Nov 6, 2019, 11:00 AM by SEO National

In this episode we spoke to Lee Atwell, a former Marine who has taken what he learned from his military service into the accounting profession. In addition to working as a senior accountant, Lee is also studying for the CPA exam and teaching accounting classes as an adjunct professor. We discussed the CPA exam, how he transitioned from the military into college life and juggling his busy schedule.

Oct 30, 2019, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this episode we spoke to OSCPA's government relations team: Barb Benton, vice president of government relations, and Greg Saul, director of tax policy on what it means to advocate for CPAs in Ohio, reaching out to legislators, common misconceptions about lobbying and much more. Please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you're using to listen!

Oct 23, 2019, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this episode we're talking with Reginald Lee, PhD, professor at Xavier University about shifting your perspective by using strategic cost transformation. Reginald jokingly refers to himself as the “anti-accountant,” but in the course of our discussion he explains how this approach can actually benefit CPAs, despite seeming uncomfortable in the beginning. Hear more from Reginald at the Cleveland and Columbus Accounting Shows and register at my.ohiocpa.com.

Oct 16, 2019, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this episode we're continuing our conversation on cryptocurrency with Nick Ward, senior staff and Denny Murphy, CPA, principal, both from Skoda Minotti. We’re covering how firms are handling it, Facebook’s Libra, regulatory updates, common misconceptions about crypto and more. To hear the first episode on the history of crypotcurrency and Bitcoin, listen to "Bitcoin 101: What beginners should know" from Sept. 11. You can hear more about cryptocurrency from Denny and Nick at the upcoming Cleveland and Columbus fall accounting shows, go to my.ohiocpa.com to register.

Oct 9, 2019, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this episode we're speaking with A’Shira Nelson, CPA and senior associate at HW&Co. A’Shira paid off more than $24,000 in student loan debt in two years, but she didn’t graduate college with that intention. Listen to the episode to hear how she achieved her goal, the way it changed her views on her own money and what's it's been like sharing her story. Hear more from A'Shira on her YouTube channel at SavvyGirlMoney.

Oct 2, 2019, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this episode we spoke to Tiffany Crosby, CPA, and director of learning at OSCPA about leadership, and what the heart of a leader looks like. Tiffany told me about how to do the tough, sometimes uncomfortable work of looking internally before leading others, what that process entails and what success you can expect afterward. Please rate and review us on Apple podcasts or whatever podcast app you’re using to listen!

Sep 25, 2019, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this episode we spoke to Jake Nix, CPA, and the president of RISC Point Advisory Group, an IT firm offering consulting in the areas of security, privacy and compliance. He talks about what it’s like to transition into consulting from auditing, the experience you’ll need and the soft skills that will help you succeed as a consultant. Please rate and review us on Apple podcasts or whatever podcast app you’re using to listen!

Sep 18, 2019, 12:00 PM by SEO National

This week we spoke to Tyler Suter, CPA, of Suter Financial LLC, about how he's been able to use his life-long love of football to give back to his community. Tyler is the treasurer of the NFL Alumni Association Central Ohio Chapter and he spoke about how his involvement in the organization grew, what it means to him to give back, how his CPA background plays a role and much more.

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Sep 11, 2019, 12:00 PM by SEO National

This week we spoke to Nick Ward, senior staff and Denny Murphy, CPA, and principal, both from Skoda Minotti, about cryptocurrency and more specifically, bitcoin. We discussed bitcoin’s mysterious founder, online dark market Silk Road connections, how the pizza company Papa John’s plays a pretty significant role and much more. You can hear more about cryptocurrency from Denny and Nick at the upcoming Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus fall accounting shows, go to my.ohiocpa.com to register.

Sep 4, 2019, 12:00 PM by SEO National

Ron Baker, radio talk-show host and founder of the VeraSage Institute, spoke with us about value pricing. He believes this is the billing model of the future for accounting firms and built his business on it. In this episode, he talks about what value pricing is, why it’s important and how to implement it in your firm. Please rate and review us on Apple podcasts or whatever podcast app you’re using to listen!

Aug 28, 2019, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this episode we spoke to Scott Wiley, CAE, president and CEO of The Ohio Society of CPAs about the annual meeting of the American Society of Association Executives. The conference, known as the "Super Bowl of meetings" is anticipated to have a significant financial impact on the region and the state for years to come. We also hear from Robert Shenton, CPA, and managing partner of Plante Moran and Don Brown, CPA, executive director at the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority. Please rate and review us on Apple podcasts or whatever podcast app you’re using to listen!

Aug 21, 2019, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this episode we spoke with Shayna Chapman, CPA and owner of Shaynaco LLC. She told us what it’s like running a thriving accounting firm in rural Ohio, how technology impacts her business, the importance of relationship-building and much more. Please rate and review us on Apple podcasts or whatever podcast app you’re using to listen!

Aug 7, 2019, 12:00 PM by SEO National

Moniqua Spencer, U.S. Bank vice president and business banking sales manager for Central Ohio, shares her experience of gender bias in the workplace. She overcame it to receive a well-deserved promotion to vice president. Please rate and review us on Apple podcasts or whatever podcast app you’re using to listen!

Jul 31, 2019, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this episode, you'll hear from Lori Kaiser, CPA, CEO and founder of Kaiser Consulting, who spoke at the OSCPA Women, Wealth & Wellness Conference in June. For more than 20 years Kaiser has run a successful and growing business, and along the way has come to embrace self-promotion and branding. She spoke about building your brand, how doing it the right way can help establish executive presence and how to reach the next step in your career. Please rate and review us on Apple podcasts or whatever podcast app you’re using to listen!

Jul 24, 2019, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this week's episode we spoke to Nan Zieleniec, the president and founder of Zieleniec HR Solutions, who has worked for more than 30 years in HR, from publicly held companies to smaller organizations. She offered insight into the importance of knowing HR trends, how to deal with nuances like confidentiality and keeping an open mind while learning about all HR encompasses. Please rate and review us on Apple podcasts or whatever podcast app you’re using to listen!

Jul 17, 2019, 12:00 PM by SEO National

Mengying Li, CPA, is the accounting controller at Ohio Basement Authority in Columbus, OH. She moved from Beijing, China to study accounting at The Ohio State University where she obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. In this episode, we discuss her journey of learning English, adjusting to American culture, passing the CPA exam and becoming part of an industry she previously knew nothing about. Please rate and review us on Apple podcasts or whatever podcast app you’re using to listen!

Jul 10, 2019, 12:00 PM by SEO National

Cathy Vrenna, CPA, serves individuals, small businesses, and nonprofits at her business, Vrenna Enterprises and never anticipated being as busy as she is today. She talked about what it’s like to not have a boss to go to when you have questions, what work-life integration looks like now that she owns her own business, her passion for her clients and more. Please rate and review us on Apple podcasts or whatever podcast app you’re using to listen!

Jun 26, 2019, 12:00 PM by SEO National

Falon Donohue, CEO of VentureOhio, joins us to explain her organization's mission and how a growing venture capital market in Ohio led to its creation. Please rate and review us on Apple podcasts or whatever podcast app you’re using to listen!

Jun 19, 2019, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this episode we’re highlighting advice from impressive women business leaders in the Ohio community. We spoke with Lori Kaiser, CPA, CEO & founder of Kaiser Consulting LLC, Yaizmen Sheree, owner of RawYoga614, and Tasha Fowler, executive director of City Year Columbus, about topics such as evolving career paths, the secrets to success and advice for young professionals just starting their careers. Hear more from these women at the Women, Wealth & Wellness Conference on June 27 and register here.