Journal of Accountancy podcast

April 10, 2025

The uncomfortable work of leadership

The keynote speaker at the AICPA & CIMA Employee Benefit Plans Conference in May shares lessons he’s learned in fighting substance addiction and how the behavior of addicts in recovery applies to making accounting leaders better.

April 3, 2025

Tax legislation, audit oversight, and other AICPA advocacy focus areas

An AICPA executive vice president details points of emphasis related to advocacy in Washington and offers advice to members on managing legislative and regulatory uncertainty. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A with Mark Peterson.

March 27, 2025

Tips for driving change and driving out drama

An assessment of an employee’s value should go beyond a talent assessment and include a look at readiness for what’s next — minus that worker’s “drama quotient.” A consultant and speaker explains more in this podcast episode with Q&A.

March 26, 2025

JofA-branded podcast: Critical conversations about business transition planning

In this Journal of Accountancy-branded podcast, a senior wealth strategist and managing partner share advice on how to initiate conversations with business clients about transition and succession planning.

March 20, 2025

Financial tracing: Show me the money

A forensic accounting expert details types of financial tracing and explains why human skills remain important even as technology speeds up some tasks. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

March 14, 2025

Explaining stablecoin risks and the need for reporting criteria

An expert on digital assets explains stablecoins and why they’re a focus of several AICPA committees. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

March 11, 2025

Breaking down the reasons for a decline in economic sentiment

Projections for revenue and profit growth for the coming 12 months declined when compared to the previous quarter, a new AICPA & CIMA survey shows. Why is that? Learn about the survey results by listening to the podcast episode or reading the Q&A.

March 6, 2025

Leading change: The CFO agenda, International Women’s Day

The co-chairs of the CFO Conference planning committee and an AICPA & CIMA executive join the Journal of Accountancy podcast to discuss leadership trends and the importance of recognizing International Women’s Day. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

February 27, 2025

Want to be CEO of a CAS practice?

A client advisory services expert details the importance of evaluating metrics and not getting bogged down in details — and links good people management to higher client satisfaction.

February 20, 2025

Defining the office in 2025: Shifting models of where work gets done

A leading accounting consultant explains the reasons for a disconnect between some managers and employees when it comes to work location. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A with Jennifer Wilson.

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