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

In this episode we spoke with Tonya Tiggett, the founder of Tiggett & Co, a company that teaches leadership and coaching skills, and the President of the Columbus chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners. We spoke about how she leveraged her unique skills for new opportunities, the importance of curiosity and passion in success, advice she has for young professionals and more. Please rate and review us on Apple podcasts or whatever podcast app you’re using to listen!

Jun 5, 2019, 12:00 PM by SEO National

Regardless of what type of leader you want to be, qualities like honesty and transparency will always be an integral part of leading others. That’s the approach Darci Congrove, CPA and managing director at GBQ has taken throughout her career. And although certain positions are more associated with influence than others, Darci thinks leadership is possible at every level of an organization. We discussed her career journey, the importance of growing your network, the traits she thinks young professionals need to have to succeed and much more. Please rate and review us on Apple podcasts or whatever podcast app you’re using to listen!

May 29, 2019, 12:00 PM by SEO National

Learning to trust your instincts and intuition can take practice, but Danetha Doe says it’s well worth it, as she attributes much of her success as an entrepreneur to listening to her inner voice. Danetha has an accounting background and is the creator of Money & Mimosas, a social club and financial education blog AND she has her own podcast, called The Future of Accounting. She is also the moderator of our upcoming Women, Wealth & Wellness Conference on June 27. In this episode we discussed some of the challenges she’s faced as an entrepreneur, how she handles self-doubt, advice for those in a career transition period and much more. Please rate and review us on Apple podcasts or whatever podcast app you’re using to listen!

May 15, 2019, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this episode we spoke to Chris Ortega, director of finance, America’s at Emarsys. Chris is an artificial intelligence and machine learning expert, and we discussed how to prepare for implementing new technology, leveraging available content to learn, using AI to beat the competition and more. Please rate and review us on Apple podcasts or whatever podcast app you’re using to listen!

May 8, 2019, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In May of 2018, the Supreme Court struck down a federal ban on sports wagering and states where it is currently illegal took notice, including Ohio. We spoke to State Sen. John Eklund, R-Munson Township, about his recently introduced Senate Bill 111, which would legalize sports betting in Ohio's 11 casinos and racinos and include online and mobile options. We also spoke with Cassandra Baubie, JD, associate for Hill Barth and King CPAs & Consultants, on what legalizing sports betting could mean for the accounting profession. Please rate and review us on Apple podcasts or whatever podcast app you’re using to listen!

May 1, 2019, 12:00 PM by SEO National

There are certain conversations with your manager that require more nuance and forethought before you sit down to talk. I spoke with Kristen Rampe, CPA and owner of Rampe Consulting about navigating those difficult discussions and how to make it out of them without damaging your relationship with your manager. We discussed what your end goal should be when you’re done talking, how to salvage the discussion if it’s not going well and what most people don’t do enough when having tough conversations. Register here for the Women, Wealth & Wellness conference. Please rate and review us on Apple podcasts or whatever podcast app you’re using to listen!

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

Personal finance can be a struggle even for those in the accounting profession, as Beverly Harzog, credit card expert and consumer finance analyst for US News and World Report, can attest. Beverly passed the CPA exam and has an accounting background, but still found herself in thousands of dollars of debt from what she attributes to poor spending habits and a lack of personal finance knowledge. After getting out of debt, Beverly decided to help others on their personal finance journey and began writing articles and eventually books. We spoke about her journey out of debt, how her accounting background influenced the way she understands money and some of the most common personal finance questions she gets from readers.

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

Giving back to your community is meaningful, but if you’ve ever wanted to do more to help others, your accounting skills put you in a unique position to do. Candice Hayes-McInnis, CPA, recently founded PROVIDOM, a nonprofit that teaches financial literacy education and workshops and provides access to financial solutions. We talked to Candice about how her accounting background influences how she runs PROVIDOM, the biggest hurdle to getting started, her advice for those who want to open their own nonprofit and much more.

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

There are many different interpretations of what it means to be a leader, but it’s important to find a style that feels true and authentic to you. In this episode, we spoke with Bob Pacanovsky, owner of the Black Tie Experience, who works with companies on developing leadership and customer service skills. We discuss what it means to develop your own leadership style, the appropriate amount of influence to take from others, how your environment shapes your leadership and much more.

