On the Air: Accounting Today podcasts

The test-makers are working to keep it responsive to the needs of candidates, employers and the profession. AICPA vice president of exams Mike Decker explains how.

International Federation of Accountants CEO Fayezul Choudhury, and IFAC CFO and executive director for external relations Russell Guthrie, talk about how international financial regulators are mulling changes in how global auditing standards are set.

Marisa Garcia, a managing director at CohnReznick Advisory, talks about how FASB’s new standard may affect some industries differently.

As much as it will change the profession, the new technology offers tremendous opportunities for accountants. according to Ron Quaranta and Erik Asgeirsson.

A little-known new professional standard speaks to accountants’ responsibilities when they uncover client noncompliance with laws and regs. Audit Conduct’s Cathy Allen unpacks the details.

RSM partner Rich Stuart dives into the potential impact of FASB’s incoming standard for leases.

To help preparers get ready for tax season, NCCPAP president Stephen Mankowski shares the top issues they should bear in mind.

Blockchain and other emergent technologies are upending the work accountants do; Thack Brown, general manager and global head of business finance at SAP, dives into how.

Whether you call it value billing or advanced pricing, the way accountants charge for their services is going to change in the near future, and consultant Michelle Golden dives into how.

CPA firms aren’t just merging with other CPA firms any more – they’re scouting out practices in HR, IT, engineering, financial planning and many other areas, according to Transition Advisors’ Bill Carlino.

Accountants too often shoot themselves in the foot when it comes to talking to clients about fees, and Inovautus Consulting’s Sarah Johnson Dobek encourages them not to be afraid to stand up for themselves and their value to make these conversations less awkward.

The new revenue recognition standards are just about ready to go live: Brian Marshall, a partner in the National Accounting Standards Group at RSM US, talks about the challenges they represent.

Fayezul Choudhury, CEO of the International Federation of Accountants, discusses how IFAC is helping emerging economies develop their associations for accountants.

Paul Becht, a partner at Top 100 Firm Margolin, Winer & Evens, discusses FASB’s new leasing standard and how it will affect the real estate industry and other sectors.

Running a pure forensics practice is very different from running a regular accounting firm – forensic CPA Tiffany Couch explains how.

As many firms struggle with the transition to future leadership, Top 20 firm Green Hasson Janks has already announced its next-generation MP, Tom Barry, who provides insight into the firm’s succession planning process.

While tax season is a period rife with hacking attempts, cybercriminals don’t take any time off. Accountants have to be vigilant with safety year-round, says cybersecurity expert Kevin O’Brien.

FASB recently proposed new guidance on nonprofit accounting for contributions and grants; in this podcast, AICPA associate director and nonprofit expert Chris Cole walks us through what it means.