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. AICPA’s Lisa Simpson, CNA’s Sarah Ference and Aon’s Nicole Graham kicked off Cybersecurity Awareness Month with real-world cyber and professional liability stories and steps firms can take to help prevent them. We also covered the latest DC and technical updates shaping the profession.

Chapters:
DC update: 7:35
Upskilling for advisory delivery: 16:54
Technical Update: 36:34
Cyber stories and steps for prevention: 42:24
Open forum: 56:22

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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 Roundtable, including how AI is reshaping firm operations, value creation and collaboration across the technology ecosystem. Paychex CEO John Gibson also discussed business employment trends and the evolving labor market. The Town Hall also featured the latest DC and technical updates shaping the profession.

Chapters:
Business employment & economic discussion with John Gibson: 1:29-16:12
DC update: 16:13-28:07
Technical update: 28:08-36:50
2026 Executive Roundtable insights: 36:51-56:00
Open forum: 56:01

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Leading beyond drama and what’s next for finance – Sept. 3

During the Sept. 3 #AICPATownHall, Reality-Based Leadership’s Alex Dorr shared his five-step framework for helping leaders navigate change, overcome resistance and move teams forward. AICPA’s Lisa Simpson and Tom Hood also discussed the latest Future of Finance updates. We also covered the latest regulatory and legislative updates shaping the profession.

Chapters:
DC update: 1:30
Technical update: 13:25
Leadership discussion with Alex Dorr: 28:12
Future of Finance update: 42:29

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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 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 technical updates shaping the profession.

Chapters:
DC update: 1:53
Technical update: 15:48
Rewriting the recruitment and retention playbook: 27:00
A&A Quality management update: 39:26
Open forum: 55:36

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 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 profession update, and the latest DC and technical updates shaping the profession.

Chapters:
DC update: 8:26
Technical update: 18:09
CP53E notice updates: 30:15
Risk considerations heading into tax & reporting season: 41:20
Open forum: 57:53

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Leadership perspectives on banking landscape and AI — July 23

During the July 23 AICPA Town Hall, 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, the state of fintech and AI in banking, and the similarities between the transformation underway in banking and accounting. The Town Hall also featured a profession update and the latest DC and technical updates shaping the profession.

Chapters:
ABA CEO discussion: 1:16
Profession update: 25:54
DC update: 32:32
Technical update: 43:27
Open forum: 54:27

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The shift from compliance to advisory and new AI tax research insights — July 9

During the 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. Plus, AICPA's Erin Hartman was also joined by Chet Buchman of Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Lloyd to share practical strategies for helping firms shift from compliance to advisory. We also covered the latest DC and technical updates shaping the profession.

Chapters:
DC update: 2:05
Technical update: 14:13
Moving from compliance to advisory — A mindset shift: 35:00
From tipping point to mainstream — AI’s impact on tax transformation: 44:14
Open forum: 58:06

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Small business resilience, Rise2040 and the future of accounting and finance – June 25

In this week’s AICPA Town Hall, 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.

Chapters:
DC update: 6:30
Technical update: 17:47
Small and mid-size business environment with Gene Marks: 26:22
Rise2040: Co-creating the future of the profession: 40:29
Open forum: 55:53

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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 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 leadership on what lies ahead.

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Tech & marketplace leadership discussion and firm-level change management - May 28

During the May 28 #AICPATownHall, CPA.com’s Erik Asgeirsson and BILL’s Rene Lacerte discussed the tech and marketplace landscape and what it means for firms. Plus, CPA.com’s Kim Blascoe and Larson Gross Advisory’s Kelli Visser continued our practice evolution series with a focus on advisory change management and the necessary foundations for growth. We also covered the latest DC and technical updates shaping the profession.

