In this episode, David M. Cieslak, CPA/CITP, GSEC discusses the value of the AICPA Top Technology Initiatives program and presents the story behind the voting process. Listeners are introduced to the top ten technology initiatives that made this years list. This episode serves as an introduction to future installments of podcasts that will dive deeper into the various initiatives that made the top ten list. The AICPA’s Top Technology Initiatives list is intended to represent the CPA’s unique perspective regarding the initiatives the voting constituency believe will impact financial management and the fulfillment of other fiduciary responsibilities such as safeguarding of business assets, oversight of business performance, and compliance with regulatory requirements.