IssuesWatch Podcast

The decline in the CPA pipeline is a major topic of conversation across the nation, and companies and CPA firms have been dealing with the shortage of accountants. But a sector that is being hit particularly hard is state and local government. More than 150 municipalities have received credit downgrades due to late or incomplete audits— which impacts all of the taxpayers in the municipality. NJCPA member Gerry Seneski, CFO for the City of Camden, discusses the implications of the accountant shortage and what can be done to address it.

In the past year, more than a third of business organizations, including accounting firms, suffered at least one cyber incident attacking their accounting and financial data. Joe Peters from Gallagher Affinity discusses the cyber landscape, various cyber threats and how cyber insurance can help protect you against financial loss due to a cyber crime. ​

Sean Stein Smith, CPA, talks about the latest developments in automation impacting the accounting profession. Topics include ChatGPT, how firms are using automation, what types of automation are available and how CPAs can speak to clients or colleagues about automation.

Communication is the foundation of all relationships, whether personal or professional. And how you listen is just as important as how you speak. Dave Delaney, founder of Futureforth, joins us to discuss how actively managing and monitoring these skills can yield dividends on your career investment. ​