Beyond Downtime: The Verito Advantage is the podcast for tax and accounting professionals who refuse to let IT issues interrupt their business. Hosted by the experts behind Verito.com, each episode explores the real risks behind "good enough" technology and how to build a firm that just works. Securely. Join us as we dive into real-world stories, compliance must-knows (like the FTC Safeguards Rule, IRS Pub 4557, WISP), and emerging tech shaping the future of financial practices. From ransomw ...
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Brought to you by Rightworks, the ACCOUNTING ANSWERS PODCAST is hosted by Rob Brown, co-founder of the Accounting Influencers Roundtable (AIR). On this weekly show with short, sharp episodes, Rob asks 110 experts and influencers the critical questions shaping the accounting profession. It keeps you informed of what's happening in the accounting world and the whole ecosystem of consultants, organizations, vendors and advisors who serve them. Go to https://www.rightworks.com for secure, remote ...
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Financial Executives International presents the FEI Weekly Podcast: an audio digest focusing on the ideas and strategies in finance and accounting.
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The Guided Retirement Show is here to be your guide as you travel to and through a successful retirement. When you go on a vacation, you may think it’s something you can do on your own and that may be true. If the destination is the Grand Canyon and your only goal is to stand on the south rim of the Grand Canyon to see it, then it’s probably easy enough without a guide. But what if you're taking a trip to the Amazon and you've never been there before? You know the rivers can be dangerous, th ...
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Thomson Reuters Synergy 2024 - Jatin Narang | Verito Technologies | Beyond Downtime
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13:21In our debut episode of Beyond Downtime: The Verito Advantage, we take you back to Thomson Reuters SYNERGY 2024, where industry leaders gathered to discuss the future of tax and accounting technology. Recorded live at last year’s event, this conversation is packed with more relevant insights than ever, from preparing your firm for the FTC Safeguard…
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Turn the CSRD delay into a strategic business win. Learn what steps you need to take
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33:43In this episode, we’re diving into the fast-changing world of global ESG reporting and regulation. FERF’s Managing Director of research, Dillon Papenfuss, sits down with Kevin O’Connell, PwC Sustainability Assurance Services Leader, to break down the latest EU sustainability proposals—including the two-year delay to CSRD reporting—and what it all m…
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This episode explores key considerations for AI-related SEC disclosures, including how companies can avoid regulatory pitfalls, tailor risk disclosures to their specific AI applications, and enhance board oversight of AI adoption. Special Guests: Ryan Adams and Scott Lesmes.By Financial Executives International
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Accountants Unveiled: More Than Just Financial Experts
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9:49Ep: 35 Top experts answer: "Are business owners any closer to receiving proactive advice from accountants?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: Are business owners any closer to…
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Discover why finance professionals have been disappointed by generative AI in the past, how they are leveraging unstructured data today, why this landscape is shifting, and how to capitalize on a new paradigm. Special Guest: Kris Bennatti.By Financial Executives International
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Navigating Complexity: The Accountant’s New Role
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11:36Ep: 34 Top experts answer: "Are business owners any closer to receiving proactive advice from accountants?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: Are business owners any closer to…
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CPAs, licensing, and the cost-benefit of the 150-Hour Rule with Dr. Edward Timmons of West Virginia University
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33:19Over the past several years, the debate around the 150-hour requirement for CPA licensure has centered on the need to streamline the accounting talent pipeline. But behind that discussion lies a broader, more ideological narrative—one that has been building over the past two decades—about the role of occupational licensing in general, and the CPA l…
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Embracing Change: Accountants as Pioneers of Progress
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8:54Ep: 33 Top experts answer: "Are business owners any closer to receiving proactive advice from accountants?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: Are business owners any closer to…
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Trade, trust and battling fraud with Allianz Trade America’s James Daly
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29:09With trade and tariffs top of mind for many corporations, we thought it was the perfect time to get insight from a professional who’s spent more than two decades in the field. In this episode of the FEI Weekly Podcast, we speak with James Daly, the outgoing CEO of Allianz Trade Americas, a leader in trade credit insurance. Daly, who is retiring aft…
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The Strategic Accountant: Guiding Businesses to Success
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10:13Ep: 32 Top experts answer: "Are business owners any closer to receiving proactive advice from accountants?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: Are business owners any closer to…
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AI in finance: making your job easier and more enjoyable
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20:26Ayan Adam. We talk about Microsoft's role in integrating AI into finance and supply chain management, particularly through its Copilot tool. To learn more about impact of AI on financial and accounting governance and on workforce dynamics, register for FEI’s virtual conference AI in Finance and Accounting 2025: Managing Governance, Adapting the Wor…
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Data-Driven Decisions: The Future of Accounting Advisory
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10:12Ep: 31 Top experts answer: "Are business owners any closer to receiving proactive advice from accountants?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: Are business owners any closer to…
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Crypto payments and security basics for financial executives, part 2 with Dr. Suzanne Morsfield
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35:55In part one of our conversation with Dr. Suzanne Morsfield, we explored the fast-changing crypto regulatory landscape. Now, in part two of this FEI Weekly Podcast series, we turn to crypto payments—a growing focus for businesses as customers demand alternatives to cash and ACH. With stablecoins, CBDCs, and blockchain-based payments gaining traction…
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The Evolution of Accounting: New Tools, Rules & Roles
