Journal of Accountancy podcast

October 12, 2021

Audit evolution in action: Part 3

In this installment of an ongoing series, a CPA leader shares some of his firm’s success in transforming to a more digital way of approaching auditing.

October 7, 2021

Peer review: Advancing clarity and remote procedures

An AICPA manager explains the details of a recently issued exposure draft by the AICPA Peer Review Board and how someone can become a peer reviewer.

September 30, 2021

Year-end tax planning advice and a grammar quiz

Tax planning is a year-round activity. Here is some advice to consider before the year end. Also, get a preview of a grammar quiz on commonly confused word pairs.

September 23, 2021

Prioritization tips, sticky-note strategy, and The Princess Bride

Marie Brilmyer, CPA, shares advice on prioritization, how she uses sticky notes to stay organized, and her sleeper pick for a top line from one of her favorite movies.

September 16, 2021

Ethics exposure drafts explained; the makings of a good cover letter

The director of the AICPA’s Professional Ethics Division explains the focus of three upcoming ethics exposure drafts and how the comment process has gotten easier.

September 9, 2021

Tax software: What CPAs like and dislike

Tax season was difficult for several reasons. What did tax practitioners think of the software they used to prepare returns? Learn more in this podcast with transcript.

September 2, 2021

Inflation worries and a tight labor market lead to a slight dip in optimism

This episode takes a look at the AICPA Business and Industry Economic Outlook Survey findings and what they mean for companies, and an Outstanding CPA in Government award winner shares insights on how finance professionals and accountants can lead strategic change.

August 26, 2021

Updating quality management standards: What auditors need to know

We take a closer look at what auditors need to know about upcoming changes to quality management standards.

August 19, 2021

The key tax provisions of the Senate infrastructure bill

An AICPA vice president shares some key areas of focus for accountants in the infrastructure bill recently passed by the Senate.

August 12, 2021

Better remote job interviews and ERC updates

A CPA shares how her organization made remote job candidates feel more comfortable thanks to an improved interview process.

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