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resilience, real talk, and the road to mental wellness | arc

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from mindful walking to redefining worth, this conversation reveals what it really takes to thrive.

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accounting arc
with arpan grewal
center for accounting transformation

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in the latest student-led conversations episode of accounting arc, high school business student arpan grewal steps in as guest host for a raw, reflective episode centered on mental health and resilience. in conversation with jina etienne, cpa, cgma, cde, ceo of etienne consulting; rafael casas, senior consultant with workday; and kiera speed, inspiration logistician for the center for accounting transformation, the episode marks a powerful contribution to mental health awareness month. 

more accounting arc: blockchain could still reshape accounting | what gen z wants from business | firm differentiation depends upon client service | ron baker: surviving tariff turmoil | are we ready for the hidden risks of ai in accounting? | the research imperative: why data drives accounting success | how coaching can unlock professional success | demystifying accounting governance |  top 10 red flags to watch for in accounting offices | jeremy dubow: private equity as a catalyst for growth | break the burnout cycle in accounting | accounting in transition: 2024 reflections & the road ahead | ron baker: visions for the accounting profession | angie grissom: next gen inspo for accountants | does accounting belong in stem? | rose wang: where numbers meet strategy and creativity | tiktok fraud exposes gaps in financial literacy | how accounting pros own the stage in public speaking | greg kyte: being a cpa is like being the marie kondo of numbers | rachel bashore: a lawyer’s case for reinventing accounting | beyond the basics in ethics education

“mental health is something we all struggle with, whether we’re students or seasoned professionals,” says grewal. “it’s not talked about enough, especially in accounting.” 

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blockchain could still reshape accounting | arc

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technologies like ai and web3 could eventually unlock blockchain’s full potential. 

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with liz mason, byron patrick, and donny shimamoto
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is blockchain dead? in a thought-provoking accounting arc, hosts liz mason, cpa, and donny shimamoto, cpa.citp, cgma; and byron patrick, cpa.citp, cgma; tackle the pressing question and brainstorm other blockchain applications. 

the short answer is no—but the landscape has changed. 

more accounting arc: what gen z wants from business | firm differentiation depends upon client service | ron baker: surviving tariff turmoil | are we ready for the hidden risks of ai in accounting? | the research imperative: why data drives accounting success | how coaching can unlock professional success | demystifying accounting governance |  top 10 red flags to watch for in accounting offices | jeremy dubow: private equity as a catalyst for growth | break the burnout cycle in accounting | accounting in transition: 2024 reflections & the road ahead | ron baker: visions for the accounting profession | angie grissom: next gen inspo for accountants | does accounting belong in stem? | rose wang: where numbers meet strategy and creativity | tiktok fraud exposes gaps in financial literacy | how accounting pros own the stage in public speaking | greg kyte: being a cpa is like being the marie kondo of numbers | rachel bashore: a lawyer’s case for reinventing accounting | beyond the basics in ethics education

when blockchain first entered mainstream conversation, it was hailed as a transformative tool capable of revolutionizing financial reporting, auditing, and recordkeeping. however, according to mason, ceo of high rock accounting, the execution challenges are enormous.

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what gen z wants from business | arc

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the future is watching.

 

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accounting arc
with arpan grewal
center for accounting transformation

more arc: analysis, reaction, comedy

in the latest student led conversations episode of accounting arc, high school student arpan grewal hosts a dynamic dialogue with esg advisory senior manager tiffany huey from bpm, showing how accounting is becoming a surprising tool for tackling global challenges like climate change and social equity.

more accounting arc: firm differentiation depends upon client service | ron baker: surviving tariff turmoil | are we ready for the hidden risks of ai in accounting? | the research imperative: why data drives accounting success | how coaching can unlock professional success | demystifying accounting governance |  top 10 red flags to watch for in accounting offices | jeremy dubow: private equity as a catalyst for growth | break the burnout cycle in accounting | accounting in transition: 2024 reflections & the road ahead | ron baker: visions for the accounting profession | angie grissom: next gen inspo for accountants | does accounting belong in stem? | rose wang: where numbers meet strategy and creativity | tiktok fraud exposes gaps in financial literacy | how accounting pros own the stage in public speaking | greg kyte: being a cpa is like being the marie kondo of numbers | rachel bashore: a lawyer’s case for reinventing accounting | beyond the basics in ethics education

huey, who transitioned from nonprofit work into esg consulting, now leads bpm’s esg advisory practice. “i wanted to understand how systems work,” she says. “how do businesses make decisions, and how can we make those decisions more values-aligned?”

