18th Annual Fall Conference
Presented By IMA Boston Chapter
Presented by NorthEast Regional Council
Join us for another great event!!
Why You Should Attend
This conference offers 18.5 CPE credits with 12 educational sessions covering key management accounting areas.
By attending the conference you will:
Enhance your technical skills
Learn the latest Best Practices
Gain insight from other management accountants
Further your professional development
Have fun!!
Conference Registration Fees:
Includes all sessions and meals except as noted
Register by 07/31/26 - $380
On/After 08/01/26 - $425
We begin on Sunday afternoon at 1:00 pm with conference check-in and a light lunch followed by Conference Welcome & Announcements at 2:30 pm. There are 3 sessions on Sunday from 2:45 pm to 6:50 pm. Dinner will be on your own.
On Monday we have a full day of sessions immediately followed by our Networking Reception at 5:30 pm. There are 3 sessions on Tuesday and the conference will close at 1:30 pm.
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Hotel Registration information:
Wellsworth Hotel - (508) 765-8000
14 Mechanic Street, Southbridge, MA 01550
wellsworthhotel.com
Make your hotel reservation early!
To reserve a room at conference rates, you must call the hotel directly at (508) 765-8000 and request the room block rate for the NorthEast Regional Council of the Institute of Management Accountants (NERC IMA). You will not get the rate if you book
online or use any “800” toll-free service.
Room Rates: $139 for a Single or Double
All rates are per night plus local and state taxes.
Conference rates are in effect while rooms are available or until the cut-off date of August 20, 2026. Hotel reservations must be cancelled 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid a charge of 1 night’s room and applicable tax. Please check with the Wellsworth Hotel.
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Conference Registration payments are through PayPal. Any issues, please send an email and we will work with you.
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For additional information see attached file.
NERC_Fall_2026_Brochure_-_Final.pdf
Sunday - September 20, 2026
1:00–2:30 PM Conference Check-In
1:00–2:30 PM Light Lunch
2:30–2:45 PM Announcements
2:45-4:00 PM “Predictive Liquidity: Using AI & Machine Learning to Improve Cash Flow”
Michael Krahn CMA,CSCA,CPA,PMP 1.5 CPE
4:00-4:10 PM BREAK
4:10-5:25 PM “From Chaos to Clarity: Managing Uncertainty in Complex Project Environments” Dr. Jacques Alexis PhD 1.5 CPE
5:25-5:35 PM BREAK
5:35-6:50 PM “Mergers and Acquisitions: Best Practices”
Brian Conefrey CMA, CSCA 1.5 CPE
7:00 PM DINNER ON YOUR OWN
Monday - September 21, 2026
7:00-7:45 AM BREAKFAST
Conference Check-in
7:45–8:00 AM Announcements
8:00-9:15 AM “When the Old Ways No Longer Work: Building Team and Leadership Agility in Times of Change”
Joan Pierre 1.5 CPE
9:15-9:30 AM BREAK
9:30-10:45 AM “Funding Your Future with the Small Business Administration”
Kristi Haxhiaj 1.5 CPE
10:45-10:55 AM BREAK
10:55-12:10 AM “Expanded IMA Competency Framework”
Travis Willard 1.5 CPE
12:10-1:10 PM LUNCH
1:10-2:25 PM “Practical and Impactful Non-Profit Metrics for Risk Management”
Rinku Bhattacharya CMA 1.5 CPE
Monday - September 21, 2026
2:25-2:40 PM BREAK
2:40-3:55 PM “Get in the Know Before the Numbers Show: FASB, GASB, and IFRS Key Updates” Melissa Ferrucci CPA 1.5 CPE Jason Newman CPA
3:55-4:05 PM BREAK
4:05-5:20 PM “Connecting the Dots: TRUE Networking”
Mark Zampino 1.5 CPE
5:20–5:30 PM End of Day Announcements
5:30-7:00 PM NETWORKING EVENT
Tuesday - September 22, 2026
7:00-7:45 AM BREAKFAST
Conference Check-in
7:45–8:00 AM Announcements
8:00-9:15 AM “The Great Banking Reset: How Risk, Regulation, and Technology are Rewriting Finance in 2026”
Dr. Ned Gandevani PhD, MBA 1.5 CPE
9:15-9:25 AM BREAK
9:25-10:40 AM “AI for Financial Leaders: Building Intelligent, Safe, and Effective Finance Operations”
Heather Dawood 1.5 CPE
10:40-10:50 AM BREAK
10:50-12:30 PM ETHICS SESSION
“Beyond Debits and Credits: The Psychology Driving Ethical Decisions”
Mike Ruff CMA, CPA, CGMA 2.0 CPE
12:30-1:30 PM BOX LUNCH
CLOSING (Drawing for free conference!)
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If you are bringing any guests who would like to join us for meals, please send an email for details.
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Host Chapter
Boston Chapter
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Supporting Chapters
Boston Chapter
Hartford Chapter
New Hampshire Chapter
Providence Chapter
Eastern CT Chapter
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Sponsor Chapters
Hartford Chapter
Providence Chapter
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Registration Policies
Photography: By registering, you agree and acknowledge that IMA-NERC may take photographs and capture video footage at IMA-NERC’s 17th Annual Conference for reproduction in IMA-NERC educational, news, or promotional material, whether in print, electronic, or other media, including the IMA-NERC website. By participating in IMA-NERC’s 17th Annual Conference, you grant IMA-NERC the right to your name and image for such purposes.
Liability Waiver: All registered participants agree and acknowledge that they are undertaking participation in IMA-NERC events and activities as their own free and intentional act, and are fully aware that possible physical injury might occur to them as a result of their participation in these events. Participants give this acknowledgement freely and knowingly that they are able to participate in IMA-NERC events and do hereby assume responsibility for their own well-being. They also agree not to allow any other individual to participate in their place.
Refund: You may receive a full refund for conference fees if you cancel by September 1, 2026. To cancel, send an email to northeastregionalima@gmail.com.