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Burnout doesn’t have to be a given during busy season. In the premiere of Season 2 of the Accounting ARC podcast, hosts Byron Patrick, Donny Shimamoto, and Liz Mason dive into one of the most pressing challenges faced by accountants during their busiest time of the year: burnout.

Accounting Today spotlights Shimamoto’s leadership in addressing key accounting profession challenges, groundbreaking research, and driving innovation.  Donny Shimamoto, CPA.CITP, CGMA, founder and managing director of IntrapriseTechKnowlogies LLC and the visionary behind the Center for Accounting Transformation, has been recognized as one of Accounting Today’s 2024 Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting.  The prestigious list, which highlights thought leaders and

Donny Shimamoto, Byron Patrick, and Liz Mason reflect on a transformative year for the Accounting ARC podcast. From ethics to AI, we’ve tackled critical topics shaping the profession. Tune in for insights, laughs, and a peek into what’s ahead for 2025!

Discover how CSR influences consumer behavior and what it means for businesses today. Tune in to uncover insights that could transform your approach to marketing!

n this enlightening episode of Accounting ARC, host Donny Shimamoto welcomes Ron Baker, a leading thinker in the accounting profession and founder of the VeraSage Institute. Ron shares his journey from starting his career in a Big Eight accounting firm to pioneering the concept of value pricing and subscription models in the profession.

The program was developed for students by students with professional guidance to highlight the limitless opportunities in accounting. The Center for Accounting Transformation is proud to announce the official launch of its Agents of Transformation campaign – a dynamic initiative designed to spotlight and support forward-thinking individuals who are leveraging innovation, technology, and leadership to transform the accounting profession and

In this inspiring episode of Accounting ARC, Donny Shimamoto talks with Angie Grissom, owner of The Rainmaker Companies, about her journey from an entrepreneurial dreamer to a leader in the accounting profession.

Findings suggest advisory services may not be critical to firm fulfillment.  The Center for Accounting Transformation has released the Advisory 360 Research Report, offering a comprehensive look into what drives success for accounting firms. The study, sponsored by Avalara and performed in collaboration with CPA Trendlines, challenges conventional narratives, revealing that both advisory- and compliance-focused firms can achieve success when

Accounting has evolved significantly, but does it belong in the realm of STEM? Join Donny Shimamoto, Liz Mason, and Byron Patrick as they debate this pressing question.

In this episode of Accounting ARC, Donny Shimamoto sits down with Rose Wang, a consultant with Apaira Group LLC. A CPA and serial entrepreneur, Rose shares her journey from founding a CPA firm to launching a manufacturing company, all while helping small businesses thrive.