AICPA Town Hall
Episodes
Top 100 Firms report insights and small firms update
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
State advocacy and cyber considerations in the AI era
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 u...
Strategies for firm growth and beating burnout
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Digital asset reporting and technical updates ahead of busy season
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Jan. 22 AICPA Town Hall includes a discussion around digital asset reporting, including key compliance obligations, data collection challenges and...
2026 IRS outlook and a discussion on tax and financial planning
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Economic update with Marci Rossell and 2026 predictions
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 discu...
Insights from the Digital CPA conference, profession update and evolving AI trends
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dec. 9 AICPA Town Hall aired live from the Digital CPA conference. Listen now to hear the latest tech and innovation-focused insights from DCPA, a...
Audit practice evolution and addictive leadership
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Nov. 20 episode features the latest DC and technical updates. Plus, hear a discussion on audit practice evolution and standards changes, as well a...
Technology landscape update and year-end tax and financial planning
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Nov. 6 AICPA Town Hall episode covers latest around the government shutdown and the key technical updates you need to know. Plus, we'll dive into ...
Special Edition: Government shutdown state of play
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition episode, Mark Peterson, AICPA EVP-Advocacy, and Melanie Lauridsen, AICPA VP-Tax Policy and Advocacy, break down the latest new...
Federal shutdown state of play and AICPA Council highlights
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this #AICPATownHall episode as AICPA CEO Mark Koziel returns to provide an update on key profession opportunities being discussed at the AIC...
Special Edition: Government shutdown update
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A special edition AICPA Town Hall focused on the government shutdown. Speakers: · Lisa Simpson, VP – Firm Services, AICPA · ...
Federal shutdown, IRS changes and the state of digital assets in accounting
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: Federal shutdown update Tariff and trade updates Exploring the evolving digital assets accounting landscape La...
Shutdown watch, economic outlook and benchmarking for firms
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Key DC updates An economic outlook for the rest of 2025 Technical updates Results from the 2025 AICPA PCPS National Management of an Account...
DC outlook, trends defining the profession and risk management strategies to move from one tax season to the next
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: Key DC updates AI, tech and transformation trends in accounting Technical updates Speakers: ...
IRS Modernization with Danny Werfel & The Shifting Role of the CFO with Tom Hood
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: Key DC and technical updates IRS modernization efforts The shifting role of the CFO Speakers: ...
DC updates, hiring insights and better tax season planning
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: Key DC and technical updates Current hiring trends and what they mean for your firm or business Changes th...
IRS insider Perspective on H.R. 1 + Future-Ready Firm Governance
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: Tax law decoded: What’s changing and how the IRS will apply it Firm governance: Practical ideas to support adaptab...
Special Edition: Key Tax Law Changes You Need to Know
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Speakers Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy & Advocacy, AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA Jan Lewis, P...
Tax legislation breakdown, research tools and what's next
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: Tax legislation breakdown and DC update Tax research tools What's next for CPAs and clients Speakers: ...
Tax bill status, small firm opportunities and the transformation economy
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: Top news from DC The latest technical updates Small firm opportunities Transformation economy ...
Live from ENGAGE: Exploring the latest issues impacting the profession
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: AI in accounting and finance Firm business model trends and strategies Audit and assurance update Pipel...
House budget bill, payment transformation and CPA licensure
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC update: Latest developments from Capitol Hill and their potential impact CPA licensure: Examining CPA different m...
Strategic planning strategies and a profession update
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC update: Latest developments from Capitol Hill and their potential impact. Profession update: Insights from AICPA ...
A new era for CAS + post-tax season planning
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC update: Latest news from Capitol Hill Technical update: What you need to know as we exit busy season Post-tax season ...
Tariffs, not-for-profits, BOI and ERC
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC update: Latest news from Capitol Hill Small business environment: Market trends and SMB outlook Technic...
Simplification strategies and an economic outlook
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC update: Latest news from Capitol Hill Economic forecast: An outlook on the markets heading into the second q...
Former IRS Commissioner, Top 100 firms report preview and BOI news
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC update: Latest news on bills, budgets, and BOI from Capitol Hill Technical update: What you need to know to nav...
A news power hour: Expert insights on the latest from DC and the profession
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: Profession update: Key issues areas of focus for the profession DC update: Insights from the fast-changing D.C. land...
Tax bill discussion draft, risk management strategies and AI tools for tax
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC update: Impacts of the first 10 days of the new administration Risk management strategies: Minimize scope creep a...
Tax and financial planning, BOI news and new AICPA president and CEO Mark Koziel
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: BOI news DC and profession update Tax season and financial planning Key technical updates ...
An economic outlook, BOI news and reflections from Barry Melancon
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: BOI news DC and profession update 2025 economic outlook Key technical updates Speakers...
Tech trends, talent pipeline, and BOI
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC and profession update Talent pipeline AI trends and impacts on critical infrastructure Evolvi...
Navigating Change, BOI Updates and Audit Transformation
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC and profession update Changing Psychology of Influence Audit transformation Key technical updat...
