AICPA Town Hall

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Aug 2026

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The AICPA Town Hall Series provides the latest news and updates on pressing issues facing the accounting profession. Hear from AICPA executive leads Susan Coffey, CEO – Public Accounting, AICPA, and Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com as they are joined by Barry Melancon and leading subject matter experts, to dive into key drivers of this accelerated time of change. Hear the latest updates and guidance from Treasury and SBA as well as review top firm questions surrounding the CARES Act and PPP forgiveness.

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August 6, 20261 hr 2 min

Navigating CP53E notices, AI and emerging risk considerations — Aug. 6

During the Aug. 6 AICPA Town Hall, AICPA's Mark Koziel shared an update on the CPA trust brand awareness campaign, while AICPA's Melanie Lauridsen and AICPA Chair Jan Lewis discussed CP53E notice updates. Melanie was also joined by CNA Insurance's Sarah Ference and Aon's Nicole Graham to discuss key risk considerations for firms, including the evolving impact of AI. The Town Hall also featured a profession update, and the latest DC and technical updates shaping the profession.

July 23, 20261 hr 2 min

Leadership perspectives on banking landscape and AI – July 23

During the July 23 #AICPATownHall, CPA.com's Erik Asgeirsson and AICPA's Mark Koziel welcomed American Bankers Association President and CEO Rob Nichols for a leadership discussion on the current banking market outlook, state of fintech and AI in banking. We also covered a profession update and the latest DC and technical updates shaping the profession.

July 9, 20261 hr 1 min

The shift to advisory and new AI tax research insights — July 9

In this week's AICPA Town Hall, CPA.com's Erik Asgeirsson was joined by CPA.com's Brandon Allfrey and Blue J CEO Ben Alarie to discuss AI's impact on tax transformation. AICPA's Erin Hartman was also joined by Chet Buchman of Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Lloyd to discuss practical strategies for moving from compliance to advisory. The Town Hall also covered the latest DC and technical updates shaping the profession.

June 25, 20261 hr 0 min

Rise2040: Shaping the future of accounting and finance — June 25

In this week's #AICPATownHall, CPA.com's Erik Asgeirsson is joined by The Marks Group's Gene Marks to discuss the economic outlook for firms and small businesses, while AICPA's Lisa Simpson joins AICPA's Tom Hood to dive into the new Rise 2040 initiative and the future of the profession. Plus, catch up on the latest DC and technical updates you rely on.

June 8, 20261 hr 17 min

Trends around the profession (live from ENGAGE) – June 8

During the June 8 #AICPATownHall, broadcast live from ENGAGE, CPA.com's Erik Asgeirsson joined AICPA's Mark Koziel, Susan Coffey, Lisa Simpson, and newly appointed AICPA Chair Jan Lewis to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of accounting. The conversation explored key developments impacting firms and the profession, along with insights from accounting leadership on what lies ahead.

May 28, 20261 hr 2 min

Tech & marketplace leadership discussion and firm-level change management

During the May 28 AICPA Town Hall, CPA.com's Erik Asgerisson and BILL's René Lacerte discussed the tech and marketplace landscape and what it means for firms. We also continued our practice evolution series with a focus on advisory change management and the necessary foundations for growth. Plus, the latest DC and technical upates you rely on. Topics include: DC Update Technology & marketplace leadership discussion Practice evolution: Firm-level change management Technical Update Speakers:  Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO, CPA.com Rachel Dresen, VP, Congressional and Political Affairs, AICPA Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy & Advocacy, AICPA  Kim Blascoe, Senior Director, CAS Professional Services, CPA.com Kelli Visser, CEO and Partner, Larson Gross René Lacerte, CEO, BILL.com

May 7, 20261 hr 1 min

Tax transformation and intentional growth and culture strategies

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.

April 23, 20261 hr 1 min

Audit transformation and post-tax season planning opportunities

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.

April 9, 20261 hr 1 min

Profession update, AI in focus and internal controls in a GenAI World

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.

March 26, 20261 hr 0 min

Unleashing simplicity and risk management insights

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.

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Navigating CP53E notices, AI and emerging risk considerations — Aug. 6

Leadership perspectives on banking landscape and AI – July 23

The shift to advisory and new AI tax research insights — July 9

Rise2040: Shaping the future of accounting and finance — June 25

Trends around the profession (live from ENGAGE) – June 8

Tech & marketplace leadership discussion and firm-level change management

Tax transformation and intentional growth and culture strategies

Audit transformation and post-tax season planning opportunities

Profession update, AI in focus and internal controls in a GenAI World

Unleashing simplicity and risk management insights

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