Founded in 1903, the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) is one of the largest state CPA societies in the nation, with the core mission of “enhancing the value of the CPA profession” through meaningful and convenient education, timely and relevant information, influential advocacy, and countless opportunities to make powerful professional connections.
ICPAS serves an extraordinary community of more than 20,000 accounting and finance professionals in a variety of CPA and non-CPA roles positioned throughout the public accounting, corporate finance, not-forprofit, consulting, education, and government sectors.
20,000 Members
Not-for-Profit, Government, and Other
TOP MEMBER FIRMS
PwC LLP
Ernst & Young LLP
BDO USA LLP
KPMG LLP
RSM US LLP
Miller Cooper & Co. Ltd.
Crowe LLP
Plante Moran PLLC
Grant Thornton LLP
Forvis Mazars LLP
TOP TITLES
PUBLIC
TOP INTERESTS
Accounting Standards
Audit & Attest
Business Consulting & Valuation
Corporate Accounting & Governance
Financial Planning
Government Mergers & Acquisitions
Not-for-Profits
Practice Management Tax Technology
ICPAS offers several advertising and sponsorship opportunities designed to help you reach Illinois’ leading accounting and finance professionals and business leaders. Choose one of our packages, or create a custom campaign of your own.
6 Ways to Reach Your Target Audience
1.
Gain maximum exposure to ICPAS members by becoming an Elite Partner
2.
Exhibit at the society’s annual ICPAS SUMMITTM
3.
Advertise in our award-winning Insight magazine to reach 20,000+ readers
4.
Select an all-inclusive advertising bundle for quarterly, half-year, or year-long exposure
5.
Share your thought leadership through our lead gen or native advertising programs
6.
Advertise on our website and targeted e-newsletters
Elite Partner Opportunities
In supporting ICPAS’ mission of “enhancing the value of the CPA profession,” and serving as a voice backing the society’s broader initiatives, Insight magazine and its family of publications aim to encourage and inspire Illinois’ accounting, business, and finance professionals to create positive change in their professional and personal lives and communities through relevant, meaningful, and insightful thought leadership, news, and information.
We focus on the people behind the numbers, how the numbers impact the people, and how the people impact the profession.
Dates
ISSUE AD CLOSE ART DUE DELIVERY
Spring March 9
Summer June 1
Fall August 24
March 16
June 8
August 31
April 10
July 2
September 25
Winter November 16 November 23 December 18
*Dates subject to change
27 industry awards for publication excellence.
Advertise in the summer issue to enjoy bonus distribution at our annual ICPAS SUMMIT. www.icpas.org/summit
Sponsored Editorial
The award-winning Insight magazine now offers a distinctive sponsored editorial (advertorial) program to provide respected companies with the opportunity to spotlight their high-quality feature articles in the quarterly publication. This distinctive editorial program provides a highly visible way to demonstrate expertise in defining and solving problems to an accounting and finance audience that’s receptive to new ideas, unique solutions, and advancing technology.
Sponsored Editorial Placements Include:
• A vendor supplied two-page or four-page article, published in a specific issue of Insight
• 30% discount on additional display or digital advertising packages
• 25 copies of the issue in which your editorial appears (optional; must request at time of booking)
Covers
Preferred Positions Requests for specific page placement will be honored (space permitting) for an additional $200 per ad.
Classifieds
Your sponsorship helps present Insight magazine and its family of digital publications to our members online with added monthly digital exclusives, annual Special Features, and more.
Audience
Our digital publications are accessible to all ICPAS members and a wide variety of website visitors seeking our thought leadership.
Monthly Digital Sponsorship
$850 per month
Includes:
Premium Publications Homepage Banner + Button
1 - 728w x 90h pixels
1 - 300w x 250h pixels
Premium Insight Email Banner
Makes you part of the monthly email push to alert readers to new print and digital Insight magazine content.
