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Journal of Accountancy Podcast

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The Journal of Accountancy podcast discusses the key issues facing the accounting profession.

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09:09

The ‘mixed bag’ of economic sentiment; recent IRS...

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2022/09/01

More than half of companies hope to add employees in the next year, but many of the CPA decision-makers at those organizations remain pessimistic about the U.S. economy. Those are a few of the key takeaways from the quarterly Business and Industry Economic Outlook Survey, which was released Thursday. Inflation is a top concern chosen by many of the respondents. Ken Witt, CPA, CGMA, associate technical director for Management Accounting Research and Development at the Association of International

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26:29

The payoffs of RPA for one accounting firm

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2022/08/25

Robotic process automation, or RPA, has been a buzzword in the accounting profession for several years. Despite that, many practitioners don’t have a great grasp of what RPA is and what it can do for accountants. Wesley Hartman has spent much of the past eight years developing RPA solutions for midsize firm Kirsch Kohn & Bridge, where he is director of technology. In this episode of the JofA podcast, produced in partnership with the Small Firm Philosophy podcast, Hartman shares how he has used RPA,

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15:53

The heavier lifting that technology can accomplish...

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2022/08/23

David Cieslak, CPA/CITP, CGMA, aka Inspector Gadget, has been following technology tools and trends for years. He took time recently to share thoughts on the Journal of Accountancy podcast, explaining how he got his nickname, the “evolutionary” vs. “revolutionary” approach he takes to analyzing technology breakthroughs year to year, and why automation should be embraced by finance professionals.

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27:49

A closer look at tax items in the Inflation Reduction...

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2022/08/18

The Inflation Reduction Act includes several tax provisions, including a corporate minimum tax, a 1% excise tax on stock repurchase by corporations, and increased funding for IRS enforcement efforts. Adam Schrom, CPA, director of product management at Bloomberg Tax, breaks down several aspects of the legislation and provides a history lesson in the process.

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24:26

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Advice to help ‘calm...

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2022/08/16

The COVID-19 pandemic led many CPAs and their employers to think deeply about mental health in ways they may not have before. Amber Setter, a former accountant and an International Coaching Federation-accredited professional certified coach, talks about signs someone may need to consider speaking with a professional about their mental health and what you can do if you notice these signs in someone else. She also gives advice on finding a mental health professional and suggests ways employers can

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15:15

Advice for avoiding the data waterfall in presentations

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2022/08/09

Tom King, CPA, has worked in corporate America and now is a professor of accounting at Case Western Reserve University. He wrote the book The Numerate Leader in part to help professionals better approach how they share data. If the right data is presented the right way, audiences won’t simply nod their heads or completely tune out. King shares advice for how to get more “wow” and fewer yawns in this episode of the Journal of Accountancy podcast.

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24:09

Why CPAs focused on the ‘core’ shouldn’t forget about...

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2022/08/04

Pascal Finette, an entrepreneur, consultant, and keynote speaker, shares innovation lessons from interviews with other leaders, a story about how Pepsi set up a direct-to-consumer business, and why those fortunate enough to work remotely can develop a routine that leads to better quality of life.

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18:10

Why growing knowledge is more important than proving...

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2022/07/28

Drew Niehaus, CPA, focuses on accounting advisory services and governance, risk, and compliance in his role as managing director of a firm in Texas. He shares knowledge on those and other topics in this episode of the Journal of Accountancy podcast, including where organizations should start with risk management practices, the most significant new accounting standards, and why he advises new accountants, “You’re not expected to know everything.”

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13:07

The 411 from Tom Hood on the future of finance

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2022/07/27

The role shift of the finance function was accelerated by the pandemic, and CFOs and controllers continue to adapt to provide value for their organizations. Few people have more insight on that topic than Tom Hood, CPA/CITP, CGMA, executive vice president–Business Engagement & Growth for the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, representing AICPA & CIMA. Hood is a featured speaker on a skills-focused webinar on Thursday about the Finance Leadership Program. He also leads

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19:32

Breaking down the top issues facing CPA firms

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2022/07/21

IRS service issues are a top concern for firms small and large, according to results of the 2022 AICPA Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) CPA Firm Top Issues Survey. But those service issues are not the only concern. Lisa Simpson, CPA, CGMA, AICPA vice president–Firm Services, and Carl Peterson, CPA, CGMA, vice president–Small Firm Interests, take a closer look at the issues and what those issues will mean for firms going forward.

