Best FASB Podcasts (2025)

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Colbert's Losing P&L, Impending AI Fraud Crisis, House Holds FASB Hostage 1:04:17

12d ago1:04:17

1:04:17

What happens when politicians threaten to cut funding from accounting standard-setters unless they eliminate specific rules? Blake and David explore unprecedented political interference in FASB and PCAOB operations, plus the IRS facing a 23% budget cut despite Trump's push for more customer service staff. They unpack Sam Altman's warning about AI b…

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Who's Most Likely to Quit Your Firm? & Higher Wages, Fewer Jobs 1:12:44

7d ago1:12:44

1:12:44

What happens when the traditional path from college to accounting career gets disrupted by AI and automation? This week, Blake and David explore who's most likely to quit accounting firms (hint: it's the middle managers), why wages are rising while jobs disappear, and how one college is revolutionizing accounting education. You'll discover which em…

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Revenue accounting reset - Presentation and disclosure 33:35

7d ago33:35

33:35

We continue our revenue accounting podcast miniseries with an episode focused on presentation and disclosure. From balance sheet and income statement classification to required disclosures under ASC 606, we highlight key guidance and address key areas where questions often arise in practice. In this episode, we discuss: 1:27 – Income statement pres…

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Navigating Collaboration Arrangements — Accounting Under ASC 808 & 606 35:00

9d ago35:00

35:00

Collaboration arrangements are becoming more common across industries, from biotech partnerships to platform-sharing in tech. But when it comes to accounting, things get complicated fast. In this episode of Accounting Matters, Nicole Harger and Adam Olsen explore how to navigate ASC 808 and ASC 606. They cover: What qualifies as a collaborative arr…

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Revenue accounting reset – Consideration payable to a customer 41:45

14d ago41:45

41:45

We continue our revenue accounting podcast miniseries with a discussion on payments to customers—an area that can raise complex accounting questions, especially when those payments come in the form of equity. We examine when these payments reduce revenue versus when they represent consideration for a distinct good or service. We also highlight upda…

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The $2T Stablecoin Opportunity for CPAs & Agentic AI in the Browser 1:22:12

20d ago1:22:12

1:22:12

What happens when a $2 trillion cryptocurrency market suddenly requires monthly audits? Blake and David break down the Genius Act, the new federal stablecoin legislation that just created a massive opportunity for auditors—but also potentially recreated the chaotic "wildcat banking" era of the 1800s. You'll learn why every stablecoin issuer now nee…

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Revenue accounting reset – Variable consideration 36:10

21d ago36:10

36:10

We continue our revenue accounting miniseries with an episode taking a closer look at variable consideration—an essential and sometimes complex element in determining transaction price. From performance bonuses to volume-based rebates, we explore how to estimate and constrain variable amounts as well as when key exceptions apply. In this episode, w…

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The Losers of AI & What CPAs Need to Know About OBBBA 1:15:24

26d ago1:15:24

1:15:24

Why is AI failing at basic accounting tasks while claiming to outsmart PhD students? Blake and David dive into the stark reality of AI implementation in accounting, from Ramp's promising new expense management agents to QuickBooks' baffling suggestion to credit and debit the same account. You'll discover the critical security vulnerabilities in AI …

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Revenue accounting reset – Recognizing revenue 42:07

28d ago42:07

42:07

We kick off our latest accounting podcast miniseries on revenue accounting with a foundational discussion on revenue recognition. In this episode, we tackle recognizing revenue —the final step of the ASC 606 model—and examine how to determine whether performance obligations are satisfied over time or at a point in time. In this episode, we discuss:…

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When AI Decides Who Gets Promoted & Who's Going to Tax Prom? 1:10:53

1M ago1:10:53

1:10:53

What happens when AI decides who gets promoted and who gets fired? Blake and David dive into the shocking reality that 60% of managers now use AI for HR decisions, with over 20% letting algorithms make final calls without human oversight. They explore a Stanford study revealing that tax preparers are the #1 profession seeking automation, but only f…

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Lease accounting reset - Embedded leases 45:11

1M ago45:11

45:11

We continue our lease accounting podcast miniseries with an episode focused on embedded leases. Some arrangements to provide services or purchase inventory rely on the use of a specific asset to fulfill the contract. Even if the word “lease” doesn’t appear, the rights conveyed to the customer may still meet the definition of a lease—shifting the tr…

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Xero Buys Melio, QuickBooks AI Agents Are Here, More Big Four Cheating 1:20:23

1M ago1:20:23

1:20:23

What happens when AI agents promise to transform accounting but create more cognitive burden than productivity gains? Blake and David explore the reality behind the AI agent hype as QuickBooks, Digits, and Big Four firms launch their "digital teammates." They also dig into Xero's massive $2.5 billion acquisition of Melio and what it means for the p…

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Lease accounting reset – Variable rents 35:44

