Journal of Accountancy podcast

April 12, 2021

What we can do to increase the number of Black CPAs

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.

April 8, 2021

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.

April 5, 2021

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.

April 1, 2021

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.

March 25, 2021

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.

March 22, 2021

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.

March 18, 2021

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.

March 11, 2021

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.

March 4, 2021

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.

February 25, 2021

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.

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.