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Journal of Accountancy Podcast — 506 episodes
Finance's chemistry lesson: The guardian-to-catalyst transformation
An innovative state society CEO and her view of accounting's future
AI gets the headlines, but it's not the whole story for finance leaders
Build trust with a stewardship mindset
Why planning to work longer may be the better path to retirement
Telling a better CPA story, one T-shirt and LinkedIn post at a time
Awkward silence is OK — and other networking secrets
From estate planning to AI: Managing CPA liability
The AICPA's CEO on trust, AI, and the profession's future
Midyear advocacy update: STEM, BOI, taxes and licensure
Why mindset may matter more than technology adoption
Why mindset may matter more than technology adoption
How retaliation risk complicates fraud investigations
The power of active listening in addressing the CPA skills gap
Aligning with AI: Lisa Simpson on how to overcome sense of overwhelm
What CPA.com's CEO sees next for AI, tax, and the profession
What CPA.com's CEO sees next for AI, tax, and the profession
What CPA.com's CEO sees next for AI, tax, and the profession
Deregulation's state of play and the threats it poses to CPA licensure
How CPAs can show their value on National Accounting Day
Worrying about what's next? Take a minute and focus on the present
The Auditing Standards Board's priorities for 2026 and beyond
The risks of quick‑turn SOC engagements and what CPAs should know
How to start a CPA practice: Lessons from a firm founder and a risk expert
A Machu Picchu moment and what it means for aging and retirement
What small firms are getting right about tech and why they're not alone
Liability lessons on documentation, high-profile clients, CAS engagement letters
The surprising way one CFO grows her network and her knowledge
Ancient Greece to AI: The past and future of bank fraud
Tax advocacy: AICPA experts on new bills shaping tax preparer rules
Summing up economic sentiment and concerns about inflation, recession
Talent shuffle: Why people want to change jobs and how leaders can adapt
Inside the AICPA's effort to enhance the skills of early-career CPAs
Lessons in internal control lapses from major fraud cases
Differentiating agentic and generative AI — and more with a Tech Q&A author
Why stablecoin controls create a solid foundation in an evolving environment
Accountability the 'No. 1 thing' and other reflections from Bill Reeb
Tom Hood on AI, hybrid work, and other 2026 themes shaping accounting
Getting unstuck by rethinking processes, people, and AI
Are CPA firms ready for the next wave of data security threats?
Why 2026 is another 'big tax year'
Where CPAs stand on economic sentiment, what's next for the JofA podcast
JofA branded podcast: Investment management at the intersection of tax and wealth services
Accelerating accounting outreach, a CPA leader's campus return
Want to stop work from consuming your life? First, learn self-awareness
Real estate tax changes that advisers need to understand
3 types of difficult people — and how to work better with them
Reflecting on AI's rise in accounting, looking to what comes next
AI, succession, the talent pipeline, and defining 'unapologetic' ambition
Shutdown concerns, the quest for tax guidance, the future of IRS service
Car talk: M&A, AI and EVs changing the dealership landscape
Professional liability risks related to Form 1065, CPA firm acquisitions
'We're still the thinkers' — a reminder for tax pros in the AI era
Strong storytelling helps speakers deliver 'medicine' without the aftertaste
Summing up economic sentiment and concerns about inflation and tariffs
Take a bold leap instead of a tentative step
Mark Koziel Q&A: Talent, sense of community, profession opportunities
Loving your work, leaving work behind, and returning refreshed
The power of a digital detox and the value of committee volunteering
JofA podcast summer hiatus
Summer surfing reminders to avoid a transformation wipeout
Mitigate or exacerbate fraud risk? Culture's critical role
From Jamaican track star to CPA: A firm leader's unlikely career path
AICPA tax priorities and wins in the budget bill now with the House
Change for the better: How your attitude can make all the difference
JofA branded podcast: The evolving insurance market for high-net-worth clients
A trailblazing CPA on managing a merger and why it's OK to lose clients
A trailblazing CPA on managing a merger and why it's OK to lose clients
Accounting talent pipeline: What's the buzz from ENGAGE?
