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type: "event"
title: "Bridging the Gap 2027, Aug 3-5 | accounting.events"
description: "Aug 3-5, 2027, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, 221 N Columbus Dr. A people-first firm conference built around firm culture."
resource: "https://accounting.events/events/bridging-the-gap/"
tags: ["event", "Practice management", "United States", "2027"]
timestamp: "2026-09-03"
---

# Bridging the Gap 2027

Bridging the Gap 2027 runs Aug 3-5, 2027 at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, 221 N Columbus Dr in Chicago, Illinois, with tickets from USD 500 (refundable early deposit).

A people-first firm conference built around firm culture, wellbeing and unconventional practice models, hosted with the Illinois CPA Society. Known for a speaker line-up outside the usual technical circuit.

- **When:** Aug 3-5, 2027 (dates published)
- **Where:** Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, 221 N Columbus Dr · Chicago, Illinois · United States
- **Organiser:** Randy Crabtree, Franklin Alliance and the Illinois CPA Society
- **Format:** In person
- **Type:** Practice management
- **Price:** USD 500 (refundable early deposit)
- **Official site:** https://learn.icpas.org/URL/BridgingtheGap2027Chicago

## Who it is for

For firm owners, CPAs and practice leaders. Sessions cover firm culture, mental health and wellbeing, practice innovation, leadership and niche practice building.

Source: https://learn.icpas.org/URL/BridgingtheGap2027Chicago (checked 2026-08-31)