News & Updates

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.

In this eye-opening episode of Accounting ARC, Liz Mason, Byron Patrick, and Donny Shimamoto tackle the latest TikTok “free money” scheme that encouraged users to exploit a Chase Bank ATM glitch. This discussion underscores the importance of educating younger generations on personal finance to prevent them from falling for misleading “quick-cash” tactics.

New research highlights progress, challenges, and an alternate approach to foster a more inclusive and equitable accounting industry.  After months of in-depth research, the Center for Accounting Transformation is thrilled to release “The DEI Journey of the Accounting Profession,” an illuminating new report that explores the current landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the accounting profession, including adding