• Circulation: All members; 17,000+
• Frequency: Monthly
• Open Rate: 49%
• Specs: 590w x 73h pixels
Quarterly Sponsorship
$7,500 per quarter
Includes:
Includes back cover in the print issue of your choice and digital sponsorship for the quarter of your choice. (Spring, summer, fall, or winter.)
CAREER INSIGHT
Audience: All members
Circulation: 16,000+ (push email)
Frequency: Monthly
Open Rate: 51%
CORPORATE FINANCE INSIGHT
Audience: Corporate finance professionals, including CFOs, VPs of Finance, Directors of Finance, Controllers, Consultants, and CPAs in corporate finance advisory roles
Circulation: 8,000+ (push email)
Frequency: Twice monthly
Open Rate: 43%
CAPITOL INSIGHT
Audience: All members
Circulation: 15,000+ (push email)
Frequency: Monthly
Open Rate: 50%
PUBLIC PRACTICE INSIGHT
Audience: CPAs and other tax and accounting professionals in public accounting, consulting, advisory, and financial services firms
Circulation: 12,000+ (push email)
Frequency: Twice monthly
Open Rate: 42%
Our Native Advertising Program distributes your thought leadership— articles, white papers, case studies, research, and more—to thousands of Illinois’ leading accounting and finance professionals and decision makers.
All Native Advertising Placements Include:
• A dedicated “Sponsored Content” slot
• Headline
• Content synopsis (max 60 words)
• Cover image (185w X 240h pixels)
• Link to your content
Tiers
Specialized E-Newsletters | $2,575 per month
Placement in both issues of our Corporate Finance Insight or Public Practice Insight e-newsletters.
All-Member E-Newsletters | $1,950 per month
Placement in our monthly all-member Capitol Insight, Career Insight, or Insight Digital Edition e-newsletters.
Our Sponsored Email offering distributes your product updates, thought leadership, or other marketing content to thousands of Illinois’ leading accounting and finance professionals and decision makers through an exclusive email co-branded with us.
All Sponsored Email Placements Include:
• Your company logo (175px wide)
• Hero image (650px wide)
• Custom subject line
• Custom preheader text
• Custom email body text
• Custom button text
$3,750 per email
• Circulation: All members; 16,000+
• Frequency: Saturdays (3 available per month)
• Open Rate: 38%
Audience
Illinois CPAs and finance professionals in public accounting, consulting, corporate finance, not-for-profit, government, and education, as well as public visitors.
27,000
Average monthly users
Premium Banner
728w x 90h pixels
Exclusive Leaderboard: $2,450 per month (space permitting)
Rotating Leaderboard: $1,850 per month
Appears atop all pages
85,000
Average monthly page views
Our advertising bundles help you reach our diverse and highly skilled accounting and finance members at every touch point to maximize your exposure and increase your ROI.
All-Inclusive Packages:
Year-Long Coverage
• 4 full-page ads in Insight magazine (published quarterly)
• 12 consecutive monthly digital ads on www.icpas.org
• 12 consecutive monthly digital banners in our targeted e-newsletters (your choice of e-newsletters/months, space permitting)
• 6 native advertising placements (your choice of e-newsletters/months)
Cost (w/ Native)
$35,000
Cost (w/o Native)
$26,500
Quarterly Coverage
• 1 full-page ad in Insight magazine (published quarterly)
• 3 consecutive monthly digital ads on www.icpas.org
• 3 consecutive monthly digital banners in our targeted e-newsletters (your choice of e-newsletters/months, space permitting)
• 2 native advertising placements (your choice of e-newsletters/months)
Cost (w/ Native)
$10,500
Cost (w/o Native)
$8,000
Half-Year Coverage
• 2 full-page ads in Insight magazine (published quarterly)
• 6 consecutive monthly digital ads on www.icpas.org
• 6 consecutive monthly digital banners in our targeted e-newsletters (your choice of e-newsletters/months, space permitting)
• 3 native advertising placements (your choice of e-newsletters/months)
Cost (w/ Native)
$18,000
Cost (w/o Native)
$13,500
Thought Leadership Package
• 1 full-page ad in Insight magazine
• 1 native advertising placement (your choice of e-newsletter/month)
• 1 digital banner in the e-newsletter where your native content appears
• 1 digital banner in our monthly all-member Insight e-newsletter
Cost (w/ Native)
$6,000
Cost (w/o Native)
$4,000
ICPAS SUMMIT26 is one of the largest CPA state society events in the U.S., attracting nearly 1,000 CPAs and finance professionals interested in industry trends, innovation, product launches, and networking with others within specific industry markets. Our members prefer to view products, services, and demos in person, allowing them to make the most knowledgeable business purchases for their companies and employees.
