Accounting Today Podcast

Accounting thought leader Amy Vetter talks about the need to understand your own story -- so that you can then rewrite it. Drawing on her new book, "Disconnect to Connect," she dives into how self-knowledge, vulnerability and authenticity can make you a better leader, and a better person.

The podcast discusses the ongoing issue of staffing in accounting firms, including remote work trends and hiring challenges. It highlights the benefits of hiring remotely on a global scale and strategies for successful onboarding. The chapter also explores strategies for reducing employee turnover and the challenges of hiring tax professionals.

Accounting podcasters Randy Crabtree (of The Unique CPA podcast), and David Bergstein and Jasen Stine (of the Accountrends podcast) share the most interesting things they've learned from guests, as well as the big ideas they think accountants should be focusing on.

The shortage of people entering the accounting profession and pursuing CPA licensure has reached the proportions of a crisis, and Sue Coffey, CEO for public accounting at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants dives into why -- and what accountants and firms can do about it.

Anthony Pugliese of the Institute of Internal Auditors discusses how changes in the business landscape are changing the risks that internal auditors need to pay attention to, and how the IIA is revamping its practice framework.

Randy Crabtree, CPA, the co-founder of Tri-Merit Specialty Tax Professionals and host of "The Unique CPA" podcast spotlights the mental health issues facing the accounting profession.

Daren Campbell, EY Americas tax tax technology and transformation leader, discusses the use of big data, robotic process automation, AI and other technology, in corporate tax strategy and compliance.

A desire for growth is often taken for granted at accounting firms -- but should it be? Consultant and accounting journalist Seth Fineberg examines what growth both can and should look like at different firms, and why it may be time to revisit your growth mindset.

Former IRS special agent Robert Nordlander dives into the difference between a Criminal Investigations investigation and a civil tax audit.

The leader of The Rainmaker Companies, Angie Grissom, shares lessons she's learned from working with accounting firms on their strategic plans.