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Journal of Accountancy Podcast

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10:31

The value of ‘connection to the mission’ for one...

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2022/02/15

Calvin Harris, CPA, the CFO of the National Urban League, is the Journal of Accountancy podcast guest for a two-part conversation this week. In this first part, Harris explains why the National Urban League was well positioned to receive an increase in donations at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, what the organization did with that revenue, and how he approaches retention and development of employees. Also, get caught up on recent JofA coverage of not-for-profits’ focus on technology

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11:40

IRS service issues: What a coalition of tax pros...

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2022/02/10

Tax season is well underway, and the AICPA is part of a coalition asking for the IRS to make tax filing go smoother. The coalition has made recommendations to improve IRS service issues, and in this episode those recommendations are detailed by Melanie Lauridsen, the AICPA’s senior manager for Tax Policy & Advocacy. Also, get a summary of recent news coverage on IRS service challenges and the IRS reversing course on the use of facial recognition.

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13:37

What CAS practice leaders should focus on in 2022 and...

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2022/02/08

“We have to focus on culture,” says Jennifer Wilson, partner and co-founder of Convergence Coaching LLC. She’s talking about firm leaders and how they can better position themselves to take advantage of the growing opportunities related to client advisory service (CAS) offerings. Also, get article overviews on the following news items: A new process for appealing partial PPP loan forgiveness An announcement on IRS staff reassignments. Government warnings about potential cyberattacks. Comments

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19:06

A blockchain glossary, the CPA firm of the future,...

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2022/02/03

Two CPAs are featured in this episode, which also highlights news of a rapid rise in malware attacks related to Microsoft Excel add-ins. First, Di Krupica, CPA, CGMA, of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, discusses the creation of the Blockchain Universal Glossary. Next, Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA, the CEO of Allinial Global, shares some of the ways CPA firms can integrate with technology, how business models and firm structure might change, and more.

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14:52

The 3 components of burnout, and why they are...

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2022/02/01

As humans, “we are wired to see change as a warning sign of danger,” says Britt Andreatta, Ph.D. Andreatta is the author of Wired to Resist and other books, and she is a speaker and consultant to a wide variety of organizations. She was a featured speaker at the Future of Finance Summit, a meeting of finance executives, in December. With all the change and uncertainty people have faced because of the COVID-19 pandemic, employees are, to use another Andreatta description, “crispy.” In this podcast

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29:03

Sales tax: Nearly 4 years after Wayfair, what’s on...

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2022/01/27

Sales tax compliance is complicated and ever-changing. Diane Yetter, CPA, the president of Yetter Tax and the Sales Tax Institute, shares knowledge on the current landscape related to several sales tax topics. Hear or read the discussion on compliance since Wayfair, how some states are supplying resources to automate sales tax compliance, and advice for remote sellers when considering sales tax risks. Also, hear more about the AICPA’s role in pointing out taxpayer frustration to the IRS, more on

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09:08

What one CPA calls ‘the best job in the world’

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2022/01/25

Nancy Bagranoff, CPA, DBA, didn’t think she was going to become an accountant. But a General Electric training program opened doors for her, and she learned that she was well suited to the CPA profession. These days, Bagranoff passes on accounting lessons as a university professor. Plus, learn some of the highlights of the January issue of the JofA: an overview of the annual tax filing season quick guide, knowing when and how to raise fees at your firm, and tech-based tips to improve expense

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21:08

Grow yourself, others, and the business: Q&A with a...

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2022/01/20

Favorite books, a craving for constant change, and building a finance “powerhouse” — all of those topics and more are part of this interview with Tanner Johnson, CPA, CGMA, vice president–Global Finance Operations at Nike. Johnson explains how his upbringing shaped him, what the phrase “there is no finish line” means to him, and how he manages a remote team. The episode is a continuation of a series of interviews from finance leaders who attended the Future of Finance Summit in December in

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16:03

Developing empathy and why it’s OK not to have all...

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2022/01/18

Ginnie Carlier, CPA, EY’s Americas vice chair for Talent, says that leadership’s focus has expanded beyond four walls and into being understanding of employees’ work and home lives. In this podcast episode, hear her thoughts on developing empathy, the importance of “office hours,” and why a focus on well-being is growing in importance.

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15:11

The difference between managing change and change...

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2022/01/13

One key to implementing change initiatives is understanding the why and what problem you’re trying to solve, according to Jennifer Elder, CPA/CFF, CGMA. Another component, Elder says, is having a way to measure a change initiative’s success. In this podcast episode recorded in Nashville, Tenn., Elder offers advice on the best approach to implementing change and comments on some of the ways organizations’ change initiatives can go awry. Also, get up to date on news coverage of what’s new in federal

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24:18

The CPA profession’s ‘really interesting inflection...

