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Journal of Accountancy Podcast
The Journal of Accountancy podcast discusses the key issues facing the accounting profession.
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Journal of Accountancy PodcastWhy the disconnect? Risks are everywhere; risk management is not
A survey report that focuses on enterprise risk management (ERM) and offers tools for risk practitioners is the focus of this episode of the JofA podcast. The…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastS corps. and Rev. Rul. 2008-18 F reorganizations
In this podcast episode, a collaboration between the JofA and the Tax Section Odyssey podcasts, Tony Nitti, CPA, partner—National Tax at EY, joins April…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastWhere do we go from here? Career advice for high performers
Donny Shimamoto, CPA/CITP, CGMA, the founder and managing director of Intraprise TechKnowlogies LLC, recently co-hosted a conference session on feedback –…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastThe key role accountants will play in the shifting definition of value
As the components of a company's value change, the role of finance must adapt to what it reports and how it manages tangible and intangible assets. That shift…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastCPAs and cannabis businesses – a 2023 update
Advising legal cannabis-related businesses is a growing opportunity for CPAs. The landscape is ever-changing, on regulatory and other fronts. Andrew Hunzicker…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastAdvice to CFOs: Be agile and adaptable in the face of rapid change
Chris Ortega is an upbeat person, as anyone who's seen him present at a conference knows. But he also understands that, economically, times are tough, and he…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastThe power skills needed to lead effectively — from the AICPA's vice chair
Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA, was a prominent speaker at AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2023 for good reason. On this episode of the Journal of Accountancy podcast, McCall…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastSumming up economic sentiment: Less revenue, more pessimism
CPA decision-makers in business and industry weren't optimistic at the end of last year, but their outlook grew a bit sunnier as 2023 began. Now, as 2023's…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastBots emerge as cyber threat for accounting firms
ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence bots have made a big splash this year, with ChatGPT even passing the CPA Exam earlier this month, but…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastTech roundtable: Getting your data in order
Technology experts in the accounting space have plenty to say about the assets that organizations should protect from cybercriminals, what Web 3.0 could mean…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastTech roundtable: Tapping into automation and tools of the future
Technology experts in the accounting industry have plenty to say about ChatGPT, staffing issues and a push toward more automation, and how organizations can…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastLearning to be a leader: Grab a mirror and a book
For Dan Griffiths, CPA, CGMA, the president at Lume, a deodorant company headquartered in Utah, taking a rigorous approach to analysis – whether it be…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastAccounting student masters second chance at life
Terrell Williams is about to graduate with a master's degree in accounting. That's something he never would have considered after dropping out of college…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastHow one firm transformed its partner compensation model
Incentivize the behaviors you want. That was the theory behind GRF CPAs & Advisors' decision to change its partner compensation model several years ago. Firm…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastPrestige and value: A CPA career coach's view on education requirements
Nikki Winston, CPA, can recall a time when, for her, it might have been easy to give up on pursuing CPA licensure. Now, she receives messages from CPA…
Journal of Accountancy Podcast'Status quo is the riskiest option': One leader's proven approach
It's obvious that change is happening rapidly these days, but is the accounting profession moving quickly enough to adapt to that change? It's a question Joey…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastOf high interest: What rising rates mean for everyone
As consumers, the current environment of higher interest rates affects us in several ways. One of the obvious ways is for potential homebuyers, who are keenly…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastManaging vs. leading: Why that distinction matters in the modern workplace
Hamza Khan had just spoken at a TEDx event in 2016 when he got a message from his boss: See me in my office, first thing in the morning. Khan, an author and…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastCultivating tech talent: A CPA firm leader's elementary approach
Avani Desai, CPA, doesn't trace her journey to becoming the CEO of a top firm to her youth — she goes back to before her birth, to the emphasis her…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastInflation, talent, labor costs: 3 challenges amid slightly rising optimism
