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AICPA Town Hall
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…
Episodes
- AICPA Town Hall
Advancing tax transformation and strengthening small firm cybersecurity — Oct. 29
During the Oct. 29 AICPA Town Hall, CPA.com's Brandon Allfrey shared a sneak peek of findings from the 2026 Tax Transformation Survey and practical strategies…
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AI-driven transformation and considerations for auditors — Oct. 15
During the Oct. 15 AICPA Town Hall, CPA.com's Erik Asgeirsson was joined by Withum's Jim Bourke and CBIZ's Peter Scavuzzo for a tech discussion on emerging AI…
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Upskilling teams and protecting your firm from cyber risks — Oct. 1
During the Oct. 1 AICPA Town Hall, CPA.com's Kim Blascoe and Baker Tilly's Angela MacPhee shared insights on upskilling teams to deliver advisory services…
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Executive Roundtable insights and business employment trends – Sept. 17
During the Sept. 17 Town Hall, CPA.com CEO Erik Asgeirsson and technology executive David Wyle shared key insights from the CPA.com and AICPA Executive…
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Leading beyond drama and what's next for finance – Sept. 3
During the Sept. 3 AICPA Town Hall, Reality-Based Leadership's Alex Dorr shared his five-step framework for helping leaders navigate change, overcome…
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SQMS 1 readiness and building the profession's talent pipeline – Aug. 20
During the Aug. 20 AICPA Town Hall, CPA.com's Emily Remington and AICPA's Tim Kindem explored the SOQM landscape from a peer review perspective, including key…
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Navigating CP53E notices, AI and emerging risk considerations — Aug. 6
During the Aug. 6 AICPA Town Hall, AICPA's Mark Koziel shared an update on the CPA trust brand awareness campaign, while AICPA's Melanie Lauridsen and AICPA…
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Leadership perspectives on banking landscape and AI – July 23
During the July 23 #AICPATownHall, CPA.com's Erik Asgeirsson and AICPA's Mark Koziel welcomed American Bankers Association President and CEO Rob Nichols for a…
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The shift to advisory and new AI tax research insights — July 9
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 discuss AI's impact on tax…
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Rise2040: Shaping the future of accounting and finance — June 25
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…
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Trends around the profession (live from ENGAGE) – June 8
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…
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Tech & marketplace leadership discussion and firm-level change management
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…
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Tax transformation and intentional growth and culture strategies
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…
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Audit transformation and post-tax season planning opportunities
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…
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Profession update, AI in focus and internal controls in a GenAI World
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…
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Unleashing simplicity and risk management insights
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…
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Top 100 Firms report insights and small firms update
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…
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State advocacy and cyber considerations in the AI era
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…
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Strategies for firm growth and beating burnout
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…
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Digital asset reporting and technical updates ahead of busy season
The Jan. 22 AICPA Town Hall includes a discussion around digital asset reporting, including key compliance obligations, data collection challenges and the need…
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2026 IRS outlook and a discussion on tax and financial planning
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…
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Economic update with Marci Rossell and 2026 predictions
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…
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Insights from the Digital CPA conference, profession update and evolving AI trends
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…
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Audit practice evolution and addictive leadership
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…
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Technology landscape update and year-end tax and financial planning
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…
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Special Edition: Government shutdown state of play
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…
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Federal shutdown state of play and AICPA Council highlights
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…
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Special Edition: Government shutdown update
A special edition AICPA Town Hall focused on the government shutdown. Speakers: · Lisa Simpson, VP – Firm Services, AICPA · Mark Peterson, EVP – Advocacy…
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Federal shutdown, IRS changes and the state of digital assets in accounting
Topics include: Federal shutdown update Tariff and trade updates Exploring the evolving digital assets accounting landscape Latest technical guidance Speakers…
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Shutdown watch, economic outlook and benchmarking for firms
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…
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DC outlook, trends defining the profession and risk management strategies to move from one tax season to the next
Topics include: Key DC updates AI, tech and transformation trends in accounting Technical updates Speakers: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO, CPA.com Mark…
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IRS Modernization with Danny Werfel & The Shifting Role of the CFO with Tom Hood
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…
