Image

Return to Podcasts

Podcast Host

Donny Shimamoto

CPA, CITP, CGMA

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In cursus, nisl in euismod egestas, dui odio pulvinar ipsum, vel bibendum dui ligula ac eros. Vestibulum non ex urna. In aliquam ligula dui, quis lobortis velit efficitur at. Integer finibus metus eu neque pharetra, dapibus viverra sem maximus. In at erat nulla. Praesent accumsan augue dui, sed luctus ante porttitor sodales. Nunc feugiat mi nisi. Etiam dictum ante at nibh pellentesque vulputate. Suspendisse et imperdiet quam, nec accumsan nulla. Donec et ullamcorper neque. Vivamus vulputate sapien dolor, vel luctus orci ullamcorper ut. Nulla suscipit varius lacus ut rhoncus. Fusce accumsan iaculis porta. Interdum et malesuada fames ac ante ipsum primis in faucibus. Nulla vitae laoreet magna. Proin rhoncus maximus purus in malesuada. Pellentesque convallis, mi at dapibus viverra, diam augue lacinia ante, vitae gravida quam sapien a odio. Maecenas iaculis finibus urna a tempus. Pellentesque tincidunt arcu a ante lobortis iaculis. Duis a ex non odio lobortis efficitur. Aenean a lacinia orci, eu pellentesque lectus. Cras id lacinia nisl. Vestibulum et libero eu arcu tempus fermentum. Donec laoreet, tortor eu pulvinar efficitur, neque ligula ullamcorper nulla, sit amet hendrerit magna est ac lorem. Duis rutrum facilisis imperdiet. Proin molestie pharetra tempor. Vestibulum consectetur nisi id enim laoreet consectetur. Vivamus varius aliquam sollicitudin. Nunc efficitur blandit justo ut auctor. Morbi bibendum enim id nisl suscipit, ac porta ex pretium. Sed eu justo vel tellus volutpat porttitor. Nullam nec cursus purus. Praesent congue turpis nisi, quis venenatis elit pulvinar in. Sed dapibus felis quis leo fermentum, eu accumsan lectus malesuada. Quisque feugiat nulla id nisl cursus porttitor. Sed nec nunc eget metus posuere fringilla ut a lorem. Phasellus sit amet fringilla nibh. Phasellus quis libero leo. Nullam ullamcorper congue augue, non cursus ex iaculis sit amet. Proin facilisis pellentesque odio a cursus. Vivamus porttitor nisl ut orci pulvinar aliquam.

Podcasts Hosted by Donny:

Podcast cover image

July 13, 2022

Season 01

Episode 4


Innovation Insights

Innovations in Audit Technology

Auvenir CEO Pete Myers joins Donny Shimamoto to explore how cloud tech is revolutionizing audits for small and mid-size firms, offering tailored, streamlined solutions and a competitive edge.

Podcast cover image

July 13, 2022

Season 01

Episode 3


Innovation Insights

AI and Business Technology

Trullion CEO Isaac Heller joins Donny Shimamoto to reveal how AI is transforming accounting—and why smaller firms can leap ahead by adopting tech for lease accounting and revenue recognition.

Podcast cover image

July 13, 2022

Season 01

Episode 2


Innovation Insights

Overcoming Auditing Challenges

Donny Shimamoto talks with Wolters Kluwer leaders about remote audits, real-time collaboration, and how data-driven tools boost capacity, reduce risk, and raise audit quality standards.

Podcast cover image

July 13, 2022

Season 01

Episode 1


Innovation Insights

Specializing In Risk

Fieldguide CEO Jin Chang joins Donny Shimamoto to explore how audit’s future lies in risk advisory, where automation, values, and smarter workflows redefine how firms attract talent and deliver impact.

Podcast cover image

March 17, 2025

Season 01

Episode 5


Know-How Korner

Embeddedness Research - What Makes Accountants Stay—or Leave

Dr. Amy Cooper joins Donny Shimamoto to reveal what really drives retention in accounting firms—unpacking job embeddedness, engagement, and why size matters more than you think.

Podcast cover image

December 25, 2024

Season 01

Episode 4


Know-How Korner

Why CSR is Better Than Political Advocacy

WSU professor Jeff Joireman shares how corporate social responsibility impacts consumer behavior—and why today’s marketers and businesses can’t afford to ignore it.

Podcast cover image

June 28, 2024

Season 01

Episode 7


Accounting ARC

Coolest Places Worked

From ski slopes to global cities, Liz, Byron, and Donny share wild remote work stories—plus tips on tech, communication, and making flexible work actually work for your life.

Podcast cover image

July 5, 2024

Season 01

Episode 8


Accounting ARC

The Accounting IT Blend

Donny and Byron explore how blending IT and accounting creates career superpowers—discussing tech strategy, cybersecurity, and why dual expertise is key in today’s evolving profession.

Podcast cover image

July 12, 2024

Season 01

Episode


Accounting ARC

Fostering Inclusive Cultures within Accounting Firms

Jina Etienne joins Donny Shimamoto to explore DEIB in accounting, sharing how CPAs can foster inclusion, build psychological safety, and lead as human-centered storytellers and advisors.

Podcast cover image

July 19, 2024

Season 01

Episode 9


Accounting ARC

Reimagining Accounting

Ingrid Edstrom and Matthew Heggem join Donny Shimamoto to explore regenerative accounting, social impact, and how accountants can challenge systems and drive transformational change.

Our Hosts

Meet Our Hosts and Experts

Explore our thought leaders and knowledge experts across multiple accounting disciplines and industries.

Featured Podcasts

Expertly Curated Episodes

Insightful, unexpected, and always worth the listen these are hand-picked episodes you don't want to miss:
Image
Image

Student-led Conversations

Trust but Verify: AI, Innovation & Accounting’s Next Generation

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.

March 2, 2026

Season 02

Episode 01

Play Episode
Image
Image

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.

March 31, 2025

Season 01

Episode 11

Play Episode

Stay Updated with our Latest Podcasts

Four unique podcast series. One mission: to inspire, challenge, and empower the accounting profession. Each show brings fresh perspectives and powerful stories you won’t hear anywhere else—new episodes drop regularly, so don’t miss a moment.