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A pipeline progress report

11.27.2023

As the flow of young people into the profession slows, and more and more old accountants are leaking away, Sue Coffey, the CEO of public accounting at the AICPA, and Lexy Kessler, chair of the National Pipeline Advisory Group, share ...

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11.27.2023 A pipeline progress report As the flow of young people into the profession slows, and more and more old accountants are leaking away, Sue Coffey, the CEO of public accounting at the AICPA, and Lexy Kessler, chair of the National Pipeline Advisory Group, share ...
11.20.2023 Is CRM worth it? Customer and client relationship management systems have come a long way, says Sarah Dobek of Inovautus Consulting – and it's time for firms to give them a second look.
11.13.2023 Construction for accountants 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.
11.06.2023 The ERC nightmare 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 ...
10.30.2023 What's holding the profession back? 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 ...
10.23.2023 PE makes a big splash 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 ...
10.16.2023 Emerging risks for accountants 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.
10.02.2023 Renovating your back office 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.
09.25.2023 The state of accounting technology 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.
09.18.2023 Building a better client experience 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.
09.11.2023 The perils of promotions 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.
08.21.2023 Meet the Tax Crime Junkies Dominique Molina and Tom Gorczynski of the "Tax Crime Junkies" podcast share some of their favorite tax crimes and how they created their podcast.
08.14.2023 Demystifying AI There is going to be a big gap between accountants who use artificial intelligence and those who don't, says Randy Johnston, executive vice president at K2 Enterprises, who shares ideas for leveraging this transformative technology.
08.07.2023 Transforming international tax rules Marna Ricker, global vice chair of tax at EY, discusses the latest developments on the global minimum tax and digital service taxes at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and how they will affect the U.S.
07.31.2023 Why your advisory practice isn't growing Many firms find they're hitting a major hurdle when it comes to taking advisory services to the next level; Sarah Dobek of Inovautus Consulting shares why, and what to do about it.
07.24.2023 The value of disruption With so much disruption being thrust upon them, you'd think the last thing accounting firms would want to do is to disrupt themselves — yet that may be exactly what they need to do, says Bob Lewis of The Visionary ...
07.17.2023 Inside the SBA's new rules Small Business Administration loan expert Shannon Hay talks about the changes to the SBA's new SOP around lending, and what they mean for accounting firms and their clients.
07.10.2023 Priming the pipeline in Pennsylvania Jen Cryder, CEO of the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs, shares the innovative ways the profession in her state is dealing with the pipeline problem.
06.26.2023 Stepping up SOC reports Angela Appleby, a partner and lead auditor from Plante Moran who also sits on the AICPA Assurance Services Executive Committee, dives into the world of SOC reporting, and particularly the risks companies are facing there and the opportunities for accountants.
06.19.2023 Innovation beyond technology There's plenty of room for accountants to innovate in ways that don't involve IT, says metaconsultant Ed Kless, senior director of partner development and strategy at Sage, the host of the Sage Advice podcast, and co-host of "The Soul of ...
06.12.2023 The future of CAAS The accounting profession is going to have to move beyond the financial statement and the P&L; to become holistic advisors, says Joe Woodard, a consultant and coach to accountants, founder of the Woodard Group, and the impresario behind Scaling New ...
06.05.2023 Culling versus keeping Jean Marie Caragher, the president of Capstone Marketing, talks about why getting rid of bad clients can make a difference when it comes to keeping good staff, and much more.
05.22.2023 Managing change, bolstering innovation Accountants need to create space for innovation in their firms, and then build up the change management processes they need to implement the innovations they come up with, explains Heather Satterley, the director of education and media at Woodard and ...
05.15.2023 The secret sauce of growth Leading consultant Allan Koltin of the Koltin Consulting Group discusses the key planks of a strong platform for firm growth.
05.08.2023 Building a better vendor relationship Accountants don't realize that they have more power in their dealings with software providers than they may think; accounting technology thought leader and journalist Seth Fineberg wants to see accountants taking a more proactive approach to the relationship -- to ...
05.01.2023 Inside outsourcing Kristen Keats of Breakaway Bookkeeping and Sherwood Tax & Accounting shares the best practices she's learned from using outsourcing in her own practice.
04.24.2023 Better people = better leaders Accounting thought leader Amy Vetter talks about the need to understand your own story -- so that you can then rewrite it. Drawing on her new book, "Disconnect to Connect," she dives into how self-knowledge, vulnerability and authenticity can make ...
04.17.2023 Innovations in staffing The war for talent goes on, but there are creative solutions available for bold firms, according to Jeff Phillips, CEO of Padgett Business Services and co-founder of remote job platform Accountingfly.
04.10.2023 You heard it here! Accounting podcasters Randy Crabtree (of The Unique CPA podcast), and David Bergstein and Jasen Stine (of the Accountrends podcast) share the most interesting things they've learned from guests, as well as the big ideas they think accountants should be focusing ...
03.27.2023 Filling the pipeline The shortage of people entering the accounting profession and pursuing CPA licensure has reached the proportions of a crisis, and Sue Coffey, CEO for public accounting at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants dives into why -- and what ...
03.20.2023 New sources of risk for internal auditors Anthony Pugliese of the Institute of Internal Auditors discusses how changes in the business landscape are changing the risks that internal auditors need to pay attention to, and how the IIA is revamping its practice framework.
03.13.2023 Battling burnout Randy Crabtree, CPA, the co-founder of Tri-Merit Specialty Tax Professionals and host of “The Unique CPA” podcast spotlights the mental health issues facing the accounting profession.
03.06.2023 Digital tax strategy leverages advanced technology Daren Campbell, EY Americas tax tax technology and transformation leader, discusses the use of big data, robotic process automation, AI and other technology, in corporate tax strategy and compliance.
02.27.2023 Is growth really essential? A desire for growth is often taken for granted at accounting firms -- but should it be? Consultant and accounting journalist Seth Fineberg examines what growth both can and should look like at different firms, and why it may be ...
02.20.2023 When IRS CI comes knocking Former IRS special agent Robert Nordlander dives into the difference between a Criminal Investigations investigation and a civil tax audit.
02.13.2023 Strategic planning for accountants The leader of The Rainmaker Companies, Angie Grissom, shares lessons she's learned from working with accounting firms on their strategic plans.
02.06.2023 The past and future of accounting As he approaches his retirement, IMA chief Jeff Thomson reflects on the changes in the profession over the past decades, and what he sees ahead.
01.30.2023 Working from anywhere in 2023 Renee Moelders and Jennifer Wilson of ConvergenceCoaching discuss the rising trend to remote work through the lens of the results of their 2022 Anytime, Anywhere Work Survey.
01.23.2023 No easy answers: A look back and ahead at accounting After a decade at the helm of the Illinois CPA Society and as a major voice shaping the profession, Todd Shapiro shares valuable insights into the current and future state of the accounting profession on the verge of his retirement.
01.09.2023 The hallmarks of a top-performing CAS practice Amy Bridges of CPA.com dives into what it takes to build a successful client advisory services practice, based on the results of the latest CAS Benchmarking Survey.
01.02.2023 The economic forecast for accountants The chief economist of RSM US, Joe Brusuelas examines the prospects for recession, and what accountants should be paying attention to on behalf of their clients.
12.26.2022 Your to-do list for 2023 Our annual selection of a dozen tasks you can take on over the next 12 months to advance your firm.
12.19.2022 EY's $1B bet on audit technology Marc Jeschonneck, global assurance digital leader at Ernst & Young, and Paul Goodhew, EY’s global assurance innovation and emerging technology leader, discuss the firm's $1 billion investment in AI and other advanced technologies for auditing, as the firm contemplates spinning ...
12.12.2022 A 21st century talent strategy Ty Beasley, the new chief talent officer at RSM US, describes the approach modern accounting firms need to take to recruiting and retention, starting with the "talent experience."
12.05.2022 What's in a firm's brand? Sarah Acton, CMO of Bill — which recently rebranded from Bill.com — talks about how accountants need to think about their brand in the 21st century, and why it may be time for a change.
11.28.2022 Are you ready for tax season? Withum's Ed Mendlowitz offers a host of tips and strategies you can implement now for a better busy season.
11.21.2022 Should you be talking to PE? Allinial Global's Mark Koziel looks at the pros and cons of engaging with private equity firms, what firms can expect if they do – and how they can stand independent, if they want to.
11.14.2022 The 'Smart Client Management' model Darren Root, chief strategist at Right Networks, offers a new framework for executing on your firm's business model — if you have one.
11.07.2022 Bridging the gap between accounting and management Graham Stanton and Edgar Thomas — the founders of Avise, a provider of cloud-based accounting and finance software aimed at startups — look at how the information business leaders need from their accountants changes as a business grows — and ...
10.31.2022 The IRS's $80 billion Bill Smith, national director of tax technical services at the National Tax Office of Top 10 Firm CBIZ MHM, discusses what the new funding for the Internal Revenue Service in the Inflation Reduction Act means in terms of enforcement and ...

