CPE Becker Accounting Podcasts
Becker Accounting Podcasts
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Conversations that count
Building a career from CPA to Finance VP
Tory Bauman is a CPA and VP of Finance at Zayo, an international fiber optic networking company. Listen to her refreshingly honest perspective about growing her career from a Big 4 firm through a finance position, starting her own firm, and eventually coming back to finance. Learn from her story showcasing the breadth of what is possible with a background in accounting.
A Seat at the Table: Creating and establishing paths for Black business leaders
Guylaine Saint Juste, President & CEO of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), joins Christopher Mitchell to discuss how DEI initiatives are changing (not always for the better) and the importance of having an organization to represent the voices of Black business leaders and create spaces for connecting, and learning. They also dig deeper into the "pipeline issue" amidst corporate layoffs and how to create, establish, and maintain a space at the table.
From auditor to entrepreneur
T.C. Whittaker went from CPA to audit expert to business builder. He’s now Co-Founder and CEO of Audit Sight, a leading technology platform that eliminates manual work for auditors, diligence and private equity providers by automating financial transaction verification —with exciting projects in the pipeline, including a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Learn about his unique approach to building companies, the passion that has inspired his journey, and how an accounting background can grow into successful entrepreneurship.
Impossible to ignore: AI in accounting
Efficiency, productivity, and revolution in how we do business: that’s the craze of Artificial Intelligence. But inherent to these big rewards are also big risks. Join CPA, entrepreneur, and SOC reporting specialist, Christopher Johnson, as he dives into an analysis of AI in accounting. He shares insights on the uses of AI within the profession, ways to ensure that it does not compromise data safety, and his outlook on the continuing integration of AI technology.
Seeing the Matrix: Demystifying AI
If you thought you knew AI, think again. Guest Kevin Rockecharlie joins us to discuss his specialty, at the convergence of technical data management and accounting services. He currently helps firms of all sizes best leverage tech for their compliance and information technology needs. In this episode, he pulls back the curtain on AI—discussing the AI obsession across industries and all its many definitions, as well as what it really means for accounting and finance professionals.
The Private Equity CFO who “Loves her job!”
Laura Thompson, CPA, shares her journey to becoming the CFO of a private equity firm. After working 10 years at one of the Big Four, she moved into private industry on the fast-track to leadership—fighting the feeling of imposter syndrome to achieve success. She emphasizes the power of hard work, building professional relationships, and the range of opportunities you open by earning a degree in accounting. It’s not just crunching numbers; it’s unlimited potential in business, finance, and career opportunities.
The Fulfilled Family Office CFO
Host Spencer Payne is joined by Brittani Dorociak, a CPA and CFO of an organization that manages private equity and real estate investments. She reflects on a career journey that began with the stress of public accounting, transitioned to the oil and gas industry, and led to growth within a private organization. Discover what helped her most on her career journey, how she achieves work-life balance, and the surprising connection between work challenges and career fulfillment.
Access is key
CEO of the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA), Damian Rivera, shares his unusual career path from engineering to corporate executive to non-profit leader. His passion for giving back to his community spurred his entry into ALPFA leadership, where 60-65% of members are accountants. Convinced of the power of an accounting degree to revolutionize entrepreneurship and small businesses nationwide, Damian is committed to offering access to infrastructure, education, and opportunities in the field.
Building the Profession
We sit with Okorie Ramsey, leader in the profession and former chair of the AICPA—now Vice President of Sarbanes/Oxley (SOX) for Kaiser Permanente. Mr. Ramsey discusses his insights into the future of accounting, including what is needed to inspire new accountants and the importance of creating a “bigger table” for a diversity and equality of voices. Get an expert’s advice on building relationships, creating sustainability, and other key initiatives for the health and advancement of the accounting profession.
Rethinking the CPA Pipeline
Is eliminating the 150 hours requirement the key to building the professional pipeline? Host Chris Mitchell sits down with Kimberly Ellison Taylor, founder and CEO of KET Solutions, LLC to discuss how to build a stronger future for the accounting profession, and how getting rid of the 150-hour requirement may not be the best solution to increasing the amount of CPAs. Instead, the solution may lie in reshaping current CPAs' attitude toward the profession and how to act as ambassadors to a new generation of prospective accountants and strengthening DEI initiatives to connect with a wider audience. Kimberly also outlines her five E's for success that will benefit both prospective and experienced CPAs.
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