AICPA Town Hall

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

The Jan. 22 AICPA Town Hall includes a discussion around digital asset reporting, including key compliance obligations, data collection challenges and the need for accurate basis tracking. Plus, you'll hear a conversation around AI models and predictions, along with the latest DC and technical updates you need to know.

Topics include:

• Digital asset reporting
• DC update
• Latest technical guidance
• AI models and predictions for 2026

Speakers:

• Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO, CPA.com
• Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA
• Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy & Advocacy, AICPA
• Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA
• April Walker, Lead Manager, Tax Practice & Ethics - Tax Section, AICPA
• Nik Fahrer, Blockchain & Digital Assets Practice Leader, Forvis Mazars
• Jeff Seibert, Founder & CEO, Digits

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.