Presenters:

Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO CPA.com

Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy AICPA

Lisa Simpson, VP Firm Services AICPA

Kari Hipsak, Senior Manager AICPA

Brent Forbush, CPA, Managing Partner of Forbush & Associates

Brandon Lagarde, CPA, JD Tax Director of Postlethwaite & Netterville

Accounting Today Editor-In-Chief Dan Hood

Topics:

DC and Profession Update Technical Updates Busy Season Debrief Strategies Client Advisory Services (CAS) Growth

Key Insights on the May 5, 2022 #AICPATownHall:

• CPA.com CEO and President Erik Asgeirsson and Mark Peterson, AICPA EVP of Advocacy, provided the latest legislative and profession updates. • Kari Hipsak, AICPA Sr. Manager of Firm Services, delivered technical updates and guidance. • AICPA VP of Firm Services, Lisa Simpson, CPA, CGMA, discussed busy season debrief strategies with Brent Forbush, CPA, Managing Partner of Forbush & Associates, and Brandon Lagarde, CPA, JD Tax Director of Postlethwaite & Netterville. • Erik and Lisa welcomed Accounting Today Editor-In-Chief Dan Hood to discuss the growth in Client Advisory Services and why firms should be taking steps now to expand into this practice area.