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Today’s accounting leaders are turning travel and talk into transformative impact. In a recent episode of the Accounting ARC podcast, Donny Shimamoto, CPA.CITP, CGMA, and Liz Mason, CPA, unpack the evolving role of speaking engagements and travel in the accounting profession. Their stories highlight how accountants are stepping beyond spreadsheets to build influence, spark innovation, and create community across cities—and

Three unique voices from different stages of life—a high school student, a soon-to-be college graduate, and a first-generation professional—come together to talk about purpose, confidence, and finding your own path in the accounting profession and beyond.

Ever felt like quitting? You’re not alone. Donny Shimamoto, Liz Mason, and Byron Patrick get real about the hardest chapters of their careers—from CPA exam failures to quarter-life crises to tech meltdowns. Tune in for real talk, raw lessons, and the power of pushing through.

What happens when no one at the table understands the difference between a grant and a sustainable revenue stream? That’s the question Donny Shimamoto, CPA.CITP, CGMA, and Byron Patrick, CPA.CITP, CGMA, wrestle with in a special reaction episode of the Accounting ARC podcast. Sparked by a CNBC video titled Why Public Schools Are Going Broke in the U.S., the episode offers an accountant’s perspective on one of America’s most emotionally charged—and financially mismanaged—public policy issues: education funding.

Gen Z is over “follow your passion.” Here’s what actually resonates—and how employers and mentors can support young professionals more effectively.

From being “out” in the profession to navigating faith-based firms and international career choices, our hosts get real about the risks, the progress—and the power—of showing up authentically.

Liz Mason and Byron Patrick discuss ethics, personal values, and the real risks of working with clients in controversial sectors. Can a CPA work with a cannabis company? What about a legal brothel or a professional gambler? For Accounting ARC co-hosts Liz Mason, CPA, and Byron Patrick, CPA.CITP, CGMA, the answer is “yes”—as long as the work is legal, ethical,

What’s the real cost of losing top talent in accounting? In this episode of Know-How Korner, host Amy Welch sits down with Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk, managing director of the Accounting MOVE Project, to unpack how belonging impacts firm resilience and why this year’s research zeroes in on retention.

Upcoming research collaboration aims to address innovation gaps and adaptation strategies in accounting firms.​ In recent times, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives—once integral to the ethos of modern accounting firms—are facing unprecedented challenges. Political pressures and legal uncertainties have led some firms to scale back or even abandon these efforts. Such decisions are not merely reactive; they risk undermining

Boundaries or burnout? Learn how healthy boundaries fuel better work and better lives.