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Accounting Today Podcast

What's Accounting Today Podcast about?

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Accounting Today Podcast episodes:

A pipeline progress report

Is CRM worth it?

Construction for accountants

The ERC nightmare

What's holding the profession back?

PE makes a big splash

Emerging risks for accountants

Renovating your back office

The state of accounting technology

Building a better client experience

The perils of promotions

Meet the Tax Crime Junkies

Demystifying AI

Transforming international tax rules

Why your advisory practice isn't growing

The value of disruption

Inside the SBA's new rules

Priming the pipeline in Pennsylvania

Stepping up SOC reports

Innovation beyond technology

The future of CAAS

Culling versus keeping

Managing change, bolstering innovation

The secret sauce of growth

Building a better vendor relationship

Inside outsourcing

Better people = better leaders

Innovations in staffing

You heard it here!

Filling the pipeline

New sources of risk for internal auditors

Battling burnout

Digital tax strategy leverages advanced technology

Is growth really essential?

When IRS CI comes knocking

Strategic planning for accountants

The past and future of accounting

Working from anywhere in 2023

No easy answers: A look back and ahead at accounting

The hallmarks of a top-performing CAS practice

The economic forecast for accountants

Your to-do list for 2023

EY's $1B bet on audit technology

A 21st century talent strategy

What's in a firm's brand?

Are you ready for tax season?

Should you be talking to PE?

The 'Smart Client Management' model

Bridging the gap between accounting and management

The IRS's $80 billion