What the Next Generation of CPAs Wants From Their Firms—and the Profession

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
3:35 pm - 4:25 pm

Who better to tell firm leaders why it’s so hard to recruit and retain young people in accounting than the young professionals themselves? In this candid panel, early-career accountants share what they love—and hate—about the profession, what drew them to the accounting profession, and the best ways to catch and keep their interest.