AICPA and CPA.com Startup Accelerator
How your Startup could be accelerated
What types of companies are we looking for?
We're focused on specific themes that ultimately help the profession perform and add value at a higher level.
ACCOUNTECH — Tools and platforms that improve efficiencies for accounting and finance professionals by leveraging artifical intelligence to advance technologies that enable firms to shift their focus to value-added advisory services.
- Automation of routine accounting tasks
- Automating collection and analysis of data that accountants can use to inform strategy.
- Artificial intelligence to augment human decision-making.
- Blockchain platforms and/or crypto asset reporting
- Business Intelligence and Predictive Analytics
- Financial and Tax Planning Solutions
- Cybersecurity tools & platforms
REGTECH — Technologies that utilize artificial intelligence to facilitate the delivery of regulatory requirements and help businesses meet the challenges of regulatory monitoring, reporting, compliance, risk management and fraud detection.
- Machine learning and artificial intelligence that help financial institutions manage, analyze and report accurate information.
- Technology to detect real-time market or operational risks.
- Compliance & Risk controls.
“What I truly cherished was the invaluable advice from industry experts; it wasn't the typical run-of-the-mill guidance, but practical, real-world insights that made a meaningful difference for our company. As a result of our participation, our company's profile in the industry received a significant boost, and we've become a recognized name in our niche. It's been an exciting and rewarding experience all around.”
Kelly Mann, CPA
Co-Founder and CEO of AuditMiner
Eligibility
Seed or pre-Series A, with some exceptions
Must have a functioning product or service leveraging artificial intelligence
Must have a value proposition for the accounting profession
What we offer
FUNDING
Selected startups will be offered a $25,000 grant.
ACCESS
Startups will be given access to the profession including to members, firms, press, and other customers that can help their businesses grow.
KNOWLEDGE
We will provide unmatched subject-matter expertise, coaching, mentorship, and knowledge about the profession to help each selected startup refine its value proposition, scale and grow.
Timing for the 2025 cohort
July 2024
Applications open
November 30, 2024
Applications close
January 2025
Announcement of the new cohort. Upon selection, the full accelerator program is ~6 months.
March 2025
(NYC)
The cohort will convene in person for two days of learning and mentoring. The Advisory Panel and applicable Association executives will attend this session.
February - June 2025
(virtual and in person)
Ongoing coaching calls and meetings with each startup to provide guidance, expertise, access to applicable channels, learning, and feedback on growth plans and progress.
June 2025
The cohort will have an opportunity to present at ENGAGE 2025, North America’s premier accounting conference.
July 2025
Applications open for the 2025 cohort
September 2025
Webinar to present virtually to practitioners about their solutions.
November 30, 2025
Applications Close
December 2025
Showcase at Digital CPA, the leading conference for practitioners curious about technology and its impact on the accounting landscape.
Contact
For questions about the program or inquiries about submitting an application, please contact:
Kacee Johnson, MBA, Advisor, Board Member & Innovation Partner
kacee.johnson@hq.cpa.com
Vendela Hale, Manager of Corporate Alliances
vendela.hale@hq.cpa.com
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