DiscoverAICPA Town Hall
AICPA Town Hall
Claim Ownership

AICPA Town Hall

Author: AICPA & CIMA

Subscribed: 62Played: 1,064
Share

Description

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.
141 Episodes
Reverse
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 
Topics include:  DC update: Latest developments from Capitol Hill and their potential impact  CPA licensure: Examining CPA different models and the talent pipeline  Technical update: Actionable guidance for your practice  Payment transformation: Insights into digital transformation in the office of CFO and small business    Speakers:   Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com  Mark Koziel, President and CEO, AICPA  Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA  Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy and Advocacy, AICPA  Daniel J. Dustin, President and CEO, NASBA  René Lacerte, CEO, BILL 
Topics include:  DC update: Latest developments from Capitol Hill and their potential impact.  Profession update: Insights from AICPA CEO.  Technical update: Actionable guidance for your practice.  Strategic planning: Actionable tips and resources to support business model transformation.    Speakers:   Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com  Mark Koziel, President and CEO, AICPA  Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA  Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA  Kassi Rushing, Owner, Kassi Rushing Consulting 
Topics include:  DC update: Latest news from Capitol Hill Technical update: What you need to know as we exit busy season Post-tax season planning: talking to clients about financial planning   A new era of CAS: Impacts of SSARS 27 on advisory services     Speakers:   Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com  Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA  Erin Hartman, Senior Manager, Firm Services, AICPA  Dan Snyder, Senior Manager, Personal Financial Planning, AICPA Kim Blascoe, Sr. Director, CAS Professional Services, CPA.com  Mike Westervelt, Chair, AICPA Accounting and Review Services Committee  Becky Munson, Partner, Mid-Market Practice Leader, Outsourcing Services, Eisner Advisory Group LLC 
Topics include:  DC update: Latest news from Capitol Hill   Small business environment: Market trends and SMB outlook  Technical update: What you need to know to finish out busy season  Funding freezes and accounting: Implications for financial reporting, especially for not-for-profits     Speakers:   Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com  Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA  Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy and Advocacy, AICPA   Tom Groskopf, Technical Director, Center for Plain English Accounting, AICPA  Gene Marks, President, The Marks Group 
  Topics include:  DC update: Latest news from Capitol Hill   Economic forecast: An outlook on the markets heading into the second quarter  Technical update: What you need to know to navigate busy season  Calming the chaos: Insights into the psychology of chaos and how to reduce it     Speakers:   Michael Cerami, EVP, CPA.com  Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services  Rachel Dresen, Senior Director of Congressional and Political Affairs, AICPA  Marci Rossell, Expert economic forecaster  Lisa Bodell, Founder and CEO, FutureThink  
Topics include:  DC update: Latest news on bills, budgets, and BOI from Capitol Hill   Technical update: What you need to know to navigate busy season  Top Firms Report: Insights from fastest growing firms & Top 100 report     Speakers:   Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com  Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA  Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA  Dan Hood, Editor-in-Chief, Accounting Today   Charles Rettig, Former Commissioner, IRS
loading
Comments