Digital asset reporting and technical updates ahead of busy season
Release Date: 01/22/2026
Digital asset reporting and technical updates ahead of busy season
AICPA Town Hall
The Jan. 22 AICPA Town Hall includes a discussion around digital asset reporting, including key compliance obligations, data collection challenges and the need for accurate basis tracking. Plus, you’ll hear a conversation around AI models and predictions, along with the latest DC and technical updates you need to know. Topics include: Digital asset reporting DC update Latest technical guidance AI models and predictions for 2026 Speakers: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO, CPA.com Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy & Advocacy,...
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2026 IRS outlook and a discussion on tax and financial planning
AICPA Town Hall
During the first AICPA Town Hall of 2026, Former U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary Michael Faulkender joined us to discuss the current state of the IRS and 2026 outlook for rates and inflation. Plus, we had a practitioner discussion on tax and financial planning opportunities to think about as you kick off the year, along with the latest DC and technical updates you need to know.
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Economic update with Marci Rossell and 2026 predictions
AICPA Town Hall
During the Dec. 18 AICPA Town Hall, we heard an economic update with reflections from 2025 and predictions leading into 2026. Plus, we dove into discussions around cybersecurity, the latest out of DC and the technical updates you need to know.
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Insights from the Digital CPA conference, profession update and evolving AI trends
AICPA Town Hall
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Audit practice evolution and addictive leadership
AICPA Town Hall
The Nov. 20 episode features the latest DC and technical updates. Plus, hear a discussion on audit practice evolution and standards changes, as well as expert insights into how to revolutionize your leadership, challenge your comfort zone and unlock potential in yourself and your team. Topics include: DC update Latest technical guidance Practice evolution and audit transformation Leadership lessons from expert Michael Brody-Waite Speakers: Michael Cerami, EVP, CPA.com Rachel Dresen, Senior Director of Congressional & Political Affairs, AICPA Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax...
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AICPA Town Hall
The Nov. 6 AICPA Town Hall episode covers latest around the government shutdown and the key technical updates you need to know. Plus, we’ll dive into a conversation on year-end tax planning and the state of AI adoption across firms and finance.
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Special Edition: Government shutdown state of play
AICPA Town Hall
In this special edition episode, Mark Peterson, AICPA EVP-Advocacy, and Melanie Lauridsen, AICPA VP-Tax Policy and Advocacy, break down the latest news from D.C. and provide key resources to help you and your clients navigate the uncertainty.
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Federal shutdown state of play and AICPA Council highlights
AICPA Town Hall
Listen to this #AICPATownHall episode as AICPA CEO Mark Koziel returns to provide an update on key profession opportunities being discussed at the AICPA Fall Council meeting. Plus, we’ll continue the conversation on the government shutdown and current state of the IRS, and dive into top issues for small firms
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Special Edition: Government shutdown update
AICPA Town Hall
A special edition AICPA Town Hall focused on the government shutdown. Speakers: · Lisa Simpson, VP – Firm Services, AICPA · Mark Peterson, EVP – Advocacy, AICPA · Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy & Advocacy, AICPA · Lindsey Kennimer, Sr. Director – Governmental Auditing & Accounting, AICPA · Dan Noll, VP, Financial Reporting & Audit Quality,...
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Federal shutdown, IRS changes and the state of digital assets in accounting
AICPA Town Hall
Topics include: Federal shutdown update Tariff and trade updates Exploring the evolving digital assets accounting landscape Latest technical guidance Speakers: Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO, CPA.com Mark Koziel, President & CEO, AICPA Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA Ami Beers, Senior Director, Assurance and Advisory Innovation, AICPA Ron Quaranta, Founder & Chairman, Wall Street Blockchain Alliance ...
info_outlineThe Jan. 22 AICPA Town Hall includes a discussion around digital asset reporting, including key compliance obligations, data collection challenges and the need for accurate basis tracking. Plus, you’ll hear a conversation around AI models and predictions, along with the latest DC and technical updates you need to know.
Topics include:
- Digital asset reporting
- DC update
- Latest technical guidance
- AI models and predictions for 2026
Speakers:
- Erik Asgeirsson, President & CEO, CPA.com
- Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA
- Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy & Advocacy, AICPA
- Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA
- April Walker, Lead Manager, Tax Practice & Ethics - Tax Section, AICPA
- Nik Fahrer, Blockchain & Digital Assets Practice Leader, Forvis Mazars
- Jeff Seibert, Founder & CEO, Digits