Day 3 of AICPA Governing Council Fall 2012 Meeting

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Day 3 of AICPA Governing Council Fall 2012 Meeting

Posted by AICPA Communications on Oct 23, 2012 in Richard J. Caturano, CPA, CGMA, Trends & Hot Topics

At the final day of the AICPA governing Council Fall 2012 meeting, the AICPA elected a new chairman of the board of directors, Richard J. Caturano, CPA, CGMA. Follow the "read more" link for a look at the day through the eyes of social media. (If you're viewing this post through our email subscription, please click through to read the entire story.)

View the story "Day 3 of AICPA Governing Council Fall 2012 Meeting" on StorifyDay 3 of AICPA Governing Council Fall 2012 MeetingAt the final day of the AICPA governing Council Fall 2012 meeting, the AICPA elected a new chairman of the board of directors, Richard J. Caturano, CPA, CGMA. Storified by Gregory Wright · Tue, Oct 23 2012 11:10:51#AICPAGC12 Final day coming up! Big thanks to Greg Anton for his year of service!M. Aron Dunn

Erik Asgeirsson, CEO of CPA2Biz, a subsidiary of the AICPA, kicked off the final day, providing an update on CPA2Biz and how technology is changing the CPA profession.

Erik Asgeirsson, CEO CPA2Biz: We are all about positioning firms for success in the digital age. #AICPAGC12JournalofAccountancyAsgeirsson: Native apps on mobile devices have significantly higher success in there use #AICPAGC12Scott BaileyAccountants need to reclaim client accounting, cloud is allowing them to do that -- Erik Asgerisson, CEO CPA2Biz at #AICPAGC12seth finebergAsgeirsson "change management is by FAR the biggest challenge to firms, not the adoption of technology" #AICPAGC12Michael CeramiAfter Strong Year, CPA2Biz Takes Steps to Speed Adoption of Cloud-Based #Accounting Services http://owl.li/eHQp8 #AICPAGC12AICPA MediaRelationsInternational Federation of Accountants President, Goran Tidstrom, also presented to Council members, providing an update on their activities and where they stand on the issues.Gorman Tidstrom, President of #IFAC now speaking to #AICPAGC12, notes #AICPA is largest member org and plays an important roleScott BaileyGoran Tidstrom, IFAC president, at #AICPAGC12 stresses importance of consistent adoption of high-quality international standards.JournalofAccountancyIFAC rejects mandatory firm rotation, Tidstrom said. #AICPAGC12JournalofAccountancyIn the last award presented at Council, Leslie Murphy receives the AICPA Gold Medal for Distinguished Service Award. AICPA Gold Medal for Distinguished Service Award presented to Leslie Murphy, an exceptional woman. #AICPAGC12Janice MaimanGreat role model for women! Leslie Murphy receives Gold Medal for Distinguished Service from #AICPA #AICPAGC12Sara Hordyk PortnerMurphy says we've come far with women in accounting, but still need to go farther, and also farther with other minorities #AICPAGC12Donny ShimamotoAs Leslie Murphy accepts the Gold Medal Award, she continues to push the profession to open doors. Be the change you want to be. #AICPAGC12Maureen DingusAs the final day of Council closes out, new board of directors are elected, including a new chairman and vice-chairman. Richard J. Caturano, CPA, CGMA, is elected chairman and William E. Balhoff, CPA, CGMA, is elected vice-chairman.Rich Caturano, new AICPA Chairman, "Embrace change, I've always thought that's what CPA's do!" #AICPAGC12Byron Patrick, CPACongrats to the new 2012 AICPA Chairman - MSCPA member Rich Caturano CPA of @McGladrey. Being inducted at #AICPAGC12 http://pic.twitter.com/CFmc7xXyMA Society of CPAs