TakeControl
Setting the New Standard for Accounting AI
September 16 - 17, 2026 | Virtual Event
10+ CPE Available
AI is reshaping accounting, finance, and compliance.
The profession is moving fast. Leaders who want to stay ahead need more than headlines.
TakeControl packs two half-days with original research, practitioner sessions, and technical education. You'll leave with a clear picture of where the profession is headed and a concrete plan for getting your team there.
What You'll Get
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Benchmarking data on AI adoption across accounting and finance
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Real-world playbooks from leaders doing the work right now
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Practical knowledge you can apply immediately
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Direct access to FloQast's product experts and the broader community
Understand what's changing. Prepare for what's next.
Join the best in the business
Speakers
Mike Whitmire
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
FloQast
Lucia Wind
Board Chair & Executive Director
COSO
Chris Sluty
Chief Product Officer & Co-Founder
FloQast
Emily Childs
VP of Accounting
Equinox
Dan Hollman
Head of AI Center of Excellence
Atrium Hospitality
Gretchen Stout
VP, Global Controller
Raptor Technologies
Jonathan Mears
VP, Finance & Accounting
Liquid AI
Nicola Rowlands
Global SVP & Deputy CFO
DEPT
Tim Williams
Director of Asset Management & Senior Controller
ExchangeRight
Steve Bourne
Senior Director Global R2R, P2P, & GFS Hub
Page Group
Steve Emberland
VP, Accounting & Treasurer
AG1
Kim Le
Director of Accounting & Finance
Gong
Jason Pikoos
Director, Modern Finance
Meta
Why Attend TakeControl?
Drive More Value with Accounting AI
AI promises are everywhere. Real results aren't. Learn how to deploy agentic AI workflows, measure operational impact, and build a trusted foundation that helps your team move faster without sacrificing accuracy, oversight, or control.
Prepare for What’s Next
As AI reshapes accounting operations, the role of the accountant is evolving alongside it. Gain practical insights, proven frameworks, and real-world examples to help you lead more strategically, navigate change with confidence, and focus your team on higher-impact work.
Unlock More From FloQast
If you're only using FloQast for month-end close, you're leaving significant value on the table. Explore expert-led sessions designed to help you unlock the platform's full potential — from risk surfacing and anomaly detection to automated workflows that let your team operate with greater consistency, visibility, and control at any scale.
TakeControl 2026 Agenda at a Glance
Day One
Wednesday, September 16
8:00 am PT
Keynote
From Principles to Practical Application: How Accountants Lead the AI Era
9:00 am PT
Thought Leadership
Accounting's AI Inflection Point: What Comes Next
10:00 am PT
Breakout
A Masterclass in Building & Deploying Custom AI Agents
11:00 am PT
Breakout
FloQast Innovation Spotlight: Automation Meets Accountability
11:00 am PT
Breakout
The Automation Blueprint: Building an Agentic Office of the CFO
12:00 pm PT
Thought Leadership
Beyond Time Saved: The Real ROI of AI Maturity
Day Two
Thursday, September 17
7:00 am PT
Thought Leadership
European Customer Panel: AI Won't Fix Finance - But It Will Change How You Work
8:00 am PT
Thought Leadership
Real Talk: How Accounting Leaders are Rewriting the Rules
9:00 am PT
Breakout
You're Going to Build Agents. The Question Is Where and How.
9:00 am PT
Breakout
GRC's Defining Moment: Join an Auditor, Leave an Orchestrator
10:00 am PT
Breakout
The Professional Skeptic vs. The One-Click Close: Safeguarding Integrity
10:00 am PT
Breakout
The Strategic Operator: Building the Org Chart for the Agentic Era
11:00 am PT
Breakout
Scaling the Enterprise Close: Stories from Chipotle, Equinox, & Gong
11:00 am PT
Breakout
Complexity In, Agent Out: Why Clean Data Powers AI That Actually Works
12:00 pm PT
Thought Leadership
The Accountability Gap: Setting the Standard for AI Governance and Auditability
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