In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, issues such as dealing with a remote/hybrid workforce and talent acquisition have impacted overall business management as well as the accounting and tax reporting functions.

A critical part of the pipeline conversation is figuring out how to attract students to the CPA Exam in the first place. Here is a discussion with some CPA colleagues who represent a cross-section of the profession.

Integrating AI and predictive data in accounting will propel the profession towards a new era of business reporting. The benefits include enhanced risk management func­tions, strategic decision-making, and the ability to drive firm value, auditing and financial reporting.