AI can speed up audit work, but how can firms make sure it improves audit quality without replacing professional judgment? On Qualified Opinions, Chris Vanover and co-host Stephanie Silva talk with Jamie Rapps, partner at Grassi, about using AI in accounting and auditing. They discuss how firms can test AI’s work, where human judgment still […]
An affordable annual membership giving law firms peace of mind and confidence in their CTAPP readiness. Irvine, CA – October 23, 2026 – CPAClub®, an award-winning provider of regulatory compliance and advisory solutions, today unveiled its Guardians Pass for law firms (Guardians), a new annual membership designed to help California attorneys proactively manage the growing cost […]
Burnout in public accounting isn’t always about working too many hours. Sometimes, it’s the result of the very habits that help professionals succeed. Public accounting rewards people who are driven, responsive, and committed to getting the work right. Those habits help build trust, serve clients, and advance careers. But they can also become difficult to […]
Accountants are driven to succeed. From landing the right internship to making manager or partner, there’s always another goal to work toward. But when does that drive to achieve more start doing more harm than good? Chris Vanover and Amber Setter discuss the relationship between ambition, professional identity, and burnout in the accounting profession. They […]
The same habits that help accountants succeed can eventually become the things holding them back. Perfectionism, people-pleasing, long hours, and the constant pressure to achieve are often rewarded in public accounting. But what happens when those behaviors start affecting your ability to lead, grow, and enjoy your career? In this episode of Qualified Opinions, Chris […]
QC 1000 implementation takes center stage in a conversation with Brendan Whalen of S.R. Snodgrass, exploring practical lessons for strengthening quality management and moving beyond compliance. With the December 15, 2026 effective date of PCAOB QC 1000 approaching, many firms are focused on getting their quality management systems ready. But what can firms learn from […]
For many CPA firms, QC 1000 looks like another compliance requirement that comes with additional costs and responsibilities. But what if implementing QC 1000 could actually make your firm more efficient? In this Qualified Opinions segment, Drew and Chris sit down with Brendan Whalen to discuss his firm’s experience implementing QC 1000, improving internal inspections, […]
What does it take to build an audit firm that can keep improving as expectations change? Drew Carrick and Chris Vanover are joined by Brendan Whalen, an audit partner at S.R. Snodgrass and a member of the PCAOB’s Inspections Modernization Council. Brendan talks about how firm culture shows up in everyday decisions, why developing the […]
The PCAOB has officially adopted amendments to QC 1000, but the December 15, 2026 effective date remains. So what changed, and what do PCAOB-registered firms need to know? In this Qualified Opinions update, Chris Vanover, former PCAOB Director and President of CPAClub, breaks down five key takeaways from the PCAOB’s latest action on QC 1000 […]
