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Podcast Host
Liz Mason
CPA
Liz Mason, CPA is the CEO and Founder of High Rock Accounting, where she brings her passion for innovation and leadership to the forefront of the accounting profession. A graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno, Liz earned her Bachelor’s in Accounting and Finance summa cum laude in just three years. She went on to complete a Master’s in Information Management at Arizona State University, fueling her curiosity for technology and its power to drive transformation.
Throughout her career, Liz has worked with national and local firms, ultimately channeling her expertise into building and growing High Rock Accounting. A recognized leader in the profession, she sits on multiple boards, speaks frequently on both local and national stages, and plays an active role in the vibrant technology startup community in Phoenix.
Liz is also one of the hosts of the Accounting ARC Podcast, alongside Byron Patrick and Donny Shimamoto, where she helps spark bold conversations that connect purpose, leadership, and innovation. As an Agent of Transformation with the Center for Accounting Transformation, she champions a vision of the profession that embraces equity, technology, and purpose-driven impact.
Beyond the office, Liz is an adventurer at heart. She loves traveling the world with her partner and young son, exploring new cultures, and seeking out fresh adventures wherever they may be.
Podcasts Hosted by Liz:
June 2, 2026
Season 03
Episode 16
Accounting ARC
When They're The Problem & When You're The Problem (Bad Boss Stories)
Own your growth: learn from bad bosses, fix miscommunication, take accountability, and turn tough moments into stronger leadership.
May 19, 2026
Season 03
Episode 15
Accounting ARC
Why Relationships Still Drive Career Success
In the accounting profession, technical excellence is expected. However, according to the latest episode of Accounting ARC, relationships — not just work product — often determine who grows, who leads, and who thrives.
In a candid and deeply personal conversation, Liz Mason, CPA, and Byron Patrick, CPA.CITP, explore how relationship-building shapes careers, creates opportunity, and provides stability in an unpredictable profession.
May 7, 2026
Season 03
Episode 13
Accounting ARC
AI Can Fix Your Workflow—or Break It in Seconds
Take control of AI in accounting: test in sandboxes, set safeguards, manage permissions, and design workflows that use automation without losing oversight.
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.
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.
April 9, 2026
Season 03
Episode 10
Accounting ARC
Built Fast. Sold Faster. Broken Later? The Truth About Accounting Tech
Explore how market forces shape accounting tech, from VC and MVP culture to legacy dominance, startup hurdles, slow adoption, and how emerging AI may push firms toward building their own tools.
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!
March 19, 2026
Season 03
Episode 08
Accounting ARC
Recognize When You Need to Recharge Before You Burn Out
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.
January 27, 2026
Season 03
Episode 03
Accounting ARC
Working Through Fatigue Without Burning Out
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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
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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
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Episode 11
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