243. Rules, regs and reinvention, with Jeff Wilson
From Future-Proof by Bill Sheridan of MACPA
March 9, 2026 · 36 min · Episode 243
About this episode
The episode discusses the regulatory influences on the CPA profession with Jeff Wilson, focusing on talent shortages and the impact of technology.
How is the future of the CPA profession being shaped at the regulatory level? In this episode of Future-Proof, we sit down with Jeff Wilson, the newly appointed chair of the Maryland State Board of Public Accountancy, to discuss the role regulators play in guiding the profession forward. Jeff shares his perspective on addressing the CPA talent shortage, expanding pathways to licensure, and how state boards are thinking about emerging technologies like AI and automation. This conversation offers insight into how regulators, practitioners, and professional organizations can work together to protect the public while helping the profession evolve and thrive. Resources: Jeff Wilson LinkedIn Profile Maryland Board of Public Accountancy Jeff Wilson and The W2 Group LLC
People in this episode
Guest: Jeff Wilson
Topics covered
- CPA profession
- regulatory role
- talent shortage
- licensure pathways
- emerging technologies
- AI
- automation
Keywords
- regulation
- public accountancy
- professional organizations
- collaboration
Mentioned in this episode
Products: LinkedIn, Maryland Board of Public Accountancy, The W2 Group LLC
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