As artificial intelligence continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, finance and accounting professionals are increasingly seeking clarity. In particular, we want to understand what these changes mean for our work, our judgment, and the future of the profession.This conversation offers timely perspective on the current state of AI and its implications for professional services.Rather than focusing on technical instruction or skill development, the conversation explores how leaders are making sense of rapid change. It addresses the questions many professionals are already asking: What is new? What matters most? What is noise versus signal? And how should professionals think about AI as it continues to reshape expectations, workflows, and decision-making?The discussion brings together real-world observations drawn from across industries and organizations, focusing on how AI is showing up in practice, how leaders are responding, and what patterns are emerging. It is intentionally framed around insight, interpretation, and perspective, rather than tools, training, or step-by-step guidance.The conversation is led by Tim Gearty in dialogue with Tal Goldhamer, a former Big Four partner and Chief Learning Officer, CPA, and globally recognized AI educator. Tal’s experience allows him to translate complex and rapidly evolving developments into clear, practical insights that resonate with finance and accounting professionals.Further, this conversation brings you into direct contact with perspectives and thinking shaped by Tal Goldhamer’s ongoing work across the field, offering a unique level of access and insight that is otherwise unavailable in other learning settings and helps you understand the context in which your work is evolving.