AICPA-CIMA Hot Topics Series 2025-2026

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, accounting professionals must lead with agility and foresight to drive meaningful change. This dynamic session brings together three industry experts to provide insights into the major trends reshaping the accounting profession and how CPAs can adapt to stay ahead.

Instructors: Barry Payne, Lisa Simpson, Piotr Glowacki

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept—it’s transforming the accounting and finance profession today. In this fast-paced 90-minute session, discover how AI-driven tools and strategies are revolutionizing workflows, improving decision-making, and driving business impact.

Instructors:
Don Tomoff, Glenn Hopper

Successfully leading change requires more than a great idea—it demands strategy, alignment, and execution. This session will provide practical frameworks and proven tactics to help you drive impactful change from initial vision to measurable results.

Instructors: Karl Ahlrichs, Jeff Nishwitz, Jennifer Elder

In today’s complex financial landscape, preventing and detecting fraud requires vigilance, strategy, and the right tools. This session will equip you with practical techniques to identify red flags, mitigate risks, and build stronger safeguards to protect your organization’s integrity.

Instructors:
Kelly Richmond Pope, Jennifer Louis, Sean Stein Smith

In a world increasingly driven by artificial intelligence, the most effective leaders are those who amplify uniquely human qualities—empathy, emotional intelligence, and authentic connection. This session will explore how strengthening these human-centered skills empowers leaders to inspire teams, build trust, and drive lasting impact in the AI era.

Instructors: Kassi Rushing, Alex Theis, Jon Lokhorst

Effective communication is more than delivering information—it’s about creating meaningful connections that drive action. This session will provide strategies to craft clear, concise, and compelling messages that engage audiences, build trust, and inspire impactful decisions.

Instructors:
Lee Lazarus, Tricia Reever, Frank Ryan