Presenters:    Erik Asgeirsson   Mark Peterson     Lisa Simpson   Ron Baker   DC/Profession Update –    Bipartisan competitiveness package of reconciliation     Implications on other bipartisan bills     Retirement package, data privacy bill, crypto regulation bill at risk   IRS Service  Technical Updates   New e-file requirements &amp; fingerprinting PPP accounting  Subscription Economy &amp; Business Models with Ron Baker

Presenters:  <ul> <li> Erik Asgeirsson </li> <li> Mark Peterson </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Lisa Simpson </li> <li> Ron Baker </li> </ul> DC/Profession Update –  <ul> <li> Bipartisan competitiveness package of reconciliation </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Implications on other bipartisan bills </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Retirement package, data privacy bill, crypto regulation bill at risk </li> <li> IRS Service</li> </ul> Technical Updates  <ul> <li>New e-file requirements &amp; fingerprinting</li> <li>PPP accounting</li> </ul> Subscription Economy &amp; Business Models with Ron Baker

AICPA Town Hall - July 7, 2022

Presenters:    Michael Cerami   Lisa Simpson   Michael Bernard   Kari Hipsak   Lauren Pfingstag   Jeremiah LaRue  Topics:   DC &amp; Profession Update     Federal Tax Policy FAQs   Reconciliation Bill   Federal Legislative Agenda Items remaining for 2022   Russia Sanctions    Technical Updates     Standard Mileage Increase   IRS Dirty Dozen – worst of the worst tax scams for firms and clients to be aware of   Final Quality Management Standards Issued and available      Sales and Use Tax Discussion  June 14 Senate Finance hearing on Wayfair   Legislative trends impacting sales and use tax   Updates pertaining to forthcoming ‘budget season’   Opportunities for CPA firms  

Presenters:  <ul> <li> Michael Cerami </li> <li> Lisa Simpson </li> <li> Michael Bernard </li> <li> Kari Hipsak </li> <li> Lauren Pfingstag </li> <li> Jeremiah LaRue </li> </ul>Topics: <ul> <li> DC &amp; Profession Update </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Federal Tax Policy FAQs </li> <li> Reconciliation Bill </li> <li> Federal Legislative Agenda Items remaining for 2022 </li> <li> Russia Sanctions</li> </ul> <ul> <li> Technical Updates </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Standard Mileage Increase </li> <li> IRS Dirty Dozen – worst of the worst tax scams for firms and clients to be aware of </li> <li> Final Quality Management Standards Issued and available  </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Sales and Use Tax Discussion</li> <li> <a href="https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2022/jun/senate-finance-airs-post-wayfair-sales-tax-burdens.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">June 14 Senate Finance hearing on Wayfair</a> </li> <li> Legislative trends impacting sales and use tax </li> <li> Updates pertaining to forthcoming ‘budget season’ </li> <li> Opportunities for CPA firms </li> </ul>

AICPA Town Hall - June 23, 2022

 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 CPA.com CEO Erik Asgeirsson and AICPA CEO Barry Melancon to provide the latest news from DC and discuss the economic outlook for the remainder of 2022.      AICPA VP of Firm Services, Lisa Simpson presented the 2022 PCPS Top Firm Issues survey results.     New AICPA Chair, Anoop Mehta, joined the panel to discuss the future of finance in business &amp; industry.   

<a href="https://us.aicpa.org/news/aicpatv.6307429833112.html/p/1667768385533799276/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Last week’s AICPA Town Hall</a> was broadcast live from the AICPA ENGAGE conference. CBS Analyst and host of Jill on Money, Jill Schlesinger, joined <a href="http://CPA.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CPA.com</a> CEO Erik Asgeirsson and AICPA CEO Barry Melancon to provide the latest news from DC and discuss the economic outlook for the remainder of 2022.     AICPA VP of Firm Services, Lisa Simpson presented the 2022 PCPS Top Firm Issues survey results.   New AICPA Chair, Anoop Mehta, joined the panel to discuss the future of finance in business &amp; industry.

