African Americans are still underrepresented in the accounting profession: Only 2% of CPAs are Black. In this second part of a two-episode podcast, we look at what the profession can do to increase the number of Black CPAs.
Journal of Accountancy podcast episodes
PPP and tax advice for not-for-profits; honoring pioneering CPAs
Hear advice for not-for-profits related to tax and PPP applications, along with why one pioneering CPA’s own role model was her sister.
The struggles and triumphs of the first Black CPAs
We take a look at the remarkable accomplishments of Black CPAs in the 20th century, featuring the testimony of two CPAs who witnessed Black CPA history firsthand: Ruth Harris, the first Black female CPA in Virginia, and Frank Ross, one of the founders of the National Association of Black Accountants.
Details of the April 15 postponement and a primer on SVOG
What deadlines have been extended related to the PPP and tax filing? What deadlines haven’t? What grant program is about to open? Learn more in this podcast.
Why the tax filing extension does not help everyone
The extension to May 17 for individual tax filing and payment helped some but not all taxpayers. Hear more on the latest podcast episode, which includes a transcript.
Ethics considerations for assisting clients with PPP documents
A special crossover episode of the podcast delves into ethical concerns related to assisting clients with PPP loan and forgiveness applications.
A new risk management tool, and PPP and tax deadline updates
Hear or read about the Association’s new risk management resource, plus news on tax deadlines, potential PPP application deadline changes, and more.
A CPA leader’s view on the rise of women in the profession
Hear a conversation with Lara Abrash, CPA, chair and CEO of Deloitte & Touche LLP, on diversity, along with updates on provisions of the stimulus bill and more.
Employee retention credit guidance update and rising economic confidence
This podcast with transcript shares analysis of the latest IRS guidance on the employee retention credit and takes a look at CPA executives’ sentiment about the economy.
Black CPA pioneers, PPP’s narrowed focus, and a FASB alternative
In less than 10 minutes, learn more about the first Black CPA, a new focus for PPP loans, and an important FASB accounting alternative for private companies and not-for-profits.
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