Best AICPA & CIMA Podcasts (2024)

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How accountants can appropriately rely on AI 19:00

19h ago19:00

19:00

Danielle Supkis Cheek, CPA, vice president and head of Analytics & AI for Caseware, had an interesting way to continue her exploration of the ethics of using AI tools in accounting: She asked ChatGPT to give her an answer. The response helped in her assessment of such tools. She shared more about that result — and answered our questions — in this e…

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Hiring and retention trends in the profession 1:01:00

20h ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Topics include: The latest from DC on pressing issues impacting the profession Technical updates Accounting and finance hiring and retention trends Speakers:  Michael Cerami, EVP, CPA.com Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy & Advocacy, AICPA Rachel Dresen, Senior Director, Congressional & Political Affairs, AICPA Ai Ling Lee, Vice President, Field Pr…

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‘Go before you’re ready’: Advice for leaders in all walks of life 25:52

8d ago25:52

25:52

To Jen Croneberger, it’s easy for many in society to spend a lot of time planning to do big things but not always carrying out those plans. Taking an “if/then response approach” to life prevents accomplishing big goals, and so Croneberger advises people to take big leaps, even if they’re uncertain about having a safety net. That’s one of several le…

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Real Estate in the Valuation of Operating Entities and Holding Companies 26:04

8d ago26:04

26:04

There are nuances to dealing with real estate in the valuation of operating companies or real estate holding companies. Lisa and Chris tackle the important considerations for business valuation appraisers such as: Implications for your analysis and the applied valuation approaches, as well as your overall conclusion of value Tax consequences due to…

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Eye on Fraud - Too Good to be True: Ponzi Schemes 32:09

8d ago32:09

32:09

Once a Ponzi scheme has been exposed as a financial fraud, a forensic accountant’s skills are instrumental in the investigation of the fraud and assessment of damages. The Eye on Fraud authors, Rumbi and Kathy, share: What is a Ponzi scheme vs. a pyramid scheme vs. multi-level marketing How and why Ponzi schemes draw in victims Ponzi scheme red fla…

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SFP 94: A Hale and hearty approach to business model transformation 36:00

9d ago36:00

36:00

Accounting firms planning for future success may want to rethink their approach to new opportunities. In this episode of the Small Firm Philosophy podcast, Elizabeth Hale, founder and CEO of eeCPA, shares with PCPS manager Erin Hartman how her firm is revolutionizing the traditional CPA model by putting people first and driving client success. SFP …

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Comfort in the uncomfortable: One-on-one meeting strategies that work 13:53

15d ago13:53

13:53

In the first part of a two-part podcast discussion, Hamza Khan detailed how he was affected by a severe case of burnout about 10 years ago. In this episode, Khan, an author and keynote speaker, shares more about his battle with burnout today. Khan explained some of the reasons burnout can affect women in particular and shared some of the knowledge …

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FLP 195. The impact of Generative AI on your accounting business 27:43

18d ago27:43

27:43

Kevin Gormley is joined by colleague Paul Parks (CPA, CGMA), a Director at AICPA & CIMA, to talk about AI - in particular Generative AI - and its potential impact on the world of accounting and finance businesses. Generative AI is a recent and rapidly advancing branch of AI which focuses on creating new, original content across mediums without simp…

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Working 9 to 9: One expert’s experience with severe burnout 17:24

22d ago17:24

17:24

Hamza Khan believes the four-day workweek to be “an inevitability.” It is the sort of workplace trend that could help to diminish burnout, which is the main topic of this JofA podcast episode with Khan, an author and entrepreneur. This episode is the first of a two-part conversation with Khan, who has given keynote presentations at several AICPA & …

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Manage tax late-season client challenges 1:02:32

22d ago1:02:32

1:02:32

Topics include: The latest from DC on pressing issues impacting the profession Technical updates End of tax season risk alert Speakers:  Barry Melancon, President and CEO, AICPA Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA Sarah Ference, Risk Control Director, Accountants Professional Liability, CNA…