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17:25

2024 CPA Exam Blueprints: The trends driving proposed...

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2022/07/19

Today’s CPA devotes time and energy to focus on areas not even in existence a generation ago. As a result of technology and other changes in business, there is a need for updated testing of the skills needed to become a licensed CPA. Lori Kelly, CPA, lead manager–Exam Content for the AICPA, explains how the 2024 CPA Exam, based on proposed Blueprints, will look; why the changes are being proposed; and why feedback between now and Sept. 30 is vital. Also, here are three links to related resources:

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19:09

A suitably summer story: One CPA’s travel quest

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2022/07/14

Tim Keefe, CPA, CGMA, is continuing a family tradition in the profession. His grandfather, father, and two siblings have been accountants. Keefe has worked in several industries over the course of his career, and he found value in the mentorship of several people along the way. Keefe is curious by nature, and he likes to see new places. That’s one reason he’s in the middle of traveling to every U.S. state, where he’s trying to see a professional sporting event in each. He’s also hoping to visit all

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16:09

The state of risk oversight: Why structure but also...

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2022/07/12

Risk management came to the forefront for many organizations during the Great Recession. Now, in the midst of the Great Resignation and other highly disruptive events, risk management continues to be vital. An annual report on the state of risk oversight takes a closer look into where organizations stand and what they can learn about their own gaps. Mark Beasley, CPA, Ph.D., a professor at North Carolina State University and director of the school’s ERM Initiative, explains more in the latest

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20:10

From the archives: How purpose can play a bigger role...

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2022/06/30

Harvard Business School professor and author Ranjay Gulati says that sentiment is growing among business leaders that companies have a larger role to play than simply providing shareholder value. This episode is a rebroadcast of Gulati’s appearance on the FM podcast to discuss that topic and others highlighted in his recent book, Deep Purpose: The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies.

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20:01

From the archives: Lessons learned after a...

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2022/06/28

Aaron Beam became a millionaire in the 1980s as a corporate CFO, but his story is a cautionary tale. In this episode of the podcast, Beam discusses his tenure at HealthSouth, the fraud that occurred, and the advice he has for students and leaders to avoid repeating his mistakes.

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15:37

How the Great Resignation has affected the accounting...

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2022/06/24

In her role at the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), Kristy Illuzzi, CPA, CGMA, works with small and midsize entities, including CPA firms. Her conversations with those organizations around the world have brought to the surface some of the ways in which the Great Resignation is affecting the accounting profession. In this episode, Illuzzi offers advice for organizations on flexibility, technology, and more. Also, catch up on news related to these topics: A PCAOB release on amended

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18:22

A conversation with new AICPA Chair Anoop Natwar Mehta

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2022/06/21

For Anoop Natwar Mehta, CPA, CGMA, the path to becoming chair of the AICPA board of directors might not seem traditional. First, he hasn’t worked for a public accounting firm. Second, he’s been with one company for just about all of his professional life. Mehta joined profession leaders for a discussion at AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2022, and this episode is a rebroadcast of that conversation from the Town Hall Series.

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14:57

‘What of this should I bring back to my people?’:...

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2022/06/16

AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 22 emcee Jill Schlesinger, a CBS News business analyst, reviews some of the top moments from the event last week in Las Vegas. Schlesinger had conversations with keynote speakers and CPA profession leaders and has memories and knowledge to share from several of those conversations. Journal of Accountancy content mentioned in this episode: A previous JofA podcast episode with ENGAGE keynote Carla Harris. Coverage of the keynote session with Schlesinger and former Duke University

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27:13

Tax update: S elections, PTE, and Sec. 1202

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2022/06/15

Fellow tax podcaster Damien R. Martin, CPA, (Simply Tax) perhaps put it best on Twitter: “No one can rap 1202 like Master Nitti.” Martin was referring, of course, to IRC Sec. 1202, the exclusion for gain from certain small business stock, and one of its foremost interpreters, Tony Nitti, CPA, as Nitti spoke about Sec. 1202 and other selected business tax topics at AICPA & CIMA’s ENGAGE 22 conference in Las Vegas. We were extremely fortunate that Nitti generously shared a bit of his mastery on Sec

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11:14

How to build your ‘performance currency’ and how to...

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2022/06/09

Carla Harris is an author, speaker, and executive with Morgan Stanley, and she was one of the keynote speakers at AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2022. In this episode, she explains the terms “powerful presence” and “performance currency” and gives advice for those seeking a career shakeup. Also, several news articles are referenced, including the ongoing release of the IRS’s “Dirty Dozen” tax scams: part 1 on abusive CRATs and Maltese IRAs and part 2 on tax refund theft and fake charity appeals. Coverage of

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