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

Topics include:

• Key DC updates

• AI, tech and transformation trends in accounting

• Technical updates

Speakers:

• Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO, CPA.com

• Mark Koziel, President & CEO, AICPA

• Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA

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

• Sarah Ference, Risk Control Director, Accountants, CNA Insurance

• Nicole Graham, Risk Consultant, Aon

Topics include:

• Key DC and technical updates

• IRS modernization efforts

• The shifting role of the CFO

Speakers:

• Michael Cerami, EVP, CPA.com

• Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA

• Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA

• Tom Hood, EVP, Business Growth and Engagement, AICPA

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

• Daniel Werfel, Former Commissioner, IRS

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