FEI Weekly Podcast

From Forecasts to Finance Bots: EY’s Sam Peterson on the AI-Powered Future of Accounting

June 30th, 2025  |  27 mins 38 secs

In this episode of FEI Weekly, we chat with EY’s Sam Peterson about how generative AI is reshaping finance - from smarter forecasting and automated reporting to the rise of agentic AI. Discover the tasks you should no longer be doing without AI, how to prepare your team for the future, and why AI is becoming the newest (junior) member of your finance team.

AI Agents in Action: Real-World Applications and Top Misconceptions Debunked

May 28th, 2025  |  39 mins 3 secs

Trullion's CEO and Director of AI reveal how domain-specific AI is transforming accounting. Explore Trulli's unique capabilities, clear up AI myths, and discover how AI agents are enhancing, not replacing, financial professionals.

Lease Accounting in Transition

May 6th, 2025  |  49 mins 18 secs

Matt Waters unpacks the key insights from the 2025 Lease Accounting Outlook report, offering expert predictions on the future of compliance, technology, and regulatory change.

Turn the CSRD delay into a strategic business win. Learn what steps you need to take

April 29th, 2025  |  33 mins 43 secs

accounting, cfo, csrd, esg, sustainability

In this episode, we’re diving into the fast-changing world of global ESG reporting and regulation. FERF’s Managing Director of research, Dillon Papenfuss, sits down with Kevin O’Connell,PwC Sustainability Reporting and Assurance Leader, to break down the latest EU sustainability proposals—including the two-year delay to CSRD reporting—and what it all means for U.S. companies with overseas operations. From assurance and compliance to automation and long-term strategy, this discussion is packed with details for finance leaders navigating global ESG requirements.

Avoiding the Trap of AI Washing

April 22nd, 2025  |  52 mins 34 secs

This episode explores key considerations for AI-related SEC disclosures, including how companies can avoid regulatory pitfalls, tailor risk disclosures to their specific AI applications, and enhance board oversight of AI adoption.

XBRL is Dead

April 15th, 2025  |  40 mins 40 secs

Discover why finance professionals have been disappointed by generative AI in the past, how they are leveraging unstructured data today, why this landscape is shifting, and how to capitalize on a new paradigm.

CPAs, licensing, and the cost-benefit of the 150-Hour Rule with Dr. Edward Timmons of West Virginia University

April 8th, 2025  |  33 mins 19 secs

accounting, career, cfo, cpa

Dr. Edward Timmons discusses the ideological force behind the 150 rule debate.

Trade, trust and battling fraud with Allianz Trade America’s James Daly

April 1st, 2025  |  29 mins 9 secs

cfo, tariffs, trade

Allianz Trade Americas CEO discusses how trade continues to evolve and how tariffs were always part of the equation.

AI in finance: making your job easier and more enjoyable

March 25th, 2025  |  20 mins 26 secs

Ayan Adam, Senior GTM Manager at Microsoft, discusses Microsoft's role in integrating AI into finance and supply chain management, particularly through its Copilot tool.

Crypto payments and security basics for financial executives, part 2 with Dr. Suzanne Morsfield

March 18th, 2025  |  35 mins 55 secs

accounting, cfo, crypto

Lukka's Suzane Morsfield dives into the practical issues of taking and holding crypto payments.

Crypto's pick your coin, pick your own accounting adeventure with Dr. Suzanne Morsfield

March 11th, 2025  |  38 mins 28 secs

accounting, bitcoin, cfo, crypto

Lukka's Suzanne Morsfield details how the crypto market is adapting to the new regulatory and accounting reality.

What will be your leadership legacy?

March 4th, 2025  |  36 mins 17 secs

Dr. Sarah Skidmore explores what it means to build a lasting leadership legacy.

PCAOB's enforcement past and its unknown future with Cornerstone’s Jean-Philippe Poissant and Russell Molter

March 3rd, 2025  |  29 mins 55 secs

accounting, regulation

Never let your network go stale with Moody's Caroline Sullivan

February 24th, 2025  |  27 mins 29 secs

career, finance

Caroline Sullivan, Interim CFO for Moody’s Corporation, shares how her network took her career to the next level.

AI and tech to drive 2025 agenda with Forvis Mazars

February 10th, 2025  |  59 mins 24 secs

cfo, research

A recent webinar discussion that dives into the results of the 2025 Financial Executives Priorities Survey including a comprehensive view of the evolving priorities, challenges, and strategies that are shaping the financial leadership landscape today.

"Standards must be proportionate to the problem we're trying to solve," with PCAOB's Christina Ho

January 6th, 2025  |  35 mins 50 secs

accounting, finance, regulation

A in depth conversation with PCAOB Board Member Christina Ho