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Gen Z and the CPA Shortage: Why Young Talent is the Solution with Paul Peterson, Managing Partner at Wiss & Company, LLP

CFO Weekly · 2025-07-22 · 35 min

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In this episode of CFO Weekly, Paul Peterson, Managing Partner at Wiss and Company LLP, joins Megan Weis to explore how Gen Z represents the solution to the CPA shortage rather than being part of the problem. Paul Peterson brings over 30 years of experience in public accounting and has been leading Wiss and Company's strategic evolution for more than a decade. With his extensive background in developing talent and fostering innovation in accounting firms, Paul shares insights on how the profession can adapt to attract and retain the next generation of CPAs. Currently serving as Managing Partner at Wiss and Company, Paul oversees the firm's long-term strategy and has successfully implemented programs that embrace Gen Z's strengths while addressing industry challenges.

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