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Insights for Navigating Common Issues in Business Valuation 24:28

22d ago24:28

24:28

While each business valuation assignment may be unique, there are often common themes and issues that typically arise. Understanding how different practitioners may navigate those issues can provide helpful guidance and reassurance when undertaking an engagement. Since Ethan Lee and Monica Caswell focus their efforts on different valuation niches, …

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April FM: Sustainability, credible leadership, delivering bad news 7:43

23d ago7:43

7:43

This episode features Oliver Rowe, the editor-in-chief of FM, detailing the contents of the April digital edition of the magazine. Rowe explains how members can access the most recent edition of the online magazine. He also highlights several articles, including this edition’s theme of sustainability. One noteworthy column, on businesses increasing…

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How to best tackle technology and the talent pipeline 16:37

29d ago16:37

16:37

Tom Hood, CPA/CITP, CGMA, executive vice president–Business Growth and Engagement at AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, has his finger on the pulse of the profession. He’s traveled all over, talking to everyone from corporate CFOs to newly minted accountants and accounting apprentices, and…

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Tax season practitioner discussion 1:02:24

1M ago1:02:24

1:02:24

Topics include: DC and profession news and analysis Technical updates Tax season practitioner discussion Speakers:  Michael Cerami, EVP, Strategic Alliances, Business Development & Communications, CPA.com Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA Carl Peterson, VP, Small Firm Interests, AICPA Gary Wood, Partner, Com…

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High Times for CPAs? – Forensic Accounting Services in the Budding Cannabis Industry EXTRA 24:45

1M ago24:45

24:45

Clay and Howard got into the cannabis industry because it presented interesting opportunities to serve new clients in a growing industry. The learning curve has been steep given the regulations and cash-based nature of the business, and building trusted relationships is key to success. Forensic accountants can play an important role as the industry…

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Byteful Insights: Valuing Tech and Data- a conversation with the IVSC 20:34

1M ago20:34

20:34

This conversation with the author of the latest of 5 IVSC perspective papers on intangible assets, “Value and Data” takes a deep dive into understanding: What is considered technology and what drives the value of data How both play a critical role as intangible assets within the modern economy The influence of artificial intelligence on valuation p…

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The reasons economic sentiment about the coming year is on the rise 10:49

1M ago10:49

10:49

Ken Witt, CPA, CGMA, AICPA & CIMA associate director–Management Accounting Research and Development, explains in this JofA podcast episode why finance decision-makers in the first-quarter Business & Industry Economic Outlook Survey are more optimistic now compared with the end of 2023. Witt summarizes the survey results, including CPA decision-make…

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Davos debrief: A firm CEO shares her unforgettable experience 24:29

1M ago24:29

24:29

Avani Desai, CPA, attended the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, in January. It was her first visit to the mountain town’s famed event that brings together world leaders and subject matter experts. In this episode of the FM podcast, Desai reflected on the lessons she learned and on the perspective she gained — as an atten…

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SFP 94: How a data-driven approach powered this firm's transformation 48:40

1M ago48:40

48:40

This episode of the Small Firm Philosophy podcast features Steve McDonald, CPA, managing partner at Abdo, sharing tips about how he integrated cutting edge data and government consulting services with new technologies to revolutionize his firm's client services. SFP is produced by AICPA & CIMA’s firm services team, aka the Private Companies Practic…

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The CFO agenda: Hybrid work, cybersecurity, career development and more 14:21

1M ago14:21

14:21

The AICPA & CIMA CFO Conference begins April 24 in Charleston, S.C. Sandy Sloyer, CPA, CGMA, and Misty Geer, CPA, CGMA are long-time members of the conference planning committee, and they joined the JofA podcast to discuss how priorities have changes for finance leaders over the past few years — and how the conference agenda has been adapted as a r…