summit days and
times
Wednesday - Thursday August 26-27, 2026
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL
• Free HYPERLINK. In addition to the standard alphabetical listing of all exhibitors and table numbers, each exhibitor will receive a hyperlink to your company homepage
• Connect to the ICPAS SUMMIT26 website, which displays the most current list of vendors, and education sessions, as well as registration information
• Direct mail promotions to our members, their staff, clients, other local businesses and association endorsements
• Press releases, press invitations, and press contacts
• Promotion at local conferences and special events
• Post-event mailing list (addresses only, no email or phone)
exhibitor experience
Package Price: $4,250
Table Rate Includes:
• Plush ballroom carpeting with padding
• 6’ skirted table
• 2 side chairs and 1 wastebasket
• 1 standard electric drop
• A sign listing your company’s name
• 24-hour perimeter security in the conference center from move-in to move-out
• Daily cleaning and maintenance of the aisles and common exhibit hall areas to ensure a safe and attractive exposition
• Coffee, soda, and pastries daily
Display of products may not extend beyond the limits of the exhibitor’s area.
Assignment of table selection is based on a secured contract priority system. For special table size options, please ask.
Deposit and Payment Schedule:
A non-refundable 50% deposit is required at the time of reserving your display space. The remaining balance must be paid in full by May 1, 2026.
Cancellation Policy:
• Cancellations must be submitted in writing and received on or before May 1, 2026
• No refunds will be issued after May 1, 2026
• This policy applies to all exhibit space reservations and sponsorship commitments
• No refunds will be granted for no-shows or unused portions of the event
• Any contracts executed after May 1, 2026 are required to submit full payment
Accessories not listed above can be ordered for a nominal fee. Contact Rosemont Exhibition Services at 847.696.2208 for more information.
Catering options are available for purchase. Rosemont Catering: rosemontcatering@aramark.com, 847-993-4041.
sponsorship opportunities
Be seen as our partner and an industry thought leader by becoming a sponsor at our largest event.
All SUMMIT Sponsorship Packages Include:
• Your company name and logo in the SUMMIT26 registration brochure (mailed to all members and inserted into Insight magazine, with bonus distribution at the event) and multiple SUMMIT26 emails
• Your company logo/name/link in the SUMMIT26 Portal, SUMMIT26 Guide (distributed at the event), and ICPAS website (logo with URL)
• On-site signage acknowledging your company as a sponsor
Options:
• Opportunities to distribute your promotional materials onsite
• Inclusion in related direct marketing materials as appropriate
• Post-event mailing list (addresses only, no email or phone)
• Table or pop-up display outside the sponsored session room or area
Let us help you increase the value and reach of your sponsorship by creating a custom package. Custom packages may include, but are not limited to, the options below.
1.
Sponsor Education
• KEYNOTE | Align your brand with an industry thought leader seen by the entire group of registered attendees
• EDUCATION SESSION W/ SPEAKER | Present a session (contingent upon ICPAS approval) that highlights the technical expertise your company excels in
• EDUCATION SESSION | Align your brand with one of the many expert-led concurrent sessions delivered at the event
2. Sponsor Attendee Experiences
• CUSTOM ATTENDEE EXPERIENCE | Past offerings have included game lounges, relaxation areas, charging stations, knowledge sharing board, live bands, and massage stations
3.