1M ago35:44

35:44

We continue our lease accounting miniseries with a focus on variable lease payments, an area that can significantly influence lease classification and measurement. In this episode, we explore the complexities of usage-based and index-based payments, fair market rent adjustments, in-substance fixed payments, and more – providing insights into how th…

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Sustainability now: ISSB clarifying greenhouse gas disclosures 27:27

2M ago27:27

27:27

A video of this podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, or PwC’s website at viewpoint.pwc.com In this episode, we highlight the proposed amendments to IFRS S2, the climate-related disclosure standard from the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). Learn how the changes aim to clarify greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting, specifically scop…

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Tariffs, Iran, PE, CPA Pipeline, PCAOB, SEC 1:22:34

2M ago1:22:34

1:22:34

What happens when 19 states simultaneously abandon the 150-hour CPA requirement while tariffs create unprecedented uncertainty for CFOs? Blake and CFO.com reporter Adam Zaki explore the rapid transformation of CPA licensure—from New York's recent changes to the coordinated state-by-state rollout that followed Barry Melancon's AICPA retirement. You'…

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Lease accounting reset - Modifications and terminations 33:05

2M ago33:05

33:05

We continue our lease accounting miniseries with an episode focused on modifications and terminations. From determining whether a change results in a new lease to navigating remeasurement requirements, we share practical insights and key reminders for applying the guidance. In this episode, we discuss: 1:12 – How to determine if a lease modificatio…

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Sustainability now: EU Omnibus in motion – June 2025 update 33:45

2M ago33:45

33:45

A video of this podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, or PwC’s website at viewpoint.pwc.com The European Commission’s Omnibus package continues to make its way through the legislative process. In this episode, we cover the most recent developments, including insights from recently leaked information and how businesses are reacting to potential …

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AICPA Doesn't Care If PCAOB Goes Away 57:57

2M ago57:57

57:57

What happens when venture capitalists spend billions on AI but need customers to buy it? In this episode, Blake and David explore how investment firms are now purchasing accounting firms to force-feed AI adoption, comparing it to Pepsi buying restaurants to sell more soda. They also dig into the massive gap between AI promises and reality, question…

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Lease accounting reset - Presentation and disclosure 37:20

2M ago37:20

37:20

We kick off our latest accounting miniseries on lease accounting with an episode on the related presentation and disclosure requirements. We break down key considerations across the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows, including what interim and annual disclosures are required as well as the treatment of lease incentives, s…

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The Death of the Financial Close: Aaron Harris on AI's Accounting Revolution 46:58

2M ago46:58

46:58

Live from the Sage Future conference in Atlanta, Aaron Harris, CTO of Sage, joins Blake and David to explain why he wants to completely eliminate the financial close rather than just make it faster. Harris breaks down the three waves of AI transformation in accounting—from task-based automation to generative AI to fully autonomous agents—and reveal…

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Real Life Ways Accountants Use AI, How Sage Will Eliminate the Close 1:08:40

2M ago1:08:40

1:08:40

Blake and David return from Sage Future 2025 with insights into how AI is reshaping accounting—from eliminating the financial close to real-world use cases. They also cover Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s public breakup, the latest in Deel’s corporate spying allegations, Deloitte’s unapologetically intense work-life balance ad, and a billion-dollar “A…

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FASB Podcasts

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Dr. Jim Cares

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Accounting Matters

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The Accounting Podcast

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The Financial Executive Podcast

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Colbert's Losing P&L, Impending AI Fraud Crisis, House Holds FASB Hostage 1:04:17

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Who's Most Likely to Quit Your Firm? & Higher Wages, Fewer Jobs 1:12:44

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Revenue accounting reset - Presentation and disclosure 33:35

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Navigating Collaboration Arrangements — Accounting Under ASC 808 & 606 35:00

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Revenue accounting reset – Consideration payable to a customer 41:45

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The $2T Stablecoin Opportunity for CPAs & Agentic AI in the Browser 1:22:12

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Revenue accounting reset – Variable consideration 36:10

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The Losers of AI & What CPAs Need to Know About OBBBA 1:15:24

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Revenue accounting reset – Recognizing revenue 42:07

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When AI Decides Who Gets Promoted & Who's Going to Tax Prom? 1:10:53

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Lease accounting reset - Embedded leases 45:11

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Xero Buys Melio, QuickBooks AI Agents Are Here, More Big Four Cheating 1:20:23

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Lease accounting reset – Variable rents 35:44

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Sustainability now: ISSB clarifying greenhouse gas disclosures 27:27

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Tariffs, Iran, PE, CPA Pipeline, PCAOB, SEC 1:22:34

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Lease accounting reset - Modifications and terminations 33:05

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Sustainability now: EU Omnibus in motion – June 2025 update 33:45

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AICPA Doesn't Care If PCAOB Goes Away 57:57

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Lease accounting reset - Presentation and disclosure 37:20

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The Death of the Financial Close: Aaron Harris on AI's Accounting Revolution 46:58

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Real Life Ways Accountants Use AI, How Sage Will Eliminate the Close 1:08:40

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