Aug 27, 2026

Brian Davis, owner of One Stop CPA, returns to the Tax Section Odyssey podcast to discuss how technology can create capacity for more intentional advisory services. He shares lessons about building an advisory-first firm, including how to identify the right clients, package value beyond compliance and use practical...

Jul 31, 2026

On this episode, April Walker is joined by Benjamin Alarie, CEO and co-founder of Blue J, to discuss the ways that artificial intelligence (AI) is changing tax practice – not only by accelerating research and compliance work, but also by reshaping how firms define and deliver value.

Ben shares new research...

Jun 26, 2026

In this episode of the Tax Section Odyssey podcast, April Walker is joined by former IRS Communications Chief Terry Lemons, Public Relations Director — Frost Law, and Kelly Phillips Erb (Taxgirl), Senior Writer — Forbes, about what tax professionals should understand about the IRS, the media and today’s...

May 22, 2026

In this episode of the Tax Section Odyssey podcast, host April Walker talks with Jennifer Dymond, founder and CEO of Spire Consulting Services, about how improv techniques can help tax practitioners build stronger client communication and greater advisory confidence. Their conversation explores how skills like active...

May 7, 2026

After deadline season, it’s tempting to move on and forget what didn’t work — but this is the best time to make changes while the lessons are still fresh.

In this episode, April Walker is joined by Nancy McClelland, owner of The Dancing Accountant, to discuss small, realistic practice changes that can...