Journal of Accountancy Podcast

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Why CPAs can't wait on automation tools Nov 30, 2018

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What do accounting firms waiting on others to develop AI, automation, and data analytics tools have in common with a baseball fan sitting in a stadium filling with water at an exponential rate? The answer could determine your firm's fate.

Why CPAs can't wait on automation tools Nov 30, 2018

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Different ways to understand blockchain Nov 21, 2018

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Blockchain expert Amanda Wilkie provides a guided tour around the blockchain ecosystem, explaining how the internet, ATMs, and even postage stamps can help CPAs comprehend how the digital distributed ledger and related technologies work.

What it was like to work for a legendary CPA Nov 16, 2018

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Lester McKeever talks about what it was like to work for Mary T. Washington, a legendary accountant who became the first female African-American CPA in 1943, and also offers advice on succession planning at smaller firms.

What CPAs need to know about firm mobility Nov 09, 2018

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This episode will bring you up to date on the latest developments in CPA firm mobility.

Working together to grow the CPA pipeline Oct 22, 2018

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Accounting students are the future of the profession. So how can professors and practitioners work together to make sure those students complete their education and go on to earn their CPA license with the skill sets they need to be successful?

How the skill set for today's CFO is changing Oct 15, 2018

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An expert on large-company CFO searches shares insights into where executives are coming from and more in this podcast.

How to interview for soft skills Oct 01, 2018

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Rian Powell, senior director of recruiting at Chicago-area staffing and recruiting firm LaSalle Network, explains the right questions to ask during job interviews to assess candidates' soft skills.

Why our passions are essential to work success Sep 12, 2018

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John Garrett, a former accountant and stand-up comedian, speaks on how being energized by our outside interests can energize us at work.

Top takeaways from the latest Economic Outlook Survey Sep 10, 2018

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Hear more about companies' hiring plans and profit projections from the third-quarter Business & Industry Economic Outlook Survey.