
| 1:45 PM - 2:10 PM | Spend vs Expense Management: Automating Workflows to Elevate Your Advisory Services |
| 1:45 PM - 2:10 PM | When the IRS Says No (or Nothing at All): Litigation Considerations and Strategies for Refund Claims |
Our day will begin at 7:30 a.m. ET with breakfast and registration.
| 7:30 AM - 8:25 AM | Registration and Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | General Session: Monetary Masala with Dr. Anirban Basu |
| 12:10 PM - 1:00 PM | Navigating the Future: Insights from MACPA’s AI Program Pilot with Byron Patrick and Twyla Verhelst |
| 4:10 PM - 5:00 PM | Unleash the Secret to a Thriving Workplace with Adam Bradley |
Our day will begin at 7:30 a.m. ET with breakfast and registration.
| 7:30 AM - 8:25 AM | Registration and Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | General Session: Monetary Masala with Dr. Anirban Basu |
| 12:10 PM - 1:00 PM | Navigating the Future: Insights from MACPA’s AI Program Pilot with Byron Patrick and Twyla Verhelst |
| 4:10 PM - 5:00 PM | Unleash the Secret to a Thriving Workplace with Adam Bradley |
If you're choosing our GNFP Track - we are still offering 2 virtual 4-hour days for a discount when you register for CONVERGE. For more information or to register for these days click here .
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | Understanding 2024 OMB 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance Changes |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | The Governmental and Not-for-Profit Super Bowl |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Navigating the Maze of Nonprofit Accounting Standards for Revenue Recognition |
| 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Audit Findings Elements |
If you're choosing our GNFP Track - we are still offering 2 virtual 4-hour days for a discount when you register for CONVERGE. For more information or to register for these days click here .
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | Understanding 2024 OMB 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance Changes |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | The Governmental and Not-for-Profit Super Bowl |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Navigating the Maze of Nonprofit Accounting Standards for Revenue Recognition |
| 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Audit Findings Elements |
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | Employee Retention in Accounting: The Big Picture |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | A&A Update |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Protecting Yourself from ID Theft/Fraud |
| 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Key Takeaways from the Day – Insights & Actionable Strategies |
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | Employee Retention in Accounting: The Big Picture |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | A&A Update |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Protecting Yourself from ID Theft/Fraud |
| 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Key Takeaways from the Day – Insights & Actionable Strategies |
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | CMMC 2.0 is here. Now what? |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Impact of New Administration on Government Contractors |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Doing Business with the Federal Government - Advantages & Challenges |
| 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Key Takeaways from the Day – Insights & Actionable Strategies |
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | CMMC 2.0 is here. Now what? |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Impact of New Administration on Government Contractors |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Doing Business with the Federal Government - Advantages & Challenges |
| 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Key Takeaways from the Day – Insights & Actionable Strategies |
We are offering an optional sponsor CPE session at 8:00 a.m. We will also offer three optional sponsor CPE sessions during our extended lunchtime. You can earn up to 8.5 hours of CPE if you choose to attend one of the sponsor sessions.
| 8:00 AM - 8:25 AM | ADP - 2025 Human Capital Management Trends |
| 8:00 AM - 8:25 AM | Madras Accountancy - Bridging the Talent Gap - Offshoring Strategies for Smarter Growth: How CPA Firms and Corporations Can Stay Ahead |
| 1:45 PM - 2:10 PM | FutureProofing Your Firm: Strategic Planning for the Next Decade |
| 1:45 PM - 2:10 PM | Spend vs Expense Management: Automating Workflows to Elevate Your Advisory Services |
| 1:45 PM - 2:10 PM | When the IRS Says No (or Nothing at All): Litigation Considerations and Strategies for Refund Claims |
We are offering an optional sponsor CPE session at 8:00 a.m. We will also offer three optional sponsor CPE sessions during our extended lunchtime. You can earn up to 8.5 hours of CPE if you choose to attend one of the sponsor sessions.
| 8:00 AM - 8:25 AM | ADP - 2025 Human Capital Management Trends |
| 8:00 AM - 8:25 AM | Madras Accountancy - Bridging the Talent Gap - Offshoring Strategies for Smarter Growth: How CPA Firms and Corporations Can Stay Ahead |
| 1:45 PM - 2:10 PM | FutureProofing Your Firm: Strategic Planning for the Next Decade |
| 1:45 PM - 2:10 PM | Spend vs Expense Management: Automating Workflows to Elevate Your Advisory Services |
| 1:45 PM - 2:10 PM | When the IRS Says No (or Nothing at All): Litigation Considerations and Strategies for Refund Claims |
Experience the future of Maryland’s accounting and finance industry.