Apr 3, 2019, 12:00 PM by SEO National

Growing a professional network might seem like a no-brainer for your career, but acting strategically as you build these relationships is a critical part of your long-term success. We spoke to Bryan Glancy, owner of financial planning firm Spinnaker Financial Group, on the importance of formulating a plan for your network, how to turn a new connection into a potential business opportunity, what to avoid and more.

Mar 27, 2019, 12:00 PM by SEO National

Although they do get to help adorable animals, medicine is only part of the job of veterinarians who own their own practice. In this episode, we spoke with Mary Beth Koester, principal, director of valuation and transaction advisory services at Rea & Associates, about what it’s like working with veterinarians on the financial side of the business.

Mar 20, 2019, 12:00 PM by SEO National

Preparing for workplace violence is a scenario more and more organizations are beginning to consider. In light of this, the public accounting firm Gilmore Jasion Mahler held two roundtables discussions in February and brought in experts on law enforcement, insurance and mental health to discuss the topic. We spoke to Wesley Beham, CPA, partner at GJM to learn more about why this is important to offer financial executives and how companies should prepare. Also in the episode is roundtable speaker Ellyn Schmiesing, the executive director at FOCUS: Recovery & Wellness Center, who explained how to best prevent workplace violence and open up conversations about mental health at work.

Mar 13, 2019, 12:00 PM by SEO National

In this episode we spoke to Justin Breidenbach, CPA, associate professor of accounting at Ohio Wesleyan University, who has studied the business impact of the marijuana industry for years. We spoke to Justin about how accounting fits into this growing industry, what CPAs need to know before getting involved and much more.

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

In this episode we spoke to Doug Meyer, CPA and founding partner of accounting and consulting firm Brixey & Meyer, on the process of succession planning and selling your business. We cover some of the most common mistakes business owners make, what happens after the sale and much more.

Feb 27, 2019, 11:00 AM by SEO National

When it’s not spelling doom for mankind on the big screen, in the real world artificial intelligence is steadily securing its place as a crucial tool in the future of business. But how much do accountants need to actually know about AI today? We spoke to Ryan Watson, CPA and cofounder of Upsourced Accounting, on how informed CPAs should be when it comes to AI and what to expect in the future.

Feb 20, 2019, 11:00 AM by SEO National

On this episode we heard from Sarah O’Leary, tax program executive and Jennifer McFarland, tax program administrator, both with the Ohio Department of Taxation about the upcoming March 1 deadline for opting in to centralized filing. We spoke about the benefits of opting in now, what they would tell someone who was hesitant about the process, how the system has improved since its initial rollout and more.

Feb 13, 2019, 11:00 AM by SEO National

Why wait to develop the skills that will help you succeed? In this episode, we spoke to Amy Franko, a sales and leadership expert, about the skills accountants need to strengthen to make them better business professionals. We talk about embracing a sales mindset, creating leadership opportunities, how to become more agile and much more.

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

The recent 10th District Court of Appeals decision in favor of the Ohio Department of Taxation over cities was good news for the state’s economy for several reasons. Find out why and learn more from Barb Benton, CAE, vice president of government relations and Greg Saul, CAE, Esq., director of tax policy, who explains the judges’ reasoning and predict what is likely to happen next.

Jan 30, 2019, 11:00 AM by SEO National

On this episode, we’re discussing student loan debt among accounting students and current CPAs. Accountants' financial expertise, unfortunately, doesn't make them immune from the crippling struggles of student loan debt. We discuss the New Jersey Society of CPAs survey results concerning student loan debt among their members, and speak to Allisa Schuller, new grad, Amber McAuliffe, CPA, and Aaron Greene, financial expert of College Liftoff, to get their perspective.

Jan 23, 2019, 11:00 AM by SEO National

Postgrad life can be an adjustment for young professionals, which is why it's always helpful to hear the perspective of someone who has experienced it themselves. In this episode, we spoke with Amber McAuliffe, CPA, OSCPA manager of accounting learning, who before coming to the Society spent five years in public accounting. Amber knows what it's like to navigate life after college, and we discussed the expectations of young accountants in the profession today, the surprises of studying for the CPA exam, her advice to new grads and much more.