Accounting Today Podcast

CAS expert Kane Polakoff of Top 100 Firm CohnReznick digs deep into the current staff of client advisory services, and how this fast-growing service offering is rapidly evolving.

Clients are looking for truly holistic advisors, and accountants are perfectly positioned to be just that, says Rory Henry, a director at Arrowroot Family Office and author of "Holistic Guide to Wealth Management.”

Matt Rampe, a partner at Rosenberg Associates and author of an upcoming book on strategic planning, shares his insights on the crucial need for accounting firms to adopt strategic planning. He discusses how firms often overlook this essential task in the hustle of daily operations. The conversation highlights the shift required from a technical focus to a business-oriented mindset, the involvement of diverse stakeholders in creating inclusive strategies, and the importance of accountability and leadership engagement for future growth.

Long-time industry observer and author of the new book "Civil Warrior" Kristy Short shares best practices for keeping your staff -- and yourself -- from burning out.

Technology is driving transformation in how audits are conducted at an ever-faster pace, says Paul Goodhew, global assurance innovation & emerging technology leader at Big Four firm Ernst & Young -- and artificial intelligence will only accelerate that.

The longtime leader of Top 10 Firm Marcum, Jeff Weiner, shares the secrets behind his remarkable career, and the equally remarkable firm he ran.

AICPA chair Lexy Kessler looks ahead at the challenges and opportunities —often one and the same — that are facing the profession, and what accountants need to do to be ready for them.

As the Senate takes up the Trump administration's tax bill, Neil Fishman, the president of the National Conference of CPA Practitioners, dives into the details of the House bill and some of the possibilities in the Senate, as well as other issues from Washington that accountants should be keeping in mind.

To move beyond being a scrappy small firm, you have to change the way you think about a host of things, suggests Brannon Poe of Poe Group Advisors.

Paul Peterson, CEO of Top 100 Firm WIS, delves into innovative strategies for addressing the talent shortage in accounting by embracing non-accountants. He discusses the benefits of diverse academic backgrounds and the unique skills that these individuals bring, especially in the era of technology and data analysis. Peterson highlights the importance of intentional integration and collaboration in firms, and the transformative impact of non-accountants on efficiency and workplace culture. He encourages a shift in hiring practices to meet the evolving demands of the industry.