Other Opportunities for Maximizing Brand Awareness
• MORNING COFFEE BREAK
• CONFERENCE CENTER WI-FI
• BRANDED LANYARD
• BRANDED TOTE BAG OR PADFOLIO
• BRANDED METER BOARD Contact Mike Walker to discuss at mwalker@rwwcompany.com or 925.648.3101
not-for-profit symposium
ICPAS’ Not-for-Profit Symposium is a full-day in-person event that covers the complexities of today’s not-for-profit (NFP) world. The event is geared toward accounting professionals and other stakeholders working in NFP businesses and firms with NFP clients.
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The University of Chicago Gleacher Center | 450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago, IL 60611
symposium experience
Package Price: $2,000 | Table Rate Includes:
• Your company name and logo in all marketing and communications
• Verbal recognition during the symposium
• Two complimentary symposium registrations, including continental breakfast and lunch
• Giveaway opportunities
• Post-event mailing list (addresses only, no email or phone)
• Your company name and logo on event signage and program
• Vendor space
• 5’x2’ skirted table with 2 chairs, wastebasket, and an electric drop
additional opportunities exclusive sponsorships
Maximize your return on investment. Be seen as our partner and an industry thought leader by becoming an exclusive sponsor by hosting one of these key symposium benefits.
Branded Lanyards: $1,000
• Sponsor to provide branded lanyards for all attendees
Branded Notepads: $1,000
• Sponsor to provide notepads for all attendees to be placed at each seat
AM Stretch – Beverage Refill: $1,500 ($2,000 for branded coffee cups)
• Coffee and soda service
• Your company name and logo included on signage
• Verbal recognition during the symposium
PM Recharge – Break: $1,700
• Coffee and soda service
• Your company name and logo included on signage
• Verbal recognition during the symposium
Luncheon Sponsor: $20,000
• Verbal recognition during the symposium
• Two complimentary symposium registrations, including continental breakfast and lunch
• Giveaway opportunities
• Post-event mailing list (addresses only, no email or phone)
• Your company name and logo listed at each table, on signage, in materials, on website, in all marketing and communications, and on a sponsor thank you displayed in each session. Your company will also have the opportunity to provide brief remarks
Networking Reception: $15,000
• Sponsor the post-event networking reception. Set the landscape for meaningful networking with industry professionals by providing attendees with beverages, appetizers, and music
• Verbal recognition during the symposium
• Two complimentary symposium registrations, including continental breakfast and lunch
• Giveaway opportunities
• Post-event mailing list (addresses only, no email or phone)
• Your company name and logo on signage, in materials, on website, in all marketing and communications, and a sponsor thank you displayed in each session. Your company will also have the opportunity to provide brief remarks
Create Your Own Sponsorship Opportunity
• Share suggestions that have worked well for your company at other events. Contact Mike Walker to discuss at mwalker@rwwcompany.com or 925.648.3101
Each year, ICPAS produces a wide variety of special events and resources aimed at targeted audiences that advance specific initiatives within the profession. Becoming a sponsor of these special packages allows you to identify with our causes and provides direct access to specific audiences.
Women
Package Price: $2,000
Women’s Leadership Forum | 2026 (Date TBD)
Increase your visibility with women in accounting and finance at our signature half-day in-person women’s event that draws 300+ women at all stages in their careers.
• Logo on all marketing and communications
• Verbal recognition
• Display table at conference
• Two complimentary registrations
• Giveaway opportunities
• Post-event mailing list (addresses and emails only, no phone)
Optional add-ons – Available to package sponsors. (Based on availability, all options include pre-conference marketing material promotion, ability to provide company remarks onsite, and on-site recognition.)