BOI update with FinCEN and election insights
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC and profession update BOI discussion with FinCEN Key technical updates Speakers: Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA...
Discussion on CPA pipeline growth opportunities and an election update
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC and profession update CPA pipeline and pathway discussion Key technical updates Speakers: ...
Small business environment and CAS strategies
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC and profession update SMB environment and the election scenarios analysis Key technical updates ...
Tech and AI trends across the profession
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC and profession analysis Tech and AI trends in accounting and finance Key technical updates Speakers...
Retirement planning and the SECURE Act
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC environment and profession analysis SECURE Act updates and retirement planning strategies Key technical u...
State of the economy and liability risk management
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC environment and profession analysis State of the economy and recent market shifts The latest technical up...
Special Edition: Summer Update on Chevron, BOI, ERC and more
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: "Chevron Deference" ruling Government funding Latest on BOI and ERC Speakers: Michael Cerami, EVP, CPA.com Lisa Simpso...
State of SMB, digital payments and DC Updates
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC environment and profession analysis State of SMBs and digital transformation The latest technical updates...
Building trust through quality
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to this AICPA Town Hall podcast for a discussion on the state of assurance and why quality auditing is essential to public confidence, as wel...
Strategies to accelerate small firm growth
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC environment and profession analysis The latest technical updates Strategies to accelerate small firm grow...
Live from ENGAGE with firm leadership strategies and more
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: Firm leadership and strategies AI in accounting and finance Firm business model trends Audit and assurance updat...
State legislative wrap up
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: Legislative update with profession analysis The latest technical updates State legislature trends IRS serv...
Examining the Small Business Environment
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: Legislative update with profession analysis The latest technical updates Economic forecast including sma...
Hiring and retention trends in the profession
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: The latest from DC on pressing issues impacting the profession Technical updates Accounting and finance hiring and ...
Manage tax late-season client challenges
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: The latest from DC on pressing issues impacting the profession Technical updates End of tax season risk alert ...
Tax season practitioner discussion
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC and profession news and analysis Technical updates Tax season practitioner discussion Speakers: ...
Top Firms report and growth trends
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: Accounting Today Top Firms report findings and trends National Pipeline Advisory Group update DC and profession news ...
Insider insight from National Taxpayer Advocate
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: Tax season & IRS update DC and profession news and analysis First quarter planning for a successful 2024 ...
Avoiding burnout during busy season plus the latest from DC
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC and profession news and analysis Technical updates Decision-making during high-stress and high-productivity demand...
Tax season strategies for success
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC and profession news and analysis Tax legislation Technical updates Small firm practitioner tax discussion ...
Firm management strategies for 2024
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC and profession news and analysis Technical updates 2023 reflections and strategies for 2024 Speaker...
Looking ahead to 2024
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC and profession news and analysis Technical updates and breaking ERC news 2024 small business impacts and forecast ...
Live from DCPA: innovation, transformation and evolving business models
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC and profession news Technical updates Discussion on innovation, transformation and evolving business models ...
PFP and tax advisory strategies
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC and profession news Technical updates Personal financial planning (PFP) strategies & tax advisory Year-end PFP...
Economic forecast, BOI and cybersecurity
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: Economic forecast DC and profession news Cybersecurity & .CPA discussion Technical updates Speake...
The latest ERC and quality management standards
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC and profession news Technical updates Updates on system of quality management standards (SQMS) and audits Tech...
The impact of generative AI
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC and profession news Technical updates Practical applications of generative AI for accounting & finance PCPS r...
Important ERC update and more
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: Employee Retention Credit (ERC) update Technical updates Trends in firm mergers and acquisitions and private equity ...
Identifying the value in value-based pricing
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC and profession news Technical updates ERC strategies Hierarchy of value Speakers: Mi...
Small firm strategies for success and dealing with the debt limit
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC and profession news Technical updates Debt limit and U.S. economy Strategies to drive small firm success ...
Examination of demographics and the talent pipeline
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: A research-driven exploration of demographics and how shifts impact the talent pipeline DC and profession news ...
Discussion on transformation through AI and leadership culture
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: A practitioner discussion on transforming practices through technology and culture DC and profession news Technica...
Beneficial ownership information reporting
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: • DC and profession news • Technical developments • Beneficial ownership information reporting • The top 5 small business ...
DC and profession news, plus innovation and AI
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: DC and profession news Technical developments Small firm update Innovation and AI Speakers: Michael Cerami, EVP, Strategic Al...
Innovation, leadership and profession updates
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include: Innovation and technology Leadership DC and technical updates Speakers: Barry Melancon, President and CEO, AICPA Erik Asgeirss...
Economic forecast by CNBC's Steve Liesman
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Economic forecast CFO transformation Experience, Learn & Earn (ELE) program DC and technical updates Speakers: Erik Asgeirsson, Presid...
Pipeline Acceleration Plan and Fastest Growing Firms
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: DC and profession update Insights from Accounting Today's recent Fastest Growing Firms and Top 100 reports Talent and the pipeline accelerat...
