Journal of Accountancy podcast

August 8, 2024

A matter of trust: Melancon reflects on nearly 30 years as CEO

Barry Melancon’s retirement is effective at the end of the year. He joined the JofA podcast for the first of a two-part conversation that looks back on his tenure and the skills he picked up during nearly three decades as a leader. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

August 1, 2024

‘Time is of the essence’: Next steps after the NPAG report release

The chair of the National Pipeline Advisory Group explains some of the next steps for the profession in addressing accounting pipeline concerns. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

July 25, 2024

Tech adoption at light speed: Balancing euphoria with cynicism

An author and former federal banking regulator, also a keynote speaker at a September AICPA & CIMA conference, offers reasons why technology adoption should be more measured. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

July 18, 2024

What is cannabis rescheduling? And how might it affect CPAs?

A cannabis industry expert looks ahead to the August AICPA & CIMA Cannabis Industry Conference and comments on the legal and regulatory landscape. Read the Q&A or listen to the podcast episode.

July 11, 2024

How tax practitioners viewed filing season, plus ERC and BOI updates

An AICPA leader analyzes recent news related to employee retention credit claims and beneficial ownership information reporting requirements. She also explains why member sentiment about IRS performance during tax filing season is not in alignment with IRS data. Read the Q&A or listen to the podcast episode.

July 2, 2024

Analyzing Moore: The ruling that upheld the Sec. 965 transition tax

Tony Nitti, CPA, reviews the Supreme Court opinion in Moore and details the potential repercussions. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

June 26, 2024

Longtime CPA leader: ‘An amazing time to be in the profession’

A state society CEO shares some of the reasons he was drawn to a career in accounting and details the importance of early exposure for the profession. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

June 20, 2024

Parting thought from ENGAGE: Don’t let tech changes overwhelm you

A tech-focused CPA explains why he prioritizes attending ENGAGE and discusses how roles are being changed rapidly by emerging technology. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

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.