Best AICPA And CIMA Podcasts (2024)

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Keep calm: Where stress can help us carry on with confidence 13:08

3h ago13:08

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Naomi Dake, a wellbeing, leadership, and organisation development specialist, explains how to use stress as a tool to develop professionally, induce curiousity, and improve performance at work. Dake also discusses the relationship between stress and mindset and the nonfinancial ways leaders and managers can invest in teams and employees to prioriti…

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Teaser: Our podcast is changing! 0:58

2d ago0:58

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The look and feel of your podcast is about to evolve. We’re excited to share that the Small Firms Philosophy podcast is becoming "Transforming, tales of Business Evolution". New episodes start later in November 2024.By AICPA & CIMA

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How auditors can demystify transformative technology 16:02

2h ago16:02

16:02

Digital disruption is everywhere, including in the practice of internal audit. An audit leader joined the JofA podcast recently to discuss how technology can be harnessed instead of feared or resisted. Anthony Pugliese, CPA/CITP, CGMA, president and CEO of The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), said it is understandable for fast-moving technolog…

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Advice for future CFOs: One communication skill that sets you apart 16:42

6d ago16:42

16:42

Scott Simmons is co-managing partner at the firm Crist Kolder Associates. In more than two decades handling executive searches for clients, he’s seen the qualifications for the CFO role change dramatically. The pressure on CFOs to deliver value has also grown. While some skills remain constant, of course, so do the paths to landing a CFO role. In t…

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Discussion on CPA pipeline growth opportunities and an election update 58:12

6d ago58:12

58:12

Topics include: DC and profession update CPA pipeline and pathway discussion Key technical updates Speakers:  Barry Melancon, President and CEO, AICPA Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com Susan Coffey, CEO, Public Accounting, AICPA Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA…

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A hunger for innovation: How one family-rooted company dreams big 17:09

7d ago17:09

17:09

Persistence has paid off for Ameena Ziauddin, FCMA, CGMA, president and managing director of Norfolk Foods in Sri Lanka, who sees value in the power of connection, whether on LinkedIn or over a cup of coffee. What you’ll learn from this episode: Why memories such as being “on the roof” stand out to Ziauddin. The ways that Norfolk Foods emphasises a…

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Using AI in Your Valuation Practice – Part 2 25:01

14d ago25:01

25:01

This is the 2nd of a two-episode interview with Rod Burkert who is a valuation practice coach and advisor. If you have not listened to Part 1 – consider listening now . Rod views AI as a tool, and like how professionals learned to use Excel and Word, he encourages a mindset shift to familiarize oneself with AI and its potential applications in busi…

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Analysis, clarity, and a quiz: A preview of the National Tax Conference 16:04

13d ago16:04

16:04

In less than four weeks, IRS officials and tax practitioners will gather in Washington for the AICPA & CIMA National Tax Conference. The event begins six days after Election Day, when it’s possible there will be clarity about election results and about the future of tax legislation. On this episode of the podcast, two speakers closely tied to the c…

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FLP 201. My Journey to CGMA 34:17

15d ago34:17

34:17

We're joined by CIMA member and former FLP student Shirley Hendrick, who switched to the Finance Leadership Programme and attained CGMA after the opportunity arose during the Pandemic to complete her studies. She talks about her career, her route to CGMA, and gives some invaluable advice based on her experiences. The CGMA Finance Leadership Program…

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Small business environment and CAS strategies 1:01:17

20d ago1:01:17

1:01:17

Topics include: DC and profession update SMB environment and the election scenarios analysis Key technical updates Client advisory services (CAS) strategies and practitioner insights Speakers:  Michael Cerami, EVP, CPA.com Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA Gene Marks, President, The Marks Group Kim Blascoe, …

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SFP 97: Evolving governance structures for business success 36:35

