Apr 30, 2026
System and Organization Controls (SOC) reports are examinations performed by CPAs in accordance with the AICPA’s Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements to evaluate the controls over customer data that service organizations such as cloud providers or payroll processors have in place. SOC reports provide...
Apr 23, 2026
Starting a CPA firm can be both exciting and daunting, with financial, operational, and personal risks along the way. In this Journal of Accountancy podcast episode, Michael Meihaus, CPA, founder of Meihaus CPA, shares what he learned after launching his practice. Alvin Fennell, vice president and senior risk adviser...
Apr 16, 2026
Younger generations are rethinking retirement — considering more flexibility and well-timed breaks over a traditional model of holding a job until a certain age and then stopping work.
Kelley Long, CPA/PFS, joined the Journal of Accountancy podcast to discuss how modern financial planning is changing. She also...
Apr 08, 2026
Small CPA firms play a critical role in the accounting profession, and new tools are helping them compete, innovate, and grow. In this episode of the JofA podcast, Stephanie Otero, CPA, the AICPA’s vice president–Small Firm Advocate, discusses why small firms matter, how AI and automation are leveling the playing...
Apr 02, 2026
Sarah Ference, CPA, a risk control director at CNA, joins the Journal of Accountancy podcast to discuss recent topics of the JofA’s Professional Liability Spotlight column.
The conversation covers lessons learned from claims involving bankrupt clients, the importance of strong and consistent documentation, and the...