AICPA Town Hall

Topics: Update from AICPA Fall Council with Calvin Harris DC and Profession update Work transformation strategies Speakers: Erik Asgeirsson, president and CEO, CPA.com    Barry Melancon, president and CEO, AICPA    Lisa Simpson , VP, Firm Services, AICPA     Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA   Calvin Harris, CEO, New York State Society of CPAs    

On this AICPA Town Hall,  Erik Asgeirsson , CEO, CPA.com , was joined by Lauren Pfingstag , Director of Congressional and Political Affairs, AICPA who provided an overview of the potential year-end tax bill . Lisa Simpson , VP, Firm Services, AICPA , provided technical updates. Susan Coffey, AICPA CEO of Public Accounting, moderated a discussion with PCC Chair Candy Wright. And Mike Decker, AICPA...

The Special Edition AICPA Town Hall: Tech Summit provides a view into the emerging technology landscape and how it's transforming public and management accounting. The broadcast features expert insights focused on innovative technology solutions across practice areas, including:   Tax automation and outsourcing CAS (client advisory services) AI-enabled solutions Emerging areas, such as digital ass...

Topics Emerging trends in tech and business    Latest DC and profession developments   Technical updates you need to know   Accounting and auditing implications of digital assets     Speakers   Michael Cerami, EVP, Strategic Alliances, Business Development & Communications, CPA.com   Mark Peterson , EVP Advocacy, AICPA   Lisa Simpson , VP, Firm Services, AICPA   Di Krupica, lead manager, Emerging...

Topics:  Economic forecast, the latest on inflation and market trends. Latest DC and profession developments and what's on the radar as head into mid-terms and a lame duck session.   Technical and tax updates related to the Inflation Reduction Act, K2/K3 guidance, IRS backlog, student debt forgiveness, the virtual currency question and more. Presenters:  Michael Cerami, EVP, Strategic Alliances, B...

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO, CPA.com Barry Melancon, President & CEO, AICPA James R. Dennis, Principal, Rock Creek Counsel Kari Hipsak, Sr. Manager-Firm Services, AICPA Carl Peterson, VP-Small Firms, AICPA Topics: Extended DC and Profession Update Inflation Reduction Act Overview Technical Updates Carl's Corner, Top Firm Issues

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson   Lauren Pfingstag   Kari Hipsak Stan Sterna   Sarah Ference Topics: 1. Profession & DC Update and the reconciliation bill 2. T echnical updates on the SBA audit requirements 3. Managing risk in your practice    

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson   Lisa Simpson   Barry Melancon   Edward Karl   Gary Wood   Topics: 1. Profession & DC Update, latest on reconciliation bill and ESG developments 2. Tax/IRS update including backlog, ERC and K2/K3 status 3. Practitioner discussion on business model strategies     

Presenters:   Erik Asgeirsson   Mark Peterson   Lisa Simpson   Ron Baker   DC/Profession Update –  Bipartisan competitiveness package of reconciliation   Implications on other bipartisan bills   Retirement package, data privacy bill, crypto regulation bill at risk   IRS Service Technical Updates  New e-file requirements & fingerprinting PPP accounting Subscription Economy & Business Models with Ro...

Presenters:   Michael Cerami   Lisa Simpson   Michael Bernard   Kari Hipsak   Lauren Pfingstag   Jeremiah LaRue     Topics: DC & Profession Update  Federal Tax Policy FAQs   Reconciliation Bill   Federal Legislative Agenda Items remaining for 2022   Russia Sanctions Technical Updates  Standard Mileage Increase   IRS Dirty Dozen – worst of the worst tax scams for firms and clients to be aware of  ...

Last week's AICPA Town Hall was broadcast live from the AICPA ENGAGE conference. CBS Analyst and host of Jill on Money, Jill Schlesinger, joined CPA.com CEO Erik Asgeirsson and AICPA CEO Barry Melancon to provide the latest news from DC and discuss the economic outlook for the remainder of 2022.     AICPA VP of Firm Services, Lisa Simpson presented the 2022 PCPS Top Firm Issues survey results.   N...

On the May 19, 2022 #AICPATownHall: Michael Cerami, CPA.com Executive Vice President, and AICPA President & CEO, Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA, welcomed former CNBC Chief Economist and expert forecaster Marci Rossell for a discussion around the economic outlook, including topics around inflation, oil prices, and interest rates. Lisa Simpson, CPA, CGMA, Vice President of Firm Services and Kari Hipsak,...

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO CPA.com Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP Firm Services AICPA Kari Hipsak, Senior Manager AICPA Brent Forbush, CPA, Managing Partner of Forbush & Associates Brandon Lagarde, CPA, JD Tax Director of Postlethwaite & Netterville Accounting Today Editor-In-Chief Dan Hood Topics: DC and Profession Update Technical Updates Busy Season Debrie...