1M ago36:35

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In this podcast episode, we explore with Jonyce Bullock, CEO of Squire, how evolving governance structures can revolutionize your business model. Jonyce shares her journey through governance challenges, emphasizing the value of external support and diverse perspectives in navigating complex decisions. You’ll discover strategies for enhancing decisi…

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The value of connection: Reflections of an advocate for women 15:30

1M ago15:30

15:30

Alicia Antonetti-Tricker, a principal at Crowe LLP, remembers a time when she saw very few women in leadership roles in the accounting profession. Whether barriers were real or perceived, she said, “there were barriers for women advancing in the profession.” Today, that’s changing, and events such as the AICPA & CIMA Women’s Global Leadership Summi…

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Eye on Fraud - Fraud in the Music Industry 29:27

27d ago29:27

29:27

The authors of the Eye on Fraud article on the same topic, Howard Silverstone and Sean Sauder, explore historical and modern examples of music fraud, including "payola," artist fraud, and streaming fraud, and discuss industry measures to combat these issues, including: Streaming fraud: bots, click farms, and playlisting scams Impact of fraud on art…

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October FM: Recruitment fraud, ransomware response, the CFO remit 8:46

28d ago8:46

8:46

This episode features Oliver Rowe, the editor-in-chief of FM, detailing the contents of the October digital edition of the magazine. Rowe highlights several articles, including a focus on cybersecurity. Rowe explains how members can access the most recent edition of the online magazine as well as the issue library. Previous podcast episodes focusin…

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Never give up: A CFO tackles tech implementation and triathlons 18:29

1M ago18:29

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Becoming a CFO isn’t easy. Neither is completing an iron-distance triathlon. Janice Stucke, CPA, is doing both, and she relies on accounting skills to improve in triathlon and applies triathlon persistence to her role as finance chief. Stucke is the CFO of CREW Network, the acronym standing for Commercial Real Estate Women. In this JofA podcast epi…

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Tech and AI trends across the profession 1:03:04

1M ago1:03:04

1:03:04

Topics include: DC and profession analysis Tech and AI trends in accounting and finance Key technical updates Speakers:  Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA Rachel Dressen, Senior Director, Congressional and Political Affairs, AICPA Dan Hood, Editor-in-Chief, Accounting Today Andrew Argue, CEO and Co-f…

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JofA highlights: Tackling accounting’s talent shortage, ChatGPT tips 20:56

2M ago20:56

20:56

Jeff Drew, the JofA’s editor-in-chief, is the guest on today’s episode, the 400th in the history of the JofA podcast. He’s recapping for listeners some of the top articles of the summer and looking ahead to content in future issues. Drew, a former JofA senior editor and manager with the AICPA's Private Companies Practice Section, has focused on con…

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Supporting Company Specific Risk and Reconciliation under ASC 805 27:00

1M ago27:00

27:00

Pod Squad host Nene Gianfala discusses how to support company specific risk and reconciliation with our experts fresh out of their session at the FVS conference. Their conversation covers complex topics including: Understanding projected financial information (PFI) Quantifying company specific risk premium Reconciling WACC, WARA and IRR Complying w…

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Retirement planning and the SECURE Act 1:00:57

2M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Topics include: DC environment and profession analysis SECURE Act updates and retirement planning strategies Key technical updates Speakers:  Michael Cerami, EVP, CPA.com Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA Melanie Lauridsen, VP, Tax Policy and Advocacy, AICPA Dan Snyder, Director, Personal Financial Planning, AICPA Zachary Keep, Manager, Complianc…

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AICPA chair: Why change is good, and needed, for the profession 20:24

2M ago20:24

20:24

Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA, managing partner of the firm AAFCPAs, began her one-year term as AICPA chair in May. In this JofA podcast episode, she said that “whirlwind” was a good description of the first few months in the role, “but in a good way.” “If you truly love what you do, somehow it doesn't seem so arduous and it goes by real quick,” McCall s…

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AICPA & CIMA chair: ‘Every change comes with opportunity’ 19:45

