Journal of Accountancy Podcast

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The concerns of generally upbeat finance leaders Mar 07, 2019

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Sentiment is positive overall among U.S. finance decision-makers. Hear more about the issues causing them concern, both at home and abroad.

The link between rowing, the Super Bowl, and FP&A Feb 24, 2019

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What can FP&A professionals learn from a famous Super Bowl play? And what's the role of storytelling in FP&A? Learn more in this podcast episode.

How to get clients to follow your advice Feb 18, 2019

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Having clients fail to take your advice can be frustrating. But by changing the way you offer that advice, you can increase the chances that clients will comply.

Simple fraud prevention tips Feb 11, 2019

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Fraud prevention doesn't need to be complex. In fact, a few simple steps can help organizations of any size be better at fighting fraud.

How tax reform has changed busy season preparation Feb 04, 2019

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Practitioners still have a lot of questions about tax reform — including everything from dealing with binding and nonbinding Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA) guidance to individual planning considerations.

Stay in charge of your time and energy Jan 25, 2019

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Kevin Gienger, CPA, shares ways CPAs can better manage their time and become more productive without losing sight of what's most important to them.

What CPAs need to know about Sec. 199A guidance and SSTBs Jan 17, 2019

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One of the areas that accountants are most interested in regarding tax reform is Sec. 199A guidance — and, more specifically, how the deduction for qualified business income relates to a specified service trade or business. In this episode, Tony Nitti, CPA, addresses some popular questions on that topic.

How to improve communication at small CPA firms Jan 09, 2019

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If poor communication is leading to inefficiency — or worse — at your firm, this podcast episode with AICPA board member Melody Feniks will provide strategies that can help.

The reasons behind a drop in US economic sentiment Dec 07, 2018

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Each quarter, the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants surveys finance decision-makers in the United States about their outlook for the coming 12 months. The fourth-quarter results show that sentiment has dipped regarding the domestic and global economies. The decline is in part due to subsiding euphoria of the first quarter and tax law changes, though the overall outlook remains strong. Ken Witt, CPA, CGMA, the Association's lead technical manager for management accounting, delves further into the results, focusing on hiring plans and the top challenges facing businesses.

Twin brothers reflect on decades of teaching accounting Dec 04, 2018

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Identical twin brothers Harold Little, CPA, CGMA, Ph.D., and Carroll Little, CPA, DPA, share the unusual distinction of having both served as the chairs of AACSB-accredited accounting departments. The brothers look back at their journey from students to practitioners to faculty members.