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
46 episodes
Ep.46: People want to feel the value and a sense of purpose.
Ep.46: People want to feel the value and a sense of purpose.Timeline: 03:12 - Why Choose an Accounting Major?04:34 - First Job After College in Accounting08:30 - Current Generation’s Needs in the Accounting Pr...
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Episode 46
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29:41
Ep.45: Having a network is an intangible asset that you can't put a value on it. It's priceless.
Ep.45: Having a network is an intangible asset that you can't put a value on it. It's priceless.00:00 - Transitioning from a Regional Accounting Firm to a National Firm: Key Experiences and Insights02:59 - Did You Always A...
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Episode 45
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33:32
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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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
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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...
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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?
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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.
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Episode 31
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33:04
Ep.30: Artificial Intelligence will ELEVATE Jobs!
Artificial Intelligence will ELEVATE Jobs!
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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.
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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...
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Episode 24
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41:12