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.

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.

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 & marketplace leadership discussion
• Practice evolution: Firm-level change management
• Technical Update

Speakers:

• Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO, CPA.com
• Rachel Dresen, VP, Congressional and Political Affairs, AICPA
• Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy & Advocacy, AICPA
• Kim Blascoe, Senior Director, CAS Professional Services, CPA.com
• Kelli Visser, CEO and Partner, Larson Gross
• René Lacerte, CEO, BILL.com

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.

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.

• Profession update
• DC update
• Latest technical guidance
• State advocacy
• Cyber risk in the AI era

• 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