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Clearing up BOI confusion and other tax advocacy updates 14:47

1M ago14:47

14:47

Melanie Lauridsen, vice president–Tax Policy & Advocacy for the AICPA, returns as a guest on the JofA podcast to update listeners on the focus areas of tax advocacy. Her team is paying close attention to employee retention credit claims, beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements, and IRS contingency plans in the event of a gover…

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SFP 93: New PCPS toolkits tackle revenue modeling and culling clients 44:32

1M ago44:32

44:32

This episode of the Small Firm Philosophy podcast unveils a pair of powerful toolkits designed to help accounting firms reshape and optimize their business. PCPS manager Erin Hartman, CPA, and Carrie Steffen, the president of growth consulting firm The Whetstone Group, introduce the Revenue Modeling and the Right Sizing Your Client Base toolkits, w…

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FLP 194. Building a Sustainable Business 33:57

2M ago33:57

33:57

We're joined by Jeremy Osborn (AICPA global head of ESG) & Simon Bittlestone (CIMA Deputy President and Director at Metapraxis) to talk about the impact of ESG on the world of accounting and finance. Both contributors come with a wealth of knowledge and experience in this area and share their thoughts on the matter. ABOUT The CGMA Finance Leadershi…

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Why are there fewer accountants? What the research says 21:28

2M ago21:28

21:28

The factors contributing to a decline in the accounting talent pool are many, and so are the strategies to address the issue. In this podcast episode, Sue Coffey, CPA, CGMA, AICPA & CIMA’s CEO–Public Accounting, explains what early research has shown about why students are showing less interest in accounting. She also details the steps that multipl…

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FVS Eye on Fraud – Accountants and the Battle Against Money Laundering 36:16

2M ago36:16

36:16

With an increased understanding of financial crimes and money laundering, accountants can assist law enforcement, banks, investors, and governments with information that can be useful to help Keep our capital markets functioning as intended Protect our national security by preventing or disrupting illicit finance. This episode is a discussion surro…

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Inspire inclusion: Amplifying women’s voices, seizing the future 13:12

2M ago13:12

13:12

Sarah Ghosh, FCMA, CGMA, is most of the way through her one-year term as CIMA president. In this episode of the FM podcast, intended to recognise International Women’s Day, she reflects on people she’s met, questions she’s asked, and progress made on numerous fronts. Ghosh discussed the launch of an AICPA & CIMA mentoring programme, reflected on he…

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Top Firms report and growth trends 1:01:02

2M ago1:01:02

1:01:02

Topics include: Accounting Today Top Firms report findings and trends National Pipeline Advisory Group update DC and profession news and analysis Speakers:  Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com Sue Coffey, CEO, Public Accounting, AICPA Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA Dan Hood, editor-in-chief, Accou…

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Bubble trouble: How leaders can identify and escape their biases 13:05

2M ago13:05

13:05

Wassia Kamon, CPA, was a featured speaker at the Future of Finance Summit in Orlando late last year, and she joined the JofA podcast from the event to discuss how leaders can overcome their own biases to be more inclusive. Kamon, vice president of finance at the Low Income Investment Fund in Atlanta, points out that with social media and other comm…

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SFP #92: Sowing the seeds for future CPAs 1:04:20

2M ago1:04:20

1:04:20

From engaging high schoolers to partnering with community influencers, discover how Grossman Yanak & Ford cultivates future accountants. This episode of the Small Firm Philosophy podcast features a discussion with GYF's Colleen Febbraro about the firm's freshman forum program, the importance of promoting the accounting profession, changing stereoty…

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Condensing business ethics: ‘Focus on problems you can solve’ 14:22

2M ago14:22

14:22

Author Alison Taylor, a clinical associate professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business, explains the reasons business ethics has become a “confused topic” and why treating ethical problems as “tick-the-box PR” can make leaders look directionless. Taylor’s book, Higher Ground: How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World,…

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