News & Updates

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.

Dive into the intricate world of accounting governance with Donny Shimamoto, Byron Patrick, and Liz Mason as they break down the roles of State Societies, Boards of Accountancy, and the AICPA. Learn how these organizations shape the profession, their impact on CPAs, and why getting involved can transform your career.

From the myth of “unlimited PTO” to unsustainable billable hour goals, our Accounting ARC Podcast Trio share personal stories, valuable lessons, and their top 10 red flags to watch out for.

Dive into the world of non-traditional accounting with Donny Shimamoto and Jeremy Dubow, CEO of Prosperity Partners. In this episode of Accounting ARC, discover how Jeremy built a private equity-backed firm specializing in client accounting services, tax advisory, and transformative technologies.

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.