Journal of Accountancy podcast

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.

September 29, 2022

‘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.

September 27, 2022

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.

September 22, 2022

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.

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