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Donny Shimamoto

CPA, CITP, CGMA

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Podcasts Hosted by Donny:

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May 12, 2026

Season 03

Episode 14


Accounting ARC

The Real Problem with AI in Accounting

Push the profession forward: rethink workflows, embrace non‑linear career paths, and lead with tech‑driven judgment as accounting rapidly evolves.

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April 29, 2026

Season 03

Episode 12


Accounting ARC

AI Isn't Just for Big Firms

Uncover how small and mid-sized firms can lead in AI by prioritizing value, quality, experimentation, and client impact over efficiency, redefining success through adaptability and meaningful outcomes.

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April 21, 2026

Season 03

Episode 11


Accounting ARC

The Sandwich Generation at Work

Examine how caregiving pressures—especially for the sandwich generation—are reshaping expectations around productivity, flexibility, and talent retention in the accounting profession.

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April 1, 2026

Season 03

Episode 09


Accounting ARC

Continuity Planning - When “What If” Becomes Reality

Explore the vital importance of business continuity planning. Discover strategies to safeguard firms against unexpected challenges and harness continuity for new advisory opportunities!

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March 19, 2026

Season 03

Episode 08


Accounting ARC

Recognize When You Need to Recharge Before You Burn Out

A fresh look at real recovery in accounting—spotting stress signals, restoring energy, and using both rest and activity to prevent burnout and sustain long‑term performance.

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March 10, 2026

Season 03

Episode 07


Accounting ARC

Pricing the Story of a Business

Discover what truly drives business value. Baria Jaroudi reveals how expert judgment, real-world insight, and human perspective elevate valuations beyond the numbers. Tune in for a standout episode.

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February 23, 2026

Season 03

Episode 06


Accounting ARC

Small Markets, Big Impact

Small‑town accounting takes the spotlight as this episode shows how rural communities create space for purpose‑driven careers, relationship‑centered service, and modern innovation—reframing small markets as places where impact and fulfillment thrive.

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February 16, 2026

Season 03

Episode 05


Accounting ARC

Why High Achievers Need Stoicism

Stoic thinking meets busy‑season pressure in a conversation that unpacks how fear of failure, harsh self‑talk, and perfectionism shape well‑being—and how clearer thinking helps professionals stay resilient when the stakes rise.

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February 9, 2026

Season 03

Episode 04


Accounting ARC

How to Be a Boss (and Not Be "That" Kind of Leader)

Kindness with clarity takes center stage as this episode reframes tough conversations, showing how direct, empathetic feedback strengthens trust, sharpens expectations, and builds healthier firm cultures.

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January 27, 2026

Season 03

Episode 03


Accounting ARC

Working Through Fatigue Without Burning Out

Post‑holiday fatigue becomes a signal, not a setback, as this episode unpacks how full lives, rising demands, and smarter energy management can help professionals recalibrate before busy season hits.

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Accounting is rapidly transforming through AI, shifting from “trust but verify” to smarter guardrails, redefining innovation, and positioning the next generation as the profession’s strongest competitive edge.

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Transformation Talks

Navigating Political Differences in Accounting

Can you talk politics without it blowing up? Top accounting leaders reveal how to have real, respectful conversations—even when you disagree—and why it actually strengthens teams and clients.

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