The profession is preparing for a future shaped by AI and evolving expectations, but how can accounting and finance pros ensure they're the ones leading that change?

In this episode of "Future-Proof," Bill Sheridan sits down with Tom Hood, executive vice president of business engagement and growth at the AICPA, to explore the findings of the Rise2040 report and what they mean for accounting and finance professionals. Tom discusses why trust, ethics, and professional judgment remain essential as AI reshapes the profession. He also explores the need to accelerate AI adoption, develop critical human skills, and prepare the next generation of CPAs for a future where they not only use AI, but establish themselves as leaders in the profession's use of new technologies.

Listen to our conversation in its entirety:

Resources

• Follow Tom on LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram
• Read the Rise2040 report and try the Rise Navigator here.
• Rise2040: The critical future-ready skills
• Watch a replay of the MACPA’s “Quarterly Download” exploration of Rise2040 on Oct. 23.
• Learn more about the Profession Ready Initiative.
• Upcoming MACPA AI learning opportunities
• BLI AI Accelerator