Webinars for aspiring CPAs

Emerging Tech Careers in Accounting

Technology is transforming the world of accounting. The growth of artificial intelligence, robotics and blockchain are improving services and making CPAs grow their skillset. Tech innovation is making accounting a career built for the future – and you can start preparing for it today!

Join our live webinar presented by Alyssa Brietzke, CPA, Bill Wolfe, CPA and Katie Millerbernd, CPA from EY as they explain how technology in accounting and auditing has shaped their career paths. Alyssa, Bill and Katie will share insights into blockchain, emerging tech trends, and tips on how to prepare for your future career.

Find Your Accounting Fit

*Exclusive AICPA Student Affiliate Member Event* Nearly every type of organization needs CPAs to help them thrive. From serving as CFO of a major music label to stopping white-collar crime with the FBI, there’s an opportunity for you to make an impact. So, where do you want to start? Join the ThisWayToCPA team for a discussion with four CPAs representing public accounting, corporate, nonprofit and government accounting to learn how the CPA role varies between the different industries, and the tips to help you break into your desired career pathway.

Practicing Across State Lines

Today's technological advances and the ease of travel allow CPAs to work at firms operating in multiple states, accept new jobs across the country, and serve clients virtually. However, it also raises numerous questions about licensure, doing business in or relocating to different states, and state regulations for CPAs on the move. Presenters discuss the nuances of state licensing laws as well as their journeys to becoming a licensed CPA. If you're wondering where you should take the CPA Exam, work or get licensed, this webinar is for you.

CPA Career Spotlight: Entertainment

Behind your favorite television show or feature film is a slew of writers, directors, actors, and investors looking to get paid. In this installment of the CPA Career Spotlight series, we rolled out the red carpet for Steven Sills, CPA, CFF, who has spent his career ensuring those in the entertainment industry get paid through profit participation audits. Steven shares how he got his start in the entertainment industry and the different career paths you can pursue with your CPA.

Pathway to CFO

Do you have your eye on the C-suite? If you aspire to be a CFO, watch this webinar to learn how Greg Hanson, CPA, CGMA landed this role at Bornstein Seafoods. He discusses his personal journey and what you can be doing right now to achieve your dream career - including beginning the path to earning the CGMA designation.

CPA Career Spotlight: FBI Forensic Accountant

In the third installment of the CPA Career Spotlight series, Pablo Vera describes his path to becoming a Forensic Accountant with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

CPA Career Spotlight Webinar: Forensic Accountants

A panel of forensic accounting experts, Dawn Brolin, CPA, CFE, CEO of Powerful Accounting LLC and Jeffrey Buchakjian, CPA, CFF, Managing Director at Stout, describe their career paths, the skills they use every day and how the AICPA can support you in beginning the pathway to earning the CFF® Credential.

How to Build Resiliency

The pandemic has completely turned your lives inside out. You moved from in-person lectures and on-campus activities to virtual learning and hangouts. Graduations were postponed, internships were cancelled and our plans for the CPA Exam are up in the air. Watch this webinar to learn how to build resiliency, change your thought processes and walk away with practical and achievable ways to shift your mindset.

CPA Career Spotlight: Senior Auditor at Target

Shakor Jukes, CPA, MBA shares his experience working as a Senior Auditor at Target. He explains what a typical day at Target looks like, soft skills and technology he uses on the job, and the value of networking and mentorship. Jessica Gray, CPA, Lead Manager of Exam Content at the AICPA also joins to provide important CPA Exam updates, share requirements and answer questions related to the exam.