Journal of Accountancy Podcast

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The hiring outlook for U.S. businesses Jun 24, 2019

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What is the top challenge U.S. finance executives say they are facing? This podcast explores that challenge, along with projections for the coming year.

Memo to managers: Practice what you preach Jun 24, 2019

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Misty Geer, CPA, CGMA, believes that strong management goes beyond ethical behavior, efficiency, and carrying out company strategy — even though each of those is important. Managers are a key reason that employees show up to work engaged or not. Geer explains how managers can live their values, set clear expectations on schedules, engage in two-way communication, and more.

Revenue recognition tips for not-for-profits Jun 17, 2019

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Not-for-profits have their own specific concerns related to the Financial Accounting Standards Board's new revenue recognition standard. Find out in this episode how the new standard applies to not-for-profits.

How to keep fear from short-circuiting your career Jun 12, 2019

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Lindsay Stevenson, CPA, CGMA, has a message for those of us who doubt ourselves or let a fear of failure take hold in this special-edition podcast recorded at AICPA ENGAGE 2019 in Las Vegas.

Fraud on film: Lessons from real-life stories Jun 10, 2019

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What's at the heart of fraud incidents? Opportunity is one angle, but so is rationalization, according to a university professor who has studied fraud through documentary filmmaking.

Interviews that will get you the staff you want Jun 03, 2019

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The candidate experience is essential to hiring and retaining the right personnel, especially in today's tight job market. Even the applicants you don't hire walk away with an impression of you as an employer that can affect how your organization is perceived, as Troy Ashby, CPA, founder of recruiting firm Benchmark Search Group, explains.

Better computer and mobile device hygiene May 27, 2019

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Have you ever had a stranger ask to borrow your mobile phone? Do you connect to public Wi-Fi networks? Cybersecurity expert Mike Foster has advice for handling those situations.

How organizations can better fend off cyberattacks May 20, 2019

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Cybersecurity is a multifaceted, ever-changing concern of organizations. Cyber expert Mike Foster offers advice for keeping their networks secure.

A new opportunity for auditors to communicate May 10, 2019

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Auditors' reports will provide additional information, including a "Basis for Opinion" section in all reports, under a new standard issued by the AICPA Auditing Standards Board. Learn more about the new requirements, which include updates related to going concern.

Why you can't wait to prepare for disaster May 06, 2019

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Jennifer H. Elder, CPA/CFF, CGMA, co-author of the book "Faster Disaster Recovery: The Business Owner's Guide to Developing a Business Continuity Plan," discusses how to prepare so that an organization's finances and reputation will be protected if a disaster occurs.