Live from Las Vegas: The Best of AICPA Engage 2025

THRIVE, a Paychex Business Podcast

Step onto the floor of the AICPA Engage 2025 conference in Las Vegas with THRIVE! On this special best-of episode, host Gene Marks chats with accounting’s brightest minds, uncovering insights on AI, change management, recruiting, and the future of the profession. From Mark Koziel’s take on why AI won’t replace accountants to Sabrina Parris’ surprising connection between beekeeping and bookkeeping, this episode is your backstage pass to the conversations shaping accounting.

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Topics include:
00:00 – Episode preview and welcome
00:37 – Mark Koziel, president and CEO, AICPA
06:08 – Daniel Hood, editor-in-chief, Accounting Today
09:26 – Nicole Ksiazek, senior director, Sage
13:53 – Roman Kepcyk, director of firm technology strategy, Rightworks
16:17 – Sabrina Parris, president, Honeycomb State Tax Strategies
21:08 – Calvin Harris, CEO, New York State Society of CPAs
24:40 – Jeremy Wortman, owner, HRD Initiatives
29:15 – Sherron Permashwar, principal and CPA, BMP Tax and Accounting Services

32:47 – Wrap up

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