Podcast: The road to 2040
First, there was "The CPA Vision Project: 2011 and Beyond," which gave us the time-tested tagline, "CPAs: Making Sense of a Changing and Complex World." Then came "The CPA Horizons Project," which took the profession's vision through 2025 — this year, in other words.
So it's time for another vision reset. And that means it's time for another conversation with Tom Hood.
Tom is executive vice president of business growth and engagement at the AICPA, and he joins our podcast to share his perspective on the forces shaping the future of accounting and finance through "Accounting and Finance 2040: Rise to the Future Together."
In this conversation, Tom discusses the rapid evolution of the finance function, driven by generative AI, digital transformation, shifting business models, and changing workforce expectations. He examines the skills professionals will need to thrive, highlighting adaptability, curiosity, and strategic thinking alongside technical expertise. And he offers practical advice for finance leaders and professionals on how to prepare themselves and their teams for what is coming next.
Listen to our conversation in its entirety.