EisnerAmper Podcast

Is AI Destined to Replace Fund Managers?

In this episode of TechTalk, we talk about the debut of the world’s first ETF powered by artificial intelligence (AI). We discuss the technology behind it, if it impacts a fund’s expense ratio and, most importantly, how it’s performing.

Bankruptcy: A View from the Top

Robert Katz, a managing director in EisnerAmper’s Financial Advisory Services Practice, gives us a high-level view of the bankruptcy process: the keys to a successful restructuring, what to know about the post-bankruptcy phase, and how the process is impacted depending on your business sector. Robert takes you through an interesting case study and tells you how important bankruptcy is as a barometer of the economy.

The Not-for-Profit Accounting Update You Need to Know About

Jimmy Mo, an EisnerAmper partner who leads the firm’s Not-for-Profit Services Group in Pennsylvania, reviews FASB ASU 2016-14. If you’re a not-for-profit executive, you need to know about this update and its 5 requirements. Jimmy talks about the reason for this significant update, implementation timeline, the opportunity it represents, and why you shouldn’t wait to have a conversation with your business advisor.

Looking into Facial Recognition Technology

The iPhone X has put a renewed spotlight on facial recognition technology. EisnerAmper senior audit manager Dave Katz gives us a little history on this unique type of technology, some of the underlying privacy and security issues, what the market looks like and which companies are leading the charge.

Later-Stage Deals the Story of the Q3 2017 VC Market

In this episode of a “Wink and a Glance at Venture Capital,” EisnerAmper Capital Markets Director, Alan Wink, gives us some highlights of the Q3 2017 VC market. Alan examines later-stage deals, seed- and early-stage funding, and how the venture capital markets are poised for the last quarter of this year.

How to Succeed at Succession Planning

In this episode of “The Bottom Line,” EisnerAmper’s private business services manager Tim Schuster tackles the always popular—and sometimes contentious—issue of succession planning. Tim covers the challenges and underlying financial issues and gives his prescription for a healthy business transition.

Plan Today for Tomorrow’s Disaster

With Mother Nature in a particularly destructive mood lately, Tim Schuster, EisnerAmper private business services manager, discusses the need for proactive disaster planning. Tim gives us a few areas that businesses can focus on to protect themselves, keep their operations running and maintain financial stability.

Putting Biotech on the Map

Perhaps not thought of in the same biotech vein as San Francisco or Boston, Philadelphia has much to offer the life science community. Steve Doneson, an EisnerAmper LLP auditor specializing in technology and life sciences, discusses the key ingredients that make up any vital hub (workforce, tax incentives, research facilities, incubators, financing) and what the City of Brotherly Love has to offer. Steve then reads the tea leaves and gives you an idea of where this burgeoning biotech hub is headed.

Laying a Strong Financial Foundation for Construction Firms

EisnerAmper senior audit manager Mike Stuhltrager discusses the myriad business and financial issues construction firms should be up to speed on. Mike touches on everything from the latest construction accounting regulations to infrastructure spending. He shares that his advisory role is as much about process improvements as it is about revenue recognition and lease accounting.

Welcome to “The Bottom Line”

Welcome to the debut of “The Bottom Line,” a podcast specifically designed for closely held businesses. Our guide is EisnerAmper manager of private business services Tim Schuster. In this episode, Tim breaks down what a closely held business is, the alphabet soup of different business formats, and how this all impacts the role of business advisors. We’ll also get a sneak peek at other topics we’ll tackle in the near future regarding this noteworthy market segment.