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10:36Ep: 30 Top experts answer: "Will the next generation of accountants be any different from their predecessors?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: Will the next generation of ac…
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Crypto's pick your coin, pick your own accounting adeventure with Dr. Suzanne Morsfield
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38:28Despite their volatility and recent price decline, it’s hard to ignore the role of cryptocurrencies in today’s financial landscape. More importantly, it’s almost impossible to overlook them given the current administration’s focus on establishing a more favorable regulatory, accounting, and market framework—allowing institutional players to enter t…
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Empowering Future Accountants: Skills for a New World
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10:38Ep: 29 Top experts answer: "Will the next generation of accountants be any different from their predecessors?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: Will the next generation of ac…
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ICONS: Women of Note 2025 speaker Dr. Sarah Skidmore shares insights on the key differences between leadership and management, the importance of intentional time management, and how finance professionals can develop their leadership voice beyond operational oversight. Special Guest: Dr. Sarah Skidmore.…
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Accounting in the AI Age: Preparing Them for Tomorrow
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11:11Ep: 28 Top experts answer: "Will the next generation of accountants be any different from their predecessors?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: Will the next generation of ac…
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PCAOB's enforcement past and its unknown future with Cornerstone’s Jean-Philippe Poissant and Russell Molter
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29:55With ongoing changes in Washington, D.C.—including shifts in staffing and resources at some of the largest government agencies—financial executives are particularly focused on the future of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). However, unlike other agencies, the new administration has yet to reveal any plans for change. Still, we …
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Beyond the Numbers: Next-Generation Accounting Insights
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11:38Ep: 27 Top experts answer: "Will the next generation of accountants be any different from their predecessors?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: Will the next generation of ac…
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Never let your network go stale with Moody's Caroline Sullivan
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27:29As FEI prepares for its annual ICONS: Women of Note conference next month, the podcast revisits one of its most popular episodes featuring Moody's Caroline Sullivan, who discusses how networking took her career to the next level. Join ICONS: Women of Note 2025 (Hybrid Event). Special Guest: Caroline Sullivan. Sponsored By: Trullion…
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Navigating the Future: Accountants as Innovators
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12:35Ep: 26 Top experts answer: "Will the next generation of accountants be any different from their predecessors?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: Will the next generation of ac…
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The Digital Accountant: Adapting to New World Trends
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15:47Ep: 25 Top experts answer: "What are your top 3 predictions for the accounting world in coming years?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What are your top 3 predictions for th…
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AI and tech to drive 2025 agenda with Forvis Mazars
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59:24After a four-year hiatus, this report returns to offer a comprehensive overview of the evolving priorities, challenges, and strategies shaping the global and U.S. finance and accounting landscape for 2025.. This year’s survey data offers a rare opportunity for comparative analysis, linking the last pandemic-era survey conducted at the beginning of …
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Challenges and Chances: The Evolution of Accounting
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13:15Ep: 24 Top experts answer: "What are your top 3 predictions for the accounting world in coming years?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What are your top 3 predictions for th…
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Accounting in Flux: Predictions for a Dynamic Future
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16:22Ep: 23 Top experts answer: "What are your top 3 predictions for the accounting world in coming years?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What are your top 3 predictions for th…
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The Major Trends Shaping the Future of Accountants & CPAs
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15:14Ep: 22 Top experts answer: "What are your top 3 predictions for the accounting world in coming years?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What are your top 3 predictions for th…
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Future Accounting: Navigating Threats and Opportunities
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15:42Ep: 21 Top experts answer: "What are your top 3 predictions for the accounting world in coming years?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What are your top 3 predictions for th…
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Next-Gen Accounting: The Push for Innovation in Tech
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10:53Ep: 20 Top experts answer: "What could the tech/software vendors do better to serve accountants?" The Accounting Influencers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What could the tech/software vendors do…
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"Standards must be proportionate to the problem we're trying to solve," with PCAOB's Christina Ho
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35:50In this episode of the new year, we have Christina Ho, a board member of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. Board member Ho brings a wealth of experience from her journey across public and private sectors, academia, and even technology consulting. She shares her insights on the challenges and opportunities in auditing as we head into 20…
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The Need for Fit for Purpose Accounting Software Solutions
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10:09Ep: 19 Top experts answer: "What could the tech/software vendors do better to serve accountants?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What could the tech/software vendors do bet…
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User-Friendly Accounting Software: The Tech Challenge
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14:47Ep: 18 Top experts answer: "What could the tech/software vendors do better to serve accountants?" The Accounting Influencers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What could the tech/software vendors do…