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firm differentiation depends upon client service | accounting arc

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raising the bar on client service doesn’t mean sacrificing all your time. 

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with liz mason, byron patrick, and donny shimamoto
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technology has changed how firms operate, but relationships—and setting clear expectations—remain central to client satisfaction. 

in a recent episode of accounting arc, co-hosts liz mason, cpa; byron patrick, cpa.citp, cgma; and donny shimamoto, cpa.citp, cgma, tackled a pressing issue: how the accounting profession can evolve to deliver better client service in the digital age. 

more accounting arc: ron baker: surviving tariff turbulence | crypto, cash, or chaos? the fallout of an irs-free america | is agentic ai a game changer or game ender? | kelly mann: thriving against all odds | are we ready for the hidden risks of ai in accounting? | the research imperative: why data drives accounting success | how coaching can unlock professional success | demystifying accounting governance |  top 10 red flags to watch for in accounting offices | jeremy dubow: private equity as a catalyst for growth | break the burnout cycle in accounting | accounting in transition: 2024 reflections & the road ahead | ron baker: visions for the accounting profession | angie grissom: next gen inspo for accountants | does accounting belong in stem? | rose wang: where numbers meet strategy and creativity | tiktok fraud exposes gaps in financial literacy | how accounting pros own the stage in public speaking | greg kyte: being a cpa is like being the marie kondo of numbers | rachel bashore: a lawyer’s case for reinventing accounting | beyond the basics in ethics education

“client service is the number one reason we hear clients are looking for a new cpa firm,” says mason, founder and ceo of high rock accounting. “we need to get back to the roots of our profession—deep relationships and great communication.” 

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ron baker: survive tariff turmoil | arc

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shaky markets. panicky clients. accountants, it’s your time to shine. 

 

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accounting arc
with liz mason
center for accounting transformation

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president donald trump’s tariff announcement has sent shockwaves through the business community—and accountants are on the frontlines of the fallout. 

in the latest accounting arc podcast, liz mason, cpa, and ron baker, cpa (inactive), analyze the implications of trump’s decision to impose a 10% blanket tariff on all imports, alongside a dramatic 54% tariff on goods from china. 

more accounting arc: crypto, cash, or chaos? the fallout of an irs-free america | is agentic ai a game changer or game ender? | kelly mann: thriving against all odds | are we ready for the hidden risks of ai in accounting? | the research imperative: why data drives accounting success | how coaching can unlock professional success | demystifying accounting governance |  top 10 red flags to watch for in accounting offices | jeremy dubow: private equity as a catalyst for growth | break the burnout cycle in accounting | accounting in transition: 2024 reflections & the road ahead | ron baker: visions for the accounting profession | angie grissom: next gen inspo for accountants | does accounting belong in stem? | rose wang: where numbers meet strategy and creativity | tiktok fraud exposes gaps in financial literacy | how accounting pros own the stage in public speaking | greg kyte: being a cpa is like being the marie kondo of numbers | rachel bashore: a lawyer’s case for reinventing accounting | beyond the basics in ethics education

“tariffs are taxes—plain and simple,” says mason, ceo of  high rock accounting. “and businesses need to prepare for those costs to flow straight to consumers.” 

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crypto, cash, or chaos in an irs-free america? | arc

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if visions of the new administration come to fruition, the irs could also be on the chopping block.  