Overall, positivity about the U.S. economy remains muted, with just 23% of respondents to a recent survey saying they are optimistic about the domestic outlook…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastWon't get fooled again: The who, what, and why of fraud
Kelly Richmond Pope, CPA, CGMA, is a professor at DePaul University and the author of a book scheduled to be published later this month on fraud. Fool Me Once…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastVroom, or doom and gloom? Thoughts on succeeding amidst uncertainty
Uncertainty isn't going away. And because of that, entrepreneur and consultant Pascal Finette says that organizations and leaders should think differently…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastCulture you can feel: Advice for making it an accelerator, not a constraint
A well-defined, vibrant work culture certainly can help employees perform at or above expectations. And a poor culture can absolutely be a performance…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastHow CPAs focused on advisory services can answer several common questions
Robin Thieme, CPA/CITP, CGMA, the founder and CEO of KBS CFO, has gotten all kinds of questions over the years from clients. As an early adopter of offering…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastSuper Bowl CFO: How finance supports the Chiefs' on-field success
Making a run to the Super Bowl never gets old. That's one of the messages that Dan Crumb, CPA, CGMA, the CFO of the Kansas City Chiefs, shares in this episode…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastDigital assets in danger: How to guard against hackers
Steve Ursillo, CPA/CITP, CGMA, is a partner in the Risk & Accounting Advisory Group at Cherry Bekaert and the firm's national leader of information assurance…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastInnovative CPA firm leader: 'We never had a fear of trying'
Jody Grunden, CPA, the co-founder and CEO of Summit CPA Group, isn't afraid to fail — he says he's done it many times over the years. The firm, now part of…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastWhat's the 411? Explaining Schedules K-2 and K-3
Consternation and chaos are two of the words used to describe some of the reactions to IRS updates related to Schedules K-2 and K-3. On this collaboration…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastStruggling actor to CPA firm owner: One leader's unlikely path
Orumé Hays, CPA, CGMA, didn't follow a traditional path to owning an accounting practice. From Africa to the Big Apple, she blazed a trail all her own. Raised…
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Taxpayer advocate Q&A: IRS backlogs, service calls, new leadership
On Wednesday, National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins delivered an annual report to Congress, saying that the IRS is in better shape than at this time a year…
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'The apprenticeship guy': CFO embraces program to bridge talent gap
In November, Paul Young, CPA, CGMA, senior executive vice president and CFO at Liberty Bank, was part of the formal recognition by the Department of Labor of…
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Hopes for 2023: Addressing change fatigue, making creative connections
Lindsay Stevenson, CPA, CGMA, chief transformation officer at the firm BPM, reflects on two recent conferences and shares thoughts on what might be next for…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastFuture of Finance takeaways: Hopes for the workforce in 2023
When Jeannine K. Brown was a Journal of Accountancy podcast guest in September, she talked about the need for organizations to create a sense of psychological…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastFuture of Finance takeaways: Talent, transformation, trust
With the pace of change accelerating on numerous fronts, finance leaders are aiming to stay ahead on trends such as hybrid work, lack of talent, and other…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastThe CPA's guide to technology (and tech gifts)
Few people in the accounting space know more about technology than Inspector Gadget. Inspector Gadget? The cartoon character with the go-go arms from the…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastTalent in 2023: What's on the minds of company executives
Julia Lamm is a workforce transformation partner at PwC, and in her role she hears executives' thoughts on strategies and their concerns related to talent…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastPockets of optimism — why there's hope amidst 'doom and gloom'
Sentiment about the economy, domestically and globally, is quite low in the quarterly Business & Industry Economic Outlook Survey. In fact, the last time there…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastHow to make busy season fun (yes, fun)
If the words "busy season" start your stomach churning, Rabecca Eunis, CPA, knows how you feel. Starting her accounting career with her father's firm, Eunis…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastRemembering an enthusiastic CPA who challenged the status quo
Steve Player, a CPA with a passion for advancing the profession, recently died. Today, we pause to remember Player and the contributions he enthusiastically…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastUnearthing talent: Embracing the 'era of professional apprentices'