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Beyond Automation: Crafting the Future of Accounting Tech
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11:09Ep: 17 Top experts answer: "What could the tech/software vendors do better to serve accountants?" The Accounting Influencers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What could the tech/software vendors do…
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Bridging Gaps: Tech Innovations for Accountants' Needs
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11:07Ep: 16 Top experts answer: "What could the tech/software vendors do better to serve accountants?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What could the tech/software vendors do bet…
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The Next Accounting Revolution: the Top Trends to Watch
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12:11Ep: 15 Top experts answer: "What, if anything, will significantly change accounting in the next few years?" The Accounting Influencers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What, if anything, will signi…
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Navigating Uncertainty: The Accountant's Guide to Innovation
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9:53Ep: 14 Top experts answer: "What, if anything, will significantly change accounting in the next few years?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What, if anything, will significa…
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Unlocking ESG success: The power of peer networking
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20:28Donna Teran-Krouse the crucial role that collaboration and community play in driving effective ESG initiatives. To learn more, download the "FEI Engage Career Pathway: ESG Controller" report at https://www.financialexecutives.org/Research/Publications/2024/FEI-Engage-Career-Pathway-ESG-Controller.aspx. Special Guest: Donna Teran-Krouse.…
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Innovating Accounting: Strategies for Upcoming Changes
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10:24Ep: 13 Top experts answer: "What, if anything, will significantly change accounting in the next few years?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What, if anything, will significa…
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Change is not a "nice to have" in ESG with ServiceNow's Mark Spinner
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23:51To learn more, download the "FEI Engage Career Pathway: ESG Controller" report at https://www.financialexecutives.org/Research/Publications/2024/FEI-Engage-Career-Pathway-ESG-Controller.aspx. Special Guest: Mark Spinner.By Financial Executives International
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The Future Unveiled: Key Trends Reshaping Accounting
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9:50Ep: 12 Top experts answer: "What, if anything, will significantly change accounting in the next few years?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What, if anything, will significa…
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Episode 155: Understanding the risk and building for the future with CBRE’s Scott Song and S&P’s Theshan Goble
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36:51Sustainability professionals Scott Song of CBRE and Theshan Goble of S&P Global join the FEI Weekly podcast to discuss the evolving ESG controller role, collaborative challenges within the enterprise and the journey toward value-driven sustainability reporting amid regulatory and political shifts. Get the FEI Engage report on the ESG Controllership…
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Accounting Tomorrow: Preparing for Transformative Changes
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14:28Ep: 11 Top experts answer: "What, if anything, will significantly change accounting in the next few years?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What, if anything, will significa…
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What directors and management are planning for in 2025 with BDO’s Amy Rojik
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35:56What directors want and management needs to offer in 2025 with BDO’s Amy Rojik Always at the top of mind of all financial executives is to understand what the board of directors are thinking and how to put those thoughts and priorities into action. A new survey of directors conducted by BDO reveals that those priorities run the gamut from governanc…
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Transforming Accounting: Moving From Reactive to Proactive
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10:28Ep: 10 Top experts answer: "Are business owners any closer to receiving proactive advice from accountants?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: Are business owners any closer to…
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Beyond the Balance Sheet: Accountants as Strategic Partners
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8:58Ep: 9 Top experts answer: "Are business owners any closer to receiving proactive advice from accountants?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: Are business owners any closer to …
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A new EU disclosure rule that will have a global impact with Latham & Watkins’ Toon Dictus
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27:30Just as US-based multinationals are moving on from the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s decision around carbon disclosures with at least some measure of certainty, they will now need to turn to Europe and its Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. The CSDDD is a proposed European Union (EU) regulation aimed at environmental and hu…
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From Numbers to Narratives: The Accountant’s Evolution
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10:00Ep: 8 Top experts answer: "Are business owners any closer to receiving proactive advice from accountants?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: Are business owners any closer to …
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Supply chains, port strikes and the new near shoring with KPMG’s Mary Rollman
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31:42The port strike that was successfully avoided, for now, has reminded US companies just how fragile the global supply chain can be. And years after the global pandemic and growing geopolitical tensions, the ways companies source and ship critical goods and material has been changed forever. In this episode of the podcast we speak with Mary Rollman, …
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The New Age of Accounting: Advisors Not Just Tax Collectors
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10:21Ep: 7 Top experts answer: "Are business owners any closer to receiving proactive advice from accountants? " The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: Are business owners any closer to…
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Proactive Accountants: Moving Beyond Reactive Measures
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10:42Ep: 6 Top experts answer: "Are business owners any closer to receiving proactive advice from accountants?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: Are business owners any closer to …
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