Next-Gen Finance: Redefining the Skills for Tomorrow’s Financial Professionals
1.50 Credits
Member Price $69
Non-Member Price $85
Overview
This is a rebroadcast from AICPA ENGAGE 2026.
The finance profession is evolving rapidly thanks to advances in artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and data analytics.
These tools are transforming traditional roles and creating new opportunities for finance professionals to add strategic value.
Organizations that invest in the right skills today will be better positioned to navigate change, drive innovation, and attract top talent.
This webcast explores the capabilities finance professionals need to succeed in an increasingly digital environment.
You’ll gain practical insights into:
Whether you're leading a finance team or planning your own career development, you'll walk away with actionable strategies to prepare for what's next.
Key features and benefits:
Highlights
· Artificial intelligence (AI) · Finance workforce development · Data analytics · Automation and digital transformation · Leadership and talent management
Prerequisites
3-4 years in the profession
Designed For
Corporate finance professionals and controllers
Objectives
- Identify the key technological, analytical, and leadership capabilities finance professionals need to succeed as automation and AI transform the finance function.
- Determine effective upskilling and reskilling strategies that help finance teams build fluency in data analytics, digital tools, and strategic decision-making.
- Apply research-backed practices for attracting, developing, and retaining top finance talent to build a future-ready and high-performing finance organization.
- Identify flexible career pathways and talent-development models that support modern finance professionals and strengthen long-term team engagement.
Leader(s):
- Barry Payne, Director of Business Development, AICPA
- Chris Gillette
Leader Bios
Barry Payne, Director of Business Development, AICPA
Barry Payne is Director of Management Accounting for the AICPA in Durham, North Carolina. A U.K. national and a chartered accountant, Payne speaks to and meets with finance leaders to understand their priorities and challenges. Through his work with the CIMA, Payne has visited companies in 45 different countries and led CIMA’s relationships with organizations such as Nestle, Pepsi and KPMG. He is now working with CFOs to maximize the value of CPAs and CGMAs working in business and is looking forward to gaining some insights from various state CFOs and controllers.
Non-Member Price $85
Member Price $69