Journal of Accountancy podcast

August 12, 2019

How CPAs can help family businesses with succession planning

Jonathan Flack, CPA, discusses why leaders of family businesses have such a difficult time with succession planning and what CPAs can do to help them.

August 5, 2019

Recognizing and managing different personality types

How does an “eager beaver” work best with a pessimist? This is one example of how different personality types might interact at work. Learn more in this episode.

July 31, 2019

Insight into the state of small business

Why are small business owners optimistic? And why do they have cause for concern? A close follower of small business has answers.

July 29, 2019

Why the CPA licensure process could change

This episode addresses how and why CPA licensure requirements might evolve as a result of the technological revolution that’s transforming the accounting profession.

July 22, 2019

A closer look at threats to CPA licensure

Legislation in states around the country could put CPA licensure in danger. This episode examines what practitioners need to know to help ensure the profession is protected.

July 15, 2019

Implementation insight from FASB’s vice chair

FASB vice chairman Jim Kroeker shares advice for successful implementation of accounting standards, as well as what’s on the horizon for FASB.

July 8, 2019

The father of the 401(k) on how his invention has reshaped retirement

Ted Benna talks about how and why he came up with the 401(k), its advantages and drawbacks, how he’d change it if given the chance, and how it’s reshaped retirement.

July 1, 2019

Memo to managers: Practice what you preach

Misty Geer, CPA, CGMA, the controller for a chemical manufacturer, explains how managers can live their values, set clear expectations on schedules, engage in two-way communication, and more.

June 24, 2019

The hiring outlook for U.S. businesses

What is the top challenge U.S. finance executives say they are facing? This podcast explores that challenge, along with projections for the coming year.

June 17, 2019

Revenue recognition tips for not-for-profits

Not-for-profits have their own specific concerns related to the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s new revenue recognition standard. Find out in this episode how the new standard applies to not-for-profits.

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Start in high school to strengthen the accounting profession

A practitioner-led outreach program, born of a university, accounting professionals, and local community collaboration, shows how to successfully engage high school students with the modern accounting profession.