<p>Barry Melancon, former CEO of the AICPA, sits with host and National Instructor, Mike Potenza, to share his journey to becoming a pivotal figure in accounting and his role in leading the AICPA through transformation. He emphasizes the constant importance of ethics&mdash;especially in accounting&mdash;while reflecting on how CPA Evolution addresses the new data and technology skillsets required for the profession. He highlights accounting&rsquo;s adaptability while remaining the backbone of business decision-making, and encourages young professionals to dive into the opportunities, integrity, and value that accounting has to offer.</p>