Accounting Today Podcast

Leading consultant Allan Koltin of the Koltin Consulting Group discusses the key planks of a strong platform for firm growth.

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 the benefit of both sides.  

Kristen Keats of Breakaway Bookkeeping and Sherwood Tax & Accounting shares the best practices she's learned from using outsourcing in her own practice.

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 you a better leader, and a better person. 

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.

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 on.

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 accountants and firms can do about it.

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.

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.

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.

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 time to revisit your growth mindset.

Former IRS special agent Robert Nordlander dives into the difference between a Criminal Investigations investigation and a civil tax audit.

The leader of The Rainmaker Companies, Angie Grissom, shares lessons she's learned from working with accounting firms on their strategic plans.  

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.