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And, if you didn't catch all the other top news in the Feb. 13 AICPA Town Hall, you can access the full episode on-demand with the link below. You can also listen on the go with the AICPA Town Hall Podcast.
Segments to Watch:
Profession update: Mark Koziel, CEO, AICPA, and Erik Asgeirsson, CEO, CPA.com, discussed:
- The latest news impacting the profession.
- Insights from Mark's listening tour, reflecting on top themes emerging from members, including small firm support, audit needs and CPA branding.
DC update: Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA, and Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy and Advocacy, AICPA, joined Erik and Mark to provide:
- An overview of the government funding debate as the March 14 deadline looms.
- Analysis of key cabinet confirmations and recent executive orders (EO) and potential implications for the profession.
- Updates on recent legislative efforts like a beneficial ownership information (BOI) bill that would delay the filing timeline and the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act discussion draft.
Technical update: Melanie outlined:
- The latest on BOI reporting timelines and penalties.
- IRS operations and a filing season update.
- Top webinars and resources for your tax practice.
Quality management standards update: Erik, Mark Koziel, Bob Durak, Director, Audit & Accounting Technical Services, AICPA, and Mike Brand, Member, BMSS, LLC, discussed:
- An overview of the new System of Quality Management Standards, effective Dec. 15, 2025.
- Steps firms should take now to assess risk and implement a scalable compliance plan.
- Available resources and practice aids to support implementation.
Join the next AICPA Town Hall: Tune in for the next Town Hall, Thursday, Feb. 27 at 3pm ET, when Dan Hood, editor-in-chief, Accounting Today, joins for a preview of the publication's Top 100 Firms and Regional Leaders ranking for 2025. Plus, we'll continue to tackle the latest profession updates, regulatory changes and technical insights.
Late-breaking news and resources
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