The Accounting Podcast

Blake and David examine the mysteries and motives surrounding the recent Macy's accounting scandal, where a single employee allegedly concealed $132-154 million through improper accrual entries. They also examine Trump's proposed 25% tariff plan on imports from Mexico and Canada (plus an additional 10% on China), discussing its potential impact on American businesses and consumers.
 

Chapters

• (00:46) - Macy's Accounting Error: Breaking News
• (01:40) - Understanding the Impact of Macy's Error
• (02:46) - The Mystery Behind Macy's Accounting Error
• (02:53) - Join the Live Discussion
• (03:42) - Upcoming Topics and Teasers
• (05:15) - Thanking Our Sponsors
• (06:42) - Diving Deeper into Macy's Accounting Mystery
• (19:29) - Exploring the Fraud Triangle
• (27:54) - Auditors and Materiality Standards
• (32:04) - Auditors' Role in Detecting Fraud
• (33:25) - Impact of Fraud on Macy's Stock
• (33:47) - Challenges in Auditing Practices
• (34:08) - Internal Controls and Their Limitations
• (38:53) - Expense Fraud: A Growing Concern
• (44:01) - AI in Auditing: The Future of Fraud Detection
• (52:28) - Trump Tariffs and Their Economic Impact
• (01:03:13) - Thanksgiving Reflections and Closing Remarks

 

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