Journal of Accountancy podcast

June 18, 2025

A trailblazing CPA on managing a merger and why it’s OK to lose clients

It’s graduation season, and a CPA firm leader is explaining why it’s OK to see a client “graduate.” Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

June 12, 2025

Accounting talent pipeline: What’s the buzz from ENGAGE?

An AICPA leader focused on the accounting talent pipeline reminds established CPAs of their role in helping to grow the profession. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

June 5, 2025

Pessimism, tariff tremors prominent in CPA execs’ sentiment

What’s the latest sentiment about the domestic and global economy? This conversation recaps the key points of the quarterly Economic Outlook Survey released by the AICPA and CIMA. Hear or read more about the “turning down” of several KPIs, including revenue and profit projections for the coming 12 months, in this podcast episode with transcript.

May 29, 2025

Seek first to understand: How a finance leader manages global teams

A finance leader with experience leading global teams stresses the importance of listening and understanding. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

May 21, 2025

Why the PTET SALT deduction is the AICPA’s ‘No. 1 priority’

An AICPA tax leader updates listeners on key points of the tax portion of the House budget bill. She also details some of the AICPA’s sticking points and potential “wins” — and explains why IRS service may soon decline. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

May 15, 2025

The ‘robot uprising’ and you: A CPA leader’s view on harnessing AI

An expert on artificial intelligence explains why the profession is well suited to deal with fast-moving technological changes despite saying, “Nobody can actually fully keep up.” Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

May 8, 2025

Professional liability Q&A: AI disclosure, retired-partner risk, and more

An author of the JofA’s Professional Liability Spotlight column explains why the answer to the question “Should I disclose my use of generative AI to clients?” isn’t simple. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

May 1, 2025

The value of stay interviews; also, are business cards becoming extinct?

Two guests discuss the ways employers can focus on retention and engagement — and how outside interests have a way of inspiring us at work. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A with April Walker, CPA, CGMA, and John Garrett.

April 29, 2025

Overcoming ‘the creep’ that puts our dreams and goals on hold

Four years wiser and still checking off items on the ultimate bucket list, the AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 25 keynote speaker returns to the Journal of Accountancy podcast with reminders to avoid “getting buried by the day-to-day.” Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

April 24, 2025

An overlooked growth opportunity: Uncertainty

The keynote speaker at a June AICPA & CIMA conference explains how “overwhelming uncertainty” shaped his thinking and how professionals can recognize challenges as opportunities. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.