AICPA Town Hall

In this week's AICPA Town Hall,  CPA.com's  Erik Asgeirsson  was joined by  CPA.com's  Brandon Allfrey and Blue J CEO Ben Alarie to share insights into AI-powered tax research. AICPA's Erin Hartman was also joined by Chet Buchman of Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Lloyd to discuss practical strategies for moving from compliance to advisory.  The Town Hall also covered the latest DC and technical updates...

In this week's #AICPATownHall, CPA.com's Erik Asgeirsson is joined by The Marks Group's Gene Marks to discuss the economic outlook for firms and small businesses, while AICPA's Lisa Simpson joins AICPA's Tom Hood to dive into the new Rise 2040 initiative and the future of the profession. Plus, catch up on the latest DC and technical updates you rely on.

During the June 8 #AICPATownHall, broadcast live from ENGAGE, CPA.com's Erik Asgeirsson joined AICPA's Mark Koziel, Susan Coffey, Lisa Simpson, and newly appointed AICPA Chair Jan Lewis to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of accounting. The conversation explored key developments impacting firms and the profession, along with insights from accounting leade...

During the May 28 AICPA Town Hall, CPA.com's Erik Asgerisson and BILL's  René Lacerte discussed the tech and marketplace landscape and what it means for firms. We also continued our  practice evolution series with a focus on advisory change management and the necessary foundation s for growth. Plus, the latest DC and technical upates you rely on. Topics include:   DC Update Technology & marketplac...

In this week's AICPA TownHall, hear insights on tax transformation and what it takes for firms to move from compliance to advisory, with insights from CPA.com's Erik Asgeirsson and Brandon Allfrey. You'll also hear intentional approaches to growth and culture, along with the latest DC and technical updates shaping the profession.

During this week's AICPA Town Hall, hosted by CPA.com's Michael Cerami, we explored the evolving audit transformation landscape and how firms can accelerate their audit journeys with CPA.com's Emily Remington and Schneider Downs & Co., Inc.'s Jeanne Barrett. The episode also featured post–tax season planning opportunities, with insights from AICPA's Cary Sinnett and Kidd Advisors' Matt Kidd. Plus,...

In this AICPA Town Hall, hear the latest updates impacting the profession  from AICPA's CEO Mark Koziel, as well as  the state of AI from Radical's Pascal Finette. AICPA's   Lexi Weber is also joined by Warren Averett's Paul Perry for a discussion on the internal controls in a GenAI world .  Plus, you'll get the   latest  DC and technical updates you rely on  as  we near the end of  busy  season ....

In this AICPA Town Hall, hear  pro-tips on  how to declutter your work life from   FutureThink's  CEO Lisa Bodell, as well as  insurance and risk management  insights from   Aon 's risk consultant, Nicole Graham and  CNA  Insurance 's risk control director, Sarah Ference .   Plus ,  you'll   get  the latest DC and technical updates you rely on  to get through  busy  season .   

This AICPA Town Hall covers insights from  Accounting Today's   newly released 2026 Top 100 Firms report,  as well as an update on the most pressing issues for small firms. Plus, the latest DC and technical updates you  rely on  to get through  busy  season .    Topics include:   DC update Latest technical guidance Top 100 Firms report insights Small firms update     Speakers:  Erik Asgeirsson , P...

The Feb. 19 AICPA Town Hall featured a discussion on state advocacy and cyber considerations in the age of AI. Plus, get the latest DC and technical updates you rely on.   Topics include: Profession update DC update Latest technical guidance State advocacy Cyber risk in the AI era   Speakers: Michael Cerami, EVP, CPA.com Mark Koziel, CEO, AICPA Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA Melanie Lauridsen...

The Feb. 5 AICPA Town Hall episode includes a discussion on ways to spot early signs of burnout and practical ways to address them. We also dive into a conversation with former Marcum CEO Jeff Weiner on driving firm transformation. Plus, hear the latest DC and technical updates you rely on. Topics include: DC update Strategies for firm transformation Latest technical guidance Spotting and preventi...

The Jan. 22 AICPA Town Hall includes a discussion around digital asset reporting, including key compliance obligations, data collection challenges and the need for accurate basis tracking. Plus, you'll hear a conversation around AI models and predictions, along with the latest DC and technical updates you need to know. Topics include: Digital asset reporting DC update Latest technical guidance AI...

