Speakers & program hosts

James Donovan, founder of Accounting Leads Now and Nine Two Media, helps accounting, bookkeeping, and tax firms generate consistent inbound leads through modern digital strategy and appointment-setting systems. Author of Booked Solid: Digital Marketing Strategies That Actually Work for Accounting Firms and host of CFO Chronicles, he brings practical, no-fluff marketing strategies to Marketing Talks, helping firm owners move beyond referrals and build predictable, scalable growth.

QB Talks: Apps is a monthly webinar series led by William "Murph" Murphy, focused on QuickBooks-connected apps and ecosystem tools. Each session highlights product updates, feature changes, pricing shifts, and integration best practices that matter to accountants and advisors.

This series puts sponsors directly in front of professionals actively evaluating and using app solutions inside their firms and client workflows.

Will Hill, named a Top 100 Most Influential in Accounting, and practice strategist Julie Smith team up for Practice Management Talks. This series equips firms with proven methods to boost efficiency, strengthen client relationships, and lead change with confidence. Sponsors get to align with influential voices guiding accountants through real-world challenges and opportunities in practice management.

QB Talks is the go-to series for QuickBooks pros, led by William "Murph" Murphy—one of the most respected names in the QuickBooks ecosystem. With decades of experience and a lifetime achievement award under his belt, Murph brings insight, credibility, and a loyal following. Each session explores automation, reporting, integrations, and best practices. Sponsors benefit from visibility with engaged QuickBooks users and influencers shaping the profession.

Christine Gervais, CPA, delivers practical, forward-thinking strategies that help tax professionals stay ahead of change. TPN Tax Talks packs timely insights on tax law, compliance, and technology into focused 30-minute sessions. Sponsors gain direct access to tax pros actively seeking smarter tools, automation, and integrations to better serve clients and strengthen their firms.

AI Talks puts your brand at the center of the AI conversation in accounting, led by Donna Reade, a trusted voice in helping firms adopt practical, real-world AI solutions. Each session connects firm leaders and practitioners with strategies to improve efficiency, client service, and profitability through emerging technology. Sponsors are positioned as forward-thinking partners supporting accountants as they adapt to the tools shaping the future of the profession.

Future Forward is a monthly webinar series that engages accounting and tax professionals with timely insights and tools to help them stay ahead. Each session highlights key areas like Tax, Integrations & Workflows, Reporting, AI & Analytics, Practice Management, Niches, and Payments. For sponsors, it’s a platform to showcase solutions, share expertise, and connect directly with an audience of engaged accounting professionals looking for smarter ways to work.

Future Forward is a monthly webinar series that engages accounting and tax professionals with timely insights and tools to help them stay ahead. Each session highlights key areas like Tax, Integrations & Workflows, Reporting, AI & Analytics, Practice Management, Niches, and Payments. For sponsors, it’s a platform to showcase solutions, share expertise, and connect directly with an audience of engaged accounting professionals looking for smarter ways to work.

Tax Academy is a CPE-eligible webinar series that helps tax professionals streamline workflows, explore new technology, and prepare for a smoother busy season.

You supply the content, and we handle the hosting and co-marketing. This includes a newsletter takeover, a popup banner, a description in our webinar section, and a newsletter update for each episode and/or series. Registration typically ranges from 50 to 200 participants per episode, depending on the topic. Generally, thought leadership topics attract more attendees than product-focused ones. Afterward, the video is uploaded to our YouTube channel and promoted through our video ad boxes and social media.

You supply the content, and we handle the hosting and co-marketing. This includes a newsletter takeover, a popup banner, a description in our webinar section, and a newsletter update for each episode and/or series. Registration typically ranges from 50 to 200 participants per episode, depending on the topic. Generally, thought leadership topics attract more attendees than product-focused ones. Afterward, the video is uploaded to our YouTube channel and promoted through our video ad boxes and social media.

Future Forward App Academy is a one-time session tied to each Future Forward topic, giving sponsors a 30-minute spotlight to showcase their app or integration. It’s a focused opportunity to demonstrate how your solution helps accounting and tax professionals streamline workflows, boost productivity, and stay ahead. While your demo doesn’t have to directly match the session theme, tying it in makes your presentation even more impactful.