News & Updates

Join Liz Mason, CPA, and Ron Baker as they unpack announcement from President Trump’s announcement of increasing tariffs on all imports and sharply increasing tariffs on goods from China. What does this mean for businesses, consumers, and the accounting profession?

In this episode of Accounting ARC, hosts Donny Shimamoto, CPA.CITP, CGMA; Liz Mason, CPA; and Byron Patrick, CPA.CITP, CGMA, explore the provocative question, “What if the IRS was shut down?” This discussion aligns with current political movements considering the downsizing or elimination of various government agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).​

In today’s polarized world, is it possible to have meaningful, productive conversations with those who hold opposing political views—without it turning into an argument? In this Transformation Talks episode, Donny Shimamoto is joined by Amy Welch, Ron Baker, and Brian Tankersley to discuss how accounting professionals can foster open, honest dialogue with clients, colleagues, and partners—even when they disagree.

How will agentic AI shape the future of accounting? In this episode of Accounting ARC, hosts Byron Patrick, Donny Shimamoto, and Liz Mason break down what agentic AI really means, how it differs from generative AI, and what its rapid development could mean for accountants.

In this episode of Know-How Korner, Donny Shimamoto sits down with Dr. Amy Cooper, an accounting professor and researcher, to explore her study on job embeddedness, job engagement, and turnover intentions in public accounting firms.

In this powerful episode of Accounting ARC: Student-Led Conversations, our student host sits down with Kelly Mann, CPA, CEO of AuditMiner, who shares her incredible journey from public accounting to launching a software startup, overcoming major life challenges, including a battle with stage 3 breast cancer while growing her company. Her resilience, leadership, and advocacy for women in accounting make this a must-watch conversation.

AI is revolutionizing accounting—but how much risk are we taking on? Should accountants trust AI models? Are SOC reports enough? Or is the age of digital privacy already over?

In this episode of the Accounting ARC Podcast, Donny Shimamoto, Liz Mason, and Byron Patrick dive into the critical role of research in driving the accounting profession forward. They explore how research informs decision-making, fosters innovation, and keeps professionals ahead of industry trends.

What happens when we hand over the mic to a high school student? We’ve flipped the script in this special episode of Accounting ARC, launching a new chapter: Student-led Conversations. Once a month, we’re handing the controls over to a student to explore their questions and curiosities about accounting. This time, Donny Shimamoto, Liz Mason, and Byron Patrick are in the hot seat, answering the questions every future CPA, business student, and entrepreneur needs to hear.

What does it take to truly thrive in accounting? In this episode of #AccountingARC, Donny Shimamoto, CPA.CITP, CGMA, sits down with Doug Slaybaugh, CPA, the CPA Coach, to discuss personal resilience, career growth, and the importance of coaching in the profession.