Anoop Mehta, CPA, CGMA, is the chair of the selection committee that will choose the next AICPA & CIMA CEO. Mehta, a former AICPA chair and Association of International Certified Professional Accountants chair, discussed the qualities the organization seeks in its next leader, a planned timeline for the selection committee, and the importance of knowledge transfer.

The CEO chosen will replace Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA, who on May 22 announced his retirement, effective at the end of the year.

Mehta, who recorded the episode at AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE, also shared why he thinks prospective CPAs should attend the annual event in Las Vegas and why he expects to continue meeting with accounting students.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

·         Why Mehta admits to having some nervousness.

·         A planned timeline for hiring the next CEO.

·         The qualities being sought in the next leader.

·         Mehta’s explanation of how a strong leader can balance openness to hearing others’ perspectives with making an unpopular decision.

·         The importance of the Association chair and co-chair in the selection process.

·         The state of talent development and why Mehta says he gets “energized.”