Description

This annual session will discuss viewpoints on professional issues and the implications for small firms. Topics include new business opportunities, future of the profession, private company financial reporting, emerging trends, AICPA initiatives, regulatory issues, implications of the new economy and more.

• Ask Tommye Barie, Chair of AICPA, about the impact of AICPA initiatives and issues small firms face today.
• Ask Barry Melancon, President/CEO at AICPA, about professional issues impacting small firms and how AICPA is addressing them for members.

Speaker(s):

• Carl G. Peterson, CPA, CGMA, VP - Small Firm Interests, Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
• Tommye E. Barie, CPA, Partner, Succession Institute, LLC
• Mr. Barry C. Melancon, CPA/CGMA, President and CEO, AICPA