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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 PodcastCPA leader takeaways: Listening, self-awareness, flipping the pyramid
A group of finance leaders took an inward focus at the recent Future of Finance Summit in Nashville, Tenn. They also explored their vision for the finance…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastInflation and talent: 2 top headwinds facing business in 2022
New challenges are emerging for businesses in the United States and old challenges are persisting, according to finance decision-makers in a recent quarterly…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastDigital assets: Auditing, accounting, and what's next
Accounting for and auditing of digital assets is evolving quickly. This episode passes on guidance from a CPA leader on the topic. Amy Steele, CPA, is co-chair…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastCareer advice and RPA tips from CPA leaders
Hear from CPAs Maxene Bardwell and Jim Bourke in this week's episode. Bardwell, the subject of The Last Word in the November issue of the Journal of…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastInfrastructure analysis: The ERC's end, and what's next
Ed Karl, CPA, CGMA, the AICPA's vice president–Tax Policy & Advocacy, has followed infrastructure legislation closely. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs…
Journal of Accountancy Podcast"What's our biggest risk?" Why the answer is changing
Companies are still trying to find their way about 20 months after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their enterprise risk management (ERM) efforts were…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastOne firm's succession planning success story
The Journal of Accountancy's October cover story shares how one firm approaches succession planning. REDW is a top 200 firm with offices in Phoenix…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastHiring for culture: How to find the best staff for your firm
Staff who aren't a good fit for your firm's culture aren't likely to stay long. In this second part of a two-part podcast, Guy Gage, founder of consulting firm…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastThe 4 pillars of starting or growing a CAS practice
Client advisory services (CAS) practices are growing rapidly, and Kalil Merhib, the vice president of Sales and Client Services for CPA.com, has details…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastWhat type of culture does your firm have?
Having a good grasp of your organizational culture can help you hire the right people and adopt the right approach to change. But determining what type of…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastA CPA leader's approach to changing check-the-box training
Stephanie Palmertree, CPA, CGMA, saw a need for better continuing professional education at the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor. The speakers were the…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastAudit evolution in action: Part 3
Transforming the auditing practice to be more digital requires more than just new tools. It also means a shift in mindset for firms serious about taking a…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastPeer review: Advancing clarity and remote procedures
The AICPA Peer Review Board recently issued an exposure draft that includes proposed changes to AICPA standards for reporting on and performing peer reviews…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastYear-end tax planning advice and a grammar quiz
Tax practitioners haven't had it easy, with pandemic-related delays and legislative changes in the middle of tax season making their jobs more difficult…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastPrioritization tips, sticky-note strategy, and The Princess Bride
In the September issue of the Journal of Accountancy, Marie Brilmyer, CPA, said in The Last Word: "I think my greatest challenge has been in figuring out how…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastEthics exposure drafts explained; the makings of a good cover letter
Several ethics-related exposure drafts are in focus in this week's episode. Toni Lee-Andrews, CPA, CGMA, the director of the AICPA's Professional Ethics…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastTax software: What CPAs like and dislike
For the September issues of The Tax Adviser and the Journal of Accountancy, more than 2,100 tax professionals shared opinions on tax preparation software…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastInflation worries and a tight labor market lead to a slight dip in optimism
Although finance executives continue to be bullish about their organizations' economic prospects, inflation and a difficult labor market are causing concern in…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastUpdating quality management standards: What auditors need to know
There are two committees working on developing new quality management standards for auditors. Neil Amato talks to Sara Lord, CPA, the chair of one of those…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastThe key tax provisions of the Senate infrastructure bill
The Senate recently passed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill, which includes several tax provisions being monitored by the AICPA. Ed Karl, CPA, CGMA, the…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastBetter remote job interviews and ERC updates
In the July issue of the Journal of Accountancy, Carrie Kruse, CPA, CGMA, the economic development administrator for the city of Des Moines, Iowa, wrote about…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastFraud advice and more on the value of client advisory services
Businesses' approach to fraud and internal controls has undergone drastic change as a result of the pandemic. Danielle Supkis Cheek, CPA/CITP, CGMA, the…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastLessons in building the accounting pipeline from ENGAGE 2021
This week's podcast episode brings together the voices of three presenters at AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2021. One common theme in their interviews is the talent…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastAudit evolution in action: Part 2
The auditing profession was already in the midst of transformation, thanks to technological advances and other factors. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic came along…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastCybersecurity advisory opportunities for firms of all sizes
Cybersecurity is a rapidly expanding opportunity for firms to offer advisory services. In a preview of an ENGAGE 2021 panel, Journal of Accountancy senior…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastAt 2021's midpoint, what's on the minds of CFOs?
