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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 growing knowledge is more important than proving knowledge
Drew Niehaus, CPA, focuses on accounting advisory services and governance, risk, and compliance in his role as managing director of a firm in Texas. He shares…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastThe 411 from Tom Hood on the future of finance
The role shift of the finance function was accelerated by the pandemic, and CFOs and controllers continue to adapt to provide value for their organizations…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastBreaking down the top issues facing CPA firms
IRS service issues are a top concern for firms small and large, according to results of the 2022 AICPA Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) CPA Firm Top…
Journal of Accountancy Podcast2024 CPA Exam Blueprints: The trends driving proposed changes
Today's CPA devotes time and energy to focus on areas not even in existence a generation ago. As a result of technology and other changes in business, there is…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastA suitably summer story: One CPA's travel quest
Tim Keefe, CPA, CGMA, is continuing a family tradition in the profession. His grandfather, father, and two siblings have been accountants. Keefe has worked in…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastThe state of risk oversight: Why structure but also agility matter
Risk management came to the forefront for many organizations during the Great Recession. Now, in the midst of the Great Resignation and other highly disruptive…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastFrom the archives: How purpose can play a bigger role in business
Harvard Business School professor and author Ranjay Gulati says that sentiment is growing among business leaders that companies have a larger role to play than…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastFrom the archives: Lessons learned after a multibillion-dollar fraud
Aaron Beam became a millionaire in the 1980s as a corporate CFO, but his story is a cautionary tale. In this episode of the podcast, Beam discusses his tenure…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastHow the Great Resignation has affected the accounting profession
In her role at the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), Kristy Illuzzi, CPA, CGMA, works with small and midsize entities, including CPA firms. Her…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastA conversation with new AICPA Chair Anoop Natwar Mehta
For Anoop Natwar Mehta, CPA, CGMA, the path to becoming chair of the AICPA board of directors might not seem traditional. First, he hasn't worked for a public…
Journal of Accountancy Podcast'What of this should I bring back to my people?': Highlights from ENGAGE
AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 22 emcee Jill Schlesinger, a CBS News business analyst, reviews some of the top moments from the event last week in Las Vegas. Schlesinger…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastTax update: S elections, PTE, and Sec. 1202
Fellow tax podcaster Damien R. Martin, CPA, (Simply Tax) perhaps put it best on Twitter: "No one can rap 1202 like Master Nitti." Martin was referring, of…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastHow to build your 'performance currency' and how to avoid the 'Dirty Dozen'
Carla Harris is an author, speaker, and executive with Morgan Stanley, and she was one of the keynote speakers at AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2022. In this episode…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastTips for firms implementing quality management standards
The AICPA Auditing Standards Board (ASB) voted in May to approve new quality management standards. In this episode, Sara Lord, CPA, the chair of the ASB…
Journal of Accountancy Podcast5 trends driving the importance of understanding ESG
On May 24 in New York, the AICPA and CPA.com hosted the inaugural ESG Symposium, bringing together a group of accounting leaders, investors, standard setters…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastAn interest in flight, a path to CFO: 'All about determination'
J'Maine Chubb, CPA, CGMA, studied avionics in high school and also took an interest in a law career. He followed a familial career path, however, becoming an…
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'You can't transform without missteps': A CPA leader's career advice
About three years ago on the Journal of Accountancy podcast, Lindsay Stevenson, CPA, CGMA, spoke about how to get over fearful moments in our careers. That…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastReevaluate metrics in pursuit of innovation
Amy Radin, the author of The Change Maker's Playbook: How to Seek, Seed and Scale Innovation in Any Company, serves on the board of directors for the…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastBurnout's telltale signs and how leaders can better understand them
Burnout at work was a concern even before the COVID-19 pandemic quickly left so many people isolated. The components of burnout are heightened now, according…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastWhy a busy-season debrief has value, and why it's not just for tax teams
How soon is too soon to have a debrief after busy season? And what should be the goal of such a debrief? Those topics are addressed in a special crossover…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastA finance transformation case study, plus a news roundup
This episode of the podcast focuses on a busy week in news and a story of finance transformation in action. Janis Parthun, CPA, and Steve McKechnie, leaders in…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastHelping build a better tax system
Because of their training and experience, CPAs are rightly considered the foremost providers of tax services to taxpayers. Some CPAs also serve the taxpaying…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastCPA tech talk: When it comes to transformation, where do you start?
