Journal of Accountancy podcast

February 22, 2024

JofA roundtable: Why 2024 is shaping up as a big year for ‘people tech’

There’s more to technology than artificial intelligence. Discover other tech topics CPAs need to know in the latest episode of the JofA podcast, featuring three of the top technology experts in the accounting profession. This is the second of two parts.

February 21, 2024

Tech roundtable: AI and automation go way beyond ChatGPT

There’s a lot more to artificial intelligence than ChatGPT. What is it and how will CPAs be affected? Find out from three top accounting technology experts in the latest episode of the JofA podcast, which includes a full transcript.

February 15, 2024

What it’s like to be a finance apprentice

An accounting apprentice, laying the foundation for a future leadership role, explains how he’s advancing through the AICPA’s finance apprenticeship program in this podcast episode with transcript.

February 8, 2024

Why accounting deserves STEM status, and how you can help

The practice of accounting is increasingly tied to technology, and that’s one reason the AICPA is advocating for accounting to be recognized federally as a STEM education field. Learn more in this podcast episode or written Q&A.

February 6, 2024

Super Bowl CFO Q&A: AI, risk management, enjoying the moment

New viewing platforms, new ways to reach fans, and embracing the here and now — hear about all those topics and more in this podcast episode with the finance chief of a Super Bowl regular.

February 1, 2024

Explaining the role of ARSC and its decision tree

The chair of the AICPA Accounting and Review Services Committee details the committee’s focus areas, including the recently released interactive tool for practitioners. Listen to the podcast or read the Q&A.

January 25, 2024

ERC, BOI, e-signature relief: 3 focus areas for tax advocacy

An AICPA tax leader discusses advocacy “wins” from 2023, focus areas for 2024, and explains why comment letters sent to legislators are just “the tip of the iceberg”.

January 18, 2024

The importance of targeting talent early, enthusiastically

A profession leader working on solutions to strengthen the accounting talent pool explains why she’s passionate about the pipeline and the importance of working together in this Q&A.

January 11, 2024

For all future bosses: A leader’s take on in-office work, AI, and more

Kimberly Ellison-Taylor explains why she’s energized by recent conference interactions and offers advice for those with leadership aspirations in this podcast episode with transcript.

January 4, 2024

Gen AI, business model transformation, and more with AICPA & CIMA CEO

The CEO of AICPA & CIMA explains how the move by private-equity investors into accounting is just one step in firm transformation and why a world “devoid of trust” needs accountants.