CFOs have reasons to be positive, but they also have several reasons to be concerned. Ways of working are changing, with employees seeking to continue the…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastWhy single-audit demand is rising; an update on tax preparer legislation
The number of organizations needing single audits has risen dramatically in the past year. Why? Deetra Watson, CPA, CGMA, an accounting firm principal…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastAccounting as a STEM career; more on 'Dirty Dozen' tax scams
The AICPA supports proposed legislation that would categorize accounting as a STEM career, with STEM standing for science, technology, engineering, and…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastAudit evolution in action: Part 1
The auditing profession was already in the midst of transformation, thanks to technological advances and other factors. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic came along…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastThe return of business travel; an NFL draftee's view of failure
Business travel is on the way back, according to survey and anecdotal data, as well as the line at airport security. Donny Shimamoto, CPA/CITP, CGMA, is…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastSigns you or a colleague could use mental health support
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 PodcastUnderstanding the global minimum tax and the growing risk of ransomware
The G7 announced a framework for a global minimum tax last week. In this episode, Amy Wang Miller, CPA, J.D., senior manager with the AICPA's Tax Policy &…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastAdvice for meeting efficiency and more on the new AICPA board chair
Many of our meetings in 2021 look far different from the meetings we had in 2019 or early 2020. That doesn't mean they can't be improved with the help of…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastReasons for rising economic optimism; how to 'be your own agent'
Several factors are contributing to finance decision-makers' growing optimism about the economy and their own businesses, according to a quarterly survey. Ken…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastA closer look at paid tax preparer regulation
In a letter to the IRS, the AICPA recently offered recommendations on six key areas of regulation of paid tax return preparers. A senior manager on the AICPA's…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastA professional athlete's frugal approach to what's next
Amobi Okugo, a pro soccer player, is scheduled to be part of a sports-themed panel discussion at AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2021. He has continued to pursue education…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastSupporting AAPI talent in May and beyond
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and the conversation in this podcast episode is meant to celebrate that and to offer organizations reminders on…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastBe more productive while doing less work
CPA firms are often more productive and profitable when owners work less, according to Brannon Poe, CPA, owner of Poe Group Advisors in Charleston, S.C. In…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastPotential pitfalls for a return to in-person work
How an organization frames the discussion around bringing staff back together in the office matters. Jennifer Wilson, partner and co-founder of Convergence…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastManaging your personal energy for success
Life and work in the pandemic era can be exhausting. Stress can make it difficult to focus on and execute your goals. ENGAGE 2021 speaker Rhonda Peterson…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastExcel depreciation advice; risk management lessons learned
A recent Journal of Accountancy article by Kelly Williams, CPA, Ph.D., detailed eight ways to calculate depreciation in Excel. Williams, one of two CPA authors…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastTom Hood on leadership and adapting to a role stretch
CFOs and other leaders have been forced to adapt to challenging and fast-moving circumstances as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tom Hood, CPA/CITP, CGMA…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastEmployee retention credit updates and a delegation taboo
The IRS has issued updated guidance on several aspects of the employee retention credit. April Walker, CPA, CGMA, lead manager on the Tax Practice & Ethics…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastPrimers on creativity and mental toughness
Two featured speakers at the AICPA & CIMA CFO Conference, Josh Linkner and LaRae Quy, are sharing previews of their conference sessions in this episode…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastUncovering your 'buried life' and other mental-health tips
Ben Nemtin, the keynote speaker May 5 at the AICPA & CIMA Employee Benefit Plans Conference, thought he was going on a two-week road trip with some friends 15…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastWhat we can do to increase the number of Black CPAs
African Americans are still underrepresented in the accounting profession: Only 2% of CPAs are Black. In this second part of a two-episode podcast, we look at…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastPPP and tax advice for not-for-profits; honoring pioneering CPAs
The requirements for Paycheck Protection Program applicants who are not-for-profits are different from those for for-profit businesses. Dave Moja, CPA, a…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastThe struggles and triumphs of the first Black CPAs
In this first part of a two-episode podcast, we take a look at the remarkable accomplishments of Black CPAs in the 20th century, featuring the testimony of two…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastDetails of the April 15 postponement and a primer on SVOG
Alistair Nevius, J.D., the JofA's editor-in-chief, tax, explains the differences between IRS announcements on March 17 and March 29 regarding the postponement…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastWhy the tax filing extension does not help everyone
Some individual taxpayers still have forms to complete and payments to make by April 15. That's one reason the AICPA believes that the IRS extension from April…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastEthics considerations for assisting clients with PPP documents
When it comes to applications for Paycheck Protection Program loans or PPP loan forgiveness, a one-size-fits-all approach to assisting clients won't work. Some…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastA new risk management tool, and PPP and tax deadline updates
Risk management has always been important, and it came to the forefront for many organizations in 2020. A new risk heat map tool from the Association of…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastA CPA leader's view on the rise of women in the profession
"With women in particular, small moments matter." Those are the words of Lara Abrash, CPA, chair and CEO of Deloitte & Touche LLP, about how seemingly…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastEmployee retention credit guidance update and rising economic confidence
On March 1, the IRS issued guidance on the employee retention credit. April Walker, CPA, CGMA, lead manager on the Tax Practice & Ethics team at the AICPA…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastBlack CPA pioneers, PPP's narrowed focus, and a FASB alternative
Do you know the name John Wesley Cromwell Jr.? Do you know the specific businesses targeted recently for Paycheck Protection Program loan applications? This…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastCPA news to know: Why mobile workforce tax legislation matters
Earlier in February, numerous amendments to the 2021 fiscal year budget resolution were voted on by the Senate. One of those nonbinding amendments, which…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastPursuing quality in relationships — and audits
A recent survey showed that a majority of couples have experienced relationship stress because of finances. So, how can couples openly communicate about money?…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastIdentity theft tips and PPP-related employee retention credit changes
The onset of COVID-19 meant that more people became online shoppers out of necessity. Ordering groceries by phone or computer also means more of us are putting…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastCPA news to know: PPP vigilance and the start of tax season
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and the start of tax season are two topics squarely on the minds of CPAs these days. This episode analyzes the Jan. 25…
Journal of Accountancy PodcastPPP loan forgiveness and taxes: Part 2
Earlier, Eileen Sherr, CPA, CGMA, MT, a director of the AICPA's Tax Policy & Advocacy team, discussed prospects for reversing by legislation the IRS's position…