Journal of Accountancy podcast

April 2, 2026

Liability lessons on documentation, high-profile clients, CAS engagement letters

An author of the JofA’s Professional Liability Spotlight column explains why documentation matters in defending liability claims and what can go wrong when CPA firms serve high-net-worth or celebrity clients. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A with Sarah Ference, CPA.

March 26, 2026

The surprising way one CFO grows her network and her knowledge

The latest episode of the JofA podcast looks ahead to key themes from upcoming conference sessions, with a particular focus on the evolving role of the CFO. A finance leader who hosts her own podcast explained how starting that show has served as a business card and enabled her to make new connections. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

March 19, 2026

Ancient Greece to AI: The past and future of bank fraud

The latest JofA podcast episode details fraud risks facing banks and other financial institutions, including deepfakes and ransomware — and the surprising prevalence of check fraud. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A for prevention strategies and other insights.

March 12, 2026

Tax advocacy: AICPA experts on new bills shaping tax preparer rules

Two Washington‑based AICPA tax leaders break down a recent GAO report and proposed bipartisan legislation that would reshape rules on tax preparation. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

March 5, 2026

Summing up economic sentiment and concerns about inflation, recession

A Q&A analyzes the latest Economic Outlook Survey results, highlighting guarded optimism, easing recession concerns, and steady hiring needs. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

February 26, 2026

Talent shuffle: Why people want to change jobs and how leaders can adapt

Two Robert Half executives share data on what percentage of employees plan to look for new jobs in 2026 and what factors — from burnout to better benefits — are driving a potential shift. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

February 19, 2026

Inside the AICPA’s effort to enhance the skills of early-career CPAs

An AICPA leader joins the JofA podcast to explain the Profession Ready Initiative, a comprehensive effort to strengthen early-career CPA skills. The conversation covers how research, technology trends, and employer feedback will shape the initiative.

February 11, 2026

Lessons in internal control lapses from major fraud cases

Learn how lapses in segregation of duties contributed to two major embezzlement cases highlighted in the latest Eye on Fraud report. This podcast episode breaks down how internal control gaps emerge — and what organizations can do to strengthen oversight and reduce fraud risk.

February 5, 2026

Differentiating agentic and generative AI — and more with a Tech Q&A author

Learn why AI’s “confidently wrong” answers can create real risks for CPA firms, and hear practical insights on emerging threats and trends CPAs should watch closely, according to a Technology Q&A co-author.

January 29, 2026

Why stablecoin controls create a solid foundation in an evolving environment

Jeff Trent, CPA, a PwC partner, joins the podcast to break down the AICPA’s updated criteria for stablecoin controls.

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