Journal of Accountancy podcast

February 17, 2022

Gratitude: How a helping hand can spark a great career

A CPA leader shares how mentors helped him along the way and the advice he now shares with aspiring CFOs in this podcast episode with transcript.

February 15, 2022

The value of ‘connection to the mission’ for one not-for-profit CFO

In part one of a two-part conversation, Calvin Harris explains why the National Urban League was well positioned to receive an increase in donations at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, what the organization did with that revenue, and how he approaches retention and development of employees.

February 10, 2022

IRS service issues: What a coalition of tax pros seeks to change

Relief for underpayment or late-payment penalties is one recommendation that would help to mitigate IRS service issues, according to an AICPA-led coalition. Hear or read more in this podcast episode with transcript.

February 8, 2022

What CAS practice leaders should focus on in 2022 and beyond

An accounting profession leader analyzes a recent benchmark survey on CAS practices and shares why talent management must be a focus area for firms in this podcast with transcript.

February 3, 2022

A blockchain glossary, the CPA firm of the future, and Excel malware

Blockchain — what does it mean to you? A glossary of terms offers clarity. Also, hear or read more about accounting firms’ tech-integrated future.

February 1, 2022

The 3 components of burnout, and why they are heightened now

Author Britt Andreatta, Ph.D., explains why change is difficult and why now is the time for leaders to spend even more time focusing on employee well-being.

January 27, 2022

Sales tax: Nearly 4 years after Wayfair, what’s on the horizon

An interview with a tax expert explores how a Supreme Court ruling created a new playing field for business and how practitioners can advise clients on related issues.

January 25, 2022

What one CPA calls ‘the best job in the world’

Find out why the subject of January’s Last Word feature enjoys her work, plus get a preview of the annual tax filing season quick guide in this podcast with transcript.

January 20, 2022

Grow yourself, others, and the business: Q&A with a Nike leader

Patience and tenacity are two of the traits Tanner Johnson, CPA, CGMA, values in his journey to becoming a finance executive at Nike. Hear or read more in this podcast episode with transcript.

January 18, 2022

Developing empathy and why it’s OK not to have all the answers

An EY executive explains how organizations can support their employees’ well-being and why leaders should focus on empathy.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

4 ways solo practitioners can stand out

Five years ago, a grieving Angel Zhen started his own CPA firm with no clients and no revenue. Today, he has 300 clients, $600,000 in revenue and 12 weeks of annual vacation. In this JofA article, he shares how he set up his firm and how you could do the same.