Pessimism, tariff tremors prominent in CPA execs' sentiment
Seek first to understand: How a finance leader manages global teams
Why the PTET SALT deduction is the AICPA's 'No. 1 priority'
The 'robot uprising' and you: A CPA leader's view on harnessing AI
Professional liability Q&A: AI disclosure, retired-partner risk, and more
The value of stay interviews; also, are business cards becoming extinct?
Overcoming 'the creep' that puts our dreams and goals on hold
An overlooked growth opportunity: Uncertainty
The new CPA Exam: Year-one trends and tips for success
The uncomfortable work of leadership
Tax legislation, audit oversight, and other AICPA advocacy focus areas
Tips for driving change and driving out drama
JofA-branded podcast: Critical conversations about business transition planning
Financial tracing: Show me the money
Explaining stablecoin risks and the need for reporting criteria
Breaking down the reasons for a decline in economic sentiment
Leading change: The CFO agenda, International Women's Day
Want to be CEO of a CAS practice?
Defining the office in 2025: Shifting models of where work gets done
AICPA & CIMA CEO about accounting: 'The opportunities are endless'
3 things to know about AICPA & CIMA's new CEO
Keys to building winning teams at work
'A big tax year': What practitioners need to know now
The CFO who ran her own race but didn't run (or swim or bike) alone
Risk resolutions for 2025: Remember to put your No. 1 client first
Hiring best practices: How to succeed in a competitive labor market
Seeing the future: 4 CPA leaders look ahead to 2025
Farewell Q&A as CEO: Melancon talks retirement, passion for profession
A change in optimism about the US economy
2025 tax preview: Perspective from an AICPA tax policy advocate
Future leaders, be advised: 'What got you here … won't get you there'
Driving better savings discipline and loving the work you do
How auditors can demystify transformative technology
Advice for future CFOs: One communication skill that sets you apart
Analysis, clarity, and a quiz: A preview of the National Tax Conference
The value of connection: Reflections of an advocate for women
Never give up: A CFO tackles tech implementation and triathlons
JofA highlights: Tackling accounting's talent shortage, ChatGPT tips
AICPA chair: Why change is good, and needed, for the profession
What replaced inflation as the top challenge for finance leaders
Chasing the right things: Keynote speaker's keys to contentment
Potential effects of Loper Bright and Corner Post on tax practitioners
Lessons learned, future in focus: Melancon looks back and ahead
A matter of trust: Melancon reflects on nearly 30 years as CEO
'Time is of the essence': Next steps after the NPAG report release
Tech adoption at light speed: Balancing euphoria with cynicism
What is cannabis rescheduling? And how might it affect CPAs?
How tax practitioners viewed filing season, plus ERC and BOI updates
Analyzing Moore: The ruling that upheld the Sec. 965 transition tax
Longtime CPA leader: 'An amazing time to be in the profession'
Parting thought from ENGAGE: Don't let tech changes overwhelm you
Quality management: Details of a standard-setting journey
Small 'signs of strength' despite continued concern about inflation
AICPA & CIMA CEO search: Details from the selection committee chair
More than coffee and LinkedIn: 'You never know who you might inspire'
Maximizing the ENGAGE experience: A co-chair's guidance
Why the SEC climate rule deserves CPAs' attention
After April 15: Top-of-mind tax advocacy topics, including the ERC
How AI can drive a proactive approach to corporate finance
How accountants can appropriately rely on AI
'Go before you're ready': Advice for leaders in all walks of life
Comfort in the uncomfortable: One-on-one meeting strategies that work
Working 9 to 9: One expert's experience with severe burnout
How to best tackle technology and the talent pipeline
The reasons economic sentiment about the coming year is on the rise
The CFO agenda: Hybrid work, cybersecurity, career development and more
Clearing up BOI confusion and other tax advocacy updates
Why are there fewer accountants? What the research says
Bubble trouble: How leaders can identify and escape their biases
JofA roundtable: Why 2024 is shaping up as a big year for 'people tech'
Tech roundtable: AI and automation go way beyond ChatGPT
What it's like to be a finance apprentice
Why accounting deserves STEM status, and how you can help
Super Bowl CFO Q&A: AI, risk management, enjoying the moment
Explaining the role of ARSC and its decision tree
ERC, BOI, e-signature relief: 3 focus areas for tax advocacy
The importance of targeting talent early, enthusiastically
For all future bosses: A leader's take on in-office work, AI, and more
Gen AI, business model transformation, and more with AICPA & CIMA CEO
A Robert Half executive on the 2024 hiring outlook
Power of the peer group: Riding the wave of finance transformation
Podcast part 1: Melancon on news and trends affecting CPAs
The 2024 hiring plans of finance executives, plus their top challenges
Hear all about it: What's in the December JofA
Doubling down on tech: What's in store at Digital CPA in Vegas
In an online meeting, where do you direct your eyes?
