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The AICPA Town Hall Series provides the latest news and updates on pressing issues facing the accounting profession. Hear from AICPA executive leads Susan Coffey, CEO – Public Accounting, AICPA, and Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com as they are joined by Barry Melancon and leading subject matter experts, to dive into key drivers of this accelerated time of change. Hear the latest updates and guidance from Treasury and SBA as well as review top firm questions surrounding the CARES Act and PPP forgiveness.
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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 preventing burnout Profession Ready Initiative research and goals Speakers: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO, CPA.com Rachel Dresen, VP, Congressional & Political Affairs, AICPA Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy & Advocacy, AICPA Lexi Weber, Senior Manager, Emerging Professionals Initiatives, AICPA Lauren Baptiste, Founder, Acheloa Wellness Jeff Weiner, Former CEO, Marcum Carl Mayes, VP, CPA Candidate Quality & Competency, AICPA
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 models and predictions for 2026 Speakers: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO, CPA.com Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy & Advocacy, AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA April Walker, Lead Manager, Tax Practice & Ethics - Tax Section, AICPA Nik Fahrer, Blockchain & Digital Assets Practice Leader, Forvis Mazars Jeff Seibert, Founder & CEO, Digits
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 lessons from expert Michael Brody-Waite Speakers: Michael Cerami, EVP, CPA.com Rachel Dresen, Senior Director of Congressional & Political Affairs, AICPA Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy & Advocacy, AICPA Erin Hartman, Senior Manager, Firm Services, AICPA Emily Remington, Director, Audit Product Management, CPA.com Michael Brand, Member, BMSS Advisors & CPAs Michael Brody-Waite, CEO, Addictive Leadership
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 · Jason Brodmerkel, Sr. Manager – Accounting Standards, AICPA · Stephanie Otero, VP, Small Firm Advocate, AICPA · Sue Hicks, Director, Employee Benefit Plan Auditing & Accounting, 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, AICPA Ron Quaranta, Founder & Chairman, Wall Street Blockchain Alliance
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 Services – Public Accounting, AICPA Marci Rossell, Expert Economic Adviser
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 Graham, Risk Consultant, Aon
Topics include: Key DC and technical 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 technical 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 Hartman, Senior Manager, Firm Services - PCPS, AICPA Steve Saah, Executive Director, Finance & Accounting - Permanent Placement, Robert Half Brenda Cannon, Co-founder & Partner, Cannon & Associates, CPAs
Topics include: Tax law decoded: What's changing and how the IRS will apply it Firm governance: Practical ideas to support adaptability and long-term growth Key DC and technical updates Speakers: Michael Cerami, EVP, CPA.com Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy & Advocacy, AICPA Erin Hartman, Senior Manager, Firm Services - PCPS, AICPA Terry Lemons, former Communications and Liaison Chief, IRS Sarah Johnson Dobek, Founder & President, Inovautus Consulting Gary Thomson, Founder, Thomson Consulting
Speakers Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy & Advocacy, AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA Jan Lewis, Partner, BMSS Advisors & CPAs, AICPA Topics DC update H.R. 1: Key tax law provisions Beyond the law: Implementation Communicating with your clients
Topics include: Tax legislation breakdown and DC update Tax research tools What's next for CPAs and clients Speakers: Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com Mark Koziel, President and CEO, AICPA Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy & Advocacy, AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA Mark Gallegos, Partner, Porte Brown Accountants and Advisors Robert Keebler, Partner, Keebler & Associates
Topics include: Top news from DC The latest technical updates Small firm opportunities Transformation economy Speakers: Michael Cerami, EVP, CPA.com Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA Carl Peterson, VP, Small Firm Interests, AICPA Ed Kless, Co-founder, THRESHOLD
Topics include: AI in accounting and finance Firm business model trends and strategies Audit and assurance update Pipeline trends and news Top news from DC The latest technical updates Speakers: Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com Mark Koziel, President and CEO, AICPA Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy & Advocacy, AICPA Lexy Kessler, Chair, AICPA
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