Accounting Today Podcast

Promoting a top performer doesn't always guarantee they'll stay -- in fact, it's often their ticket out. ADP chief economist Nela Richardson shares the surprising data, and how to navigate these transitions better.

Dominique Molina and Tom Gorczynski, co-hosts of the 'Tax Crime Junkies' podcast, share stories of tax crimes, including fraud and embezzlement, murder cases involving individuals in the tax industry, and the shocking deception of a former IRS agent. They discuss their fascination with true crime stories involving taxation and emphasize the importance of competence and ethics in the tax profession. They also talk about the growing popularity of their podcast and express gratitude to their listeners.

The podcast explores the impact of AI in accounting, its potential future uses, and the importance of human intervention. It discusses the evolution of AI in the tax marketplace and the significance of having an AI initiative for businesses of all sizes.

Marna Ricker, global vice chair of tax at EY, discusses the latest developments on the global minimum tax and digital service taxes at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and how they will affect the U.S.

Many firms find they're hitting a major hurdle when it comes to taking advisory services to the next level; Sarah Dobek of Inovautus Consulting shares why, and what to do about it.

With so much disruption being thrust upon them, you'd think the last thing accounting firms would want to do is to disrupt themselves — yet that may be exactly what they need to do, says Bob Lewis of The Visionary Group.

Small Business Administration loan expert Shannon Hay talks about the changes to the SBA's new SOP around lending, and what they mean for accounting firms and their clients.

Jen Cryder, CEO of the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs, shares the innovative ways the profession in her state is dealing with the pipeline problem.

Angela Appleby, a partner and lead auditor from Plante Moran who also sits on the AICPA Assurance Services Executive Committee, dives into the world of SOC reporting, and particularly the risks companies are facing there and the opportunities for accountants.

There's plenty of room for accountants to innovate in ways that don't involve IT, says metaconsultant Ed Kless, senior director of partner development and strategy at Sage, the host of the Sage Advice podcast, and co-host of "The Soul of Enterprise" radio show.