'Moving so quickly': The latest on ESG compliance
Better business: How to invest in staff and keep staff invested
No Plan B: A personal lesson about retirement readiness
An unorthodox path to CPA success
Why should CPAs understand ChatGPT?
Driving fuel efficiency: CPAs' changing role in oil and gas reporting
Summing up Sid: The ultimate CPA and friend to all
ERC suspended: What happens next
No regrets: Reflections on a family-owned CPA firm's 'great run'
Why the outlook of CPA decision-makers has improved
An updated practice aid and how it can assist in audits of digital assets
3 keys to building a strong team: Partnerships, people, goal alignment
Hybrid intelligence: Working with AI instead of against it
'All in this together': Addressing the CPA pipeline issue
How one small firm drastically cut its busy-season hours
Fraud, football, and a viral video: A midsummer compilation
Why the disconnect? Risks are everywhere; risk management is not
S corps. and Rev. Rul. 2008-18 F reorganizations
Where do we go from here? Career advice for high performers
The key role accountants will play in the shifting definition of value
CPAs and cannabis businesses – a 2023 update
Advice to CFOs: Be agile and adaptable in the face of rapid change
The power skills needed to lead effectively — from the AICPA's vice chair
Summing up economic sentiment: Less revenue, more pessimism
Bots emerge as cyber threat for accounting firms
Tech roundtable: Getting your data in order
Tech roundtable: Tapping into automation and tools of the future
Learning to be a leader: Grab a mirror and a book
Accounting student masters second chance at life
How one firm transformed its partner compensation model
Prestige and value: A CPA career coach's view on education requirements
'Status quo is the riskiest option': One leader's proven approach
Of high interest: What rising rates mean for everyone
Managing vs. leading: Why that distinction matters in the modern workplace
Cultivating tech talent: A CPA firm leader's elementary approach
Inflation, talent, labor costs: 3 challenges amid slightly rising optimism
Won't get fooled again: The who, what, and why of fraud
Vroom, or doom and gloom? Thoughts on succeeding amidst uncertainty
Culture you can feel: Advice for making it an accelerator, not a constraint
How CPAs focused on advisory services can answer several common questions
Super Bowl CFO: How finance supports the Chiefs' on-field success
Digital assets in danger: How to guard against hackers
Innovative CPA firm leader: 'We never had a fear of trying'
What's the 411? Explaining Schedules K-2 and K-3
Struggling actor to CPA firm owner: One leader's unlikely path
Taxpayer advocate Q&A: IRS backlogs, service calls, new leadership
'The apprenticeship guy': CFO embraces program to bridge talent gap
Hopes for 2023: Addressing change fatigue, making creative connections
Future of Finance takeaways: Hopes for the workforce in 2023
Future of Finance takeaways: Talent, transformation, trust
The CPA's guide to technology (and tech gifts)
Talent in 2023: What's on the minds of company executives
Pockets of optimism — why there's hope amidst 'doom and gloom'
How to make busy season fun (yes, fun)
Remembering an enthusiastic CPA who challenged the status quo
Unearthing talent: Embracing the 'era of professional apprentices'
Tax conference takeaways: IRS service, corporate minimum tax, and more
IRS news, Roth conversion considerations, stopping elder financial abuse
Q&A: The 2 most prevalent cyberthreats for CPA firms
IRS annual inflation adjustments, negotiating a job offer, and a quiz
A closer look at proposed revisions to the AICPA tax standards
Roth IRAs vs. 529 plans, job candidate questions, and an IRS extension
A pioneering CPA reflects on a 50-year journey
Guiding principles for today's boards of directors
'Own your narrative' and other advice from a Starbucks executive
The importance of 'boss moves' when making your next career step
What small firms need to know about succession and M&A
A quick tour of student loan forgiveness, a quiz, and a letter to the IRS
Why CFOs have confidence in the midst of difficult economic times
The 'mixed bag' of economic sentiment; recent IRS news; a PCAOB update
The payoffs of RPA for one accounting firm
The heavier lifting that technology can accomplish for CPAs
