Overcoming ‘the creep’ that puts our dreams and goals on hold
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Author, speaker, and presidential pickup game basketball player Ben Nemtin makes a return visit to the Journal of Accountancy podcast. Four years after , he’s focused these days on the impact of purpose on longevity, well-being, and employee engagement. As the keynote speaker June 9 at , Nemtin will share about the road trip with friends he took nearly 20 years ago that spawned a book, a reality show, and the accomplishment of so many lofty goals. In this episode, Nemtin updates listeners on the status of his bucket list and explains why taking just 15 minutes to focus...
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An overlooked growth opportunity: Uncertainty
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Very few people will be imprisoned the way Sam Goodwin was — for nine weeks in a harrowing situation six years ago. Goodwin says we can all be “held hostage” by any number of things and that our response to life’s challenges is what sets us apart. Goodwin, an author and tech startup founder, will deliver the keynote address June 16 at the in National Harbor, Md. Learn more about Goodwin’s message and story in the latest episode of the Journal of Accountancy podcast. What you’ll learn from this episode: · ...
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The new CPA Exam: Year-one trends and tips for success
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As the demands on modern CPAs change, so also does the CPA Exam. Updates in the design and focus of the CPA Exam have been in effect for about a year now, and two AICPA experts joined the Journal of Accountancy podcast to discuss the changes, address misconceptions, and offer reminders on best practices. Any preparation for the CPA Exam should include a look at , according to Joe Maslott, CPA, director–Examinations. Mike Decker, vice president–CPA Exam and Pipeline offers insights into the changes and reminds candidates that the CPA Exam should be respected but not feared. What you’ll...
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The uncomfortable work of leadership
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Half a life ago, Michael Brody-Waite didn’t think he was going to make it to his 25th birthday. Today, he’s an author, entrepreneur, and leadership coach preparing to deliver the keynote address at the in May. In the address, he will share details of a leadership framework — using his experience as an addict in recovery as a backdrop. Three principles of the framework relate to authenticity, the ability to let go, and the importance of uncomfortable work. What you’ll learn from this episode: Why he says that most leaders are “addicted to doing.” The three principles of...
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Tax legislation, audit oversight, and other AICPA advocacy focus areas
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No matter who’s in charge, regulation, legislation, and education remain front and center when it comes to advocacy efforts in Washington, according to Mark Peterson, AICPA & CIMA executive vice president–Advocacy. Also important is understanding how to navigate a new administration’s priorities. In this episode of the Journal of Accountancy podcast, Peterson details some of the focus areas of the White House and Congress – tax legislation, an emphasis on government efficiency, and a change in regulatory approach. What you’ll learn from this episode: ...
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Tips for driving change and driving out drama
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Alex Dorr speaks to audiences and organizations all over about and getting more productivity and engagement from employees and more overall value for companies. His session at Digital CPA in Denver in December 2024 focused on many of those same principles and was tailored to modern accounting firms. On the Journal of Accountancy podcast, Dorr, vice president at Reality-Based Leadership, explained more about how readiness for change can lead to a better work reality for employees and managers alike. What you’ll learn from this episode: · ...
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JofA-branded podcast: Critical conversations about business transition planning
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In this Journal of Accountancy-branded podcast, a senior wealth strategist and managing partner share advice on how to initiate conversations with business clients about transition and succession planning.
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Financial tracing: Show me the money
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David Zweighaft, CPA/CFF, is a co-author of this quarter’s Eye on Fraud report, focused on financial tracing. Zweighaft joined the Journal of Accountancy podcast to discuss details in the report and share stories from his more than 30 years of experience in the field of forensic accounting. The discussion delves into particulars of the quarterly report and mentions an , which was one topic mentioned in a . Resources n FVS Section n CFF credential n for the first quarter of 2025 n What you’ll learn from this episode: ...
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Explaining stablecoin risks and the need for reporting criteria
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On March 5, the AICPA published a for reporting on the digital assets known as stablecoins. The criteria are designed to address “the need for consistency, transparency, and trust in the stablecoin environment.” Jay Schulman, CPA, is a principal at RSM, and he’s focused, in his job and his role on AICPA committees, on digital assets. In this episode of the Journal of Accountancy podcast, Schulman explains areas of focus for the AICPA’s Digital Assets Working Group and the group’s attestation subcommittee. That work includes the stablecoin criteria. Resources: n (practice...
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Breaking down the reasons for a decline in economic sentiment
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For several reasons, including persistent inflation and concern about the effects of tariffs, CPA decision-makers in business and industry are this quarter about the U.S. and global economy and their own businesses. That’s according to the Economic Outlook Survey released on Thursday. On Friday, Ken Witt, CPA, CGMA, AICPA & CIMA associate director–Management Accounting Research and Development, joined the Journal of Accountancy podcast to analyze the survey’s latest results. In the , Witt said, the likelihood of less regulation was one reason for an increase in sentiment. But much...
info_outlineDavid Zweighaft, CPA/CFF, is a co-author of this quarter’s Eye on Fraud report, focused on financial tracing.
Zweighaft joined the Journal of Accountancy podcast to discuss details in the report and share stories from his more than 30 years of experience in the field of forensic accounting.
The discussion delves into particulars of the quarterly report and mentions an infamous municipal fraud case, which was one topic mentioned in a 2023 JofA podcast episode.
Resources
n FVS Section home page
n CFF credential information page
n Eye on Fraud report for the first quarter of 2025
n Understanding the Forensic Technology Landscape
What you’ll learn from this episode:
· Zweighaft’s definition of financial tracing.
· Why human skills such as interviewing can be differentiators even as technology speeds up some tasks.
· Some of the core accounting and auditing skills that apply to financial tracing.
· The difference between direct and indirect financial tracing.
· Details of the United States v. Melissa King case, a focus of the Eye on Fraud article Zweighaft co-wrote.
· The value of hearing other professionals’ stories in financial tracing.