Setting the New Standard for Accounting AI
September 16 - 17, 2026 | Virtual Event
10+ CPE Available
AI is reshaping accounting, finance, and compliance.
TakeControl 2026 is where you get clarity on what's changing. And, exactly what to do about it.
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.
Understand what's changing. Prepare for what's next.
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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
Join the best in the business
2026 Speakers
John Woodward
Product Manager
FloQast
Lucia Wind
Board Chair & Executive Director
COSO
Tim Williams
Director of Asset Management & Senior Controller
ExchangeRight
Mike Whitmire
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
FloQast
Gretchen Stout
VP, Global Controller
Raptor Technologies
Chris Sluty
Chief Product Officer & Co-Founder
FloQast
Nicola Rowlands
Global SVP & Deputy CFO
DEPT
Joni Risley
VP of Finance
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.
Ashley Randall
Director of Accounting
Equinox
Raaj Prasad
VP, Engineering
FloQast
Jason Pikoos
Director, Modern Finance
Meta
Remington Petrow
Senior Accounting Manager
MRI Software
Shivang Patel
VP, Product Marketing
FloQast
Michael Olshove
Director, Enterprise Sales
FloQast
Hugh O'Neill
Principal Accountant in Residence
FloQast
Diane Naidoo
Head of Finance Systems & Change
Tesco Mobile
Jonathan Mears
VP, Finance & Accounting
Liquid AI
Max McCaskill
Manager, Transform Delivery
FloQast
Meredith McCanse
Sr. Forward Deployed Accountant
FloQast
Ghada Mahmassani
Chief Accounting Officer
Newmark
Vicky LeVay
VP, InfoSec & Compliance
FloQast
Kim Le
Director of Accounting & Finance
Gong
Carl Kuschke
Director, Business Value Consulting
FloQast
Billy Klein
Solutions Architect
FloQast
Razzak Jallow
Chief Financial Officer
FloQast
Dan Hollman
Head of AI Center of Excellence
Atrium Hospitality
Carina Hira
Finance Transformation Partner
CFGI
Kegan Hagerott
Senior Director, Assistant Controller
Chipotle
Melissa Haas
Director of Accounting & Financial Operations
KoBold Metals
Swami Natarajan
Business Development & GTM Leader
AWS
Megan Gallagher
Director, Solutions Consulting
FloQast
Steve Emberland
VP, Accounting & Treasurer
AG1
Jaysen Dyal
Sr. Product Marketing Manager
FloQast
Ben Cirillo
Group Financial Controller
Hazeldenes
Minh Hill
VP, Corporate Controller
Nitrogen Wealth
Jamie Livoti
Principal, Operations and Accounting
Blue Owl Capital
John DeLoriea
Principal, Operations and Accounting
Blue Owl Capital
Emily Childs
VP of Accounting
Equinox
Roshan Chekuri
General Manager, Transform
FloQast
Dan Carr
Principal Solutions Consultant
FloQast
Dan Callaghan
Chief Accounting Officer
FloQast
Steve Bourne
Senior Director Global R2R, P2P, & GFS Hub
Page Group
Rebecca Beasley-Cockroft
Director, Product Management
FloQast
Jason Andrews
Senior Product Marketing Manager
FloQast
Ben Alberts
Senior Product Manager
FloQast
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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