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DC updates, hiring insights and better tax season planning
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…
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IRS insider Perspective on H.R. 1 + Future-Ready Firm Governance
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…
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Special Edition: Key Tax Law Changes You Need to Know
Speakers Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy & Advocacy, AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA Jan Lewis, Partner…
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Tax legislation breakdown, research tools and what's next
Topics include: Tax legislation breakdown and DC update Tax research tools What's next for CPAs and clients Speakers: Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO…
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Tax bill status, small firm opportunities and the transformation economy
Topics include: Top news from DC The latest technical updates Small firm opportunities Transformation economy Speakers: Michael Cerami, EVP, CPA.com Mark…
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Live from ENGAGE: Exploring the latest issues impacting the profession
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…
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House budget bill, payment transformation and CPA licensure
Topics include: DC update: Latest developments from Capitol Hill and their potential impact CPA licensure: Examining CPA different models and the talent…
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Strategic planning strategies and a profession update
Topics include: DC update: Latest developments from Capitol Hill and their potential impact. Profession update: Insights from AICPA CEO. Technical update…
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A new era for CAS + post-tax season planning
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…
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Tariffs, not-for-profits, BOI and ERC
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…
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Simplification strategies and an economic outlook
Topics include: DC update: Latest news from Capitol Hill Economic forecast: An outlook on the markets heading into the second quarter Technical update: What…
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Former IRS Commissioner, Top 100 firms report preview and BOI news
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…
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A news power hour: Expert insights on the latest from DC and the profession
Topics include: Profession update: Key issues areas of focus for the profession DC update: Insights from the fast-changing D.C. landscape Technical updates…
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Tax bill discussion draft, risk management strategies and AI tools for tax
Topics include: DC update: Impacts of the first 10 days of the new administration Risk management strategies: Minimize scope creep and billing risks AI and…
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Tax and financial planning, BOI news and new AICPA president and CEO Mark Koziel
Topics include: BOI news DC and profession update Tax season and financial planning Key technical updates Speakers: Mark Koziel, President and CEO, AICPA Erik…
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An economic outlook, BOI news and reflections from Barry Melancon
Topics include: BOI news DC and profession update 2025 economic outlook Key technical updates Speakers: Barry Melancon, President and CEO, AICPA Erik…
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Tech trends, talent pipeline, and BOI
Topics include: DC and profession update Talent pipeline AI trends and impacts on critical infrastructure Evolving technology trends across the profession Key…
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Navigating Change, BOI Updates and Audit Transformation
Topics include: DC and profession update Changing Psychology of Influence Audit transformation Key technical updates Speakers: Erik Asgeirsson, President and…
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BOI update with FinCEN and election insights
Topics include: DC and profession update BOI discussion with FinCEN Key technical updates Speakers: Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com Mark Peterson…
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Discussion on CPA pipeline growth opportunities and an election update
Topics include: DC and profession update CPA pipeline and pathway discussion Key technical updates Speakers: Barry Melancon, President and CEO, AICPA Erik…
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Small business environment and CAS strategies
Topics include: DC and profession update SMB environment and the election scenarios analysis Key technical updates Client advisory services (CAS) strategies…
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Tech and AI trends across the profession
Topics include: DC and profession analysis Tech and AI trends in accounting and finance Key technical updates Speakers: Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO…
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Retirement planning and the SECURE Act
Topics include: DC environment and profession analysis SECURE Act updates and retirement planning strategies Key technical updates Speakers: Michael Cerami…
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State of the economy and liability risk management
Topics include: DC environment and profession analysis State of the economy and recent market shifts The latest technical updates Professional liability risk…
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Special Edition: Summer Update on Chevron, BOI, ERC and more
Topics include: "Chevron Deference" ruling Government funding Latest on BOI and ERC Speakers: Michael Cerami, EVP, CPA.com Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services…
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State of SMB, digital payments and DC Updates
Topics include: DC environment and profession analysis State of SMBs and digital transformation The latest technical updates Speakers: Barry Melancon…
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Building trust through quality
Tune in to this AICPA Town Hall podcast for a discussion on the state of assurance and why quality auditing is essential to public confidence, as well as the…
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Strategies to accelerate small firm growth
Topics include: DC environment and profession analysis The latest technical updates Strategies to accelerate small firm growth National Pipeline Advisory Group…