 

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with liz mason, byron patrick, and donny shimamoto
center for accounting transformation

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in this episode of accounting arc, donny shimamoto, cpa.citp, cgma; liz mason, cpa; and byron patrick, cpa.citp and cgma, explore the provocative question, “what if the irs was shut down?” 

more accounting arc: is agentic ai a game changer or game ender? | kelly mann: thriving against all odds | are we ready for the hidden risks of ai in accounting? | the research imperative: why data drives accounting success | how coaching can unlock professional success | demystifying accounting governance |  top 10 red flags to watch for in accounting offices | jeremy dubow: private equity as a catalyst for growth | break the burnout cycle in accounting | accounting in transition: 2024 reflections & the road ahead | ron baker: visions for the accounting profession | angie grissom: next gen inspo for accountants | does accounting belong in stem? | rose wang: where numbers meet strategy and creativity | tiktok fraud exposes gaps in financial literacy | how accounting pros own the stage in public speaking | greg kyte: being a cpa is like being the marie kondo of numbers | rachel bashore: a lawyer’s case for reinventing accounting | beyond the basics in ethics education

while the idea of eliminating the irs and simplifying the tax system may be appealing, any transition to a new system would require careful consideration of potential unintended consequences. and there are plenty. read more →

is agentic ai a game changer or game ender? | arc

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“we’ve underestimated how quickly ai is changing our profession.” 

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with liz mason, byron patrick, and donny shimamoto
center for accounting transformation

more arc: analysis, reaction, comedy

in a world where artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, agentic ai is emerging as a powerful tool that could redefine the accounting profession. unlike traditional ai applications, agentic ai doesn’t just respond to prompts—it actively coordinates multiple ai models to complete complex workflows. but is this a breakthrough for efficiency, or does it pose risks for the industry? 

more accounting arc: kelly mann: thriving against all odds | are we ready for the hidden risks of ai in accounting? | the research imperative: why data drives accounting success | how coaching can unlock professional success | demystifying accounting governance |  top 10 red flags to watch for in accounting offices | jeremy dubow: private equity as a catalyst for growth | break the burnout cycle in accounting | accounting in transition: 2024 reflections & the road ahead | ron baker: visions for the accounting profession | angie grissom: next gen inspo for accountants | does accounting belong in stem? | rose wang: where numbers meet strategy and creativity | tiktok fraud exposes gaps in financial literacy | how accounting pros own the stage in public speaking | greg kyte: being a cpa is like being the marie kondo of numbers | rachel bashore: a lawyer’s case for reinventing accounting | beyond the basics in ethics education

in a recent episode of accounting arc, hosts byron patrick, cpa.citp, cgma; donny shimamoto, cpa.citp, cgma; and liz mason, cpa, break down the meaning, potential, and risks of agentic ai in accounting. 

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kelly mann: women in leadership, thriving against all odds | arc

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“i’d go through cancer again before i’d go back to not having confidence.”

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with arpan grewal
center for accounting transformation

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when kelly mann left her public accounting job, she had no clients, no roadmap, and no guarantee of success. but what she did have was a vision—and a willingness to take risks. today, she is the ceo of auditminer, a groundbreaking software company that simplifies 401(k) audits for cpa firms across the country. 

more accounting arc: are we ready for the hidden risks of ai in accounting? | the research imperative: why data drives accounting success | how coaching can unlock professional success | demystifying accounting governance |  top 10 red flags to watch for in accounting offices | jeremy dubow: private equity as a catalyst for growth | break the burnout cycle in accounting | accounting in transition: 2024 reflections & the road ahead | ron baker: visions for the accounting profession | angie grissom: next gen inspo for accountants | does accounting belong in stem? | rose wang: where numbers meet strategy and creativity | tiktok fraud exposes gaps in financial literacy | how accounting pros own the stage in public speaking | greg kyte: being a cpa is like being the marie kondo of numbers | rachel bashore: a lawyer’s case for reinventing accounting | beyond the basics in ethics education

“i was always told to stop being a bull in a china shop,” mann recalls. “but i realized i was okay with being a bull—i just needed to leave the china shop.” that realization set her on the path to entrepreneurship. 

in 2020, mann was preparing to launch auditminer when she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. facing both a global pandemic and a personal health battle, she nearly gave up.

