AICPA Town Hall

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 ...

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 T...

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...

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 F...

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 Li...

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...

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...

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 strate...

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 impac...

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 impac...

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...

Tariffs, not-for-profits, BOI and ERC

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Topics include: DC update: Latest news from Capitol Hill Small business environm...

Simplification strategies and an economic outlook

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Topics include: DC update: Latest news from Capitol Hill Economic forecast: A...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 financi...

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 ...

Tech trends, talent pipeline, and BOI

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Topics include: DC and profession update Talent pipeline AI trends and...

Navigating Change, BOI Updates and Audit Transformation

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Topics include: DC and profession update Changing Psychology of Influence ...

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 Spe...

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 ...

Small business environment and CAS strategies

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Topics include: DC and profession update SMB environment and the election scenar...

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 fi...

Retirement planning and the SECURE Act

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Topics include: DC environment and profession analysis SECURE Act updates and reti...

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 re...

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:...

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 t...

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 ...

Strategies to accelerate small firm growth

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Topics include: DC environment and profession analysis The latest technical update...

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 b...

State legislative wrap up

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Topics include: Legislative update with profession analysis The latest technical u...

Examining the Small Business Environment

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Topics include: Legislative update with profession analysis The latest technic...

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 Techni...

Manage tax late-season client challenges

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Topics include: The latest from DC on pressing issues impacting the profession Techni...

Tax season practitioner discussion

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Topics include: DC and profession news and analysis Technical updates Tax season p...

Top Firms report and growth trends

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Topics include: Accounting Today Top Firms report findings and trends National Pipeline...

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...

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-maki...

Tax season strategies for success

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Topics include: DC and profession news and analysis Tax legislation Technical upda...

Firm management strategies for 2024

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Topics include: DC and profession news and analysis Technical updates 2023 reflect...

Looking ahead to 2024

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Topics include: DC and profession news and analysis Technical updates and breaking ER...

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,...

PFP and tax advisory strategies

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Topics include: DC and profession news Technical updates Personal financial plannin...

Economic forecast, BOI and cybersecurity

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Topics include: Economic forecast DC and profession news Cybersecurity & .CPA dis...

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 quali...

The impact of generative AI

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Topics include: DC and profession news Technical updates Practical applications of...

Important ERC update and more

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Topics include: Employee Retention Credit (ERC) update Technical updates Trends in...

Identifying the value in value-based pricing

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Topics include: DC and profession news Technical updates ERC strategies Hier...

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. eco...

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 th...

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...

Beneficial ownership information reporting

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Topics include: • DC and profession news • Technical developments • Beneficial ownership inf...

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 ...

Innovation, leadership and profession updates

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Topics include: Innovation and technology Leadership DC and technical updates Speakers: Barr...

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 technica...

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...

Chat GPT and the accounting profession

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Topics: • DC and profession update • Technical developments • Chat GPT and the accounting prof...

Conversation with the IRS National Taxpayer Advocate

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Topics  Latest IRS developments and service levels DC and profession update Techni...

Extended DC update and Secure Act 2.0

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Topics  DC and profession update Technical developments Small firm update ...

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 debrie...

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...

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 st...

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 pip...

Perspectives on busy tax season planning

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Topics DC and profession developments Technical updates Practitioner discussion on plannin...

The 2023 economic forecast

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Topics   DC and profession developments Technical updates Employment strateg...

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 evo...

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...

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 la...

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 transformat...

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 o...

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 landsc...

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 Techni...

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 de...

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...

AICPA Town Hall Series - August 4

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson Lauren Pfingstag Kari Hipsak Stan Sterna Sarah Ference ...

AICPA Town Hall - July 21, 2022

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson Lisa Simpson Barry Melancon Edward Karl Gary Wood To...

AICPA Town Hall - July 7, 2022

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson Mark Peterson Lisa Simpson Ron Baker DC/Prof...

AICPA Town Hall - June 23, 2022

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Presenters: Michael Cerami Lisa Simpson Michael Bernard Kari Hipsak Lauren Pfing...

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 ...

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 Pre...

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...

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 Audit...

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 o...

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 ...

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...

AICPA Town Hall Series - February 17, 2022

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO CPA.com Amy Miller, Sr. Manager, Tax Policy & Advocacy ...

AICPA Town Hall Series - February 3, 2022

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO CPA.com Mary Foelster, Sr. Director Governmental Auditi...

AICPA Town Hall Series - January 20, 2022

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO CPA.com Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy AICPA Carl Peterso...

AICPA Town Hall Series - January 6, 2022

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO CPA.com Edward S. Karl, VP Taxation AICPA Barry Melanco...

AICPA Town Hall, December 23, 2021

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO CPA.com Barry Melancon, President & CEO AICPA Dr. Marci...

Special Edition, AICPA Town Hall

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's #AICPATownHall, live from the 10th Annual Digital CPA conference in Nashville, TN. ...

AICPA Town Hall Series - November 18, 2021

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO, CPA.com Barry Melancon, President & CEO, AICPA Carl Pe...

AICPA Town Hall Series - November 4, 2021

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Presenters: Michael Cerami, EVP BD & Strategic Alliances, CPA.com Lisa Simpson, VP Firm Services, AI...

AICPA Town Hall Series – October 21, 2021

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

AICPA Town Hall Series – October 21, 2021 The AICPA Town Hall Series provides the latest news and ...