CPA CAREER PATHS
Welcome to the CPA Career Paths Podcast, your ultimate guide to success in the world of accounting and the CPA profession. Join us as we dive into invaluable tips, insightful advice, and real-life CPA journeys, covering everything from conquering the CPA exam to achieving your dreams in the dynamic world of finance.
Episodes
44 episodes since 2021
Ep.44: Why? Why are we doing this?
00:00 - Introduction03:25 - Why Choose Accounting as a Major? Early Career Insights08:06 - Transferable Skills from Manufacturing to Accounting10:06 - How Auditors Convinced Me to Join the ...
September 16, 2024
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Episode 44
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31:12
Ep.43: We should make more money and work less hours.
00:20 - Why is staff training crucial for business success?02:01 - How does job satisfaction boost leadership and performance?05:58 - What are the top challenges staff face with new technology?09:10 - How can training help ...
September 10, 2024
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Episode 43
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32:55
Ep.42: Climb to the top of the building and realize that I’m standing on the top of the wrong one.
Climb to the top of the building, look around and realize that I’m standing on the top of the wrong one.
August 26, 2024
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Episode 42
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33:11
Ep.41: If you just get in the industry, you want to be a sponge.
Ep.41: If you just get in the industry, you want to be a sponge.
August 19, 2024
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Episode 41
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30:03
Ep.40: CPA Exam Tips - Start with Output, Not Materials
Ep.40: CPA Exam Tips - Start with Output, Not Materials
August 12, 2024
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Episode 40
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32:52
Ep.39: Our job is going to be safe as long as humans have emotions.
Ep.39: Our job is going to be safe as long as humans have emotions.
August 05, 2024
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Episode 39
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37:18
Ep.38: Black Friday in Public Accounting
Ep.38 Black Friday in Public Accounting
July 31, 2024
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Episode 38
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23:32
Ep.37: Everybody has the same amount of time. We just need to learn how to manage it more effectively.
Ep.37: Everybody has the same amount of time. We just need to learn how to manage it more effectively.
July 24, 2024
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Episode 37
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29:13
Ep.36: Being in military and having things blown up and getting shot at is a whole different level of suck!
Ep.36: Studying sometimes sucks. Working sometimes sucks. Being in military and having things blown up and getting shot at is a whole different level of suck!
July 17, 2024
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Episode 36
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32:45
Ep.35: You have no ideas about how good you are going to be at something until you give it a try!
Ep.35: You have no ideas about how good you are going to be at something until you give it a try!
July 10, 2024
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Episode 35
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31:19
Ep.34: I prefer to see people change and then eventually find what they want
Eps.34 I prefer to see people change and then eventually find what they want
July 03, 2024
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Episode 34
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28:04
Ep.33: Master of Your Destiny
Ep.33: Master of Your DestinyIn this podcast, we dive into key aspects of growing your accounting career. We discuss partnering experiences and share valuable insights on merging with another firm, highlighting the benefits and challeng...
June 26, 2024
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Episode 33
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26:07
Ep.32: Am I worth the money that I'm charging somebody else?
Ep.32: Am I worth the money that I'm charging somebody else?
June 19, 2024
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Episode 32
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24:20
Ep.31: How do I sell my experience without talking about how long I've been doing it.
Ep.31: How do I sell my experience without talking about how long I've been doing it.
June 12, 2024
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Episode 31
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33:04
Ep.30: Artificial Intelligence will ELEVATE Jobs!
Artificial Intelligence will ELEVATE Jobs!
June 05, 2024
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Episode 30
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38:47
Ep.29: It's not one size fits all. It's not one path. It's not one end game. Choose your own adventure.
Ep.29: It's not one size fits all. It's not one path. It's not one end game. Choose your own adventure.
April 24, 2024
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Episode 29
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28:00
Ep.28: Accounting Language + Technical Language = A Good Marriage
Ep.28: Accounting Language + Technical Language = A Good Marriage
April 17, 2024
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Episode 28
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39:51
Ep.27: CPA is the highest bar in our profession. The top designation!
Ep.27: CPA is the highest bar in our profession. The top designation!Shakor currently works as a Senior Program Manager at Amazon. Shakor has been an active figure within the accounting profession (NABA & AICPA), featured in numerou...
April 10, 2024
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Episode 27
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29:45
Ep.26: One of the biggest things to keep the clients happy is responsiveness
Ep.26: One of the biggest things to keep the clients happy is responsiveness
April 03, 2024
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Episode 26
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28:57
Ep.25: You have to build in trusts and relationships with people
Ep 25: You have to build in trust and relationship with people
March 27, 2024
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Episode 25
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29:24
Ep.24: We need Technology to help us innovate. We need to innovate to Transform the world!
Ep.24: We need Technology to help us innovate. We need to innovate to Transform the world!With over 40 years in public accounting, Jim is now CEO of BPM, a leading California-based CPA firm. His journey from Audit Manager at Deloitte...
March 06, 2024
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Episode 24
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41:12
Ep.23: Accounting is a People Thing
Ep. 23: Accounting is a People ThingWith over 40 years in public accounting, Jim is now CEO of BPM, a leading California-based CPA firm. His journey from Audit Manager at Deloitte to COO at Rehmann, where he oversaw substantial growt...
February 28, 2024
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Episode 23
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35:00
Ep.22: Put Your Family First. Put Your Oxygen Mask on First.
Ep.22: Put Your Family First. Put Your Oxygen Mask on First.
February 21, 2024
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24:35