You, but faster: Barry Melancon on what's next for accounting
When you've seen it all, it's easier to see what's next
Accountants are leading businesses through one of the toughest stretches the profession has seen. But you're not doing it alone.
Few know this better than Barry Melancon, legendary accountant, former long-time leader of AICPA, and current Chairman of Baker Tilly International.
Barry takes on the burning questions every accounting leader is asking. How do you build seasoned judgment in two years instead of six, especially when the entry-level work that taught it is disappearing? What happens to trust when AI handles the data? How do you lead a team through change when no one knows where it’s going?
Barry has weathered countless technology waves—from the 10-key adding machine to agentic AI—and he knows not just how to survive the wave, but surf it with style.
Whether you run a firm, work with one, or count on your accountant to guide you through change, you'll leave with a clearer view of where the profession is headed and the confidence to move with it.
