REST - Reno Education Seminar & Training

02/27/2026

A reason why live-instruction at REST is so important. An interesting study on the benefits of face-to-face interaction compared to "solitary socializing".

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01/19/2026

Registration for REST 2026, a fantastic CPE conference offering up to 22 CPE hours continues . . . . The early-bird registration fee AND Peppermill group room rate deadlines have been extended through Wed, January 28! Register now and make your travel plans to attend REST 2026.

IMA's REST provides an excellent opportunity to earn 22 hrs of CPE. Join us along with other accounting & finance professionals in our annual event at REST.

12/31/2025

REST 2026 - Registration Is Now Open! | Earn 22 Hours of CPE in Reno, NV

Registration Is Open for REST 2026
Sign up today: https://rest-ima.org/
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IMA’s Golden West and Pacific Northwest Councils Present:
RENO EDUCATION SEMINAR & TRAINING (REST 2026)
Accounting and Management Conference, February 19–21, 2026
Peppermill Resort Spa Casino - Reno, Nevada
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Why Attend REST 2026?
REST 2026 offers an outstanding opportunity to earn up to 22 hours of CPE in timely, practical topics relevant to today’s accounting and financial professionals.

Tracks in Accounting and Management offer the following classes:
• Ethics: Training and Professional Conduct for the CPA and CMA
• GAAP Updates for 2026
• Strengthening Your Professional Brand
• Practical AI for CMAs and CPAs
• Wellbeing as Your Competitive Edge
• Fraud in Small Business
• Performance Measurement and Budgeting for Auditors
• Analysis of Personal and Business Tax Returns
• Personal Development Based on Predictable Success and Beyond High Performance
• and more!
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Registration Pricing:
Early-bird rate through January 18: $545
Rate after January 18: $595

Single-day rates: Thursday or Friday @ $315 per day, Saturday @ $160
Discounts are available for 3 or more registrants from the same company.

Registration includes a digital course binder, and hot breakfast and lunch buffets.
A printed hard-copy binder is available for an additional $50.
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Stay Connected for Updates:
REST page: https://www.facebook.com/RenoEducationSeminarTraining/
REST LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13507246/
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Questions? Contact the REST 2026 Committee:
Jennifer McBride, REST 2026 Chair
[email protected]
907-240-7932

Robert Wren, Committee Member
[email protected]
702-370-6237
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We look forward to welcoming you to Reno for REST 2026!

IMA's REST provides an excellent opportunity to earn 22 hrs of CPE. Join us along with other accounting & finance professionals in our annual event at REST.

01/25/2025

The REST 2025 accounting and management conference in Reno, NV is fast approaching on Feb 20–22. We are pleased to announce that the early-bird discount registration has been extended through Sun, Jan 26. Register now at https://rest-ima.org/ . The cutoff for discounted group room rates at The Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, through a link on the REST website, has also been extended through Sun, Jan 26 at 5pm PST.

Why should you attend REST 2025, a great continuing professional education event:
• 22 CPE live-instruction hours towards professional accounting or financial accreditation.
• Affordable - $495 early-bird discounted registration fee through Sun, Jan 26. $595 after Sun, Jan 26. Includes the presentations, digital course materials, and hot breakfast and hot lunch buffets. Discounted group room rates.
• Additional discount for 3 or more from the same company. Single day rates available.
• Excellent instructors presenting relevant accounting and management topics.
• Hospitality suite with refreshments after each day’s presentations for networking and socializing with REST participants.
• A mix of business and pleasure, with opportunities to enjoy the amenities of a four-diamond resort in a beautiful area along with quality CPE.
• Easy and inexpensive travel to Reno, NV through the uncrowded Reno-Lake Tahoe International Airport. Use the free Peppermill airport shuttle. Amtrak also serves Reno, NV.

Make your plans now to attend REST 2025. Please share this information with your colleagues and friends who would benefit from attending REST 2025. Visit the REST 2025 website, https://rest-ima.org/, to register and for more information. Also, like or follow this REST page on Facebook or join the REST group on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13507246/, for up-to-date information on REST and continued networking with REST participants and instructors.

The REST 2025 Planning Committee look forward to seeing you at REST. For unanswered questions, please email [email protected] or REST chair Patt Mayer at [email protected]. REST 2025 is sponsored by the Golden West Council and Pacific Northwest Council of the IMA-Institute of Management Accountants.

IMA's REST provides an excellent opportunity to earn 22 hrs of CPE. Join us along with other accounting & finance professionals in our annual event at REST.

