ENG2313. Exploring the AICPA’s Human Capital Acceleration Plan and How You Can Play a Role (PRAC, FIN)

Finding and retaining talent is one of, if not the, most common challenge facing firms today. In this session, we will explore the demographic and societal trends impacting the profession along with the plan being developed by the AICPA and other stakeholders to impact the talent pipeline quickly and significantly. You’ll hear about the solutions being developed to address core challenges and identify ways you can play a role in increasing interest in the profession. Let’s discuss the components of the plan identified to-date and look for other ideas as well in a collaborative session designed to tackle this important issue.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze current CPA exam and hiring trends
• Discuss the components of the AICPA’s Human Capital Acceleration Plan
• Identify ways that you can play a role in increasing interest in the profession