AICPA Town Hall

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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 and PPP forgiveness.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    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 Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com  Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA  Marci Rossell, expert economic forecaster

    1h 1m

  2. DEC 11

    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 technical updates  Speakers:   Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com  Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA  Rachel Dresen, Senior Director, Congressional & Political Affairs, AICPA  Lexy Kessler, Vice Chairman, AICPA  Avani Desai, CEO, Schellman  Pascal Finette, Co-founder, be radical

    1 hr

  3. NOV 21

    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 CEO, CPA.com  Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA  Rachel Dresen, Senior Director, Congressional & Political Affairs, AICPA  Emily Remington, Director, Audit Product Management, CPA.com  Sarah Flischel, Director, Audit Transformation and Training, AAFCPAs  Henna Pryor, Workplace Performance Expert, Pryority Group

    1h 2m

  4. NOV 7

    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, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy and Advocacy, AICPA Phil Lam, Beneficial Ownership and Innovation Chief, FinCEN   On this episode of the AICPA Town Hall, we dive into the significant outcomes of the 2024 U.S. federal elections and their implications for the finance and accounting profession, future tax policy, and regulatory changes. Mark Peterson leads an in-depth discussion on the anticipated shifts in Washington, exploring how new leadership could impact tax legislation, the IRS, and regulatory bodies. We’re joined by Phil Lam from FinCEN, who provides critical insights on Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act, including what CPAs and firms need to know as the January 1st compliance deadline approaches. The episode also covers essential updates across the profession.

    1h 1m

  5. OCT 24

    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 Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com  Susan Coffey, CEO, Public Accounting, AICPA  Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA  Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA

    58 min

  6. OCT 10

    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 and practitioner insights     Speakers:   Michael Cerami, EVP, CPA.com  Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA  Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA  Gene Marks, President, The Marks Group  Kim Blascoe, Senior Director, CAS Professional Services, CPA.com  Rob Henderson, Partner-in-Charge, Advisory, Windes

    1h 1m

  7. SEP 26

    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, CPA.com  Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA  Rachel Dressen, Senior Director, Congressional and Political Affairs, AICPA  Dan Hood, Editor-in-Chief, Accounting Today  Andrew Argue, CEO and Co-founder, Corvee

    1h 3m

  8. SEP 12

    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, EVP, CPA.com  Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA  Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy and Advocacy, AICPA  Dan Snyder, Director, Personal Financial Planning, AICPA  Zachary Keep, Manager, Compliance Risk, Paychex

    1h 1m
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About

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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  • Creator
    AICPA & CIMA
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    118
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ©2023 Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. All rights reserved.
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