11/24/2024

Registration is now open!
RENO EDUCATION SEMINAR & TRAINING - REST 2025 accounting and management conference presented by IMA's Golden West & Pacific Northwest Councils.
February 20 - 22, 2025 at The Peppermill Resort Spa Casino in Reno, NV. Earn up to 22 CPE hours. Early-bird registration fee is $495 through Jan 19, 2025. Visit the REST 2025 website (https://rest-ima.org) to register.
Join the REST page https://www.facebook.com/RenoEducationSeminarTraining/ and/or the REST LinkedIn group https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13507246/ for updated information on the conference.
For Questions:
Email [email protected] or
Contact REST 2025 Committee Chair:
Patt Mayer
[email protected]
925-689-1440
REST 2025 Planning Committee Member:
Chris Smith
[email protected]
435-590-3525

02/13/2024

The REST 2024 accounting and management conference is just around the corner on Thu, Feb 22 – Sat, Feb 24 at the Peppermill Resort in Reno, NV, but there is still time to register. Earn 22 CPE live-instruction hours towards your professional accreditation. The conference registration fee is $595, which includes the presentations, digital course materials, and hot breakfast and lunch buffets. Single-day and discounted group registration rates are available.

We have an excellent selection of speakers presenting that are experts in their field. Topics at this year’s REST include GAAP Updates, Preventing Occupational Fraud & Abuse, Mastering the Art of Developing People, Efficient Auditing & Internal Control, 2024 Tax Updates, Conflict Resolution in the Workplace, Employment Law Updates, Delegation with Impact, Professional Ethics and more.

Visit the REST 2024 website (https://rest-ima.org) to register and for more information. Also, like this REST page on Facebook or join the REST group on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13507246/) for up-to-date information on REST and continued networking with REST participants and instructors. For unanswered questions, please email [email protected] or REST chair Patt Mayer at [email protected].

REST 2024 is sponsored by the Golden West and Pacific Northwest Councils of the IMA-Institute of Management Accountants.

02/01/2024

The REST 2024 accounting and management conference in Reno, NV is a few weeks away on Feb 22–24. Our thanks if you have already made plans to join us. If not, there is still time for you to register to attend. To register, go to the REST 2024 website at www.rest-ima.org. REST 2024 will be at The Peppermill Resort Spa Casino.

What makes REST a great continuing professional education event to attend:
1. 22 CPE live-instruction hours towards professional accounting or financial accreditation.
2. Affordable - $595 for 22 CPE hours, which includes the presentations, digital course materials, and hot breakfast and hot lunch buffets.
3. Additional discount for 3 or more from the same company. Single day rates available.
4. Excellent instructors presenting relevant accounting and management topics.
5. Hospitality suite with refreshments after each day’s presentations for networking and socializing with REST attendees and presenters.
6. A mix of business and pleasure, with opportunities to enjoy a four-diamond resort in a beautiful area mixed with quality CPE.
7. Easy travel to Reno, NV through the uncrowded Reno-Lake Tahoe International Airport. Use the free Peppermill airport shuttle.

Make your plans now to attend REST 2024. Visit the REST 2024 website (https://rest-ima.org) to register and for more information. Also, like the REST page on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/RenoEducationSeminarTraining/) or join the REST group on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13507246/) for up-to-date information on REST and continued networking with REST participants and instructors.

Please share this information with your colleagues and friends who would benefit from attending REST 2024. The REST 2024 Planning Committee and I look forward to seeing you at REST. For unanswered questions, please email [email protected] or REST chair Patt Mayer at [email protected].

REST 2024 is sponsored by the Golden West and Pacific Northwest Councils of the IMA-Institute of Management Accountants.

Regards,

Patt Mayer, REST 2024 Chair
925-689-1440
[email protected]

12/11/2023

Registration is now open!
RENO EDUCATION SEMINAR & TRAINING - REST 2024 accounting and management conference presented by IMA's Golden West & Pacific Northwest Councils.

February 22 - 24, 2024 at The Peppermill Resort Spa Casino in Reno, NV. Earn up to 22 CPE hours. Early-bird registration fee is $495 through Jan 21, 2024. Visit the REST 2024 website ( https://rest-ima.org/ ) to register.

Join the REST page https://www.facebook.com/RenoEducationSeminarTraining/ and/or the REST LinkedIn group https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13507246/ for updated information on the conference.

For Questions:
Email [email protected] or
Contact REST 2024 Committee Chair:
Patt Mayer
[email protected]
925-689-1440
REST 2024 Planning Committee Member:
Chris Smith
[email protected]
435-590-3525