Donny Shimamoto, CPA/CITP, CGMA, is one of two accounting firm leaders presenting at AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE on where to begin when it comes to starting a…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastMental health matters: How asking the right questions can help
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it's the focus of this episode of the Journal of Accountancy podcast. Kari Hipsak, CPA, CGMA, senior manager–Firm…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastWhat CPAs should know, and ask, about NFTs
Sean Stein Smith, CPA, CGMA, DBA, is speaking June 7 at AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE on the blockchain ecosystem. Nonfungible tokens (NFTs) are a part of that…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastHard at times but also rewarding: A CPA's career leap to India
Sandi Matthews, CPA, CGMA, was ready for a new adventure when she was hired in 2018 as an accounting manager for not-for-profit Khan Academy. It was not just a…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastThe invaluable sounding board: Learning from other CFOs
Denise Dettingmeijer, CFO of Randstad North America, is part of a panel discussion at AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE in June in Las Vegas. In this podcast episode, she…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastENGAGE emcee: Why inflation could cause retirement U-turns
Jill Schlesinger, a CBS News business analyst, author, and podcast host, built her brand as a purveyor of financial advice in part through radio call-in shows…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastThe power of belief — and how it differs from arrogance
"If anybody wants to accomplish anything, at some point, they have to believe it's possible." Those are the words of this episode's guest, mental performance…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastThe value of asking the question, 'What brings you joy?'
John Garrett is rarely at a loss for words. A former CPA turned stand-up comic, Garrett these days is a speaker, podcast host, and author, and he's a repeat…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastCPA Q&A: Parenthood in the pandemic and finance purpose statements
Floyd Amuchie, CPA, has been the corporate controller at Virgin Galactic, the space travel company, for about a year. In this episode, Amuchie discusses his…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastCo-creating the future of finance: A leadership group's quest
CFOs and other finance leaders "are all on the same quest" to transform finance into more of a value partner, according to Tom Hood, CPA/CITP, CGMA, executive…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastFP&A: A new niche — and an expanded definition
Chris Ortega is speaking on multiple topics at AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE in June. One topic is a guide for CFOs on people and process optimization. Ortega, CEO of…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastAudit transformation: Automation is one small step in the journey
Transformation of the audit goes beyond simply automating rote tasks, as Amy Pawlicki, vice president–Assurance and Advisory Innovation at the Association of…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastNew strategies to grow the profession's pipeline
In the midst of the Great Resignation, organizations need continued vigilance when it comes to recruiting job candidates. As it relates to the hiring of CPAs…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastAdvice for building strong personal connections in a hybrid world
Steven Harris was not always the outgoing firm leader he is today. Harris, the subject of The Last Word in the March issue of the Journal of Accountancy, said…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastNot-for-profit audits in a remote world, plus IRS news
A rapid shift to auditing remotely was especially challenging for CPAs who audited not-for-profit entities. Those NFPs might not have had top-of-the-line…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastGrappling with Schedules K-2 and K-3
K-2 — isn't that a mountain? K2 is, but to tax professionals and with the hyphen, it's Partners' Distributive Share Items — International (and, for S…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastRecruiting, flexible working, and tax season issues for small firms
Some issues facing small CPA firms are the same as those facing large firms or other organizations — talent retention, change management, and more. But there…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastThe power of technology to change how CPAs think about value
Amy Vetter, CPA/CITP, CGMA, wrote in 2021 that advanced technology for CPA firms was no longer a nice-to-have option; it's a requirement. Vetter shared more…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastHow to make sure your organization is empowering women