AICPA Town Hall - June 6, 2022

On the May 19, 2022 #AICPATownHall:  Michael Cerami, CPA.com Executive Vice President, and AICPA President &amp; CEO, Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA, welcomed former CNBC Chief Economist and expert forecaster Marci Rossell for a discussion around the economic outlook, including topics around inflation, oil prices, and interest rates. Lisa Simpson, CPA, CGMA, Vice President of Firm Services and Kari Hipsak, CPA, CGMA, provided technical guidance. Michael &amp; Barry discussed the latest news on the accounting profession and a legislative update from DC. Lisa, Barry and Michael provided an update from this week’s AICPA Council and the key takeaways on the future of the profession. 

On the May 19, 2022 #AICPATownHall: <ul> <li>Michael Cerami, <a href="http://CPA.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CPA.com</a> Executive Vice President, and AICPA President &amp; CEO, Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA, welcomed former CNBC Chief Economist and expert forecaster Marci Rossell for a discussion around the economic outlook, including topics around inflation, oil prices, and interest rates.</li> <li>Lisa Simpson, CPA, CGMA, Vice President of Firm Services and Kari Hipsak, CPA, CGMA, provided technical guidance.</li> <li>Michael &amp; Barry discussed the latest news on the accounting profession and a legislative update from DC.</li> <li>Lisa, Barry and Michael provided an update from this week’s AICPA Council and the key takeaways on the future of the profession.</li> </ul>

AICPA Town Hall - May 19, 2022

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President &amp; 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 &amp; Associates Brandon Lagarde, CPA, JD Tax Director of Postlethwaite &amp; 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 &amp; Associates, and Brandon Lagarde, CPA, JD Tax Director of Postlethwaite &amp; 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.

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President &amp; CEO <a href="http://CPA.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CPA.com</a> Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP Firm Services AICPA Kari Hipsak, Senior Manager AICPA Brent Forbush, CPA, Managing Partner of Forbush &amp; Associates Brandon Lagarde, CPA, JD Tax Director of Postlethwaite &amp; 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: • <a href="http://CPA.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CPA.com</a> 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 &amp; Associates, and Brandon Lagarde, CPA, JD Tax Director of Postlethwaite &amp; 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.

AICPA Town Hall Series - May 5, 2022

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President &amp; CEO CPA.com Mary Foelster, Sr. Director, Governmental Auditing and Accounting AICPA Barry Melancon, President &amp; CEO AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services AICPA  Topics: Profession &amp; DC Update Post Tax Season Reflections Expanding service opportunities: SOC Technical Update GAQC Update on Auditing Federal Funding  Key Insights on the April 21, 2022 #AICPATownHall:  CPA.com CEO &amp; President, Erik Asgeirsson, and AICPA President &amp; CEO, Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA, discussed the latest legislative updates and federal agenda items through 2022, plus tax season reflections. AICPA VP of Firm Services, Lisa Simpson, CPA, CGMA, provided technical guidance, and discussed new service opportunities in SOC. AICPA’s Mary Foelster, CPA, CGMA discussed developments in GACQ, the status of economic recovery programs and compliance. 

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President &amp; CEO <a href="http://CPA.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CPA.com</a> Mary Foelster, Sr. Director, Governmental Auditing and Accounting AICPA Barry Melancon, President &amp; CEO AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services AICPA Topics: Profession &amp; DC Update Post Tax Season Reflections Expanding service opportunities: SOC Technical Update GAQC Update on Auditing Federal Funding Key Insights on the April 21, 2022 #AICPATownHall: <ul> <li><a href="http://CPA.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CPA.com</a> CEO &amp; President, Erik Asgeirsson, and AICPA President &amp; CEO, Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA, discussed the latest legislative updates and federal agenda items through 2022, plus tax season reflections.</li> <li>AICPA VP of Firm Services, Lisa Simpson, CPA, CGMA, provided technical guidance, and discussed new service opportunities in SOC.</li> <li>AICPA’s Mary Foelster, CPA, CGMA discussed developments in GACQ, the status of economic recovery programs and compliance.</li> </ul>

