On the Air: Accounting Today podcasts

Longtime AICPA chief Barry Melancon turns his eagle-eye to the future, talking about the challenges and opportunities facing the profession.

On the eve of his retirement, AICPA chief Barry Melancon looks back at how the institute — and the accounting profession — have changed over the past 30 years.

As firms grow, they need to move their sales pipeline from inside their head into a more formal process, says Sarah Dobek of Inovautus Consulting.

Private equity can solve many of a firm's problems -- but not necessarily all, according to Phil Whitman.

Private equity comes with a great many questions; Bob Lewis offers answers and valuable advice for accountants looking at this major trend.

What keeps employees engaged is changing rapidly, and accounting firms can't afford to fall behind, according to ADP's Tina Wang, and Darren Root.

Too many accounting firms are relying on outdated or inappropriate data to measure their success, says Sarah Dobek.

Melanie Lauridsen and Cynthia Rijo Sanchez discuss what it takes to successfully serve the Hispanic market.

Terrell Turner explains his firm's unique process for upgrading employee reviews.

John Napolitano of Napier Financial takes a long look at the host of unusual investment opportunities available to your wealthier clients.

Michael Bannon explains which accounting firms might want to look into employee stock ownership plans — and why,

AICPA chair Carla McCall talks about how accounting firms need to work together so they can all thrive separately. 

And that should be their firm, says David Wurtzbacher of Ascend.

Service line leaders stand at the point where a firm's overall strategy meets the delivery of its actual services, says Sarah Dobek of Inovautus Consulting.

Clients need to start planning for what happens after the day they stop working, says John Napolitano.

The National Pipeline Advisory Group's recommendations cover a wide range of ways to attract more people to the profession, and Jennifer Wilson walks us through what everyone can do to help.