PCPS CPA Firm Top Issues Survey Results MAPCast

Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Time: 01:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM MT / 10:00 AM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenter: Erin Hartman, CPA , Manager – Firm Services, AICPA
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Field of Study: Business Management & Organization
Program Level: Basic
CPE Credit: 1 Credit Hour
Delivery Method: Group Internet-based

No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
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Course Description

Join us for an insightful webcast where we delve into the results of our recent 2024 survey highlighting the top issues faced by public accounting firms, segmented by firm size. This comprehensive study captures the unique challenges and opportunities that firms of various sizes encounter in today’s evolving business environment.

Learning Objectives

Present Survey Findings: Share detailed results from the survey on the top challenges public accounting firms face, categorized by firm size, to provide a clear understanding of the current landscape.

Identify Key Issues: Highlight specific issues unique to small, mid-sized, and large firms, helping participants recognize and understand the challenges relevant to their own organizations.

Analyze External Influences: Discuss the impact of economic, technological, and regulatory factors on the accounting profession, offering insights into how these trends affect firms of different sizes.

Provide Actionable Strategies: Equip participants with practical strategies and best practices to effectively address the identified challenges and improve firm performance.

Presenter and Moderator Bios

Presenter: Erin Hartman, CPA , Manager – Firm Services, AICPA

Erin joined the AICPA & CIMA’s Firm Services team as a manager in July 2021, with 15+ years of experience in both public accounting and business & industry. She began her career as an auditor with EY and has Big 4, regional and small firm experience. She has served as the Controller at a regional advertising agency and a K-12 private school and most recently was a Tax Manager with RSM. Erin currently manages PCPS networking groups, pipeline initiatives, the business model transformation project, benchmarking surveys, and relationships with state societies. Erin graduated from Meredith College and North Carolina State University’s Master of Accountancy program. She works out of the Durham, NC office and calls Eastern NC home.

Cost
$35.00 for CPAFMA Members / $80.00 for Non-Members / Free for PAFMs

Delivery System

  • All programs are delivered using the Zoom platform.
  • Confirmations will include log-in instructions.
  • Participants are able to participate using any device with an Internet connect (if the device does not have speakers, the participant can also dial-in) or they can participate with audio only by dialing in.
  • All registrants will receive a link to the MAPCast’s recording by email within 48 business hours of event’s conclusion.
  • There will be assistance available to help with technical and connectivity issues up to 10 minutes prior to the start of the presentation.

Registration

All registration is done on-line with the names and email addresses of each individual guest. Log-in details will be emailed to all registrants approximately 1-2 days prior to each session.

Refund Policy

CPAFMA will not issue refunds for MAPCasts. If a registrant is unable to participate in the MAPCast and sends written notice to info@cpafma.org 48 hours prior to the session, a credit will be provided for a future MAPCast. Alert the CPAFMA staff member monitoring the MAPCast if technical difficulties are encountered and technical support will be provided to eliminate problems with future MAPCasts.

Additional Information

Live participation is required for CPE credit and polling questions must be answered to show active participation. All registrants will receive an email following the session with links to the slides and/or handouts, and a link to the MAPCast recording (unless otherwise stated). If you are unable to participate in the live session, you can still watch the recorded session, but you will not be eligible for CPE credits.

For more information regarding CPAFMA MAPCasts or administrative policies such as complaint and refund, contact the CPAFMA Headquarters at 937-222-0030, or info@cpafma.org.

What is an CPAFMA MAPCast?
An CPAFMA MAPCast is a live, interactive 30 or 60-minute conference presented over the Internet. You can attend from any location that has Internet access from any device. You pay just one registration fee for as many participants as you wish at each location.

Note that high-speed Internet access is not mandatory.

Who presents at an CPAFMA MAPCast?
Your MAPCast will have one or more speakers who are recognized experts on the topic. MAPCasts typically include a Q&A session; you can ask questions by audio or chat options.

CPE Credits
CPAFMA is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

MAPCasts qualify for Public Accounting Firm Manager (PAFM) continuing education credit through the CPA Firm Management Association (CPAFMA). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the PAFM section of this website.

Why CPAFMA MAPCasts?

Fast.
No wasted time. Get right to the heart of the matter in a 30 or 60-minute session designed to easily fit into your busy schedule.

Convenient.
No airlines. No travel. No time out of the office. Listen and follow along from the comfort and convenience of your own device or conference room.

Easy.
A device with an Internet connection is all you need. If your device does not have sound capabilities, the ability to dial in from a telephone is available.

Ideal for multiple attendees.
Use a speakerphone and projector/monitor and invite as many people as you want to participate - at no extra cost to you.

Affordable.
CPAFMA MAPCasts are a fraction of the cost of travel and attendance fees for other high-priced conferences or seminars. PAFMs attend for free. PCPS members are able to register at the CPAFMA member rate.

CPAFMA has partnered with the AICPA PCPS to offer PCPS members the same member rate for MAPCasts. PCPS members should indicate their membership when registering.