Journal of Accountancy podcast

November 22, 2022

Remembering an enthusiastic CPA who challenged the status quo

Anyone who heard the late Steve Player address a room will forever remember his booming voice and his passion for driving the accounting profession forward.

November 17, 2022

Unearthing talent: Embracing the ‘era of professional apprentices’

An AICPA executive shares more about the first three companies signed up for a new apprenticeship program and explains more about three apprentice paths.

November 9, 2022

Tax conference takeaways: IRS service, corporate minimum tax, and more

Three CPAs who attended last week’s AICPA & CIMA National Tax Conference share items of note for tax practitioners from the event.

November 3, 2022

IRS news, Roth conversion considerations, stopping elder financial abuse

Hear about one Inflation Reduction Act concern posed by a leading taxpayer advocate and catch up on recent JofA news and feature articles.

October 27, 2022

Q&A: The 2 most prevalent cyberthreats for CPA firms

The co-author of the JofA’s Professional Liability Spotlight column discusses common strategies used by cybercriminals and how they can be mitigated.

October 20, 2022

IRS annual inflation adjustments, negotiating a job offer, and a quiz

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.

October 18, 2022

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.

October 13, 2022

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.

October 7, 2022

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.

October 4, 2022

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.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

How a CPA beat burnout after strokes, depression

Randy Crabtree, CPA, suffered two strokes in four days and struggled with his mental health for years before he learned to recognize, address, and prevent chronic stress. Learn from his insights on how CPAs can avoid professional burnout.