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Donny Shimamoto

CPA, CITP, CGMA

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Podcasts Hosted by Donny:

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January 19, 2026

Season 03

Episode 02


Accounting ARC

Tax Season Readiness from AI to New Tax Platforms and Sustaining Momentum

A forward‑looking look at tax season, exploring how AI, smarter workflows, and intentional planning can lighten workloads and help firms stay ahead before deadlines hit.

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January 28, 2025

Season 02

Episode 03


Accounting ARC

Top 10 Red Flags

Join Donny Shimamoto, Byron Patrick, and Liz Mason as they identify key red flags of toxic work environments in accounting firms and share practical insights for building healthier, more sustainable workplaces.

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January 20, 2025

Season 02

Episode 02


Accounting ARC

The Role of Private Equity in a Mid-Sized Accounting Firm

In this episode of Accounting ARC, Donny Shimamoto and Jeremy Dubow explore how a private equity–backed firm leverages culture, innovation, and versatile expertise to drive growth in non-traditional accounting.

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January 13, 2025

Season 02

Episode 01


Accounting ARC

Preventing Burnout in Busy Season

In the Season 2 premiere of the Accounting ARC podcast, Byron Patrick, Donny Shimamoto, and Liz Mason share personal insights and practical strategies to help accountants prevent burnout and protect their mental and physical well-being during busy season.

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February 3, 2025

Season 02

Episode 04


Accounting ARC

Big Picture of the Profession

Donny Shimamoto, Byron Patrick, and Liz Mason break down how State Societies, Boards of Accountancy, and the AICPA shape the accounting profession—and why getting involved can elevate your career.

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February 12, 2025

Season 02

Episode 05


Accounting ARC

Coaching for Success

In this episode of Accounting ARC, Donny Shimamoto and CPA Coach Doug Slaybaugh explore how resilience, coaching, and empathetic leadership can help accountants grow, thrive, and redefine work-life balance in the profession.

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February 24, 2025

Season 02

Episode 06


Accounting ARC

The Importance of Research

In this episode of the Accounting ARC Podcast, Donny Shimamoto, Liz Mason, and Byron Patrick discuss how research fuels innovation, informs decision-making, and helps accounting professionals stay ahead of industry change.

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March 3, 2025

Season 02

Episode 6


Accounting ARC

Can We Trust AI in Accounting?

In this episode of Accounting ARC, Donny Shimamoto, Byron Patrick, and Liz Mason examine the risks of AI in accounting—from deepfakes to cybersecurity—and how professionals can safeguard trust and data in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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March 24, 2025

Season 02

Episode 08


Accounting ARC

Agentic AI - The Next Evolution in Accounting

In this episode of Accounting ARC, Byron Patrick, Donny Shimamoto, and Liz Mason explain what agentic AI is, how it differs from generative AI, and what its rise means for the future, risks, and readiness of the accounting profession.

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April 7, 2025

Season 02

Episode 9


Accounting ARC

What if the IRS Shuts Down?

In this episode of Accounting ARC, Donny Shimamoto, Liz Mason, and Byron Patrick explore the potential implications of shutting down the IRS, examining alternative tax systems and what such a shift could mean for taxpayers and the accounting profession.

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