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27:33

An unorthodox path to CPA success

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2023/10/12

Nicole Davis isn't your typical CPA firm owner. She has five children, owns three businesses, and has zero work experience in a public accounting firm. She has crafted a presence on social media including an account with more than 12,000 followers on X, formerly known as Twitter. How has Davis done all of this, launching the firm Butler-Davis Tax & Accounting and two other businesses? And what has she learned along the way? She shares her story in this episode, a collaboration with the Small Firm

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29:55

Why should CPAs understand ChatGPT?

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2023/10/05

In the spring, two technology-focused accounting educators wrote an article about ChatGPT’s ability to answer hypothetical client questions. Now, they’re joining the JofA podcast to look into the future of generative AI. Mfon Akpan, CGMA, DBA, an assistant professor of accounting at Methodist University, and Scott Dell, CPA, DBA, an assistant professor of accounting at Francis Marion University, explain why CPAs and other professionals can be left behind professionally if they don’t spend time

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16:08

Driving fuel efficiency: CPAs’ changing role in oil...

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2023/09/28

Ryan Bogner, EY’s Americas digital sustainability leader, is the keynote speaker at the AICPA & CIMA Oil & Gas Conference in November in Las Vegas. He explains on this episode of the JofA podcast how the regulatory landscape will affect reporting going forward, the link between cost efficiency and carbon efficiency, and why, even with more focus on sustainable energy sources, demand for oil and gas remains high. What you’ll learn from this episode: · Bogner’s explanation of how reporting

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23:07

Summing up Sid: The ultimate CPA and friend to all

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2023/09/22

Plenty of CPAs can say they learned something from Sid Kess, who died last week at age 97. Some earned CPE credits from a Kess conference session, others read his book, and some learned simply how to treat other people. Kess was passionately devoted to the profession; he continued serving on conference planning committees well into his 90s. As recently as 2022, Kess was honored with others in the profession at AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE. The specific award given then to Kess was the Stanley H. Breitbard

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11:30

ERC suspended: What happens next

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2023/09/15

On Thursday, the IRS suspended the processing of new employee retention credit (ERC) claims to combat the prevalence of fraud. These measures will help protect small businesses and aim to stop fraud by promoters of ERC mills. In this episode, Kris Esposito, Director — Tax Policy & Advocacy, AICPA & CIMA, joins April Walker, CPA, CGMA, Lead Manager — Tax Practice & Ethics, AICPA & CIMA, to discuss this important news development and break down the details of the announcement. What you’ll learn

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23:27

No regrets: Reflections on a family-owned CPA firm’s...

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2023/09/14

For Kevin Martin, CPA, the many happy memories of his father — also a CPA named Kevin Martin — outweigh the grief that accompanied the elder Martin’s death in 2019. An otherwise healthy 78-year-old, the grandfather to Kevin and Lisa Martin’s four children was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a debilitating disease that has no cure. He died about a month later. Kevin Martin, the son, didn’t want those memories to fade away, and so, in the middle of the pandemic, he decided to

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09:13

Why the outlook of CPA decision-makers has improved

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2023/09/07

It’s not a rosy outlook by any means, but the mood of finance decision-makers has brightened in the past three months. That’s according to a third-quarter survey of CPA decision-makers in business and industry. Optimism is rising, along with projections on revenue for the coming 12 months. Also, inflation is no longer the top challenge chosen by respondents. Ken Witt, CPA, CGMA, AICPA & CIMA's associate technical director – Reasearch and Development, discusses the results of the Business and

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17:47

An updated practice aid and how it can assist in...

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2023/09/01

The AICPA’s Digital Assets Working Group published the first iteration of its digital assets practice aid in late 2019. Since then, much has changed related to digital assets, and so the practice aid has evolved with timely updates. The latest update, member-locked content published in late July, continues that evolution. On this episode of the JofA podcast, Kyle Sewell, CPA, a member of the Digital Assets Working Group, explains more about why the updates are important and how they can help

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14:35

3 keys to building a strong team: Partnerships,...

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2023/08/24

When Rand Greenblatt, PA, assumed the role as CFO of Elixir Solutions in early 2022, he set out to improve finance operations while empowering team members. He said that seeing direct reports improve through taking on stretch roles is a key part of talent development – and something that’s gratifying to him. Greenblatt shared what it’s like to manage a team that’s fully remote, why he considers that setup “a boon to the organization,” and more in this episode of the JofA podcast. What you’ll learn

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20:26

Hybrid intelligence: Working with AI instead of...

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2023/08/17

Future-focused consultant and entrepreneur Scott Klososky admits he doesn’t know exactly what the future holds as it relates to artificial intelligence. But he is definitely more upbeat about the productivity possibilities AI offers than down about the jobs AI might eliminate He believes AI will cut out parts of jobs, not entire ones. Klososky will talk more on this topic in September at the AICPA & CIMA Conference on Banks and Savings Institutions. About AI, Klososky says: “Instead of fearing it,

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10:01

‘All in this together’: Addressing the CPA pipeline...

