On the Air: Accounting Today podcasts

Institute of Internal Auditors president and CEO Richard Chambers talks about how audit executives need to be more agile and overcome complacency at their organizations by using technology such as data analytics and artificial intelligence.

With client expectations changing rapidly, Inovautus Consulting’s Sarah Johnson Dobek explains how firms need to improve the experience they offer.

Valuation Research Corp. co-CEO PJ Patel discusses the continued scrutiny of how business combinations are accounted for and valued, and the implications of the new tax law.

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.