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
62 episodes
Ep.62: Leadership, Growth and Career Insights
In this episode, I chat with Barry Melancon, who has been the CEO of AICPA for over 30 years! Barry shares his incredible journey from growing up in Louisiana to leading the world’s largest accounting organization. We dive into leadership le...
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Episode 62
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24:16
Ep.61: Mastering Excel for Career Success
Welcome to Episode 61 of our podcast! I'm Rosey Flaherty, and today I’m joined by Excel expert Jeff Lenning. In this episode, we explore top Excel tips for accounting and finance professionals, covering functions like cond...
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Episode 61
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31:00
Ep.60: Mastering Excel Skills for CPAs
Ep# 60: Mastering Excel for CPAs with Jeff Lenning| Excel University President 🎓Welcome to another exciting episode of our podcast! 🎉 Today, we have a very special guest: Jeff Lenning, a Microsoft Excel MVP and President of...
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Episode 60
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24:34
Ep.59: Eventually money will come
Ep.59: Eventually money will come00:00 - From Employee to Entrepreneur: The journey of transitioning from an employee to becoming a successful business owner. Insights into the decision-making process and the challenges faced along the ...
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Episode 59
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35:00
Ep.58: Beyond Numbers, Well-Rounded Professionals
Ep.58: Beyond Numbers, Well-Rounded Professionals00:00 - Being the Youngest Team Member in an Industry Job 12:46 - Gaining Valuable Work Experience in Brazil20:04 - Transitioning to a More Challenging Job After Returning to...
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Episode 58
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32:52
Ep.57: Public accounting tested my limits.
Ep.57 Public accounting tested my limits.00:00 - Introduction04:24 - Choosing Accounting as a College Major05:35 - Insights from Your First Accounting Internship Experience08:12 - Working at EY: Challenges and Opportunities<...
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Episode 57
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31:40
Ep.56: Grow & Nurture Professional Networks
Ep.56 Grow & Nurture Professional Networks00:00 How to Identify and Find Great Staff Members in Accounting08:21 Top Interview Questions to Uncover the Best Talent for Your Team21:04 The Importance and Value of Networking for...
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Episode 56
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37:47
Ep.55: Appreciation matters most during hardships
Ep. 55 Appreciation matters most during hardships01:16 Top Strategies to Avoid Burnout in Accounting23:52 How to Measure Staff Efficiency Effectively34:16 Achieving Work-Life Balance in a CPA CareerMarkoff & Ma...
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Episode 55
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38:02
Ep.54: I know absolutely NOTHING.
Ep.54: I know absolutely NOTHING.00:00 Introduction 02:14 Difference Between a Tax Strategist and a Tax Preparer07:45 Choosing Accounting as a College Major: What Inspired You?16:16 First Job in Accountin...
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Episode 54
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25:47
Ep.53: Happiness thrives beyond money’s role
01:26 - Career Transition: Life After Deloitte09:59 - Key Skills for Aspiring Accountants: What Students Should Focus On14:28 - Supporting Students in the AI Era: Insights from a Professor16:25 - Essential Skills for Post-Graduation...
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Episode 53
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31:26
Ep.52: Oooohh!!! Moments Make Teaching Rewarding
Ep.52 Oooohh!!! Moments Make Teaching RewardingCheck out Erick's Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@ericko.bellcpa3486Check out Erick's Book: Living Healthy: Six Simple Stra...
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Episode 52
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30:29
Ep.51: Relevancy grows with adaptive thinking
Ep.51: Relevancy grows with adaptive thinkingThis episode is proudly sponsored by Chapman University's Argyros College of Business and Economics, located in beautiful sunny Southern California. Discover more and apply today at Chapman.e...
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Episode 51
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44:40
Ep.50: Declining CFO offer; prefer Controller role
Declining CFO offer; prefer Controller role
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Episode 50
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35:31
Ep.49: With a forward-thinking, strategic, and optimistic mindset, we turn challenges into opportunities.
Ep.49: With a forward-thinking, strategic, and optimistic mindset, we turn challenges into opportunities.
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Episode 49
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38:59
Ep.48: Human connection is what people love the most.
Ep.48: Human connection is what people love the most.
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Episode 48
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22:35
Ep.47: Impossible until it's Inevitable
Ep.47: Impossible until it's Inevitable
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Episode 47
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40:58
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