Podcast: Top risks for CPA firms
If there’s one thing firm leaders have learned over the past few years, it’s that the risk landscape never stands still. There is always something new to keep you up at night.
In our latest episode of our "Future-Proof" podcast, we sit down with Stan Sterna, a vice president in the Professional Firms Division of Aon, to take a closer look at some of the most critical new risks facing firms today.
Stan explains how new technologies, shifting regulations, workforce changes, and expanding advisory services are creating both opportunity and exposure for firms. He highlights why risk management must move beyond checklists and become part of firm culture, with clear expectations around engagement letters, documentation, staffing, and communication.
From hybrid work challenges to AI overreliance and the impact of busy season on decision-making, this conversation offers practical insights into how firms can manage risk more strategically and avoid the shortcuts that can lead to costly mistakes.
Listen to our conversation in its entirety.