About a year ago, the AICPA announced a new route to obtaining the Chartered Global Management Accountant designation. The path is an apprenticeship program…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastTax conference takeaways: IRS service, corporate minimum tax, and more
CPAs April Walker, Brandon Lagarde, and Kristin Esposito all attended last week's AICPA & CIMA National Tax Conference in Washington. Walker is a lead manager…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastIRS news, Roth conversion considerations, stopping elder financial abuse
This episode of the podcast summarizes recent news coverage in the Journal of Accountancy, along with an article on what to consider before converting a…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastQ&A: The 2 most prevalent cyberthreats for CPA firms
Sarah Ference, CPA, is a risk control director at CNA, the underwriter of the AICPA's Professional Liability Insurance Program. She also is a co-author for the…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastIRS annual inflation adjustments, negotiating a job offer, and a quiz
Nine articles have been posted on journalofaccountancy.com since Oct. 13, which means there's been a lot of recent news affecting the accounting profession…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastA closer look at proposed revisions to the AICPA tax standards
An exposure draft was issued recently by the AICPA for the Statements on Standards for Tax Services (SSTSs). April Walker, CPA, CGMA, lead manager on the…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastRoth IRAs vs. 529 plans, job candidate questions, and an IRS extension
News coverage on the Journal of Accountancy site touched on numerous topics recently, from financial planning advice to questions interviewees can ask…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastA pioneering CPA reflects on a 50-year journey
To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, Gil Vasquez, CPA, the founder of the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA), joins the Journal…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastGuiding principles for today's boards of directors
Change has been the one constant for companies since 2020, and the wave of new developments is challenging corporate boards to consider a fresh approach. The…
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'Own your narrative' and other advice from a Starbucks executive
For Tiffany Willis, CPA, the role as vice president and head of investor relations at Starbucks is "an overwhelming honor." She wasn't always certain she would…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastThe importance of 'boss moves' when making your next career step
Jeannine K. Brown, CEO of a talent development consultancy, worked for 17 years as an accountant, so she rightfully refers to CPAs as "my people." She is…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastWhat small firms need to know about succession and M&A
CPA firm partners looking to retire in the next few years need to make sure they have a succession plan in place as soon as possible. That's one of the…
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A quick tour of student loan forgiveness, a quiz, and a letter to the IRS
This express podcast episode with transcript highlights recent Journal of Accountancy news coverage of student loan debt forgiveness, an AICPA letter…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastWhy CFOs have confidence in the midst of difficult economic times
CFOs have "a rising confidence in their ability to manage through these challenging times," according to Steve Gallucci, national managing partner for…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastThe 'mixed bag' of economic sentiment; recent IRS news; a PCAOB update
More than half of companies hope to add employees in the next year, but many of the CPA decision-makers at those organizations remain pessimistic about the…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastThe payoffs of RPA for one accounting firm
Robotic process automation, or RPA, has been a buzzword in the accounting profession for several years. Despite that, many practitioners don't have a great…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastThe heavier lifting that technology can accomplish for CPAs
David Cieslak, CPA/CITP, CGMA, aka Inspector Gadget, has been following technology tools and trends for years. He took time recently to share thoughts on the…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastA closer look at tax items in the Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act includes several tax provisions, including a corporate minimum tax, a 1% excise tax on stock repurchase by corporations, and…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastFeeling stuck or overwhelmed? Advice to help 'calm the storm'
The COVID-19 pandemic led many CPAs and their employers to think deeply about mental health in ways they may not have before. Amber Setter, a former accountant…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastAdvice for avoiding the data waterfall in presentations
Tom King, CPA, has worked in corporate America and now is a professor of accounting at Case Western Reserve University. He wrote the book The Numerate Leader…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastWhy CPAs focused on the 'core' shouldn't forget about exploring the 'edge'
Pascal Finette, an entrepreneur, consultant, and keynote speaker, shares innovation lessons from interviews with other leaders, a story about how Pepsi set up…