Is SOX 404 helping internal audit—or hijacking it? In this conversation, Ian Burnett, Managing Director at Sirius Solutions, and host Chris Mitchell revisit the chaos of early SOX, why internal audit became the default owner despite not being named in the Act, and how “material weakness” pressure can drive outsized focus on IT general controls. Ian shares practical guidance for aligning management, internal audit, and external auditors, and explains how modern AI tools could automate rules-based testing—freeing teams to tackle the risks that actually move the needle.

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In this episode of the Tax News Now Podcast, Mark Gallegos and his guest, Tony Nitti, Partner in EY's National Tax Office, for a wide-ranging conversation on entity choice and one of the tax code's most powerful — and most misunderstood — provisions. Tony breaks down how the TCJA's corporate rate cut and the expansion of the Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) exclusion have made C corporations a potentially attractive entity form. He walks through the technical traps that can disqualify stock as QSBS stock as well as the original issuance rules and the pitfalls of converting an LLC or S corporation to a C corporation midstream. Along the way, Tony also shares the personal story behind his path from Arthur Andersen staff accountant to one of the profession's most recognized voices.

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Rayna Kordonowy, CFO at United Energy, joins us to unpack the story behind North Dakota’s 75 years of oil production—and the next big push: “Crack the Code 2.0.” She explains how horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing transformed the Bakken, why the industry is chasing enhanced oil recovery methods, and what it could mean for production and investment decisions. She then brings it back to the CPA lens: reserves, depletion, asset retirement obligations, joint interest billing, and the impact of volatile commodity prices. Tune in for a clear, insider tour of energy accounting.

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Matt Fargo joins host Mike Potenza to share how he went from an entry-level CPA to co-founding Kurtz Fargo and growing it into Colorado’s largest locally owned accounting firm. He breaks down the early risks, the scrappy decisions that built momentum, and why he rejected traditional public accounting “sacred cows” like hourly billing and brutal busy seasons. You’ll also hear his pragmatic take on AI: why knowledge is becoming cheaper, judgment more valuable, and why the best firms will use tech to elevate people—not replace them.

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How do you go from graduating into a recession to becoming CFO of a publicly traded retailer? John Szczepanski shares the real story: the 200-resume grind, pivoting from audit to finance, building a toolkit across treasury, FP&A, M&A, and an 18-year run at Ralph Lauren. Now CFO of The Children’s Place, he breaks down leading through transformation, tariffs, investor pressure, liquidity management, and where AI is already boosting productivity in finance. This interview is practical, candid, and packed with career lessons.

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In this episode of the Tax News Now Podcast, Mark Gallegos and his returning guest, Kasey Pittman, Managing Director of Tax Policy at Cherry Bekaert, break down what Congress can realistically accomplish on tax policy before the midterm elections, including the fate of "Reconciliation 3.0" and the odds of a bipartisan tax package emerging in the lame-duck session. They also dig into a year's worth of Treasury and IRS guidance implementing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, covering Section 174, Section 1202, Qualified Opportunity Zones, Trump Accounts, and a new automatic penalty relief program. The conversation turns to litigation developments affecting COVID-era penalty and interest refunds, and closes with a deep dive into the shifting landscape of U.S. tariffs and what practitioners should be telling clients as trade policy increasingly becomes a tax planning issue.

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Joe Echevarria went from a South Bronx childhood to the CEO of Deloitte—and now President of the University of Miami. In this candid interview, he shares the two chance moments that changed everything, how mentors “adopted” him and taught him the rules of the game, and why relentless effort beats trying to be the smartest person in the room. He also breaks down what AI will really mean for accounting and why finance remains the “book of truth.” This interview is practical, inspiring, and packed with hard-earned leadership lessons you can use right away.

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What happens when internal audit has to move at corporate speed—and stay credible across third-party risk, compliance, and cybersecurity in the same day? Justin Van Beek shares a candid, practical look at how internal audit teams are evolving: higher tech expectations for “non-IT” auditors, smarter use of co-sourcing for high-risk or fast-changing areas, and the biggest downside of outsourcing—losing institutional context. He also explains why AI is now central to audit transformation and ROI conversations. If you want a clear view of where internal audit is headed and how to stay relevant, listen in.

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What does it take to build an accounting or finance career in one of the most volatile industries in the world? CFO Rayna Kordonowy shares how she went from small-town Montana roots to leading finance at United Energy Corporation—spanning oil and gas production, power and gas marketing, and large-scale commodity trading. Hear how her team navigates commodity swings, hedging, complex consolidations, and fast-changing ESG rules, plus why she believes AI won’t replace accountants—but will reshape how they work.

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In this episode of the Tax News Now Podcast, Mark Gallegos and his guest, Damien Martin, Partner at Ernst & Young, mark the one-year anniversary of HR1 (the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) reflecting on what the landmark tax legislation has actually meant for high-net-worth clients in practice. They dig into estate planning under the federal exemption, the nuances of state-level estate taxes, and key changes to charitable giving deductions that took effect in 2026. The conversation wraps up with a discussion on AI's growing role in tax advisory work and how practitioners can embrace it as a tool while maintaining the human, consultative edge that clients genuinely need.

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