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2023/08/10

Lexy Kessler, CPA, CGMA, is the chair of the National Pipeline Advisory Group, a group of accounting stakeholders formed to help shape strategy to address the profession's talent shortage. Kessler is mid-Atlantic leader for the firm Aprio and a member of the board of directors of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. She is a former chair of the Maryland Association of CPAs. In this episode, Kessler discusses why leading the group appealed to her, more about the

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19:32

How one small firm drastically cut its busy-season hours

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2023/08/03

Johanna Sweaney Salt, CPA, CGMA, used to work 100 hours a week during busy season. As the founder and managing partner of Gray, Salt & Associates LLP, she believed it was her responsibility to put in the time needed to make her small firm a success. Today, Johanna remains a full-time partner at the firm, and her son, Dalton Sweaney, CPA, is now the managing partner. His desire a few years ago to spend more time with his young children prompted him to ask his mother if they could make changes to make

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16:16

Fraud, football, and a viral video: A midsummer...

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2023/07/28

This episode is a midsummer look back at insights from selected 2023 podcast guests, from a Super Bowl CFO to the AICPA vice chair.

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14:18

Why the disconnect? Risks are everywhere; risk...

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2023/07/20

A survey report that focuses on enterprise risk management (ERM) and offers tools for risk practitioners is the focus of this episode of the JofA podcast. The 14th edition of The State of Risk Oversight, a report produced jointly by the AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, and the ERM Initiative at North Carolina State University, shows that the volume and complexity of risks continues to be prominent on the radar of leaders at U.S

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26:41

S corps. and Rev. Rul. 2008-18 F reorganizations

Journal of Accountancy Podcast ·

2023/07/13

In this podcast episode, a collaboration between the JofA and the Tax Section Odyssey podcasts, Tony Nitti, CPA, partner—National Tax at EY, joins April Walker, CPA, CGMA, lead manager—Tax Practice & Ethics at AICPA & CIMA, from ENGAGE 2023. The main topic of their discussion is Rev. Rul. 2008-18, delving into S corporation reorganizations. Related resources Rev. Rul. 2008-18 — Postulates two situations in which an S corporation becomes a qualified subchapter S subsidiary (QSub) of a newly

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16:46

Where do we go from here? Career advice for high...

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2023/07/07

Donny Shimamoto, CPA/CITP, CGMA, the founder and managing director of Intraprise TechKnowlogies LLC, recently co-hosted a conference session on feedback – specifically, how high performing employees sometimes get a low amount of valuable feedback. Such high performers can have their development halted if they fail to seek out the right feedback to advance in their careers, Shimamoto said. Shimamoto also reflected on the recently completed AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE, highlighting the words of Carla

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17:45

The key role accountants will play in the shifting...

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2023/06/29

As the components of a company’s value change, the role of finance must adapt to what it reports and how it manages tangible and intangible assets. That shift was underscored with the release of new global sustainability standards by the International Sustainability Standards Board, and it’s the topic of this episode of the JofA podcast. Ash Noah, CPA, CGMA, FCMA, managing director—Management Accounting and ESG for AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional

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15:10

CPAs and cannabis businesses – a 2023 update

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2023/06/22

Advising legal cannabis-related businesses is a growing opportunity for CPAs. The landscape is ever-changing, on regulatory and other fronts. Andrew Hunzicker, CPA, the founder and CEO of Dope CFO Certified Advisors in Oregon, and Ron Seigneur, CPA/ABV, founder and partner at the firm Seigneur Gustafson LLP in Colorado, joined the JofA podcast recently to provide an update on what has changed in the industry as well as highlights of the upcoming AICPA & CIMA Cannabis Industry Conference, Aug. 14-16

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12:40

Advice to CFOs: Be agile and adaptable in the face of...

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2023/06/15

Chris Ortega is an upbeat person, as anyone who’s seen him present at a conference knows. But he also understands that, economically, times are tough, and he has advice for finance professionals to manage through the uncertainty. Ortega also shares how his role at conferences has changed since he first began volunteering, why he likes coming back to AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE, and what he sees for the future of financial planning and analysis (FP&A). What you’ll learn from this episode: · Chris

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14:56

The power skills needed to lead effectively — from...

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2023/06/08

Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA, was a prominent speaker at AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2023 for good reason. On this episode of the Journal of Accountancy podcast, McCall, recently named AICPA vice chair, discusses her career path and interest in volunteering while also serving as managing partner of the firm AAFCPAs. McCall shares some of the key traits of leaders, what her firm is doing to address capacity issues, and one aspect of feedback that she considers difficult. What you’ll learn from this episode:

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