A closer look at tax items in the Inflation Reduction Act
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Advice to help 'calm the storm'
Advice for avoiding the data waterfall in presentations
Why CPAs focused on the 'core' shouldn't forget about exploring the 'edge'
Why growing knowledge is more important than proving knowledge
The 411 from Tom Hood on the future of finance
Breaking down the top issues facing CPA firms
2024 CPA Exam Blueprints: The trends driving proposed changes
A suitably summer story: One CPA's travel quest
The state of risk oversight: Why structure but also agility matter
From the archives: How purpose can play a bigger role in business
From the archives: Lessons learned after a multibillion-dollar fraud
How the Great Resignation has affected the accounting profession
A conversation with new AICPA Chair Anoop Natwar Mehta
'What of this should I bring back to my people?': Highlights from ENGAGE
Tax update: S elections, PTE, and Sec. 1202
How to build your 'performance currency' and how to avoid the 'Dirty Dozen'
Tips for firms implementing quality management standards
5 trends driving the importance of understanding ESG
An interest in flight, a path to CFO: 'All about determination'
'You can't transform without missteps': A CPA leader's career advice
Reevaluate metrics in pursuit of innovation
Burnout's telltale signs and how leaders can better understand them
Why a busy-season debrief has value, and why it's not just for tax teams
A finance transformation case study, plus a news roundup
Helping build a better tax system
CPA tech talk: When it comes to transformation, where do you start?
Mental health matters: How asking the right questions can help
What CPAs should know, and ask, about NFTs
Hard at times but also rewarding: A CPA's career leap to India
The invaluable sounding board: Learning from other CFOs
ENGAGE emcee: Why inflation could cause retirement U-turns
The power of belief — and how it differs from arrogance
The value of asking the question, 'What brings you joy?'
CPA Q&A: Parenthood in the pandemic and finance purpose statements
Co-creating the future of finance: A leadership group's quest
FP&A: A new niche — and an expanded definition
Audit transformation: Automation is one small step in the journey
New strategies to grow the profession's pipeline
Advice for building strong personal connections in a hybrid world
Not-for-profit audits in a remote world, plus IRS news
Grappling with Schedules K-2 and K-3
Recruiting, flexible working, and tax season issues for small firms
The power of technology to change how CPAs think about value
How to make sure your organization is empowering women
The reasons for positive economic sentiment — and why that could change
PowerPoint rules to live by
The value of clear, concise written communication
Firm ownership can be intimidating; here's how to overcome those fears
Gratitude: How a helping hand can spark a great career
The value of 'connection to the mission' for one not-for-profit CFO
IRS service issues: What a coalition of tax pros seeks to change
What CAS practice leaders should focus on in 2022 and beyond
A blockchain glossary, the CPA firm of the future, and Excel malware
The 3 components of burnout, and why they are heightened now
Sales tax: Nearly 4 years after Wayfair, what's on the horizon
What one CPA calls 'the best job in the world'
Grow yourself, others, and the business: Q&A with a Nike leader
Developing empathy and why it's OK not to have all the answers
The difference between managing change and change management
The CPA profession's 'really interesting inflection point'
Why a CFO needs to wear two hats
A PPP loan forgiveness update and one CPA's 2021 reflection
A junior-high dream realized: One CPA leader's career path
CPA leader takeaways: Listening, self-awareness, flipping the pyramid
Inflation and talent: 2 top headwinds facing business in 2022
Digital assets: Auditing, accounting, and what's next
Career advice and RPA tips from CPA leaders
Infrastructure analysis: The ERC's end, and what's next
"What's our biggest risk?" Why the answer is changing
One firm's succession planning success story
Hiring for culture: How to find the best staff for your firm
The 4 pillars of starting or growing a CAS practice
What type of culture does your firm have?
