During the first AICPA Town Hall of 2026, Former U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary Michael Faulkender joined us to discuss the current state of the IRS and 2026 outlook for rates and inflation. Plus, we had 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.

During the Dec. 18 AICPA Town Hall, we heard an economic update with reflections from 2025 and predictions leading into 2026. Plus, we dove into discussions around cybersecurity, the latest out of DC and the technical updates you need to know.

The Dec. 9 AICPA Town Hall aired live from the Digital CPA conference. Listen now to hear the latest tech and innovation-focused insights from DCPA, a profession update and a discussion around rethinking AI capabilities for firm workflows. You'll also hear the latest DC and technical updates you need to know.

The Nov. 20 episode features the latest DC and technical updates. Plus, hear a discussion on audit practice evolution and standards changes, as well as expert insights into how to revolutionize your leadership, challenge your comfort zone and unlock potential in yourself and your team.

Topics include:

• DC update
• Latest technical guidance
• Practice evolution and audit transformation
• Leadership lessons from expert Michael Brody-Waite

Speakers:

• Michael Cerami, EVP, CPA.com
• Rachel Dresen, Senior Director of Congressional & Political Affairs, AICPA
• Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy & Advocacy, AICPA
• Erin Hartman, Senior Manager, Firm Services, AICPA
• Emily Remington, Director, Audit Product Management, CPA.com
• Michael Brand, Member, BMSS Advisors & CPAs
• Michael Brody-Waite, CEO, Addictive Leadership

The Nov. 6 AICPA Town Hall episode covers latest around the government shutdown and the key technical updates you need to know. Plus, we'll dive into a conversation on year-end tax planning and the state of AI adoption across firms and finance.

In this special edition episode, Mark Peterson, AICPA EVP-Advocacy, and Melanie Lauridsen, AICPA VP-Tax Policy and Advocacy, break down the latest news from D.C. and provide key resources to help you and your clients navigate the uncertainty.

Listen to this #AICPATownHall episode as AICPA CEO Mark Koziel returns to provide an update on key profession opportunities being discussed at the AICPA Fall Council meeting. Plus, we'll continue the conversation on the government shutdown and current state of the IRS, and dive into top issues for small firms

A special edition AICPA Town Hall focused on the government shutdown.

Speakers:

· Lisa Simpson, VP – Firm Services, AICPA

· Mark Peterson, EVP – Advocacy, AICPA

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

· Lindsey Kennimer, Sr. Director – Governmental Auditing & Accounting, AICPA

· Dan Noll, VP, Financial Reporting & Audit Quality, AICPA

· Jason Brodmerkel, Sr. Manager – Accounting Standards, AICPA

· Stephanie Otero, VP, Small Firm Advocate, AICPA

· Sue Hicks, Director, Employee Benefit Plan Auditing & Accounting, AICPA

Topics include:

• Federal shutdown update

• Tariff and trade updates

• Exploring the evolving digital assets accounting landscape

• Latest technical guidance

Speakers:

• Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO, CPA.com

• Mark Koziel, President & CEO, AICPA

• Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA

• Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA

• Ami Beers, Senior Director, Assurance and Advisory Innovation, AICPA

• Ron Quaranta, Founder & Chairman, Wall Street Blockchain Alliance

Topics:

Key DC updates

An economic outlook for the rest of 2025

Technical updates

Results from the 2025 AICPA PCPS National Management of an Accounting Practice (MAP) Survey

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

Erin Hartman, Senior Manager, Firm Services – Public Accounting, AICPA

Marci Rossell, Expert Economic Adviser