ENG26LL06. Growing Tomorrow's CPAs: An Update on Workforce and Talent Development

In this lunch‑and‑learn session, attendees will receive an update on current workforce and talent development efforts focused on strengthening the CPA pipeline. Participants will hear about key initiatives underway to raise awareness of the profession, updates to licensure pathways, and approaches for supporting students and candidates throughout their CPA journey, while addressing evolving workforce challenges.

The session also includes interactive table‑top discussions, giving participants the opportunity to share perspectives, engage with peers, and glean key takeaways from fellow attendees.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the current environment and initiatives related to CPA workforce and talent development.
• Compare current understandings of workforce and development challenges with other attendees.