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Join host Donny Shimamoto as he chats with Bailey Lenart, founder of World Changing Business and Collective Flow. Bailey shares her journey from traditional accountant to ESG advocate, tackling non-financial metrics like emissions and biodiversity. Discover how her passion for sustainability and joy in work has shaped her innovative career.

In this special episode of the Know-How Korner podcast, we dive into an innovative project by BYU students who have created Tech Hub—a dynamic online learning platform that provides hands-on challenges in software solutions for accounting professionals. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your tech skills, Tech Hub has something for everyone.

Join Donny Shimamoto, Liz Mason, and Byron Patrick as they dive into the importance of attending in-person events versus virtual conferences. From handshakes to hugs, the trio shares their personal experiences and insights on how networking at live events can transform your career.

In this episode of Accounting ARC, Donny Shimamoto, Byron Patrick, and Liz Mason dive into the often overlooked but crucial role of non-accountants in the accounting industry. Discover how non-accountants contribute to the evolution of accounting firms into holistic business services providers. From IT experts to HR consultants, learn how diverse professionals are shaping the future of accounting.

The needed skills are already part of the accountant’s skill set; they just need to be applied outside of the finance function.  Historically, vendor selection has been primarily driven by operations or IT teams. However, recent research by the Chief Executive Group for the CFO Leadership Council shows that Finance Teams play a critical role in vendor selection. Forward-thinking CAS teams should take

From Big Four to Boutique Firm Success Rubik Yeriazarian, CPA, CFE, CFF, didn’t follow the conventional path of many accountants. Starting his career at a Big Four firm, Yeriazarian always knew he wanted to specialize in forensic accounting. Unlike many of his peers who gravitated toward audit or tax, Yeriazarian was drawn to the problem-solving aspects of forensics—the thrill of

AI is revolutionizing the accounting profession, and it’s not just a buzzword—it’s the future! In this episode of the Accounting ARC podcast, Liz Mason, Byron Patrick, and Donny Shimamoto discuss the exciting (and sometimes scary) prospect of AI taking over mundane tasks in accounting. They dive deep into why this shift is actually a blessing, freeing up professionals to focus on strategic, high-value work instead of data entry. Tune in to hear why AI could take your job, and why that might just be the right approach when it comes to embracing AI in your accounting practice!

Research shows 25% want to increase to “active” or “highly active” roles in implementing initiatives in diversity, equity, and inclusion.  Research conducted by the Center for Accounting Transformation revealed that about one-fourth of accounting professionals would like to increase their activity in DEI programs. However, only about 30% of accounting organizations implement DEI initiatives.    The findings were shared during the

Join us for an insightful episode of Accounting ARC, titled “The Right Kind of Lazy.” Discover how to identify and cultivate the right kind of lazy in yourself and your team. Don’t miss this engaging discussion on optimizing value in your work.

From “The Office” to “Parks and Recreation,” and even “Ghostbusters,” in this episode of Accounting ARC: Accountants in Pop Culture, we explore how accountants are portrayed and the stereotypes that come with it. Don’t miss out on the laughs and insights!