2M ago19:45

19:45

Simon Bittlestone, FCMA, CGMA, began his one-year term as CIMA president and AICPA & CIMA chair in June, and he joined the FM podcast for an interview in late July, discussing what he sees as three key opportunities for the accounting and finance profession. In the episode, Bittlestone reviews his focus areas, explains the value of a technology bac…

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FLP 200. New Case Study review course-onboarding for Skills Plus 15:40

2M ago15:40

15:40

We're joined by Chris Roberts and Kim Hanson from our FLP Product team to talk about the new class onboarding feature that has been released as part of the Skills Plus subscription. Chris and Kim discuss how it works, the benefits to students, and how this will help guide them through the process of preparing to take a Case Study exam. The CGMA Fin…

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SFP 96 Boosting firm capabilities with offshoring 1:01:50

2M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Are you facing a talent shortage? Offshoring may be the answer. Our guest Laurence Whittam of Impact Global Solutions discusses tapping into global talent pools to boost your firm’s capabilities. From selecting the right offshoring model to building successful remote teams, Laurence shares practical advice for small firms. Discover various offshori…

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What replaced inflation as the top challenge for finance leaders 10:45

2M ago10:45

10:45

Ken Witt, CPA, CGMA, AICPA & CIMA associate director – Management Accounting Research and Development, discusses in this JofA podcast episode the reasons that finance executives in a quarterly AICPA & CIMA survey continue to lower their optimism about the U.S. economy. He also reveals what CPA decision-makers now view as their organization’s top ch…

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Elevate Your Expertise - A Visit with the 2024 Forensic and Valuation Services Conference Co-Chairs 19:35

2M ago19:35

19:35

Join us for the AICPA & CIMA Forensic & Valuation Services Conference from October 28-30 in Dallas, featuring special ticketed networking events. You can attend in person or virtually but attending in Dallas provides unmatched networking with FVS professionals. Register by September 13 to get a $150 early bird discount. Here's what's in store: Keyn…

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State of the economy and liability risk management 1:02:06

2M ago1:02:06

1:02:06

Topics include: DC environment and profession analysis State of the economy and recent market shifts The latest technical updates Professional liability risk management hot topics Speakers:  Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com Mark Peterson, EVP, Advocacy, AICPA Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA Marci Rossell, Expert Economic Forecaste…

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Chasing the right things: Keynote speaker’s keys to contentment 12:37

2M ago12:37

12:37

In about two months, Corey Ciocchetti will deliver a keynote session at the AICPA & CIMA Governmental and Not-for-Profit Training Program. He previewed that session in this episode of the Journal of Accountancy podcast. In the conversation, Ciocchetti discusses how he chose what law school to attend, why his more recent presentations mention the im…

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Potential effects of Loper Bright and Corner Post on tax practitioners 13:23

3M ago13:23

13:23

On this episode of the JofA podcast, Melanie Lauridsen, vice president–Tax Policy & Advocacy for the AICPA, explains some of the tax-related repercussions of recent Supreme Court decisions. One case could have a dramatic effect on future rulemaking, and the other could have a decades-long retroactive effect. On June 28, the Supreme Court overturned…

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Blurred lines: Why some CFOs grapple with conflicting expectations 17:35

3M ago17:35

17:35

Paul Thambar, FCMA, CGMA, Ph.D., associate professor of accounting at Monash University in Australia, explains the obstacles CFOs face when transitioning to a business partner role and where organisations are setting ambiguous and conflicting expectations for finance leaders. A recent AICPA & CIMA report on the role of the CFO was informed by Thamb…

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Lessons learned, future in focus: Melancon looks back and ahead 20:29

3M ago20:29

20:29

Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA, was named the leader of the AICPA when he was in his mid-30s. Now, in his final months as CEO of AICPA & CIMA, he discusses the events that challenged the profession, risks that could be obstacles in the future, and why he’s optimistic about the role accountants play. In this conversation, the second of two parts, Melanco…

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