Mark Koziel

Mark Koziel, CEO of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, dives into critical issues facing CPAs, including shocking restrictions on their professional title by some firms. He discusses the economic ramifications of tariff policies, which push corporations to adopt cost-cutting measures. The conversation also touches on plans to eliminate the PCAOB, the emergence of alternative CPA pathways across various states, and Ramp's ambition to revolutionize federal spend management.

Mark Koziel, the newly appointed president and CEO of AICPA & CIMA, shares insights on the urgent transformation needed within CPA firms amid industry disruption. He discusses how COVID-19 accelerated shifts towards hybrid workforces and private equity involvement, challenging traditional firm models. Koziel emphasizes the need for innovative strategies to attract talent and adapt to new business models, highlighting the profession's evolution from audits to advisory roles, focusing on trust and client relationships.