Journal of Accountancy podcast

April 21, 2020

What to know before offering client accounting services

Mary May, principal, and Stephanie Howard, client accounting services manager, at tonneson + co, discuss how client accounting services can benefit both firms and clients, and share their best advice for firms that are looking to add or expand their offerings in this area.

April 13, 2020

Why companies must seriously consider board refreshment

A board full of experienced members may have expertise, but it also can become stale. A corporate governance expert shares advice for companies to keep their boards fresh.

April 9, 2020

Application advice for SBA loans

You’re likely to have questions about the Paycheck Protection Program loans offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration. This podcast episode has some answers.

April 7, 2020

Pandemic-specific guidance for auditors and preparers

The consequences of the coronavirus on financial statement preparation and auditing are complex. Two CPAs share guidance for preparers and practitioners.

April 6, 2020

How CPAs can fight fraud in the COVID-19 pandemic

Coronavirus is an opportunity for fraudsters to take advantage of fear and confusion. Elizabeth Woodward, CPA/CFF, and Howard Silverstone, CPA/CFF, discuss how accountants can identify and prevent coronavirus-related fraud.

March 31, 2020

You’re suddenly WFH: An example of how to adapt

A finance professional working in local government shares how she has adapted to the new work-from-home reality many of us are experiencing.

March 28, 2020

Relieving the April 15 ‘pressure point’

Ed Karl, CPA, the AICPA’s vice president–Tax Policy & Advocacy, outlines how the IRS tax filing delay came about — and what it means for CPA tax practitioners and their clients.

March 13, 2020

Tech tips for firms responding to coronavirus

A CPA firm’s IT director shares advice for organizations to assess and set up longer-term remote work in the wake of coronavirus concerns.

March 9, 2020

Getting states on board: A model for partnership tax audits

The rules have changed for IRS examinations and adjustments of partnership returns at the federal level, but are the states following suit? We’ll find out how model legislation issued by the Multistate Tax Commission, developed in collaboration with the AICPA and other stakeholders, is being adopted across the U.S.

March 2, 2020

Help your staff make it through busy season

Eustis Corrigan, CPA, senior managing director at CBIZ MHM in Memphis, Tenn., a veteran of more than 30 tax seasons, shares what his firm does to support staff during busy season.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

How a CPA beat burnout after strokes, depression

Randy Crabtree, CPA, suffered two strokes in four days and struggled with his mental health for years before he learned to recognize, address, and prevent chronic stress. Learn from his insights on how CPAs can avoid professional burnout.