• Keynote Sponsor – Introduce the keynote speaker - $500
• Awards Sponsor – Introduce the Women to Watch Award Recipients - $500
• Breakfast Sponsor – Logo displayed - $500
• Coffee Break Sponsor – Logo displayed - $500
Women’s Power Up E-newsletter
Logo included in this quarterly e-newsletter focused on upcoming events, career development, and advancement and connection opportunities sent to 6,000+ women members.
TARGETED
Sponsors benefit from yearlong visibility and access to our growing and diverse student and future CPAs, reaching thousands of people across the state. In addition, they receive ongoing and meaningful recognition at a variety of new and well-established programs.
• Receive the names and emails of 1,500+ student members who select to have their information shared with sponsors
• Linked logo and up to 50 words of sponsored content in e-newsletter sent 8-10 times a year to 2,500+ student members
• Linked logo in CPA promotional emails sent 2-4 times a year to 2,500+ potential CPA exam candidates
• Logo and company information on related webpages, marketing materials, and event materials
• Complimentary registrations and recognition at programs
• Invitations to co-present about the CPA credential and resources at select colleges
• Receive contact information and/or resumes of program attendees
• Opportunity to send exclusive, direct e-blasts to 2,500+ student members at additional cost
For more detailed information about our Student and Future CPAs sponsorship package, please contact ICPAS staff at 312.517.7622.
Young Professionals
Package Price: $2,000
Young Professional Leadership Conference | November 2026 (Date TBD)
Gain exposure to 150+ young accounting and finance professionals at our premier half-day in-person event for young professionals focusing on leadership and career development.
• Logo on all marketing and communications
• Verbal recognition
• Display table at conference
• Two complimentary registrations
• Giveaway opportunities
• Post-event mailing list (addresses and emails only, no phone)
Optional add-ons – Available to package sponsors. (Based on availability, all options include pre-conference marketing material promotion, ability to provide company remarks onsite, and on-site recognition.)
• Speaker Sponsor – Introduce a speaker - $500
• Breakfast Sponsor – Logo displayed - $500
• Coffee Break Sponsor – Logo displayed - $500
YP Rundown E-Newsletter
Logo included in a monthly e-newsletter sent to 6,500+ young professional members highlighting upcoming events, leadership, development opportunities, and other items of interest to young professionals.
Sponsor benefits will be adjusted if opportunities are changed, postponed, or moved online.
Sponsored Webinars
Showcase your organization’s expertise to a captive audience. ICPAS’ custom webinars provide your organization the opportunity to be an exclusive presenter for a 50-minute session that educates and engages your target audience on a technical or professional development topic (subject to ICPAS approval).
Member-Only Webinars
1 CPE credit for a 50-minute session: $2,500
Sponsorship includes:
• Logo on all marketing and communications
• E-blast to ICPAS members showcasing the session through various publications (e.g., ConnectEd, Public Practice Insight, Experience, etc.)
• LinkedIn post from ICPAS promoting the webinar
• Verbal acknowledgement during the introductory/welcome remarks before your sponsored session and at the conclusion
• Electronic distribution of program materials and speaker bios (must be submitted to ICPAS six weeks in advance of the session)
• Post-event attendee mailing list (up to 50 email addresses are included— attendees are notified at registration)
• The ability to share handouts (PDFs or image files) with attendees (files can’t exceed 100MB)
Virtual additional purchase:
Giveaway (sponsor prize of choice):
• Sponsor to select winner from final attendee list
• Can be selected from full attendee list or based on attendees who complete a certain action (answer poll or complete a survey question)
• Custom image for giveaway (640x360)
• Sponsor must coordinate prize delivery method
Landing page:
• Custom header to event landing page (1114x320)
Registration confirmation page:
• Add YouTube video or mp4 video
• Either one video or one audio clip available per event
Conferences
$1,400 full-day | $750 half-day
All Conference Sponsorship Packages include:
• Logo on all marketing and communications
• Verbal recognition
• Display table at conference*
• Two complimentary registrations*
• Giveaway opportunities
• Post-event mailing list (addresses only, no email or phone)
• Virtual Conference Platform
- Company name and description on event landing page
