Journal of Accountancy podcast

April 30, 2026

The risks of quick‑turn SOC engagements and what CPAs should know

Promises of speed and simplicity are affecting the SOC marketplace. This JofA podcast episode with transcript breaks down the professional and ethical risks.

April 23, 2026

How to start a CPA practice: Lessons from a firm founder and a risk expert

Thinking of starting your own CPA firm but not sure where to begin? Two experts with deep knowledge on the topic detail what it takes, including a focus on managing risk in the early years. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

April 16, 2026

A Machu Picchu moment and what it means for aging and retirement

Speaker and author Kelley Long, CPA/PFS, explains the evolving definition of, and approach to, retirement and how CPAs can help clients plan for flexible careers. She also previews her upcoming ENGAGE sessions on retirement strategies and making better use of HSAs. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

April 8, 2026

What small firms are getting right about tech and why they’re not alone

Small CPA firms, “the heart and center” of the accounting profession, are the focus of this episode of the JofA podcast. An AICPA vice president discusses how AI and automation are leveling the playing field and how innovation can thrive in smaller practices. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

April 2, 2026

Liability lessons on documentation, high-profile clients, CAS engagement letters

An author of the JofA’s Professional Liability Spotlight column explains why documentation matters in defending liability claims and what can go wrong when CPA firms serve high-net-worth or celebrity clients. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A with Sarah Ference, CPA.

March 26, 2026

The surprising way one CFO grows her network and her knowledge

The latest episode of the JofA podcast looks ahead to key themes from upcoming conference sessions, with a particular focus on the evolving role of the CFO. A finance leader who hosts her own podcast explained how starting that show has served as a business card and enabled her to make new connections. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

March 19, 2026

Ancient Greece to AI: The past and future of bank fraud

The latest JofA podcast episode details fraud risks facing banks and other financial institutions, including deepfakes and ransomware — and the surprising prevalence of check fraud. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A for prevention strategies and other insights.

March 12, 2026