Tuesday, March 8, is International Women's Day. To celebrate the day, the guest on this podcast episode is Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, CPA, CGMA, the founder and…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastThe reasons for positive economic sentiment — and why that could change
CPA decision-makers in business and industry in the United States maintained an overall positive outlook for their organizations, but plenty of factors could…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastPowerPoint rules to live by
How many slides should be in a PowerPoint presentation? What are some steps to ensure your presentation has a consistent format? Byron Patrick, CPA/CITP, CGMA…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastThe value of clear, concise written communication
Robin Thieme, CPA/CITP, CGMA, the CEO and founder of KBS CFO, was consulting remotely well before she was forced to do so by the COVID-19 pandemic, so…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastFirm ownership can be intimidating; here's how to overcome those fears
In the February edition of The Last Word, Ozlem Davis, CPA/CFF, alluded to some aspects of firm ownership as being "scary." In this podcast episode, she…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastGratitude: How a helping hand can spark a great career
Calvin Harris, CPA, senior vice president of finance and CFO of the National Urban League, says he would not be in the position he is in today without the help…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastThe value of 'connection to the mission' for one not-for-profit CFO
Calvin Harris, CPA, the CFO of the National Urban League, is the Journal of Accountancy podcast guest for a two-part conversation this week. In this first…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastIRS service issues: What a coalition of tax pros seeks to change
Tax season is well underway, and the AICPA is part of a coalition asking for the IRS to make tax filing go smoother. The coalition has made recommendations to…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastWhat CAS practice leaders should focus on in 2022 and beyond
"We have to focus on culture," says Jennifer Wilson, partner and co-founder of Convergence Coaching LLC. She's talking about firm leaders and how they can…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastA blockchain glossary, the CPA firm of the future, and Excel malware
Two CPAs are featured in this episode, which also highlights news of a rapid rise in malware attacks related to Microsoft Excel add-ins. First, Di Krupica…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastThe 3 components of burnout, and why they are heightened now
As humans, "we are wired to see change as a warning sign of danger," says Britt Andreatta, Ph.D. Andreatta is the author of Wired to Resist and other books…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastSales tax: Nearly 4 years after Wayfair, what's on the horizon
Sales tax compliance is complicated and ever-changing. Diane Yetter, CPA, the president of Yetter Tax and the Sales Tax Institute, shares knowledge on the…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastWhat one CPA calls 'the best job in the world'
Nancy Bagranoff, CPA, DBA, didn't think she was going to become an accountant. But a General Electric training program opened doors for her, and she learned…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastGrow yourself, others, and the business: Q&A with a Nike leader
Favorite books, a craving for constant change, and building a finance "powerhouse" — all of those topics and more are part of this interview with Tanner…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastDeveloping empathy and why it's OK not to have all the answers
Ginnie Carlier, CPA, EY's Americas vice chair for Talent, says that leadership's focus has expanded beyond four walls and into being understanding of…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastThe difference between managing change and change management
One key to implementing change initiatives is understanding the why and what problem you're trying to solve, according to Jennifer Elder, CPA/CFF, CGMA…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastThe CPA profession's 'really interesting inflection point'
Pascal Finette, an entrepreneur and consultant, recently spoke at the Digital CPA Conference and the Future of Finance Summit in Nashville, Tenn. In this…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastWhy a CFO needs to wear two hats
James Miln, ACMA, CGMA, a finance executive at Yelp, identified several key takeaways from the recent Future of Finance Summit in Nashville, Tenn., which…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastA PPP loan forgiveness update and one CPA's 2021 reflection
This is the Journal of Accountancy podcast's last episode of 2021. The guests in this episode are Lisa Simpson, CPA, CGMA, vice president–Firm Services at the…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastA junior-high dream realized: One CPA leader's career path
December's Last Word feature subject in the Journal of Accountancy is Amish Mehta, CPA, partner and nonprofit practice leader at the accounting firm Friedman…