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are we ready for the hidden risks of ai in accounting? | arc

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“without ai literacy, we’re all at risk.” 

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accounting arc
with liz mason, byron patrick, and donny shimamoto
center for accounting transformation

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artificial intelligence is revolutionizing accounting, automating everything from bookkeeping to tax preparation. but as ai advances, accountants must ask: can we trust it? 

in this accounting arc episode, donny shimamoto, cpa.citp, cgma; byron patrick, cpa.citp, cgma; and liz mason, cpa, explore the growing risks ai poses to the profession, including deepfake fraud, financial market manipulation, and the loss of data privacy. 

more accounting arc: the research imperative: why data drives accounting success | how coaching can unlock professional success | demystifying accounting governance |  top 10 red flags to watch for in accounting offices | jeremy dubow: private equity as a catalyst for growth | break the burnout cycle in accounting | accounting in transition: 2024 reflections & the road ahead | ron baker: visions for the accounting profession | angie grissom: next gen inspo for accountants | does accounting belong in stem? | rose wang: where numbers meet strategy and creativity | tiktok fraud exposes gaps in financial literacy | how accounting pros own the stage in public speaking | greg kyte: being a cpa is like being the marie kondo of numbers | rachel bashore: a lawyer’s case for reinventing accounting | beyond the basics in ethics education

traditionally, software was designed and programmed by humans, making its logic transparent. now, ai writes its own code, making its decisions harder to audit. as patrick, ceo of verifyiq and co-founder and educator for tb academy, notes, “if we don’t know how ai arrives at conclusions, how can we verify its accuracy?” 

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the research imperative: why data drives accounting success| arc

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“it’s not about what’s happening today, but about staying ahead of what’s coming next.”

 

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accounting arc
with liz mason, byron patrick, and donny shimamoto
center for accounting transformation

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“without research, we’re just guessing,” says donny shimamoto, cpa.citp, cgma, setting the tone for a compelling discussion on the latest episode of accounting arc. alongside fellow thought leaders liz mason, cpa, and byron patrick, cpa.citp, cgma, shimamoto explores the vital role of research in modernizing and transforming the accounting profession. 

more accounting arc: how coaching can unlock professional success | demystifying accounting governance |  top 10 red flags to watch for in accounting offices | jeremy dubow: private equity as a catalyst for growth | break the burnout cycle in accounting | accounting in transition: 2024 reflections & the road ahead | ron baker: visions for the accounting profession | angie grissom: next gen inspo for accountants | does accounting belong in stem? | rose wang: where numbers meet strategy and creativity | tiktok fraud exposes gaps in financial literacy | how accounting pros own the stage in public speaking | greg kyte: being a cpa is like being the marie kondo of numbers | rachel bashore: a lawyer’s case for reinventing accounting | beyond the basics in ethics education

research, they agree, is the backbone of informed decision-making. “data allows us to see what’s truly happening, not just what we assume,” says mason, ceo of high rock accounting. for the panel, evidence-based strategies are essential to keeping pace with rapid industry changes. 

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student turns tables on thought leaders | arc

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in a special episode, student arpan grewal asks questions future cpas and business leaders need answered.

 

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accounting arc
with liz mason, byron patrick, and donny shimamoto
introducing special guest arpan grewal
center for accounting transformation

in an episode that flips the script, accounting arc  features a fresh voice in business: arpan grewal, a high school junior and state officer for indiana business professionals of america. in this inaugural episode of arc: student-led conversations, grewal takes on the role of interviewer, leading a discussion with donny shimamoto, cpa.citp, cgma; liz mason, cpa; and byron patrick, cpa.citp, cgma—three industry leaders with diverse career paths in accounting. 

