Journal of Accountancy podcast

January 10, 2022

The CPA profession’s ‘really interesting inflection point’

A recent Digital CPA keynote speaker discusses the profession’s “really interesting inflection point” and shares lessons from innovation leaders from around the world.

January 6, 2022

Why a CFO needs to wear two hats

A finance leader at Yelp explains “the two hats of the CFO” and some of the ways finance can be more of a value partner for business.

December 21, 2021

A PPP loan forgiveness update and one CPA’s 2021 reflection

Hear status updates on PPP loan forgiveness and other business relief programs and why one CPA says we should reflect on our resilience.

December 16, 2021

A junior-high dream realized: One CPA leader’s career path

Hear from an accounting practice leader on what he learned from the movie The Shawshank Redemption, when he first knew he wanted to be an accountant, and why college students should begin building a networking base.

December 14, 2021

CPA leader takeaways: Listening, self-awareness, flipping the pyramid

Four CPAs reflect on lessons learned from a recent summit and point out areas of focus relevant to the finance function of the future.

December 9, 2021

Inflation and talent: 2 top headwinds facing business in 2022

Hear about a new top challenge facing businesses and one finance executive’s outlook for 2022 and beyond.

December 2, 2021

Digital assets: Auditing, accounting, and what’s next

A CPA leader shares talks about auditing and accounting related to digital assets — the challenges, the role of skill development, and what’s next in the evolving space.

November 18, 2021

Career advice and RPA tips from CPA leaders

One CPA leader shares more on being a lifelong learner and the advice she gives to up-and-coming accountants; another leader explains some of the opportunities that firms have to automate certain processes and begin to offer more advisory services.

November 11, 2021

Infrastructure analysis: The ERC’s end, and what’s next

An AICPA vice president analyzes the recently passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and previews what’s to come regarding budget reconciliation and key tax provisions.

November 4, 2021

“What’s our biggest risk?” Why the answer is changing

Two CPA risk management experts explain how COVID-19 amplified the risks organizations were already facing and why concern about future business models remains high.