Rise2040: Shaping the future of accounting and finance — June 25
Summary
This AICPA Town Hall episode covers DC legislative updates on AI regulation and tariffs, IRS technical changes including workforce reductions and new notices, and an economic outlook with Gene Marks highlighting small business resilience. The session concludes with Tom Hood discussing the Rise 2040 initiative, which outlines the profession’s shift toward tech-enabled strategic advisory roles.
Topics discussed
Introduction and agenda overview
Audience polls on economic factors and revenue growth
DC update: Congress, AI legislation, and tariffs
IRS update: staffing, notices, and taxpayer advocate report
Small business outlook and AI adoption with Gene Marks
Rise 2040 report and the future of the CPA profession
Resource updates, open forum, and closing remarks
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