Chat GPT and the accounting profession
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: • DC and profession update • Technical developments • Chat GPT and the accounting profession • Firm top issues and strategies for advi...
Conversation with the IRS National Taxpayer Advocate
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics Latest IRS developments and service levels DC and profession update Technical developments Speakers B...
Extended DC update and Secure Act 2.0
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics DC and profession update Technical developments Small firm update Secure Act 2.0 analysis including upcoming deadl...
Tax and IRS debrief, plus personal financial planning strategies
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics DC and profession developments Technical updates Tax and IRS debrief Personal financial planning strategies ...
DC updates and managing clients impacted by Sec.174 R&E
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics DC and profession developments Managing clients impacted by Sec. 174 R&D of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Sp...
Latest Technical Updates and Current State of Private Company Reporting
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics DC and profession developments Technical updates The latest update on the state of private company financial reporting ...
AICPA’s 8-point human capital pipeline plan
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Latest DC and profession developments Technical updates AICPA’s 8-point human capital pipeline plan Assessment on the latest in risk manage...
Perspectives on busy tax season planning
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Topics DC and profession developments Technical updates Practitioner discussion on planning for the busy tax season Speakers ...
The 2023 economic forecast
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics DC and profession developments Technical updates Employment strategies and trends 2023 economic projections. ...
The AICPA Town Hall Live from DCPA
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics DC and profession update Technical Updates CPA pipeline and management accounting evolution Small firm CEO will share his experience ru...
Breakdown of the U.S. midterm results
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics DC & profession developments and including a breakdown of the U.S. midterm results Technical updates Discussion with tax...
Updates to the DOL independence guidance for employee benefit plans
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics Act like an employee and think like a CEO to produce tangible results The latest updates to the DOL independence guidance for ...
AICPA Town Hall Live from Council
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Update from AICPA Fall Council with Calvin Harris DC and Profession update Work transformation strategies Speakers: Erik Asgeirsson, pre...
The CPA pipeline and changes to the exam
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this AICPA Town Hall, Erik Asgeirsson, CEO, CPA.com, was joined by Lauren Pfingstag, Director of Congressional and Political Affairs, AICPA who p...
Special Edition AICPA Town Hall: Tech Summit
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Special Edition AICPA Town Hall: Tech Summit provides a view into the emerging technology landscape and how it’s transforming public and managem...
Emerging trends in tech and business with Nancy Giordano
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics Emerging trends in tech and business Latest DC and profession developments Technical updates you need to know Accounting a...
Economic forecast with CNBC Chief Economist Marci Rossell
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Economic forecast, the latest on inflation and market trends. Latest DC and profession developments and what’s on the radar as head into ...
AICPA Town Hall - August 25, 2022
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO, CPA.com Barry Melancon, President & CEO, AICPA James R. Dennis, Principal, Rock Creek Counsel Kari Hipsa...
AICPA Town Hall Series - August 4
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson Lauren Pfingstag Kari Hipsak Stan Sterna Sarah Ference Topics: 1. Profession & DC Update and the reconc...
AICPA Town Hall - July 21, 2022
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson Lisa Simpson Barry Melancon Edward Karl Gary Wood Topics: 1. Profession & DC Update, latest on reconc...
AICPA Town Hall - July 7, 2022
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson Mark Peterson Lisa Simpson Ron Baker DC/Profession Update – Bipartisan competitivene...
AICPA Town Hall - June 23, 2022
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Presenters: Michael Cerami Lisa Simpson Michael Bernard Kari Hipsak Lauren Pfingstag Jeremiah LaRue Topics: DC & ...
AICPA Town Hall - June 6, 2022
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week’s AICPA Town Hall was broadcast live from the AICPA ENGAGE conference. CBS Analyst and host of Jill on Money, Jill Schlesinger, joined CP...
AICPA Town Hall - May 19, 2022
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the May 19, 2022 #AICPATownHall: Michael Cerami, CPA.com Executive Vice President, and AICPA President & CEO, Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA, welcomed ...
AICPA Town Hall Series - May 5, 2022
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO CPA.com Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP Firm Services AICPA Kari Hipsak, Senior Manag...
AICPA Town Hall Series - April 21, 2022
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO CPA.com Mary Foelster, Sr. Director, Governmental Auditing and Accounting AICPA Barry Melancon, President...
AICPA Town Hall Series - March 31, 2022
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO CPA.com Michael Faulkender, PhD, Professor University of Maryland, Former Chief Economist & Assistant Sec...
AICPA Town Hall Series - March 17, 2022
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO CPA.com Jim Bourke, Partner Withum Kari Hipsak, Senior Manager AICPA Carl Peterson, VP, Small Firms AICPA...
AICPA Town Hall Series - March 3, 2022
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO CPA.com Erin Collins, National Taxpayer Advocate Edward Karl, VP, Taxation AICPA Melanie Lauridsen, Senio...