Topics include: 

• Key DC and technical updates  

• Current hiring trends and what they mean for your firm or business 

• Changes that firms can make now to improve next year's tax season 

Speakers:  

• Michael Cerami, EVP, CPA.com 

• Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA 

• Rachel Dresen, Senior Director of Congressional & Political Affairs, AICPA 

• Erin Hartman, Senior Manager, Firm Services - PCPS, AICPA 

• Steve Saah, Executive Director, Finance & Accounting - Permanent Placement, Robert Half 

• Brenda Cannon, Co-founder & Partner, Cannon & Associates, CPAs 

Topics include: 

• Tax law decoded: What’s changing and how the IRS will apply it 

• Firm governance: Practical ideas to support adaptability and long-term growth 

• Key DC and technical updates  

Speakers:  

• Michael Cerami, EVP, CPA.com 

• Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA 

• Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy & Advocacy, AICPA 

• Erin Hartman, Senior Manager, Firm Services - PCPS, AICPA 

• Terry Lemons, former Communications and Liaison Chief, IRS 

• Sarah Johnson Dobek, Founder & President, Inovautus Consulting 

• Gary Thomson, Founder, Thomson Consulting 

Speakers

• Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA
• Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy & Advocacy, AICPA
• Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA
• Jan Lewis, Partner, BMSS Advisors & CPAs, AICPA

Topics

• DC update
• H.R. 1: Key tax law provisions
• Beyond the law: Implementation
• Communicating with your clients

Topics include: 

• Tax legislation breakdown and DC update

• Tax research tools

• What's next for CPAs and clients

Speakers:  

• Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com 

• Mark Koziel, President and CEO, AICPA 

• Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA 

• Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy & Advocacy, AICPA 

• Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA 

• Mark Gallegos, Partner, Porte Brown Accountants and Advisors 

• Robert Keebler, Partner, Keebler & Associates 

 Topics include: 

• Top news from DC 

• The latest technical updates 

• Small firm opportunities 

• Transformation economy 

Speakers:  

• Michael Cerami, EVP, CPA.com 

• Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA 

• Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA 

• Carl Peterson, VP, Small Firm Interests, AICPA 

• Ed Kless, Co-founder, THRESHOLD  

Topics include: 

• AI in accounting and finance 

• Firm business model trends and strategies 

• Audit and assurance update 

• Pipeline trends and news

• Top news from DC 

• The latest technical updates 

Speakers:  

• Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com 

• Mark Koziel, President and CEO, AICPA 

• Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA 

• Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy & Advocacy, AICPA 

• Lexy Kessler, Chair, AICPA 

Topics include: 

• DC update: Latest developments from Capitol Hill and their potential impact 

• CPA licensure: Examining CPA different models and the talent pipeline 

• Technical update: Actionable guidance for your practice 

• Payment transformation: Insights into digital transformation in the office of CFO and small business 

Speakers:  

• Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com 

• Mark Koziel, President and CEO, AICPA 

• Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA 

• Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy and Advocacy, AICPA 

• Daniel J. Dustin, President and CEO, NASBA 

• René Lacerte, CEO, BILL 

Topics include: 

• DC update: Latest developments from Capitol Hill and their potential impact. 

• Profession update: Insights from AICPA CEO. 

• Technical update: Actionable guidance for your practice. 

• Strategic planning: Actionable tips and resources to support business model transformation. 

Speakers:  

• Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com 

• Mark Koziel, President and CEO, AICPA 

• Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA 

• Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA 

• Kassi Rushing, Owner, Kassi Rushing Consulting 

Topics include: 

• DC update: Latest news from Capitol Hill

• Technical update: What you need to know as we exit busy season

• Post-tax season planning: talking to clients about financial planning  

• A new era of CAS: Impacts of SSARS 27 on advisory services 

Speakers:  

• Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com 

• Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA 

• Erin Hartman, Senior Manager, Firm Services, AICPA 

• Dan Snyder, Senior Manager, Personal Financial Planning, AICPA

• Kim Blascoe, Sr. Director, CAS Professional Services, CPA.com 

• Mike Westervelt, Chair, AICPA Accounting and Review Services Committee 

• Becky Munson, Partner, Mid-Market Practice Leader, Outsourcing Services, Eisner Advisory Group LLC 

Topics include: 

• DC update: Latest news from Capitol Hill  

• Small business environment: Market trends and SMB outlook 

• Technical update: What you need to know to finish out busy season 

• Funding freezes and accounting: Implications for financial reporting, especially for not-for-profits 

Speakers:  

• Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com 

• Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA 

• Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA

• Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy and Advocacy, AICPA  

• Tom Groskopf, Technical Director, Center for Plain English Accounting, AICPA 

• Gene Marks, President, The Marks Group