2026 AICPA Accounting Inclusion and Impact Symposium (AIIS)
GRF is attending the 2026 AICPA Accounting Inclusion and Impact Symposium (AIIS) to gain practical, research-driven strategies for building inclusive workplaces, improving retention, and developing talent from entry-level to leadership roles. This conference is designed to connect like-minded professionals, deepen understanding of AICPA’s workforce initiatives, and offer opportunities to build relationships with the next generation of accounting talent through interaction with ASLW students. AIIS underscores our firm’s commitment to advancing a more inclusive and sustainable future for the profession.
We’re Presenting: Future‑Ready Accountants: Evolving Skills for a Changing Profession
Featuring: Trevor Williams and Lexi Weber
As artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced analytics rapidly reshape the accounting profession, being “future‑ready” requires more than technical expertise. Today’s accountants must think strategically, act as trusted advisors, and lead with integrity—translating data into insights, communicating value, and collaborating across the business.
This session explores the critical skills and capabilities accountants need to thrive in a technology‑driven landscape. We’ll take a candid look at the widening gap between traditional technical training and the real‑world expectations placed on early‑career professionals. From shifting day‑to‑day responsibilities to the rising importance of human-centered skills like critical thinking, communication, and adaptability, we’ll examine what it truly means to be prepared for the future of the profession.
Participants will also explore practical, shared solutions to close these gaps, including:
– How employers can better prepare, develop, and support future‑ready talent
– How students and early‑career professionals can proactively build the skills, mindsets, and experiences needed to succeed
Attendees will leave with actionable ideas to strengthen the talent pipeline, foster continuous learning, and ensure the next generation of accountants is equipped not just to adapt—but to lead in an evolving profession.
