Journal of Accountancy podcast

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.

June 18, 2026

Why mindset may matter more than technology adoption

Joel Morris of Wolters Kluwer and Tom Hood of the AICPA analyze the importance of mindset and leadership in keeping pace with the rapid rate of transformation in corporate finance and accounting. They discuss artificial intelligence, human skills development, the importance of risk mitigation in AI deployment, and the threat of irrelevance for those who don’t keep up.

June 16, 2026

How retaliation risk complicates fraud investigations

Whistleblowers play a critical role in uncovering fraud — but at what cost? The coauthor of the spring FVS Eye on Fraud report explores retaliation risks and offers practical strategies to strengthen governance and protect those who speak up. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

June 10, 2026

The power of active listening in addressing the CPA skills gap

An AICPA vice president discusses the Profession Ready Initiative and its focus on addressing emerging skills gaps for CPAs. In this podcast episode with Q&A, Carl Mayes, CPA, also answers the question, “Are you a good listener?”

June 4, 2026

Aligning with AI: Lisa Simpson on how to overcome sense of overwhelm

An AICPA vice president reflects on the growth of Town Hall and shares how CPAs can manage AI overload. Also, get a breakdown on the recent AICPA and CIMA survey on CPA decision-makers’ economic sentiment.

May 28, 2026

What CPA.com’s CEO sees next for AI, tax, and the profession

AI is rapidly reshaping accounting, and this episode explores how firms can use it to transform tax, audit, and client advisory services. Erik Asgeirsson also reflected on Town Hall’s 2020 launch and previews ENGAGE. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

May 21, 2026

Deregulation’s state of play and the threats it poses to CPA licensure

An AICPA vice president explains why CPA licensure is under pressure from state-level deregulation and what the profession can do to respond. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

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Handling increased enforcement of unclaimed property notices

States are changing enforcement of unclaimed property notices. Learn best practices of how companies can tackle compliance and prevent penalties and audits.