AuditCon 2026
AuditCon 2026 is September 27 – October 1, 2026, at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana. Join us for AuditCon 2026 —the premier conference designed for higher education auditors. Engage in insightful sessions, collaborate with peers, and explore innovative solutions to elevate your audit practice. This event offers a dynamic environment that blends learning, application, and networking opportunities tailored to the needs of the higher education audit community.
View the schedule of events below or download a printable schedule here (subject to change).
Participants can earn 22.5 TOTAL CPE credits by attending AuditCon 2026.
Learn
Gain valuable insights as expert speakers present key principles and industry-specific topics.
Apply
Discover practical strategies and step-by-step guidance to put concepts into action effectively.
Collaborate
Engage with peers through interactive exercises and group activities to solve real-world challenges together.
Registration
Join us in NOLA – register for AuditCon 2026!
Schedule
View the schedule of events for AuditCon 2026!
Speakers
See the expert speaker lineup for AuditCon 2026
Conference Hotel & Reservations
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
500 Canal Street,
New Orleans, LA, 70130
Nearest Airport: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is located approximately 15.0 Miles from the hotel.
The 2026 ACUA AuditCon Conference will be held at the Sheraton New Orleans hotel, a 4-star hotel located 1 block from the French Quarter. ACUA has secured a limited number of guest rooms at a discounted rate. The standard Run of House room rate is $295.57 (includes $249.00/night + 17.50% tax & $3.00 occupancy fee/night.) Upgraded room categories are available at higher rates. Reserve a room in the block through the online portal
UPDATE: Our current hotel room block at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel is nearing capacity, with limited availability remaining. Additional lodging options are available at nearby hotels and are listed below for attendees who need accommodations. We encourage attendees to make their hotel arrangements as soon as possible.
Overflow Hotels & Reservations
Four Points by Sheraton French Quarters
541 Bourbon Street,
New Orleans, LA, 70130
Hotel Cutoff Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
Overflow hotel rooms have been reserved at the Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter, a historic boutique hotel located in the French quarter. The hotel is a 10-minute walk to the Sheraton New Orleans.
Standard Non-Balcony room rate on Saturday, September 26th & Sunday September 27th is $259.00 (includes $259.00/night +16.75% tax & $1.00 occupancy fee/night) and for Monday, September 28th, Tuesday, September 29th, & Wednesday, September 30th is $159 (includes $159/night +16.75% tax & $1.00 occupancy fee/night).
When you make your room reservation online the reservation will show the $259.00 room rate, however the hotel will manually adjust the reservation to reflect the correct rate changes and resend in an updated confirmation email. If you need assistance, please reach out to Rae Lynn at (504) 524-7611 or email r.melancon@fourpointsfrenchquarter.com
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
330 Bourbon Street,
New Orleans, LA, 70130
Hotel Cutoff Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
Overflow hotel rooms have been reserved at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans, a AAA Four-Diamond luxury hotel located in the French Quarter. The hotel is a 10-minute walk to the Sheraton New Orleans.
Deluxe Room rate is $239.00 (includes $239.00/night + 15% tax, $2.00 occupancy fee & 2.5% Statutory Tourism Support Assessment/night). Additionally, the Deluxe 2 Queen Room rate is $259.00 (includes $259.00/night + 15% tax, $2.00 occupancy fee & 2.5% Statutory Tourism Support Assessment/night).
Reserve a room in the block online in the booking portal or call the hotel at 855-463-3092 and refer to the “ACUA Overflow Block.”
Travel Information
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Conference Fees
| M = Member; NM = Non-Member | |||
| Regular Rate | Regular Rate | Early Bird Rate (Ends August 21, 2026) | |
| AuditCon 2026 | M | NM | M |
| General Conference | $1,525 | $1,825 | $1,325 |
| Guest Rates | |
| Conference Meals & Breaks Only | $475 |
| Conference Meals, Breaks & Social | $725 |
Other notes:
- Early Bird rates available through August 21, 2026.
- Advance Registration for AuditCon 2026 closes on September 24, 2026.
- All registrations Friday, September 25, 2026 through Saturday, September 26, 2026 are considered “on site”. Email info@acua.org to register during these dates.
- $500 Group Discount available (for every 5th registration) – Members Only! The group discount only applies to ACUA members from the same institution and cannot be applied in conjunction with other discounts. The rate is only available during the Early Bird discount period. To receive the group discount, register the first 4 members via the registration portal and email info@acua.org with the name and email address of the 5th member.
Need an invoice to pay for multiple registrants?
Reach out to the ACUA staff team at info@acua.org. Last day to request an invoice is August 28, 2026. Invoice payment must be received by August 28, 2026 to validate registration. However, please note the hotel block ends September 3, 2026.
Member rate is available to ACUA members with an active 2026 membership. If you are not an ACUA member, please set up an account to register for the conference. Please contact info@acua.org with any questions you have.
See our In-Person Internet Education Policies here.
Cancellation Policy
Notification of cancellation must be submitted in writing to info@acua.org. Substitutions are allowed at any time and must be submitted in writing and must be of the same membership status. Cancellations received on or before August 28, 2026 will be refunded less a $200 cancellation charge. Cancellations received after August 28, 2026, will be honored as a credit less $200 cancellation fee at a future conference within two years.
Continuing Professional Education Credits
Attendees are eligible for 22.5 TOTAL CPE credits.
The Association of College & University Auditors is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE credits have been granted based on a 50-minute hour. National Registry CPE Sponsor ID Number # 168431 | TX Sponsor ID # 009303.
See our In-Person Education Policies here.
Member rate is available to ACUA members with an active 2025 membership. If you are not an ACUA member, please set up an account to register for the conference. Forward questions to info@acua.org.
