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Freely-available podcasts by AICPA and CIMA. We release about 20 episodes every month, and cover a broad range of topics of interest to accounting and finance professionals worldwide.

We combine the strengths of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) in a powerful international alliance that promotes accounting and finance in every corner of the world. Today, we serve 580,000 members, candidates and registrants in 150 countries and territories

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Upskilling teams and protecting your firm from cyber risks — Oct. 1

Oct 01, 2026

During the Oct. 1 AICPA Town Hall, CPA.com’s Kim Blascoe and Baker Tilly’s Angela MacPhee shared insights on upskilling teams to deliver advisory services. AICPA’s Lisa Simpson, CNA’s Sarah Ference and Aon’s Nicole Graham kicked off Cybersecurity Awareness Month with real-world cyber and professional liability...

Executive Roundtable insights and business employment trends – Sept. 17

Sep 17, 2026

During the Sept. 17 Town Hall, CPA.com CEO Erik Asgeirsson and technology executive David Wyle shared key insights from the CPA.com and AICPA Executive Roundtable, including how AI is reshaping firm operations, value creation and collaboration across the technology ecosystem. Paychex CEO John Gibson also discussed...

Leading beyond drama and what’s next for finance – Sept. 3

Sep 03, 2026

During the Sept. 3 AICPA Town Hall, Reality-Based Leadership’s Alex Dorr shared his five-step framework for helping leaders navigate change, overcome resistance and move teams forward. AICPA’s Lisa Simpson and Tom Hood also discussed the latest Future of Finance updates. The Town Hall also featured the latest DC...

SQMS 1 readiness and building the profession’s talent pipeline – Aug. 20

Aug 20, 2026

During the Aug. 20 AICPA Town Hall, CPA.com’s Emily Remington and AICPA’s Tim Kindem explored the SOQM landscape from a peer review perspective, including key considerations as firms move from risk assessment to monitoring, remediation, and peer review readiness. AICPA’s Lisa Simpson and Lexi Weber also shared...

Navigating CP53E notices, AI and emerging risk considerations — Aug. 6

Aug 06, 2026

During the Aug. 6 AICPA Town Hall, AICPA’s Mark Koziel shared an update on the CPA trust brand awareness campaign, while AICPA’s Melanie Lauridsen and AICPA Chair Jan Lewis discussed CP53E notice updates. Melanie was also joined by CNA Insurance’s Sarah Ference and Aon’s Nicole Graham to discuss key risk...