Accounting Today Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Construction for accountants Nov 13, 2023

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Construction companies love their accountants – and well they should, given the help they need on a range of compliance issues. Kit Dickinson of ADP shares the latest issues in the construction industry, and what they need from their CPAs.

The ERC nightmare Nov 06, 2023

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Lots of businesses have claimed the Employee Retention Credit who don't actually qualify for it — and in many cases it's going to be up to their accountants to set them right. Randy Crabtree of Tri-Merit Tax Specialty Tax Professionals and the Unique CPA podcast dives into how you can know if a client qualifies, as well as the intricacies of some other major tax credits.

What's holding the profession back? Oct 30, 2023

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AJ Johnson, Geoff Brown and Calvin Harris share their unique perspectives as African-Americans who lead three of the biggest state CPA societies (respectively, the New Jersey Society of CPAs, the Illinois CPA Society, and the New York State Society of CPAs) on the major challenges facing their members, the primacy of the pipeline problem as an issue, and the role diversity can play in alleviating it -- if the profession can find a way to diversify itself.

PE makes a big splash Oct 23, 2023

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The entry of private equity into public accounting has raised a lot of hopes and expectations and concerns – not all of which can pan out. Bob Lewis of the Visionary Group examines the opportunities, what it will mean for your firm, and how it will play out in the future.

Emerging risks for accountants Oct 16, 2023

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Stephen Vono and John Raspante of insurance provider McGowan Pro look at the new areas that are sparking claims against firms – and the tools they can use to protect themselves.

Renovating your back office Oct 02, 2023

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For accounting firms to scale, they need to build a stronger infrastructure of professional HR, marketing, IT and other support systems, says Rachel Anevski, the founder of Matters of Management.

The state of accounting technology Sep 25, 2023

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Technology expert Randy Johnston, executive vice president at K2 Enterprises, shines a spotlight on what accounting tech can do for you now — and what it's going to do for you in the future.

Building a better client experience Sep 18, 2023

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It's not about answering their calls and doing what you promised you would: Sarah Dobek of Inovautus Consulting explains why firms should elevate their clients experience.

The perils of promotions Sep 11, 2023

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Promoting a top performer doesn't always guarantee they'll stay -- in fact, it's often their ticket out. ADP chief economist Nela Richardson shares the surprising data, and how to navigate these transitions better.

Meet the Tax Crime Junkies Aug 21, 2023

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Dominique Molina and Tom Gorczynski of the "Tax Crime Junkies" podcast share some of their favorite tax crimes and how they created their podcast.