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An innovative state society CEO and her view of accounting’s future

Rebekah Olson discusses how community, collaboration, and engagement can help the accounting profession navigate workforce challenges. She also explains what she learned from her mentor and predecessor as Maryland’s state society CEO in this podcast episode.

Awkward silence is OK — and other networking secrets

The AICPA’s CPA Pipeline director shares practical networking advice, explains why listening is a critical professional skill and why it’s more challenging these days, and offers an update on accounting enrollment trends. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

Midyear advocacy update: STEM, BOI, taxes and licensure

What issues are shaping the CPA profession? The AICPA’s advocacy leader shares information on STEM legislation, BOI reporting, the “marathon” of new tax legislation, and more. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

Why mindset may matter more than technology adoption

Joel Morris of Wolters Kluwer and Tom Hood of the AICPA analyze the importance of mindset and leadership in keeping pace with the rapid rate of transformation in corporate finance and accounting. They discuss artificial intelligence, human skills development, the importance of risk mitigation in AI deployment, and the threat of irrelevance for those who don’t keep up.

The power of active listening in addressing the CPA skills gap

An AICPA vice president discusses the Profession Ready Initiative and its focus on addressing emerging skills gaps for CPAs. In this podcast episode with Q&A, Carl Mayes, CPA, also answers the question, “Are you a good listener?”

5 state CPA societies merge

The CPA organizations of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont have approved a merger to form the New England Society of CPAs.

Are you making the most of LinkedIn?

LinkedIn provides a multifaceted resource to search, network, and post content — but third-party AI tools should be treated with caution.

A Machu Picchu moment and what it means for aging and retirement

Speaker and author Kelley Long, CPA/PFS, explains the evolving definition of, and approach to, retirement and how CPAs can help clients plan for flexible careers. She also previews her upcoming ENGAGE sessions on retirement strategies and making better use of HSAs. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

The surprising way one CFO grows her network and her knowledge

The latest episode of the JofA podcast looks ahead to key themes from upcoming conference sessions, with a particular focus on the evolving role of the CFO. A finance leader who hosts her own podcast explained how starting that show has served as a business card and enabled her to make new connections. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

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Agentic accounting has arrived: What’s hype and what’s real?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving beyond chatbots and into accounting workflows. A new generation of agentic AI tools can plan, execute, and adapt as they complete tasks, raising expectations for what automation can do inside firms and finance departments. What can agentic AI realistically do today and what challenges are there in its implementation? Find out in this Journal of Accountancy sponsored report.

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