AICPA Town Hall Series - April 21, 2022

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President &amp; CEO CPA.com Michael Faulkender, PhD, Professor University of Maryland, Former Chief Economist &amp; Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy, U.S. Treasury Edward Karl, VP, Taxation AICPA Barry Melancon, President &amp; CEO AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services AICPA   Topics: Discussion with Michael Faulkender, Former Chief Economist &amp; Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy, U.S. TreasuryProfession &amp; DC Update Tax &amp; Technical Update  Key Insights on the March 31, 2022 #AICPATownHall:  CPA.com CEO and President, Erik Asgeirsson, and AICPA President &amp; CEO, Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA, discussed the latest legislative and profession updates. The hosts welcomed PPP architect Michael Faulkender to the episode for a strategic discussion. AICPA VP of Firm Services, Lisa Simpson, CPA, CGMA, and VP of Taxation, Edward Karl, CPA, provided technical updates. 

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President &amp; CEO <a href="http://CPA.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CPA.com</a> Michael Faulkender, PhD, Professor University of Maryland, Former Chief Economist &amp; Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy, U.S. Treasury Edward Karl, VP, Taxation AICPA Barry Melancon, President &amp; CEO AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services AICPA Topics: Discussion with Michael Faulkender, Former Chief Economist &amp; Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy, U.S. TreasuryProfession &amp; DC Update Tax &amp; Technical Update Key Insights on the March 31, 2022 #AICPATownHall: <ul> <li><a href="http://CPA.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CPA.com</a> CEO and President, Erik Asgeirsson, and AICPA President &amp; CEO, Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA, discussed the latest legislative and profession updates.</li> <li>The hosts welcomed PPP architect Michael Faulkender to the episode for a strategic discussion.</li> <li>AICPA VP of Firm Services, Lisa Simpson, CPA, CGMA, and VP of Taxation, Edward Karl, CPA, provided technical updates.</li> </ul>

AICPA Town Hall Series - March 31, 2022

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President &amp; CEO CPA.com Jim Bourke, Partner Withum Kari Hipsak, Senior Manager AICPA Carl Peterson, VP, Small Firms AICPA Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy AICPA Deborah Rood, Risk Control Consulting Director CNA   Topics: Profession &amp; DC Update Technical Update Last 30 Days of Tax Season Heightened Cyber Risk  Key Insights on the March 17, 2022 #AICPATownHall:  CPA.com CEO and President Erik Asgeirsson and AICPA’s EVP of Advocacy provided a real-time update on DC legislative issues Kari Hipsak, CPA, CGMA of the AICPA Firm Services team gave relevant technical guidance Carl Peterson, CPA, AICPA VP of Small Firms, and Deborah Rood, CPA, of CAN discussed important items for CPAs to consider in the last 30 days of tax season, including the legality of extensions Withum’s Jim Bourke, CPA, CITP, CFF, CGMA, discussed how firms should proceed during times of heightened cyber risk, as we are experiencing currently 

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President &amp; CEO <a href="http://CPA.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CPA.com</a> Jim Bourke, Partner Withum Kari Hipsak, Senior Manager AICPA Carl Peterson, VP, Small Firms AICPA Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy AICPA Deborah Rood, Risk Control Consulting Director CNA Topics: Profession &amp; DC Update Technical Update Last 30 Days of Tax Season Heightened Cyber Risk Key Insights on the March 17, 2022 #AICPATownHall: <ul> <li><a href="http://CPA.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CPA.com</a> CEO and President Erik Asgeirsson and AICPA’s EVP of Advocacy provided a real-time update on DC legislative issues</li> <li>Kari Hipsak, CPA, CGMA of the AICPA Firm Services team gave relevant technical guidance</li> <li>Carl Peterson, CPA, AICPA VP of Small Firms, and Deborah Rood, CPA, of CAN discussed important items for CPAs to consider in the last 30 days of tax season, including the legality of extensions</li> <li>Withum’s Jim Bourke, CPA, CITP, CFF, CGMA, discussed how firms should proceed during times of heightened cyber risk, as we are experiencing currently</li> </ul>

