Sep 9, 2020, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this week's episode we talked to Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose on how CPAs can earn CPE by volunteering as poll workers, what to expect from voting this fall, common voting misconceptions and more.

Sep 2, 2020, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this episode we spoke with Qiana Williams, the Vice President of Culture, Engagement & Inclusion and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Ohio Health. We discussed what it means to be an inclusive leader, what are those inclusive qualities, the impact of the time we’re in right now to end racism and much more.

Aug 26, 2020, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this episode we spoke with KeyBank employees Trina Evans, director of corporate center and chief of staff, Gregory Jones, chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer and Barb Smith, the director of Key for Women. We discussed what it means to integrate diversity, equity and inclusion practices in your business and embrace it as part of your culture, how to build DE&I muscles, engaging on sensitive topics with staff and much more.

Aug 19, 2020, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this episode Leigh Mascolino, director of career development at Ohio Wesleyan University and Mark Shipps, Ohio Wesleyan Career Center volunteer and alumnus provide their best advice for job searchers. If you’re a student or recent grad searching for a job in accounting – OSCPA can help! This fall, we will unveil LAUNCH, a guide to future employment in Ohio. This is a free service for student members and provides information about and contact information for firms and companies in one location. So, whether you’re looking for a career or an internship, LAUNCH will provide you with the employer’s client services, hiring practices, exam fee coverage, firm accolades, benefits, and more. Once you find your perfect fit, you can use these interview and resume tips to land the role!

Aug 12, 2020, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this episode we're joined by Scott Wiley, OSCPA CEO and President and Margaret Finley, the Society’s diversity and inclusion strategist, to discuss the society’s commitment to to end racism and help create a business environment that offers equal opportunity to all. We talk about the high emotions surrounding these issues, how accounting needs to evolve when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion, what it means to be a leader in this space and much more.

Aug 5, 2020, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this episode we spoke to professionals about the action employers have been taking for years to support work-life integration and how that will need to continue if accounting wants to thrive as a family-friendly profession. Hear from Steve Black, human resource manager at Brixey and Meyer, Andrea Meinardi, CPA, partner at Crowe and Courtney Kurtz, audit manager at Crowe.

Jul 29, 2020, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this episode we spoke with Ashira Nelson, CPA, tax manager at Apple Growth Partners about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic can have on personal finances. We talked about panic buying, financial mistakes to avoid during the pandemic, the value of thinking long-term and much more.

Jul 22, 2020, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this episode I spoke with Jon Petz, a motivational keynote speaker and author of multiple books, including one titled Boring Meetings Suck, on how to make meetings efficient and effective. We discussed how to prepare when you’re hosting a virtual meeting, common mistakes to avoid, battling Zoom fatigue and much more.

Jul 15, 2020, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this episode I spoke with Paul Roth, CPA and tax principal at Blue & Co about the impact of the South Dakota vs. Wayfair case two years later. We discussed new nexus standards, how many states have adopted Wayfair, what this means for online retailers and much more.

Jul 8, 2020, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this episode we spoke with futurist, David Staley, an associate professor at The Ohio State University, and director for both the Humanities Institute and the Center for the Humanities in Practice. He’s also president of the Columbus Futurists, a foresight think tank. We discussed the impact the pandemic will have on businesses, industries that might continue to struggle, current business changes that might be become permanent and much more.

Jun 24, 2020, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this episode we spoke with Congressman Warren Davidson, who represents Ohio’s 8th Congressional District, on what cryptocurrencies could mean for Ohio and the United States as we consider the long-term impact of digital currency. We discussed how he became interested in cryptocurrency in the first place, the value in educating legislators on the topics, how we can harness it in the US and more.

Jun 17, 2020, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this episode we spoke with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, the CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts, LLC, a consulting, coaching and training firm empowering leaders and organizations to avoid business disasters. He’s the author of Never go with your gut: How pioneering leaders make the best decisions and avoid business disasters and his new book came out in April, titled The Blindspots Between Us: How to Overcome Unconscious Cognitive Bias and Build Better Relationships. We discussed how cognitive bias plays into business communication, the different approach you should take with these relationships, how to spot common blindspots in relationships and much more.

Jun 10, 2020, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this episode we spoke with Dr. Timothy Hinkel, assistant professor of accounting at the Dauch College of Business and Economics at Ashland University about Ashland's plans to bring students and faculty back to campus this fall and ensure feelings of safety. Hinkel offers a unique perspective as he was abroad during the coronavirus outbreak in early March, and returned from a school trip with some of the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ohio. We discuss what that experience was like, how Ashland's campus will look this fall, the lasting impact the pandemic could have on universities and more.

Jun 3, 2020, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this episode we spoke to Helen Sharkey about her experience of being pressured to cross ethical lines at work and how it resulted in an SEC investigation with her ultimately ending up in a federal prison. We discussed what those ethical pressures escalate, what the SEC investigation was like, how it felt going to prison and the steps she took to piece her life back together afterward.

May 27, 2020, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this episode we spoke with Ray Lampner, CPA and tax partner at Sikich LLP, about the Paycheck Protection Program, also know as the PPP. We spoke with Ray about the intricacies of the program, recent guidance, what applying for the PPP means in the long term and much more.

May 20, 2020, 12:00 PM by SEO National

This episode features three Ohio businesses that are manufacturing items to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Watershed Distillery started making hand sanitizer and less vodka, gun and bourbon, Jergens Inc. started making more of a specific screwdriver and less of their other products, and the owner of Etsy shop, Grizzlee3D, ceased using his 3D printer for costumes and props and started using it for face shields. Learn about what they’re doing, how they made the switch and what precautions they’re taking to keep employees and customers safe. Please rate and review us on Apple podcasts or whatever podcast app you’re using to listen!

May 13, 2020, 12:00 PM by SEO National

We spoke with Christopher Axene, CPA, principal at Rea & Associates and a member of OSCPA’s Federal Tax Committee about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act. We discussed certain provisions of the CARES Act such as the qualified improvement property fix, NOL carry backs and an acceleration of the ability to claim AMT credit refunds for C-Corps.

May 6, 2020, 12:00 PM by SEO National

This week we spoke with Kristen Schmitt, CEO and Founder of Thrive to Lead, a consulting and coaching practice, about how your leadership can grow throughout your career by knowing your core values. Chances are your values will stay the same, but they'll be applied in different ways as you navigate your working life. These values influence how you interact with coworkers, take on leadership roles, deal with discomfort and much more.

Apr 29, 2020, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this episode we spoke with Kristen Rampe, CPA and owner of Rampe Consulting about how teams can come together during this unprecedented time. You and your team might feel isolated and more stressed because of social distancing and the fallout from coronavirus, but you can use this time to grow and support each other. We talked about the mental health of a team, giving each other grace, how team leaders should adjust to this period and much more.

Apr 22, 2020, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this episode we spoke with Lydia Mihalik, the Ohio Director of the Development Services Agency and the newly appointed Director of the Office of Small Business Relief, to learn more about how this office will help small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. We talked about the mission of the office, how accountants can help, advice the director has for small businesses during this time and much more.