During the first AICPA Town Hall of 2026, Former U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary Michael Faulkender joined us to discuss the current state of the IRS and 2026 outlook for rates and inflation. Plus, we had a practitioner discussion on tax and financial planning opportunities to think about as you kick off the year, along with the latest DC and technical updates you need to know.

During the Dec. 18 AICPA Town Hall, we heard an economic update with reflections from 2025 and predictions leading into 2026. Plus, we dove into discussions around cybersecurity, the latest out of DC and the technical updates you need to know.

The Dec. 9 AICPA Town Hall aired live from the Digital CPA conference. Listen now to hear the latest tech and innovation-focused insights from DCPA, a profession update and a discussion around rethinking AI capabilities for firm workflows. You'll also hear the latest DC and technical updates you need to know.

The Nov. 20 episode features the latest DC and technical updates. Plus, hear a discussion on audit practice evolution and standards changes, as well as expert insights into how to revolutionize your leadership, challenge your comfort zone and unlock potential in yourself and your team.   Topics include: DC update Latest technical guidance Practice evolution and audit transformation Leadership less...

The Nov. 6 AICPA Town Hall episode covers latest around the government shutdown and the key technical updates you need to know. Plus, we'll dive into a conversation on year-end tax planning and the state of AI adoption across firms and finance.

In this special edition episode, Mark Peterson, AICPA EVP-Advocacy, and Melanie Lauridsen, AICPA VP-Tax Policy and Advocacy, break down the latest news from D.C. and provide key resources to help you and your clients navigate the uncertainty.

Listen to this #AICPATownHall episode as AICPA CEO Mark Koziel returns to provide an update on key profession opportunities being discussed at the AICPA Fall Council meeting. Plus, we'll continue the conversation on the government shutdown and current state of the IRS, and dive into top issues for small firms

A special edition AICPA Town Hall focused on the government shutdown.   Speakers:   ·         Lisa Simpson, VP – Firm Services, AICPA ·         Mark Peterson, EVP – Advocacy, AICPA ·         Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy & Advocacy, AICPA ·         Lindsey Kennimer, Sr. Director – Governmental Auditing & Accounting, AICPA ·         Dan Noll, VP, Financial Reporting & Audit Quality, AICPA ·    ...

Topics include:   Federal shutdown update Tariff and trade updates Exploring the evolving digital assets accounting landscape   Latest technical guidance     Speakers:    Erik Asgeirsson , President & CEO, CPA.com   Mark Koziel , President & CEO, AICPA   Mark Peterson , EVP, Advocacy , AICPA   Lisa Simpson , VP, Firm Services, AICPA    Ami Beers , Senior Director, Assurance and Advisory Innovation...

Topics: Key DC updates  An economic outlook for the rest of 2025 Technical updates Results from the 2025 AICPA PCPS National Management of an Accounting Practice (MAP) Survey   Speakers: Erik Asgeirsson , President & CEO, CPA.com Mark Peterson , EVP, Advocacy, AICPA Lisa Simpson , VP, Firm Services, AICPA Melanie Lauridsen , VP, Tax Policy & Advocacy, AICPA Erin Hartman , Senior Manager, Firm Serv...

Topics include:   Key DC updates     AI, tech and transformation trends in accounting   Technical updates     Speakers:    Erik Asgeirsson , President & CEO, CPA.com   Mark Koziel , President & CEO, AICPA   Lisa Simpson , VP, Firm Services, AICPA   Rachel Dresen , Senior Director of Congressional & Political Affairs, AICPA   Sarah Ference, Risk Control Director, Accountants, CNA Insurance   Nicole...

Topics include:   Key DC and t echnical updates     IRS modernization efforts   The shifting role of the CFO   Speakers:    Michael Cerami , EVP , CPA.com   Lisa Simpson , VP, Firm Services, AICPA   Mark Peterson , EVP , Advocacy, AICPA   Tom Hood , EVP, Business Growth and Engagement , AICPA   Melanie Lauridsen , VP, Tax Policy & Advocacy, AICPA    Daniel Werfel , Former Commissioner , IRS  

Topics include:   Key DC and t echnical updates     Current hiring trends and what they mean for your firm or business   Changes that firms can make now to improve next year's tax season     Speakers:    Michael Cerami , EVP , CPA.com   Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA   Rachel Dresen , Senior Director of Congressional & Political Affairs, AICPA   Erin Hartma n, Senior Manager, Firm Services...