Journal of Accountancy Podcast

The Journal of Accountancy podcast discusses the key issues facing the accounting profession.

Journal of Accountancy Podcast is a business podcast hosted by AICPA & CIMA, with 503 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

AICPA & CIMA hosts Journal of Accountancy Podcast, a business show with 503 episodes published.

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  Looking to 2027: Economic sentiment, hiring plans, inflation concerns

  Sep 3, 202620 min

  Overall, those who are pessimistic about the U.S. economy outnumber those who are optimistic this quarter . But, optimism rose slightly compared with the previous quarter , according to a quarterly survey of CPA decision-makers. In this episode of the JofA podcast, Ken Witt, CPA, CGMA, associate director–Management Accounting Research & Development for the AICPA and CIMA, breaks down sentiment about the domestic economy, the global economy, and respondents' companies. Witt also touches on top challenges and the CPA leaders' views on hiring, projected revenue growth, and spending plans for the coming 12 months. What you'll learn from this episode: The increase in optimism related to the domestic and global economies. The decrease in own-company optimism from the previous quarter. The familiar obstacle for CPA decision-makers that returned to No. 1 on the list of challenges. Projected revenue and profit growth in the coming 12 months. Projected spending on IT, training, and other capital expenditures. A farewell to the survey's longtime guru.

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  Finance's chemistry lesson: The guardian-to-catalyst transformation

  Aug 27, 202613 min

  Artificial intelligence is accelerating the transformation of the finance function in ways that go beyond automation of existing processes. Gartner senior director Mallory Bulman explains how finance teams can help organizations move faster, make better decisions, and prepare for 2030 and beyond. The conversation explores digital talent, enterprise simulations, product management techniques, and what Bulman heard from attendees at the Future of Finance Summit about contending with volatility and deciding whether to be "AI-forward" or "AI-cautious." What you'll learn from this episode: The number of CFOs that Bulman speaks with each week, and the universal truths she hears in those calls. What an OODA loop is and why, in Bulman's words, the "observe" part of that acronym will be getting shorter. A key theme of a Gartner finance presentation and its tie-in with one of Bulman's sons' science classes. How a product management mindset and self-service tools can help finance teams effectively deliver decision-ready information. Bulman's takeaways from the Future of Finance Summit earlier in August.

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  An innovative state society CEO and her view of accounting's future

  Aug 20, 202620 min

  Rebekah Olson, CPA, CEO of the Maryland Association of CPAs, returned to the Journal of Accountancy podcast for the first time since 2019 to discuss how community, collaboration, and relationships can strengthen the accounting profession. She shared insights into efforts to address recruiting and retention challenges, the role of professional associations in creating value for members, and an update on CPA licensure. Olson also explained the thinking behind the MACPA's Beyond the Bottom Line YouTube series and why engagement remains critical for the profession's future. What you'll learn from this episode: Olson's "best part of the accounting profession" and how it led her state association to start a YouTube series. Why Olson believes relationships and community are among the profession's greatest strengths. What she learned from Tom Hood. How Maryland's CPA licensure changes fit into broader efforts across the profession. What associations can do to create more value and engagement for members. Why positive news about accounting enrollment, in Olson's mind, doesn't eliminate the need for continued workforce development efforts.

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  AI gets the headlines, but it's not the whole story for finance leaders

  Aug 13, 202611 min

  For the 500th episode of the Journal of Accountancy podcast, the show went on the road to the Future of Finance Summit. The conversation with the AICPA's Tom Hood, CPA/CITP, CGMA, executive vice president–Business Growth and Engagement, focuses on how finance leaders are moving beyond exploration of artificial intelligence and into active piloting and scaling. Hood discussed priorities other than AI for finance leaders, who gathered last week in National Harbor, Md. Hood also looked back on the growth of the Future of Finance community, explaining how the "wisdom of the crowd" is one of the event's big draws. What you'll learn from this episode: A brief look back at the start of the JofA podcast, which has published 500 episodes. What live polling at last week's Future of Finance Summit revealed about the pace of AI adoption in corporate finance functions. Senior finance leaders' top issues in 2026 other than AI. How finance leaders are trying to balance growth initiatives with continued pressure to control costs. Why Hood says the Future of Finance community is helping leaders learn faster through case studies, peer collaboration, and shared best practices. A look ahead to the 2027 Future of Finance Summit.

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  Build trust with a stewardship mindset

  Aug 6, 202621 min

  Eric R. Alexander, CPA, president of advisory service company Six Arrows Consulting, discusses the lessons he's learned throughout his career in finance and what being a finance leader means for him, and other insights from his upcoming book, Stewardship Leadership for Stinkin' Accountants: Serving as the CFO . He shares key strategies for developing as a stewardship leader, including how he holds himself accountable, how he views his role as a trusted adviser for organizations, and the steps he has taken to improve in the relational and people aspects of the finance function. "I've been most effective in my work when I've functioned as a steward, meaning I understood things had been entrusted to me to be responsible for," he said. "I was accountable to people, and fundamentally, it was not all about me." Editor's note: This episode was originally on the FM podcast . What you'll learn from this episode: Why Alexander says the CFO role is not about you as a finance leader. Key elements of stewardship leadership. How to hold yourself accountable as a finance professional. Why getting into the finer details can complicate decision-making. What it means to own your results. Tips for enhancing people and soft skills.

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