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO CPA.com Mary Foelster, Sr. Director, Governmental Auditing and Accounting AICPA Barry Melancon, President & CEO AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services AICPA Topics: Profession & DC Update Post Tax Season Reflections Expanding service opportunities: SOC Technical Update GAQC Update on Auditing Federal Funding Key Insights on the April 21, 2022 #AICPATownH...

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO CPA.com Michael Faulkender, PhD, Professor University of Maryland, Former Chief Economist & Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy, U.S. Treasury Edward Karl, VP, Taxation AICPA Barry Melancon, President & CEO AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services AICPA   Topics: Discussion with Michael Faulkender, Former Chief Economist & Assistant Secretary for Econo...

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO CPA.com Jim Bourke, Partner Withum Kari Hipsak, Senior Manager AICPA Carl Peterson, VP, Small Firms AICPA Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy AICPA Deborah Rood, Risk Control Consulting Director CNA   Topics: Profession & DC Update Technical Update Last 30 Days of Tax Season Heightened Cyber Risk Key Insights on the March 17, 2022 #AICPATownHall: CPA.com CEO a...

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO CPA.com Erin Collins, National Taxpayer Advocate Edward Karl, VP, Taxation AICPA Melanie Lauridsen, Senior Manager, Tax Policy and Advocacy AICPA Carl Peterson, VP, Small Firms AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP Firm Services AICPA   Topics: Profession & DC Update National Taxpayer Advocate, Erin Collins K-2/K-3 & Other Technical Updates Carl's Corner: Tax Season S...

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO CPA.com Amy Miller, Sr. Manager, Tax Policy & Advocacy AICPA Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy AICPA Kirk Phillips, Managing Director Global Crypto Advisors Lisa Simpson, VP Firm Services AICPA   Topics: Profession & DC Update IRS Actions/K-2/K-3 Preparation New Crypto Guidance & Tax Reporting Key Insights on the February 17, 2022 #AICPATownHall: CPA.com CEO...

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO CPA.com Mary Foelster, Sr. Director Governmental Auditing and Accounting AICPA Barry Melancon, President & CEO AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP Firm Services AICPA   Topics: Profession & DC Update IRS Service Issues & Advocacy Tax Filing Hot Topics Single Audit for Relief Programs Key Insights on the February 3, 2022 #AICPATownHall: CPA.com CEO and President, Eri...

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO CPA.com Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy AICPA Carl Peterson, CPA, CGMA VP, Small Firms AICPA Steve Saah, Executive Director, Finance and Accounting Placement, Robert Half Lisa Bodell, CEO FutureThink Kari Hipsak, CPA, CGMA, Senior Manager AICPA   Topics: Profession & DC Update Labor Trends & Seasonal Work Strategies Time Management & Complexity with Lisa B...

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO CPA.com Edward S. Karl, VP Taxation AICPA Barry Melancon, President & CEO AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP Firm Services AICPA   Topics: Profession & DC Update Top Potential Tax Implications of Pending Legislation; effective date issues Technical Updates Key Insights: CPA.com President & CEO, Erik Asgeirsson, and AICPA President & CEO, Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA,...

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO CPA.com Barry Melancon, President & CEO AICPA Dr. Marci Rossell, Chief Economist Lisa Simpson, VP Firm Services AICPA Robert Durak, Director Audit & Accounting Technical Services AICPA Topics: •Revised BBB still possible for early 2022 •2021 Reflection & 2022 Economic Outlook •Inflation, Supply Chain, Employment, Growth •Technical Updates: CARES deferre...

On this week's #AICPATownHall, live from the 10th Annual Digital CPA conference in Nashville, TN.  CEO & President of CPA.com, Erik Asgeirsson, and Barry Melancon provided the latest update from DC.  AICPA VP of Firm Services, Lisa Simpson, provided a technical update & up-to-the-minute legislative news.  Mark Koziel of Allinial Global discussed the transformation of firm services  Lindsay Stevens...

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO, CPA.com Barry Melancon, President & CEO, AICPA Carl Peterson, VP of Small Firms, AICPA Bill Pirolli, Partner, DiSanto Priest Lisa Simpson, VP of Firm Services, AICPA Topics: 1. Details on Build Back Better Act 2. Tax provisions in signed Infrastructure Bill 3. Employee Retention Credit (ERC) sunset 4. Business model considerations for a successful busy...

Presenters: Michael Cerami, EVP BD & Strategic Alliances, CPA.com Lisa Simpson, VP Firm Services, AICPA Lauren Pfingstag, Director of Congressional Affairs, AICPA Edward Karl, VP Taxation, AICPA Stan Sterna, VP Insurance Services, AON Topics:  Latest from DC on infrastructure bill & pending legislation Tax developments and planning for upcoming tax season PPP update Risks and liabilities associate...