A CPA leader's approach to changing check-the-box training
Audit evolution in action: Part 3
Peer review: Advancing clarity and remote procedures
Year-end tax planning advice and a grammar quiz
Prioritization tips, sticky-note strategy, and The Princess Bride
Ethics exposure drafts explained; the makings of a good cover letter
Tax software: What CPAs like and dislike
Inflation worries and a tight labor market lead to a slight dip in optimism
Updating quality management standards: What auditors need to know
The key tax provisions of the Senate infrastructure bill
Better remote job interviews and ERC updates
Fraud advice and more on the value of client advisory services
Lessons in building the accounting pipeline from ENGAGE 2021
Audit evolution in action: Part 2
Cybersecurity advisory opportunities for firms of all sizes
At 2021's midpoint, what's on the minds of CFOs?
Why single-audit demand is rising; an update on tax preparer legislation
Accounting as a STEM career; more on 'Dirty Dozen' tax scams
Audit evolution in action: Part 1
The return of business travel; an NFL draftee's view of failure
Signs you or a colleague could use mental health support
Understanding the global minimum tax and the growing risk of ransomware
Advice for meeting efficiency and more on the new AICPA board chair
Reasons for rising economic optimism; how to 'be your own agent'
A closer look at paid tax preparer regulation
A professional athlete's frugal approach to what's next
Supporting AAPI talent in May and beyond
Be more productive while doing less work
Potential pitfalls for a return to in-person work
Managing your personal energy for success
Excel depreciation advice; risk management lessons learned
Tom Hood on leadership and adapting to a role stretch
Employee retention credit updates and a delegation taboo
Primers on creativity and mental toughness
Uncovering your 'buried life' and other mental-health tips
What we can do to increase the number of Black CPAs
PPP and tax advice for not-for-profits; honoring pioneering CPAs
The struggles and triumphs of the first Black CPAs
Details of the April 15 postponement and a primer on SVOG
Why the tax filing extension does not help everyone
Ethics considerations for assisting clients with PPP documents
A new risk management tool, and PPP and tax deadline updates
A CPA leader's view on the rise of women in the profession
Employee retention credit guidance update and rising economic confidence
Black CPA pioneers, PPP's narrowed focus, and a FASB alternative
CPA news to know: Why mobile workforce tax legislation matters
Pursuing quality in relationships — and audits
Identity theft tips and PPP-related employee retention credit changes
CPA news to know: PPP vigilance and the start of tax season
PPP loan forgiveness and taxes: Part 2
The latest advice on PPP loans
Why investing in employees matters more than ever
Help clients make the most of 2020 charitable giving
PPP loan forgiveness and taxes
The 2021 hiring outlook, salary negotiation advice, and more
The value of gamifying CPE learning
How CPA parents cope during the pandemic
COVID-19 lessons for not-for-profits
How 2020 has changed corporate board work
Cannabis and CPAs: The business opportunities and risks
Implementing the payroll tax deferral, part 2
Insight on hiring, top challenges, and more from U.S. finance execs
Teleworking and state and local taxes
Implementing the payroll tax deferral
6 new business realities in the pandemic era
7 human behavior insights you need to know
What you probably didn't know about racism in the workplace
Pandemic-related legal risks that you can't afford to ignore
How the new audit evidence standard can improve audit quality
A tax marathon check-in
Working from home: What does the future hold?
Recognizing and rooting out racism: Advice for leaders
The technology — and human — lessons of COVID-19
The hard trends that matter more than ever now
State and local taxes during the pandemic
How family businesses can stay resilient during the COVID-19 crisis
How CPAs can help small businesses survive the pandemic
Quick relief with the CARES Act
What to know before offering client accounting services
Why companies must seriously consider board refreshment
Application advice for SBA loans
Pandemic-specific guidance for auditors and preparers
How CPAs can fight fraud in the COVID-19 pandemic
You're suddenly WFH: An example of how to adapt
Relieving the April 15 'pressure point'
Tech tips for firms responding to coronavirus
Getting states on board: A model for partnership tax audits
Help your staff make it through busy season
Open source information and forensic accountants
Where accounting really stands with blockchain
Sponsored: What's new for QBI?
A farewell chat with Tech Q&A author J. Carlton Collins
The outlook of finance decision-makers for 2020
Humpty Dumpty meets the tax code
You might be a tax shelter if …
What's next for potential CPA licensure changes
5 steps to a successful sale
How the CPA Exam is poised to change
Taxes and Washington's unfinished business
The tech trends we'll see in 2020 and beyond
Emerging global fraud trends
Roller derby's role in fighting impostor syndrome
How to make clients love your firm
Serious presentation tips from a stand-up comic
Subject line to salutation: Email rules to live by
How to manage a difficult relationship with your boss
Why U.S. business confidence is dropping
Tips for effective not-for-profit governance
How much are college football teams worth?
