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.

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.

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