Journal of Accountancy podcast

July 9, 2025

From Jamaican track star to CPA: A firm leader’s unlikely career path

A firm partner says a focus on discipline, work ethic, and continuous learning has helped him succeed in sports and as an accountant. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A with The Freeze, aka Durran Dunn, CPA.

July 2, 2025

AICPA tax priorities and wins in the budget bill now with the House

An AICPA tax leader updates listeners on tax-related points in the Senate-approved budget bill and addresses a recent report to Congress about the potential for IRS service levels to decline. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

June 26, 2025

Change for the better: How your attitude can make all the difference

A leadership development consultant and conference keynote speaker explains what we can and can’t control in the midst of volatility and the importance of recognizing that different people deal with change in different ways. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

June 26, 2025

JofA branded podcast: The evolving insurance market for high-net-worth clients

In this Journal of Accountancy branded podcast, hosted by Clint Costa, CPA, J.D., LL.M., a senior wealth strategist at Choreo, experts discuss how to help clients, especially high-net-worth ones, navigate growing and changing challenges in seeking proper insurance coverage. Play the episode below or read the edited transcript: Transcript Introduction: Thank

June 18, 2025

A trailblazing CPA on managing a merger and why it’s OK to lose clients

It’s graduation season, and a CPA firm leader is explaining why it’s OK to see a client “graduate.” Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

June 12, 2025

Accounting talent pipeline: What’s the buzz from ENGAGE?

An AICPA leader focused on the accounting talent pipeline reminds established CPAs of their role in helping to grow the profession. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

June 5, 2025

Pessimism, tariff tremors prominent in CPA execs’ sentiment

What’s the latest sentiment about the domestic and global economy? This conversation recaps the key points of the quarterly Economic Outlook Survey released by the AICPA and CIMA. Hear or read more about the “turning down” of several KPIs, including revenue and profit projections for the coming 12 months, in this podcast episode with transcript.

May 29, 2025

Seek first to understand: How a finance leader manages global teams

A finance leader with experience leading global teams stresses the importance of listening and understanding. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

May 21, 2025

Why the PTET SALT deduction is the AICPA’s ‘No. 1 priority’

An AICPA tax leader updates listeners on key points of the tax portion of the House budget bill. She also details some of the AICPA’s sticking points and potential “wins” — and explains why IRS service may soon decline. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

May 15, 2025

The ‘robot uprising’ and you: A CPA leader’s view on harnessing AI

An expert on artificial intelligence explains why the profession is well suited to deal with fast-moving technological changes despite saying, “Nobody can actually fully keep up.” Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

Tax Court allows cattle ranch deductions

The Tax Court held that a Texas rancher operated with a profit motive, despite “troublingly large” losses more than 77 times his gross receipts from farming and ranching. Learn more in this Tax Matters article.