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AICPA Town Hall
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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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State advocacy and cyber considerations in the AI era
Feb 1901:02:20Summary readyThe 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, VP, Tax Policy & Advocacy, AICPA James Cox, VP, State Advocacy & State Society Relations, AICPA Avani Desai, CEO, Schellman
SummaryStrategies for firm growth and beating burnout
Feb 501:01:21Summary readyThe 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
SummaryDigital asset reporting and technical updates ahead of busy season
Jan 2201:01:59Summary readyThe 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
Summary2026 IRS outlook and a discussion on tax and financial planning
Jan 801:01:53Summary readyDuring 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.
SummaryEconomic update with Marci Rossell and 2026 predictions
Dec 1801:02:40Summary readyDuring 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.
SummaryInsights from the Digital CPA conference, profession update and evolving AI trends
Dec 901:01:57Summary readyThe 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.
SummaryAudit practice evolution and addictive leadership
Nov 2001:00:44Summary readyThe 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
SummaryTechnology landscape update and year-end tax and financial planning
Nov 601:00:43Summary readyThe 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.
SummarySpecial Edition: Government shutdown state of play
Oct 3000:19:22Summary readyIn 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.
SummaryFederal shutdown state of play and AICPA Council highlights
Oct 2301:02:00Summary readyListen 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
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