AICPA Town Hall Series - March 17, 2022

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President &amp; CEO CPA.com Erin Collins, National Taxpayer Advocate Edward Karl, VP, Taxation AICPA Melanie Lauridsen, Senior Manager, Tax Policy and Advocacy AICPA Carl Peterson, VP, Small Firms AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP Firm Services AICPA   Topics: Profession &amp; DC Update National Taxpayer Advocate, Erin Collins K-2/K-3 &amp; Other Technical Updates Carl's Corner: Tax Season Strategies  Key Insights on the March 3, 2022 #AICPATownHall:   CPA.com's CEO Erik Asgeirsson provides an update from DC. National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins and AICPA’s Melanie Lauridsen discuss current IRS matters. Carl Peterson discusses the latest tax season trends and tips. 

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President &amp; CEO <a href="http://CPA.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CPA.com</a> Erin Collins, National Taxpayer Advocate Edward Karl, VP, Taxation AICPA Melanie Lauridsen, Senior Manager, Tax Policy and Advocacy AICPA Carl Peterson, VP, Small Firms AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP Firm Services AICPA Topics: Profession &amp; DC Update National Taxpayer Advocate, Erin Collins K-2/K-3 &amp; Other Technical Updates Carl's Corner: Tax Season Strategies Key Insights on the March 3, 2022 #AICPATownHall: <ul> <li> <a href="http://CPA.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CPA.com</a>'s CEO Erik Asgeirsson provides an update from DC.</li> <li>National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins and AICPA’s Melanie Lauridsen discuss current IRS matters.</li> <li>Carl Peterson discusses the latest tax season trends and tips.</li> </ul>

AICPA Town Hall Series - March 3, 2022

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President &amp; CEO CPA.com Amy Miller, Sr. Manager, Tax Policy &amp; Advocacy AICPA Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy AICPA Kirk Phillips, Managing Director Global Crypto Advisors Lisa Simpson, VP Firm Services AICPA   Topics:  Profession &amp; DC Update IRS Actions/K-2/K-3 Preparation New Crypto Guidance &amp; Tax Reporting  Key Insights on the February 17, 2022 #AICPATownHall:  CPA.com CEO and President, Erik Asgeirsson and AICPA’s EVP of Advocacy and Tax Policy Senior Manager Amy Miller, JD, CPA, discussed the latest from DC including current AICPA Advocacy work, AICPA testimony at Senate Finance Committee hearing and an important update on relief coming for schedule K-2 and K-3 reporting. AICPA’s VP of Firm Services, Lisa Simpson, CPA, CGMA, provided an update on PPP and answered top ERC questions. Kirk Phillips, CPA, CGMA, TheBitcoinCPATM and Managing Director at Global Crypto Advisors joins to provide insight on new guidance around crypto and tax reporting. 

Presenters: Erik Asgeirsson, President &amp; CEO <a href="http://CPA.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CPA.com</a> Amy Miller, Sr. Manager, Tax Policy &amp; Advocacy AICPA Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy AICPA Kirk Phillips, Managing Director Global Crypto Advisors Lisa Simpson, VP Firm Services AICPA Topics: <ul> <li>Profession &amp; DC Update</li> <li>IRS Actions/K-2/K-3 Preparation</li> <li>New Crypto Guidance &amp; Tax Reporting</li> </ul> Key Insights on the February 17, 2022 #AICPATownHall: <ul> <li><a href="http://CPA.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CPA.com</a> CEO and President, Erik Asgeirsson and AICPA’s EVP of Advocacy and Tax Policy Senior Manager Amy Miller, JD, CPA, discussed the latest from DC including current AICPA Advocacy work, AICPA testimony at Senate Finance Committee hearing and an important update on relief coming for schedule K-2 and K-3 reporting.</li> <li>AICPA’s VP of Firm Services, Lisa Simpson, CPA, CGMA, provided an update on PPP and answered top ERC questions.</li> <li>Kirk Phillips, CPA, CGMA, TheBitcoinCPATM and Managing Director at Global Crypto Advisors joins to provide insight on new guidance around crypto and tax reporting.</li> </ul>

AICPA Town Hall Series - February 17, 2022

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.

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, <a href="http://CPA.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CPA.com</a> 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.

AICPA Town Hall

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