About this Event
The bookkeeping industry is changing quickly, and AI is becoming part of the conversation whether we feel ready or not.
But here is the truth.
AI does not replace the value of a skilled, ethical, professional bookkeeper. It makes the need for strong judgment, clean systems, confident pricing, and trusted client relationships even more important.
The Levelling Up for Excellence Bookkeepers Conference 2026 is a practical working conference created for Canadian bookkeepers who are ready to raise their standards, strengthen their business, and step more fully into their role as trusted financial leaders.
This year’s theme is:
The AI-Empowered Bookkeeper: Build Smarter. Earn More. Stay Indispensable.
This is not a sit-back-and-listen kind of day. It is designed to help you think, reflect, connect, and take action in your business.
You will experience practical learning labs focused on:
• Building smarter systems and workflows
• Strengthening your pricing and professional positioning
• Attracting better-fit clients with more confidence
• Understanding how AI can support your work without replacing your expertise
• Raising the standard of the bookkeeping profession through integrity, education, and community
You will also have space to connect with other bookkeepers who understand the real work behind the work, the pressure of client expectations, the importance of clean books, and the desire to build a bookkeeping business you are proud of.
This conference is for bookkeepers who want to:
• Feel more confident in the value they bring
• Move beyond being seen as “just the bookkeeper”
• Strengthen their client relationships
• Create better systems and boundaries
• Price their work with more clarity
• Stay relevant, respected, and indispensable as the industry evolves
Whether you are growing your practice, refining your services, or stepping into a higher level of leadership, this day is designed to support your next level.
Join us in Ottawa for a day of practical learning, honest conversations, meaningful connection, and professional growth.
It is time to build smarter, earn more, and stay indispensable.
Event venue & nearby stays
RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, Canada
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