About AAFCPAs

Ryan Wolff Presented on Innovation Strategy and Technology Adoption at CwX 2025
AAFCPAs was featured at CwX 2025, where Ryan Wolff, MBA, a leader of Strategic Innovation & Data Analytics, joined a panel focused on advancing firmwide technology adoption. Hosted by Rob Brown, co-founder of the Accounting Influencers Roundtable, the session brought together leaders who are driving change in how firms adopt and scale emerging tools. In this […]

Embracing a Human-First Culture: The Key to the Future of Accounting
Redefining the Value and Sustainability of Profession The accounting profession is at a crossroads, facing pivotal moment in which it must redefine its value and sustainability to remain relevant in an ever-evolving business landscape. One of my key platforms as AICPA chair is focused on this very issue, emphasizing the need to rethink how the […]

AAFCPAs’ Rich Weiner Presented on M&A Deal Strategy: Pre-Transaction Planning to Post-Closing Integration – MCLE Webcast May 8, 2025
AAFCPAs’ Richard Weiner, CPA, MST, CM&AA, Tax Partner spoke at a live webcast—Counseling Clients Through an M&A Deal: Pre-transaction considerations to post-transaction integration—hosted by MCLE New England. During this program, Rich offered guidance for legal counsel and all other members of a deal team, such as M&A attorneys, brokers/investment bankers, estate planners, and financial advisors, […]

Reframing AI and the Evolution of the CPA’s Role
Colorado Society of CPAs- Artificial intelligence (AI) has garnered significant attention in the accounting profession in recent years. To better understand its potential impact, it is useful to reflect on lessonsfrom past technical advancements in the field. With this foundation, we can shift ourfocus to how AI can reshape current practices and the practical steps […]

Flood Shared Leadership Insights at San Diego Firm Growth Forum – May 21, 2025
AAFCPAs’ Destiny J. Flood, CPA, Commercial Partner, Outsourced Accounting & Fractional CFO joined a panel discussion on the evolving role of CPA firm partners at Accounting Today’s Firm Growth Forum. This session, Next-Gen Perspectives: Insights from Newly Minted Partners, highlighted the journeys of new partners, their motivations for leadership, and how they are shaping the […]

How to Make Inventory Decisions That Drive Profit
Challenges to Profitability in the Cannabis Industry Profitability in the cannabis industry is challenging due to a combination of regulatory hurdles, banking restrictions, high tax rates, intense market competition, and cash flow management issues. The complex regulatory environment increases compliance costs, while federal laws limit access to traditional banking resources. Additionally, IRS Code Section 280E […]

Pursuit of happiness: AICPA Chair Carla McCall emphasizes people, positivity
Journal of Accountancy (April 16, 2025)- A chair, by definition, is stationary. A chair, when occupied by Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA, is anything but. “Some chair roles are like, ‘Oh, you’re the chair, but you don’t really do much,’” McCall said. “This chair position is immersed in the profession.” McCall’s tenure as AICPA chair has […]

Pickleheads, the Wheel of Life, and Personal Growth
As a wealth advisor and a former clinical psychologist, I’ve always believed that true financial well-being is about more than just dollars and cents. It’s about creating a life that feels balanced, meaningful, and fulfilling in all areas. One of my favorite tools to support this mindset is the Wheel of Life—a simple yet powerful […]

Wait to the last minute on your tax return? Here are some tips.
NBC Boston (April 2,2025)- Tax day is almost here. This year, all federal and state returns must be filed by the April 15 deadline. If you’re dreading doing your taxes, you’re not alone. Nearly a third of Americans admit to procrastinating and waiting until the last minute to file their paperwork. Tomas Pueyo, a tax manager […]