On the Air: Accounting Today podcasts

Technology is not only making auditors more efficient, says Jeff Gramlich of Validis -- it's offering them the opportunity to significantly enhance quality.

Though in the early days of application, artificial intelligence is already having a major impact in protecting businesses, according to Paul Zikmund, a director at Baker Tilly and a professor of accounting at Rider University's Master of Accountancy program.

Jody Grunden of Summit CPAs describes how his firm found success in outsourced services with a virtual model.

ICPAS chief Todd Shapiro lays out the case for going beyond the "trusted advisor" to become a "strategic valued advisor."

Just as the rising generations of accountants have very different characteristics from the baby boomer generation, so does the rising generation of clients, according to Sarah Dobek of Inovautus Consulting.

Finding and keeping the right kind of people, innovation and technology are among the top issues the accounting profession needs to grapple with, according to Marcum LLP's Jeff Weiner.

Growth consultant Gale Crosley dives into large-opportunity pursuit, and what accountants need to do to land the big fish.

NCCPAP's Neil Fishman shares the top issues facing the tax practitioner community.

Liability insurance experts Deb Rood and Stan Sterna share major emerging malpractice and liability concerns for accountants.

AICPA chief auditor Bob Dohrer shares new developments in the rules around audit evidence, key audit matters for non-public clients, and much more.

Diane Jules, deputy director of the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants, discusses how IESBA has been developing its Code of Ethics and technology for accountants to use around the world.

Technology is a growing factor in accounting firm M&A, according to Transition Advisors' Joel Sinkin, whether in terms of smaller firm merging up for a forward-looking tech platform, or CPAs bringing on board IT and cyber-security consultants.

Even as the profession as a whole is changing, Grant Thornton national managing partner of tax services Jamie Fowler shares how tax professionals need to prepare themselves to thrive in a new environment.

The current chair of the AICPA, Bill Reeb, shares his passion for the future of the profession.

Erik Asgeirsson of CPA.com and Sue Coffey of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants examine the broader evolution of auditing, and the specifics of the AICPA's Dynamic Audit Solution.

The rollout of this revolutionary infrastructure is going to have wide-ranging implications -- including in the tax world, according to Avalara's Tony Susak.

Marijuana businesses are growing fast, but it's a complicated market that accountants need to really understand before they jump in, according to Dave Roberson and Maureen Ryan of Kukuza Associates.

The Supreme Court decision is groundbreaking, but it isn't the only news in sales tax: Avalara's Scott Peterson dives into a handful of other issues your clients need to know about.

The old model of the lone-wolf extrovert who drums up business single-handedly is changing, with roles for more and more members of the firm in business development, says Sarah Dobek of Inovautus Consulting.

Sandy Peters, head of financial reporting policy advocacy at the CFA Institute, talks about some of the most important points for investors and accountants to consider under the new standard on leases.