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2022/01/11

Pascal Finette, an entrepreneur and consultant, recently spoke at the Digital CPA Conference and the Future of Finance Summit in Nashville, Tenn. In this podcast conversation with the JofA’s Neil Amato, Finette shared innovation lessons from interviews with other leaders, a story about how Pepsi quickly set up a direct-to-consumer business, and why those fortunate enough to be able to work remotely can develop a routine that leads to better quality of life.

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14:29

Why a CFO needs to wear two hats

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2022/01/06

James Miln, ACMA, CGMA, a finance executive at Yelp, identified several key takeaways from the recent Future of Finance Summit in Nashville, Tenn., which featured a collection of executives and outside experts discussing the ongoing transformation of the finance function. One point that was clear to Miln as it relates to transformation: “We’re all eyes wide open this is a journey, and it is hard.” His voice is one of several from the Future of Finance Summit and the Digital CPA Conference that you

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13:13

A PPP loan forgiveness update and one CPA’s 2021...

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2021/12/21

This is the Journal of Accountancy podcast’s last episode of 2021. The guests in this episode are Lisa Simpson, CPA, CGMA, vice president–Firm Services at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, and Floyd Amuchie, CPA, the corporate controller at Virgin Galactic. Simpson provides an update on the status of several business relief programs and a look ahead to 2022 areas of focus for the AICPA Town Hall Series. Amuchie, who recently attended the Future of Finance Summit in

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16:32

A junior-high dream realized: One CPA leader’s career...

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2021/12/16

December’s Last Word feature subject in the Journal of Accountancy is Amish Mehta, CPA, partner and nonprofit practice leader at the accounting firm Friedman LLP. Mehta explains why The Shawshank Redemption is his favorite movie, more about his path to becoming a CPA, and why it’s never too early to start networking. Also, hear a summary of recent analysis of the Senate Finance Committee’s Build Back Better text and more on the attributes of top-performing CPA firms.

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18:29

CPA leader takeaways: Listening, self-awareness,...

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2021/12/14

A group of finance leaders took an inward focus at the recent Future of Finance Summit in Nashville, Tenn. They also explored their vision for the finance function out to 2030. The group focused on listening, self-awareness, and staff development, among other topics. This episode will be the first of several discussions from the summit, which brought together a range of corporate and not-for-profit executives. The guests in this episode, in order of appearance, are: Tom Hood, CPA/CITP, CGMA,

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16:54

Inflation and talent: 2 top headwinds facing business...

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2021/12/10

New challenges are emerging for businesses in the United States and old challenges are persisting, according to finance decision-makers in a recent quarterly survey. Ken Witt, CPA, CGMA, and Mellissa Reed, CPA, explain some of the headwinds and also the reasons for optimism in the future.

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18:06

Digital assets: Auditing, accounting, and what’s next

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2021/12/03

Accounting for and auditing of digital assets is evolving quickly. This episode passes on guidance from a CPA leader on the topic. Amy Steele, CPA, is co-chair of the AICPA Digital Assets Working Group. She’s also an audit partner at Deloitte & Touche LLP and serves as the firm’s Global and US Audit and Assurance methodology leader for blockchain and digital assets. Steele is scheduled to present at the AICPA & CIMA Conference on Current SEC and PCAOB Developments. The conference agenda is here. The

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22:06

Career advice and RPA tips from CPA leaders

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2021/11/18

Hear from CPAs Maxene Bardwell and Jim Bourke in this week’s episode. Bardwell, the subject of The Last Word in the November issue of the Journal of Accountancy, shares more about her career path, why there’s value in volunteering and mentoring, how she brings her authentic self to work, and why there’s candy at her desk. Bourke, a speaker at the Digital CPA Conference, shares insight for firms on two of his conference topics, robotic process automation and emerging advisory opportunities.

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22:59

Infrastructure analysis: The ERC’s end, and what’s next

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2021/11/11

Ed Karl, CPA, CGMA, the AICPA’s vice president–Tax Policy & Advocacy, has followed infrastructure legislation closely. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was passed by the House on Nov. 5 and is now scheduled to be signed by President Joe Biden. But that version is different than the version approved by the Senate in August, and there remains a companion reconciliation bill to be negotiated. Karl shares analysis on the end of the employee retention credit, the future of corporate tax rates,

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21:49

“What’s our biggest risk?” Why the answer is changing

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2021/11/04

Companies are still trying to find their way about 20 months after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their enterprise risk management (ERM) efforts were tested, as some risks were amplified and others emerged. Now, entities are trying to apply some of the lessons they learned along the way. CPAs Mark Beasley and Paul Walker, professors who each direct ERM-focused centers at universities, discuss how risk management is changing, what organizations are worried about today, and how they can better

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