This quick-hitting episode covers recent news of interest, including IRS and Social Security Administration annual announcements, why the AICPA is requesting guidance from the IRS and Treasury, and advice for negotiating after you’ve received a job offer.
Journal of Accountancy podcast episodes
A closer look at proposed revisions to the AICPA tax standards
Three CPAs discuss the particulars of proposed revisions issued by the AICPA for the Statements on Standards for Tax Services.
Roth IRAs vs. 529 plans, job candidate questions, and an IRS extension
Learn about Roth IRAs as a potential investment for children, questions to ask and avoid in job interviews, and recent news from the IRS and SEC in this podcast episode with transcript.
A pioneering CPA reflects on a 50-year journey
To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, a CPA leader in Southern California who tirelessly built his firm and a Hispanic professional organization from the ground up reflects on his journey in this podcast episode with transcript.
Guiding principles for today’s boards of directors
Boards of directors are facing unprecedented questions, but a report from the National Association of Corporate Directors offers a framework for finding answers.
‘Own your narrative’ and other advice from a Starbucks executive
CPA leader Tiffany Willis shares some of her dreams and her career journey in this podcast episode with transcript. Also, get caught up on two IRS-related news items.
The importance of ‘boss moves’ when making your next career step
A leadership consultant explains more about what she means by “boss moves,” why women are hesitant to apply for some jobs, and why managers should focus more on how employees are doing than on what they are doing.
What small firms need to know about succession and M&A
CPA firm partners looking to retire in the next few years need to make sure they have a succession plan in place as soon as possible. An expert on M&A trends and firm succession explains key considerations.
A quick tour of student loan forgiveness, a quiz, and a letter to the IRS
This express podcast episode with transcript hits the highlights of recent Journal of Accountancy news coverage of student loan debt forgiveness, an AICPA letter urging penalty relief from the IRS, and more.
Why CFOs have confidence in the midst of difficult economic times
A Deloitte partner with a CFO focus explains the main obstacles facing large-company CFOs now and why one indicator points to optimism about the future. Listen to his thoughts or read the full transcript.
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