On the Air: Accounting Today podcasts

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.

As the accounting profession struggles to attract a new and more diverse cohort of accountants, Harold Deiters, a partner at Baker Tilly and president of the New York State Society of CPAs shares why it matters, and what his state is doing to move the needle – as well as why giving back to the profession is well worth it.

NCCPAP president Steve Mankowki discusses their concerns for preparers and their clients.

Cognitive computing and artificial intelligence may be poised to replace a lot of the work that accountants and tax pros do, but they also offer tremendous opportunities, according to Thomson Reuters Tax & Accounting chief technology officer Tim Vanderham – and they may be coming sooner than you think.

When it comes to practice sales, there are five factors to consider, according to Joel Sinkin, president of Transition Advisors.

In 2009, Fourlane was founded in Texas – with no physical offices. Founder and CEO Marjorie Adams talks about the system she’s built over the years to make this possible.

How firms are spending their budgets is shifting, according to the 2017 Hinge/Association for Accounting Marketing survey. AAM executive director Lauren Clemmer draws valuable lessons from the poll results.

From softball and motherhood to a tech-obsessed accounting professional: Founder of Powerful Accounting Dawn Brolin shares her story of how she started — and continues to grow — her firm.

On the one hand, breaches and data theft are a risk – but on the other, they’re an opportunity for accountants. LBMC’s Mark Burnette talks about the AICPA’s new cybersecurity service offering, and the field as a whole.

Kate Barton, Americas vice chair of tax services for the Americas Tax practice at Ernst & Young, discusses the contrasting tax reform plans of House Republicans and President Trump, and what’s likely to be in the final bill.

Charles Hylan of the Growth Partnership dives into the details of the annual Rosenberg MAP Survey of accounting firms, including why M&A is going to account for more firm growth in the future, the profession’s average turnover rate, how partner compensation is changing, and much more.

Blockchain has the potential to revolutionize the accounting world – but it’s still in its infancy. Peter Horadan, CTO of Avalara, gives an introduction to its potential, and where it’s headed.

As clients age, accountants and advisors need to be ready to help them and their families handle the issues surrounding their eventual decline. U.S. Wealth Management’s John Napolitano discusses how, and why it’s more important than ever.

Of all the obstacles to success in accounting, accountants' own fears may be one of the most important. Consultant Phil Whitman discusses the many ways the profession gets in its own way -- and how to overcome them.

The U.S. has opted out of certain international bank reporting rules, and that may be of interest to high-net-worth individuals overseas. Venable’s Friedemann Thomma explains what this might mean for U.S. tax professionals and accountants.

Ever wondered what, exactly, Lean Six Sigma is? LSS Master Black Belt and Boomer Consulting chief innovation officer Dustin Hostetler explains what it’s all about in this podcast.

The home stretch of tax season will see fraudsters’ biggest push – but cybersecurity expert Kevin O’Brien says that taxpayers and tax professionals accountants will still need to protect themselves after that.

Jonathan Mariner, former CFO of Major League Baseball and now president of TaxDay, discusses how to help clients such as professional athletes deal with taxes in the different states where they work.