For this edition of FICPA CEO Conversations, we are honored to be joined by one of our most important partners in the profession. Barry Melancon is the President & CEO of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the CEO of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. In this in-depth discussion, Shelly and Barry touch on a variety of topics impacting CPAs, including the state of the profession, IRS service issues, Client Advisory Services, recruiting and retaining talent, ESG, private equity and M&A, and association management.