Journal of Accountancy podcast

August 27, 2026

Finance’s chemistry lesson: The guardian-to-catalyst transformation

Finance is being rewired for an AI-driven future, and one Gartner expert says the function’s next challenge is knowing what to preserve — and what to let go.

August 20, 2026

An innovative state society CEO and her view of accounting’s future

Rebekah Olson discusses how community, collaboration, and engagement can help the accounting profession navigate workforce challenges. She also explains what she learned from her mentor and predecessor as Maryland’s state society CEO in this podcast episode.

August 13, 2026

AI gets the headlines, but it’s not the whole story for finance leaders

What are finance leaders focused on beyond AI? Tom Hood discusses the top priorities emerging from the sixth Future of Finance Summit. Listen to the episode (the JofA’s 500th) or read the transcript.

August 6, 2026

Build trust with a stewardship mindset

A finance leader shares what it means to be accountable and why he believes stewardship is the core purpose of the CFO role.

July 30, 2026

Why planning to work longer may be the better path to retirement

A personal financial planning expert shares insights on longer lifespans, retirement planning, career flexibility, and how to approach an employer about taking extended time away from work.

July 23, 2026

Telling a better CPA story, one T-shirt and LinkedIn post at a time

Calvin Harris, CPA, the CEO of the New York State Society of CPAs, discusses how humor, storytelling, and connection can make the CPA profession more relevant and engaging. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

July 16, 2026

Awkward silence is OK — and other networking secrets

The AICPA’s CPA Pipeline director shares practical networking advice, explains why listening is a critical professional skill and why it’s more challenging these days, and offers an update on accounting enrollment trends. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

July 9, 2026

From estate planning to AI: Managing CPA liability

A coauthor of the JofA’s Professional Liability Spotlight column discusses the risks for CPAs related to the Great Wealth Transfer, how accountants can serve as a “critical guardrail” for clients, and the key components of an effective AI policy. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

July 2, 2026

The AICPA’s CEO on trust, AI, and the profession’s future

Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA, discusses CPA Trust, AI’s impact on the profession, upskilling needs, licensure changes, and why he remains bullish about the future of accounting.

June 25, 2026

Midyear advocacy update: STEM, BOI, taxes and licensure

What issues are shaping the CPA profession? The AICPA’s advocacy leader shares information on STEM legislation, BOI reporting, the “marathon” of new tax legislation, and more. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

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