How good are you at receiving feedback?
Tips for overcoming workplace dysfunction
How CPAs can help family businesses with succession planning
Recognizing and managing different personality types
Insight into the state of small business
Why the CPA licensure process could change
A closer look at threats to CPA licensure
Implementation insight from FASB's vice chair
The father of the 401(k) on how his invention has reshaped retirement
The hiring outlook for U.S. businesses
Memo to managers: Practice what you preach
Revenue recognition tips for not-for-profits
How to keep fear from short-circuiting your career
Fraud on film: Lessons from real-life stories
Interviews that will get you the staff you want
Better computer and mobile device hygiene
How organizations can better fend off cyberattacks
A new opportunity for auditors to communicate
Why you can't wait to prepare for disaster
Build employee loyalty with better onboarding
How one vacation can change your work life
Bad relationship with your boss? How to fix it
The 5 traits of a great manager
Tips to ease the stress of Form 990 preparation
The most important skill for CPAs — and machines
New developments in UBIT for not-for-profits
What CPAs need to know to succeed in new tech age
4 key tax reform provisions for not-for-profits
How to become the speaker people listen to
The concerns of generally upbeat finance leaders
The link between rowing, the Super Bowl, and FP&A
How to get clients to follow your advice
Simple fraud prevention tips
How tax reform has changed busy season preparation
Stay in charge of your time and energy
What CPAs need to know about Sec. 199A guidance and SSTBs
How to improve communication at small CPA firms
The reasons behind a drop in US economic sentiment
Twin brothers reflect on decades of teaching accounting
Why CPAs can't wait on automation tools
Why CPAs can't wait on automation tools
Different ways to understand blockchain
What it was like to work for a legendary CPA
What CPAs need to know about firm mobility
Working together to grow the CPA pipeline
How the skill set for today's CFO is changing
How to interview for soft skills
Why our passions are essential to work success
Top takeaways from the latest Economic Outlook Survey
Tips for working with Millennial clients
Lessons learned from a multibillion dollar fraud
Using drones to enhance audits
The traits of truly great leaders
Is state legislation endangering the CPA license?
How tax reform is impacting tax practitioners
How CPAs can become thought leaders
How tax reform — and Excel — are changing the CPA Exam
How to make women's initiatives more successful
What it was like to be a female CPA in the 1970s
Feeling frazzled? Try these tips for greater focus
Beyond Boomers and Millennials: Bridging the generational gap in the workplace
What CPAs need to know about providing services to marijuana businesses
Want to bring your employees together? Send them on a "Death March"
Networking secrets that will help advance your career
How to keep employees in the game
What to know before you go into business with someone
A CPA firm with Silicon Valley DNA
How national tax reform is impacting state taxes
A new staffing model for accounting firms
How AI, blockchain, and automation will reinvent accounting
How tax reform will impact individual taxpayers
Private student loan debt: What CPAs need to know
Student loan debt: Everything you need to know but were too afraid to ask
Watch out for these fraud red flags
When accountants walked with kings: Jacob Soll's The Reckoning
Tax reform: What CPAs need to know about the latest developments
What's next for health care reform?
The secrets to opening a new CPA office
What CPAs need to know about the new tax reform framework
Engage your listeners through financial storytelling
What CPAs need to know about their tax software
Could unlimited vacation work at your firm?
Real talk about artificial intelligence and blockchain
Popular CPA Exam scoring questions answered
A factor of singular importance in cloud computing
How a CPA overcame her fear of public speaking
How to protect your CPA practice from hackers
How CPA firms can protect themselves from lawsuits
From CPA to the classroom: Going from practitioner to professor
What you need to know before you sell your firm
Mistakes people make when applying for a job (Part 3)
Mistakes people make when applying for a job (Part 2)
Mistakes people make when applying for a job (Part 1)
How to make conference attendance pay off
On the move: Answers to the most common CPA mobility questions
How drone aircraft will change the CPA profession