2026 REGION 8: Accountants Association

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Deadline: Friday, April 10
Conference Registration Fee: $275/person
Pre-Conference Workshop: $100/person

AGENDA: April 29-May 1

Click here to access the full, detailed agenda:
2026 R8 ACCTS – Agenda

 

MEETING RESOURCES
AI in Excel for Accountants:
AI in Excel for Accountants (pdf)
AI in Excel for Accountants-Examples 1 (xls)
AI in Excel for Accountants-Examples 2 (xls)

Microsoft Copilot in Excel:
Microsoft Copilot in Excel What You Can Do Now, and Can’t Do Yet (pdf)
Microsoft Copilot in Excel What You Can Do Now, and Can”t Do Yet (xls)

 

Wednesday, April 29
8 AM — Pre-conference Workshop (optional):
From Balance Sheet to Cash Flow: The Story Behind Cooperative Utility Liquidity – Terilyn Wallis
(light breakfast & lunch provided for pre-conference attendees)

1-4 PM — Region 8 Meeting

Evening: Casual Networking at Replay Bar (expenses on your own)
Networking + optional team scavenger hunt

Thursday, April 30
8:30 AM – 4 PM — Region 8 Meeting
(breakfast, lunch provided)

Evening: Casino Night (dinner buffet & 2 drink tickets included in registration)

Friday, May 1
8:30 AM – 12 PM — Region 8 Meeting
(breakfast provided)

CPE Information: 2026 R8 – Accountants [CPE Disclosures]

 

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
777 W. Cherokee St.
Catoosa, OK 74015
1-800-760-6700
Group Code: Region 8 Accounting Association of Electrical Co-ops
Room Rate: $139 for Tuesday & Wednesday, $159 for Thursday (taxes/fees not included)

CLICK HERE FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Deadline: Tuesday, April 7

Instructions:

  1. Click on the link above.
  2. Your customized screen will populate
  3. Click on the SELECT DATES box at the bottom of the screen.
  4. Select check-in and check-out dates from the calendar or manually enter.
  5. Click DONE
  6. Select Room type
  7. Verify Guests, Date and click Proceed to Checkout
  8. Enter Guest information
  9. After reading and accepting the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions, click the box and click Proceed

Hotel Information:

  • We offer complimentary airport shuttle service. Please call 918-384-7800 to plan.
  • Check-in: 4:30 PM | Check-out: 11:00 AM. Early check-in/late check-out is not guaranteed. Late check-out fees of $50 will be incurred after noon.
  • Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Alcohol must be purchased at Hard Rock.
  • Guests can only access their assigned floor. Visitors must meet in the lobby or be given a room key by the guest.
  • Lost keys can only be replaced for the guest listed on the reservation. Add others as accompanying guests for access.
  • Room blocks are not guaranteed to be adjacent or on the same floor.
  • Guests must be at least 21 years old to check into a hotel room.
  • For Golf Tee Times, please contact the Pro Shop at 918-384-7600.