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AICPA Town Hall

AICPA Town Hall

AICPA & CIMA 155 Episodes Aug 20, 2026

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.

Episodes

SQMS 1 readiness and building the profession's talent pipeline – Aug. 20
SQMS 1 readiness and building the profession's talent pipeline – Aug. 20 Aug 20, 2026 01:01:21 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 considerations as firms move from risk assessment to monitoring, remediation, and peer review readiness. AICPA's Lisa Simpson and Lexi Weber also shared talent considerations for the profession. The Town Hall also featured the latest DC and
Navigating CP53E notices, AI and emerging risk considerations — Aug. 6
Navigating CP53E notices, AI and emerging risk considerations — Aug. 6 Aug 6, 2026 01:02:03 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 Chair Jan Lewis discussed CP53E notice updates. Melanie was also joined by CNA Insurance's Sarah Ference and Aon's Nicole Graham to discuss key risk considerations for firms, including the evolving impact of AI. The Town Hall also featured a p
Leadership perspectives on banking landscape and AI – July 23
Leadership perspectives on banking landscape and AI – July 23 Jul 23, 2026 01:02:01 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 leadership discussion on the current banking market outlook, state of fintech and AI in banking. We also covered a profession update and the latest DC and technical updates shaping the profession.
The shift to advisory and new AI tax research insights — July 9
The shift to advisory and new AI tax research insights — July 9 Jul 9, 2026 01:01:47 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 transformation. AICPA's Erin Hartman was also joined by Chet Buchman of Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Lloyd to discuss practical strategies for moving from compliance to advisory. The Town Hall also covered the latest DC and technical updates shaping
Rise2040: Shaping the future of accounting and finance — June 25
Rise2040: Shaping the future of accounting and finance — June 25 Jun 25, 2026 01:00:58 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 businesses, while AICPA's Lisa Simpson joins AICPA's Tom Hood to dive into the new Rise 2040 initiative and the future of the profession. Plus, catch up on the latest DC and technical updates you rely on.
Trends around the profession (live from ENGAGE) – June 8
Trends around the profession (live from ENGAGE) – June 8 Jun 8, 2026 01:17:01 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 appointed AICPA Chair Jan Lewis to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of accounting. The conversation explored key developments impacting firms and the profession, along with insights from accounting leade
Tech & marketplace leadership discussion and firm-level change management
Tech & marketplace leadership discussion and firm-level change management May 28, 2026 01:02:10 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. We also continued our practice evolution series with a focus on advisory change management and the necessary foundations for growth. Plus, the latest DC and technical upates you rely on. Topics include:  DC Update Technology & marketpl
Tax transformation and intentional growth and culture strategies
Tax transformation and intentional growth and culture strategies May 7, 2026 01:01:55 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 CPA.com's Erik Asgeirsson and Brandon Allfrey. You'll also hear intentional approaches to growth and culture, along with the latest DC and technical updates shaping the profession.
Audit transformation and post-tax season planning opportunities
Audit transformation and post-tax season planning opportunities Apr 23, 2026 01:01:20 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,
Profession update, AI in focus and internal controls in a GenAI World
Profession update, AI in focus and internal controls in a GenAI World Apr 9, 2026 01:01:40 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. 
Unleashing simplicity and risk management insights
Unleashing simplicity and risk management insights Mar 26, 2026 01:00:42 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.  
Top 100 Firms report insights and small firms update
Top 100 Firms report insights and small firms update Mar 5, 2026 01:02:30 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, P

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