Journal of Accountancy podcast

June 13, 2024

Quality management: Details of a standard-setting journey

The chair of the AICPA Auditing Standards Board joins the JofA podcast to provide updates on quality management standards and explain why Dec. 15, 2025, is an important date. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

June 6, 2024

Small ‘signs of strength’ despite continued concern about inflation

The quarterly survey of U.S. business and industry leaders shows a decline in optimism about the next 12 months related to the domestic economy. But, in general, optimism about their own businesses remained steady. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

June 6, 2024

AICPA & CIMA CEO search: Details from the selection committee chair

The chair of the selection committee that will pick Barry Melancon’s successor joined the JofA podcast to talk about the search timeline, the qualities sought in a new leader, and the energizing parts of his current role. Hear the episode or read the Q&A.

May 29, 2024

Maximizing the ENGAGE experience: A co-chair’s guidance

An ENGAGE co-chair explains the reasons he enjoys returning to the conference each year, with a nod to the past and a legendary tax presenter. Hear the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

May 16, 2024

Why the SEC climate rule deserves CPAs’ attention

An AICPA director who has closely followed corporate reporting on climate issues explains the new SEC rule’s importance for accountants who create financial statements and those who audit them. Read the Q&A or listen to the transcript.

May 9, 2024

After April 15: Top-of-mind tax advocacy topics, including the ERC

An AICPA leader reflects on the end of tax filing season and on a recent comment by the IRS commissioner. She also looks ahead at key issues on the advocacy front. Read the Q&A or listen to the podcast episode.

May 2, 2024

How AI can drive a proactive approach to corporate finance

A finance leader looks back on a key early moment in his career and looks forward to the ways AI will help free up capacity for the finance function of tomorrow. Listen to the podcast or read the Q&A.

April 25, 2024

How accountants can appropriately rely on AI

A CPA and AI expert discusses some of the ethics questions around using AI in this podcast episode. Hear her words or read the Q&A.

April 18, 2024

‘Go before you’re ready’: Advice for leaders in all walks of life

On the latest episode of the Journal of Accountancy podcast, a consultant explains the words behind the leadership acronym BRAVE and details why she needs to listen more to her own advice. Hear her words or read the Q&A.

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.