Journal of Accountancy podcast

December 2, 2022

Pockets of optimism — why there’s hope amidst ‘doom and gloom’

In between predictions of a recession and lower revenue and profit projections, some finance decision-makers show signs of positivity when it comes to their business expansion plans in the coming 12 months. Learn more in this podcast episode with transcript.

November 29, 2022

How to make busy season fun (yes, fun)

Heed the advice of one CPA who found a better way to deal with the stress of busy season. Listen to the podcast or read the transcript.

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.

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