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Donny Shimamoto

CPA, CITP, CGMA

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Podcasts Hosted by Donny:

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April 21, 2025

Season 02

Episode 11


Accounting ARC

Client Service Isn’t Dead—But It Is Evolving

In this episode of Accounting ARC, Liz Mason, Byron Patrick, and Donny Shimamoto explore how modern accountants can deliver greater client value by setting healthy boundaries and embracing tech-enabled communication.

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May 5, 2025

Season 02

Episode 9


Accounting ARC

Blockchain: Dead or Just Evolving?

In this episode of Accounting ARC, Donny Shimamoto, Liz Mason, and Byron Patrick examine the current state of blockchain, its challenges, and where meaningful opportunities still exist for the accounting profession.

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May 19, 2025

Season 02

Episode 13


Accounting ARC

The Importance of Manners

In this episode of Accounting ARC, Donny, Liz, and Byron explain why kindness, gratitude, and strong professional etiquette remain powerful drivers of career success and healthy business culture.

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June 2, 2025

Season 02

Episode 14


Accounting ARC

Work-Life Whiplash? It’s Time to Draw the Line.

In this episode of Accounting ARC, Liz Mason, Donny Shimamoto, and Byron Patrick discuss how clear boundaries, self-awareness, and communication prevent burnout and create healthier, more sustainable professional lives.

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June 23, 2025

Season 02

Episode 14


Accounting ARC

Pride Month

In this Pride Month episode of Accounting ARC, Liz Mason and Donny Shimamoto share candid stories and insights on authenticity, inclusion, and what it truly means to belong in the accounting profession.

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July 14, 2025

Season 02

Episode 14


Accounting ARC

Where Are the Accountants? Unpacking the CFO Void in Public Education

In this special reaction episode of Accounting ARC, Donny Shimamoto and Byron Patrick analyze the accounting gaps behind the public school funding crisis and discuss how stronger financial accountability could help fix education systems.
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July 21, 2025

Season 02

Episode 17


Accounting ARC

The Grit Era: What It Really Takes to Thrive in Accounting

In this episode of Accounting ARC, Donny Shimamoto, Liz Mason, and Byron Patrick share candid stories of career setbacks and resilience, highlighting the lessons that come from pushing through the toughest moments.

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August 4, 2025

Season 02

Episode 17


Accounting ARC

From Conference Rooms to Keynote Stages: CPAs on the Move

In this episode of Accounting ARC, Donny Shimamoto and Liz Mason share what life is really like on the road as CPA speakers—and how public speaking helps build community, spark innovation, and shape the future of the profession.

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August 25, 2025

Season 02

Episode 20


Accounting ARC

Licensed But Silenced: The CPA Dilemma

In this episode of Accounting ARC, Liz Mason, Byron Patrick, and Donny Shimamoto debate whether CPA credentials should be freely displayed, examining ethics, regulation, and what visibility means for the future of the profession.

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September 22, 2025

Season 02

Episode 23


Accounting ARC

First Accounting Jobs Where Grit Meets Opportunity in the Profession

In this episode of Accounting ARC, Byron Patrick, Donny Shimamoto, and Liz Mason share unforgettable early-career stories—from cash-bag audits to paperless tech firsts and overnight casino counts—and the lessons those experiences still teach today.

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