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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 their audit journeys with CPA.com's Emily Remington and Schneider Downs & Co., Inc.'s Jeanne Barrett. The episode also featured post–tax season planning opportunities, with insights from AICPA's Cary Sinnett and Kidd Advisors' Matt Kidd. Plus, the latest technical updates from DC.

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 Finette. AICPA's Lexi Weber is also joined by Warren Averett's Paul Perry for a discussion on the internal controls in a GenAI world. Plus, you'll get the latest DC and technical updates you rely on as we near the end of busy season. 

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 from Aon's risk consultant, Nicole Graham and CNA Insurance's risk control director, Sarah Ference. Plus, you'll get the latest DC and technical updates you rely on to get through busy season.  

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 small firms. Plus, the latest DC and technical updates you rely on to get through busy season.   Topics include:  DC update Latest technical guidance Top 100 Firms report insights Small firms update   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  Dan Hood, Editor-in-chief, Accounting Today Stephanie Otero, VP, Small Firm Advocate, AICPA 

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 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

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