Journal of Accountancy Podcast

What's the latest on a new licensure model proposed by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy and the AICPA? This podcast episode gets you caught up.

With mergers-and-acquisitions activity on the upswing and Baby Boomers retiring in large numbers, many owners are now looking to exit their businesses. Fentress Seagroves, deals partner for the U.S. with PwC, outlines the steps business owners can take to ensure a successful transition and discusses the many ways CPAs can support them during this process.

New technologies with the power to reshape accounting, such as data analytics, are emerging all the time. Rich Gallagher, CPA, senior director of content for the AICPA Examinations team, explains how the CPA Exam is able to keep up with such changes.

Tax planning and return filing readiness depend in no small part on the actions of Congress and the IRS and Treasury in the countdown to 2020. Ed Karl, AICPA vice president–Taxation, gives some inside-the-Beltway prognostications.

2020 is not far away, and that means major changes related to technology are coming at us fast. The tech-focused founder of a consulting firm provides a preview.

Fraud and forensics expert Roger Darvall-Stevens explores emerging global fraud trends and what finance professionals and accountants can do to protect themselves and their firms.

Can roller derby double as leadership development? Can we really exercise our "confidence muscles"? Jen Gardner, CPA, says yes to both.

Clients who feel an emotional connection to your firm can be your greatest assets — especially in an age where accounting work is becoming increasingly commoditized. Julie Littlechild, founder and CEO of Absolute Engagement, discusses what her organization's research reveals about how clients become truly engaged with an accounting practice.

John Garrett -- a stand-up comedian, widely traveled speaker, and former practicing CPA -- shares insights on how to deliver a memorable presentation at your next conference.

Should you use an emoji in email? Is there value in reaching "inbox zero" status? Byron Patrick, CPA/CITP, CGMA, has answers in this podcast episode.

Karen Dillon, a former editor with Harvard Business Review and author of the HBR Guide to Office Politics, discusses assertive strategies for empowering your career when you have a rocky relationship with your boss.

What is the top challenge facing U.S. finance executives? This podcast episode explores that topic and two other fast-rising obstacles detailed in a quarterly survey.

A not-for-profit's survival depends on high-quality oversight from its board. In this episode, learn how using the right governance strategy can help your not-for-profit thrive.

Have you ever wondered how much your favorite college football team is worth? Mark Zyla, CPA/ABV, and Dan Cohen, Esq., discuss the value of teams to universities — and the ways in which a CPA might try to determine their financial valuation.

Ample advice exists for managers to improve on how they deliver feedback. Less common is coaching on how to be better at receiving feedback. Rebekah Brown, CPA, director of development for the Maryland Association of CPAs and the Business Learning Institute, shares insight on receiving feedback.

Should you immediately tell a co-worker about a dysfunctional work environment? It's one of several questions addressed by leadership expert Jennifer Wilson.

Jonathan Flack, CPA, discusses why leaders of family businesses have such a difficult time with succession planning and what CPAs can do to help them.

How does an "eager beaver" work best with a pessimist? This is one example of how different personality types might interact at work. Learn more in this episode.

Why are small business owners optimistic? And why do they have cause for concern? A close follower of small business has answers.

This episode addresses how and why CPA licensure requirements might evolve as a result of the technological revolution that's transforming the accounting profession.

Legislation in states around the country could put CPA licensure in danger. This episode examines what practitioners need to know to help ensure the profession is protected.

FASB vice chairman Jim Kroeker shares advice for successful implementation of accounting standards, as well as what's on the horizon for FASB.

Ted Benna talks about how and why he came up with the 401(k), its advantages and drawbacks, how he'd change it if given the chance, and how it's reshaped retirement.

What is the top challenge U.S. finance executives say they are facing? This podcast explores that challenge, along with projections for the coming year.

Misty Geer, CPA, CGMA, believes that strong management goes beyond ethical behavior, efficiency, and carrying out company strategy — even though each of those is important. Managers are a key reason that employees show up to work engaged or not. Geer explains how managers can live their values, set clear expectations on schedules, engage in two-way communication, and more.