Chapters:
DC Update: 1:25
Technology & marketplace leadership discussion: 15:03
Practice evolution: Firm-level change management: 33:23
Technical Update: 47:52
Ope forum: 56:46

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Tax transformation and intentional growth and culture strategies - May 7

In this week’s #AICPATownHall, we explored 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. We also covered intentional approaches to growth and culture with AICPA’s Lisa Simpson and SKC & Co. CPAs’ Sarah Krom, along with the latest DC and technical updates shaping the profession.

Chapters:
DC updates: 2:40
Technical update: 14:48
Practice evolution: Audit transformation: 25:51
Practitioner perspectives: Client service, talent and growth: 40:40
Open forum: 56:16

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Audit transformation and post-tax season planning opportunities — April 23 Edition

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.

Chapters:
DC Update: 1:58
Technical update: 11:58
Post-tax season planning opportunities: 24:00
Practice evolution: Audit transformation: 37:55
Open forum: 54:00

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Profession update, AI in focus and internal control in a GenAI world – April 9

In this week’s #AICPATownHall, we dove into profession insights from AICPA CEO Mark Koziel. Radical's Pascal Finette broke down AI over the past 100 days, and Warren Averett’s Paul Perry, CPA, and AICPA’s Lexi Weber discussed internal control in a GenAI world. Plus, we covered latest DC and technical updates you rely on as we near the end of busy season.

Chapters:
Intro: 0:00
Profession update: 2:10
DC update: 13:45
AI in focus: 20:15
Technical update: 36:50
Internal control in a GenAI world: 45:18
Open forum: 57:27

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Unleashing simplicity and risk management insights — March 26

In this #AICPATownHall, 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.

Chapters:
Intro: 0:00
DC update: 1:18
Leadership discussion: Unleashing simplicity: 16:01
Technical update: 26:40
Aon risk management discussion: 36:06
Top resources: 50:53
Open forum: 54:09

Hear more on unleashing simplicity from Lisa Bodell's #DCPA25 keynote: https://youtu.be/vr1pofcHXnM

Top 100 Firms report insights and small firms update - March 5

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State advocacy and cyber considerations in the AI era – Feb. 19

In this week’s #AICPATownHal, we covered state advocacy and insights on cyber risks in the age of AI. Plus, hear the latest DC and technical updates you rely on.

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Chapters:
Intro: 0:00
Hot topics in the profession: 1:50
DC update: 10:37
State advocacy: 22:25
Technical update: 34:29
State of cyber: 41:02
Open forum: 57:10

Strategies for firm growth and beating burnout - Feb. 5

In this week’s #AICPATownHal, AICPA's Lexi Weber and burnout expert Lauren Baptiste discuss ways to spot early signs of burnout and share practical ways to address them. We also dive into a conversation with former Marcum CEO Jeff Weiner on driving firm transformation, and the latest DC and technical updates you rely on.

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Chapters:
Intro: 0:00
Firm leadership discussion: 0:52
DC update: 19:44
Technical update: 30:00
Spotting and preventing burnout: 36:50
Profession Ready Initiative: 49:24
Open forum: 54:43

AI models and predictions, plus digital asset income tax reporting - Jan. 22

In this week’s #AICPATownHall episode, we discussed the latest on digital asset income tax reporting, including key compliance obligations, data collection challenges and the need for accurate basis tracking. Plus, we dove into a conversation breaking down AI models and 2026 predictions, along with the latest DC and technical updates you need to know.

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Chapters:
Intro: 0:00
DC update: 1:58
AI models and 2026 predictions: 14:09
Technical update: 32:08
Digital asset income tax reporting: 44:40
Open forum: 56:09

2026 IRS outlook and a discussion on tax and financial planning - Jan. 8

In the first #AICPATownHall of 2026, we had Former U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary Michael Faulkender join to discuss the current state of the IRS and 2026 outlook for rates and inflation. Plus, we featured 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.

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Chapters:
Intro: 0:00
Large firm 2026 key themes: 0:42
DC update: 5:59
Discussion with form Deputy Secretary of Treasury, Michael Faulkender: 20:12
Technical update: 35:35
2026 Tax and financial planning: 43:14
Open forum: 56:26

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