Alabama CPA Podcast

We have exciting news about the Pathways to CPA Act, and here to help us share that news is AICPA Chair Lexy Kessler! She joins Alabama Society Chair Paul Perry, Jeannine and Rob to report on today's news, discuss Balance Sheet Bash and refect on the state of our profession.

Rep. Kerry Underwood joins Rob Pearson to discuss the Pathways to CPA Act plus the challenges and opportunities for CPAs in the State Legislature.

The ASCPA's Rob Pearson brings you a special report following the Alabama Legislature's 4th Session day of 2026.

We catch up with Bruce Ely of Bradley, Arant, Boult & Cummings LLP to preview the 2026 Alabama legislative session. No topic was off-limits in this episode...

Bruce is a great friend and consistent contributor to the Alabama Society of CPAs. We appreciate his willingness to jump in with us on various topics impacting the accounting profession.

Bruce can be found at the following website:

Bruce P. Ely | People | Bradley

Happy 2026! We begin our year with an update from D. Boyd Busby, CPA, Executive Director of the Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy. Topics discussed include a Board update, Alabama CPA pathways legislation and current hot topics facing CPA boards around the country.

Our own superstar Jeannine Birmingham joins the podcast to give an introduction and talk about a few issues upcoming for the our Society

ASCPA Board Chairman Paul Perry joins Rob Pearson to discuss the Society's membership engagement and profession advancement strategies.