Aligning with AI: Lisa Simpson on how to overcome sense of overwhelm

Lisa Simpson, CPA, CGMA, vice president–Firm Services at the AICPA, discusses the evolution of AICPA Town Hall, key takeaways from Town Hall's six years of programming, and how practitioners can navigate rapid change driven by AI.

She shares insights on managing "a sense of overwhelm" related to AI and highlights resources that can help firms adapt, including the AICPA and CIMA AI resource hub.

 The episode also includes a segment on the latest Economic Outlook Survey results and what they signal about business sentiment, inflation, and hiring.

Other resources related to the topics:

• The CPA.com AI resource page, which includes a vendor evaluation framework.
• The Town Hall landing page, which includes a registration button.
• The full Economic Outlook Survey results for the second quarter.

What you'll learn from this episode:

• Lisa Simpson's recap of topics at the recent PCPS Executive Committee meeting.
• How AICPA Town Hall has evolved to deliver news, analysis, and practice management insights.
• The common comment that Simpson jokingly says she gets about Town Hall.
• Why many CPAs feel a sense of overwhelm about AI and how to begin addressing it.
• Resources, including the AICPA AI hub and CPA.com tools, that can support firm decision-making.
• What recent Economic Outlook Survey results reveal about inflation concerns and hiring plans.