more arc: analysis, reaction, comedy

 

more accounting arc: how coaching can unlock professional success | demystifying accounting governance |  top 10 red flags to watch for in accounting offices | jeremy dubow: private equity as a catalyst for growth | break the burnout cycle in accounting | accounting in transition: 2024 reflections & the road ahead | ron baker: visions for the accounting profession | angie grissom: next gen inspo for accountants | does accounting belong in stem? | rose wang: where numbers meet strategy and creativity | tiktok fraud exposes gaps in financial literacy | how accounting pros own the stage in public speaking | greg kyte: being a cpa is like being the marie kondo of numbers | rachel bashore: a lawyer’s case for reinventing accounting | beyond the basics in ethics eduction | bailey lenart: from ledger sheets to transformational change

grewal comes prepared with questions that high school and college students often ask when considering careers in business. the conversation covers the realities of the profession, the importance of career flexibility, and why accounting is anything but boring. 

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doug slaybaugh: coaching unlocks professional success | arc

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“coaching isn’t about fixing people—it’s about helping them unlock their full potential.” 

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accounting arc
with donny shimamoto
center for accounting transformation

for many accountants, career progression follows a predictable path—graduate, gain experience, and work toward a leadership role. however, as the industry transforms, many cpas find themselves seeking something beyond technical expertise: personal growth, leadership skills, and work-life integration. 

that’s where doug slaybaugh, cpa (a.k.a., the cpa coach), comes in.

more arc: analysis, reaction, comedy

 

more accounting arc: demystifying accounting governance |  top 10 red flags to watch for in accounting offices | jeremy dubow: private equity as a catalyst for growth | break the burnout cycle in accounting | accounting in transition: 2024 reflections & the road ahead | ron baker: visions for the accounting profession | angie grissom: next gen inspo for accountants | does accounting belong in stem? | rose wang: where numbers meet strategy and creativity | tiktok fraud exposes gaps in financial literacy | how accounting pros own the stage in public speaking | greg kyte: being a cpa is like being the marie kondo of numbers | rachel bashore: a lawyer’s case for reinventing accounting | beyond the basics in ethics eduction | bailey lenart: from ledger sheets to transformational change

a former big four auditor and regional firm partner, slaybaugh now dedicates his career to helping accountants thrive through professional coaching. 

slaybaugh’s journey into coaching wasn’t a straight line. after spending years in public accounting, rising through the ranks at arthur andersen and later price waterhouse, he realized his passion wasn’t just in financial statements—it was in people. 

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demystifying governance | arc

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from state societies to the aicpa, the hosts shed light on the collaborative ecosystem guiding cpas. 

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with liz mason, byron patrick, and donny shimamoto.
center for accounting transformation

the accounting profession operates within a complex framework of governance, where state and national organizations play critical roles in shaping standards, supporting professionals, and maintaining public trust. in a recent episode of accounting arc, donny shimamoto, cpa.citp, cgma; byron patrick, cpa.citp, cgma; and liz mason, cpa, dive deep into the often misunderstood relationships between state societies, boards of accountancy, and national entities like the aicpa and nasba. their discussion offers a candid look at how these organizations work together to regulate, educate, and advocate for cpas, while highlighting the importance of participation at every level. 

more arc: analysis, reaction, comedy

 

more accounting arc: top 10 red flags to watch for in accounting offices | jeremy dubow: private equity as a catalyst for growth | break the burnout cycle in accounting | accounting in transition: 2024 reflections & the road ahead | ron baker: visions for the accounting profession | angie grissom: next gen inspo for accountants | does accounting belong in stem? | rose wang: where numbers meet strategy and creativity | tiktok fraud exposes gaps in financial literacy | how accounting pros own the stage in public speaking | greg kyte: being a cpa is like being the marie kondo of numbers | rachel bashore: a lawyer’s case for reinventing accounting | beyond the basics in ethics eduction | bailey lenart: from ledger sheets to transformational change | election tax plans: what cpas need to know |

“many see state societies as just cpe organizers, but they’re also advocacy powerhouses,” explains patrick, ceo of verifyiq and co-founder of tb academy, who details maryland’s proactive society. state societies also facilitate specialized communities and foster advocacy efforts on behalf of cpas. 

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