Paul Perry Shares Expertise at AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2025
Warren Averett’s Paul Perry, CPA, CITP, CISM, the Practice Leader of the Risk Advisory & Assurance Services Group and a Member of the firm’s Birmingham accounting and advisory office, recently spoke at the AICPA and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants’ (CIMA) ENGAGE 2025 event in Las Vegas.
ENGAGE is the accounting profession’s largest annual event, drawing thousands of professionals from across the country for learning, networking and career development. Paul was invited to speak at this year’s conference and also served on the planning committee for the SOC and Third-Party Risk track.
As a speaker, Paul led sessions on emerging risks in SOC reporting and strategies for future-proofing SOC examinations. He also joined a panel of experts for an interactive SOC Trivia Battle, where he shared insights that sparked meaningful conversations among attendees.
In his role on the planning committee, Paul helped shape the educational experience for participants by curating content and ensuring the track addressed the most pressing issues in today’s risk landscape. He also took full advantage of the conference’s networking opportunities, connecting with professionals across the industry to exchange ideas and foster collaboration.
“ENGAGE continues to be a cornerstone for innovation and connection in our profession,” Paul said. “It was an honor to help shape this year’s conference and to collaborate with so many forward-thinking professionals. I’m already looking ahead to next year’s conference to celebrate ENGAGE’s 10th anniversary.”
Paul joined Warren Averett in 2004 and serves clients throughout the firm’s geographical footprint. He is based in the Birmingham office, where he and the Risk Advisory & Assurance Services Group consult with their clients on cybersecurity, risk assessments, internal controls and more. Paul also leads the firm’s Data Analysis Group, which provides data analysis solutions to both internal and external clients.
Paul is a thought leader and published columnist, and he leads 20+ presentations annually on technology and control-related topics for a wide variety of groups across the country and Canada. He serves on the Alabama Society of CPAs as their Chair and actively contributes to advancing the profession through leadership and education.
Learn more about Paul Perry, the firm’s Birmingham CPAs and advisors or about Warren Averett’s Risk Advisory & Assurance Services Group.