Topics include:

• DC and profession update
• BOI discussion with FinCEN
• Key technical updates

Speakers:

• Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com
• Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA
• Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy and Advocacy, AICPA
• Phil Lam, Beneficial Ownership and Innovation Chief, FinCEN

On this episode of the AICPA Town Hall, we dive into the significant outcomes of the 2024 U.S. federal elections and their implications for the finance and accounting profession, future tax policy, and regulatory changes. Mark Peterson leads an in-depth discussion on the anticipated shifts in Washington, exploring how new leadership could impact tax legislation, the IRS, and regulatory bodies. We’re joined by Phil Lamb from FinCEN, who provides critical insights on Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act, including what CPAs and firms need to know as the January 1st compliance deadline approaches. The episode also covers essential updates across the profession.

Topics include:

• DC and profession update

• CPA pipeline and pathway discussion

• Key technical updates

Speakers: 

• Barry Melancon, President and CEO, AICPA

• Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com

• Susan Coffey, CEO, Public Accounting, AICPA

• Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA

• Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA

Topics include:

• "Chevron Deference" ruling
• Government funding
• Latest on BOI and ERC

Speakers: 

• Michael Cerami, EVP, CPA.com
• Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA
• Rachel Dresen, Senior Director of Congressional & Political Affairs, AICPA

Topics include:

• DC environment and profession analysis

• State of SMBs and digital transformation

• The latest technical updates

Speakers: 

• Barry Melancon, President and CEO, AICPA

• Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com

• Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA

• René Lacerte, CEO and Founder, BILL