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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.

July 11, 2024

CFO optimism reaches highest level in 3 years, new survey shows

Grant Thornton’s Q2 2024 CFO survey found that 58% of CFOs are optimistic about the U.S. economy — the highest level of optimism since the third quarter of 2021. Plus, a rising percentage of CFOs expect profits to grow in the next 12 months.

July 1, 2024

Melancon to retire as CEO of AICPA

The longest-serving leader in the AICPA’s history will depart Dec. 31 after 29 years at the helm.

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 4, 2024

Insights from ENGAGE: You don’t have to like people to lead people

A learning development adviser shares perspective on the qualities that truly matter for great leadership. Here’s a hint: You don’t have to be a “people person” to thrive.

May 23, 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 23, 2024

New AICPA chair: ‘We need to promote the cool work we do’

Family influence, personal drive, and a commitment to excellence distinguish AICPA Chair Carla McCall’s professional accomplishments and her vision to empower future generations of accountants.

May 22, 2024

AICPA gives Gold Medal Award of Distinction to Kueppers

The AICPA presented Bob Kueppers, CPA, with the 2024 AICPA Gold Medal Award of Distinction, the organization’s highest honor.

May 22, 2024

CEO Melancon, ‘passionate advocate’ for the profession, to retire

AICPA & CIMA leader’s tenure includes the creation of the CGMA designation and creation of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.

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.

April 15, 2024

Cautious optimism: CEOs confident in their businesses, the economy

Large-company CEOs in a KPMG survey are confident in the U.S. economy despite multiple risks. Also, the CEOs seem to be changing their thinking about a permanent return to in-office work, with more envisioning a hybrid model.

April 12, 2024

The win-win of effective well-being initiatives: 5 steps for leaders

Happy employees are productive employees, but simply offering well-being programs won’t get the job done. The key to success? A companywide commitment that delivers real results in the eyes of current and potential employees.

April 11, 2024

Comfort in the uncomfortable: One-on-one meeting strategies that work

A keynote speaker and author discusses a leadership role model, how he’s now “flirting with burnout,” and why managers have to be ready to ask tough questions in one-on-one meetings — and keep those meetings on the calendar. This is the second of a two-part conversation. You can listen here to the first part.

March 21, 2024