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October 20, 2025

Season 02

Episode 26

Accounting ARC

The Cost of a Standstill - Inside the Accounting Fallout of a Government Shutdown

In this episode of Accounting ARC, Liz Mason, Byron Patrick, and Donny Shimamoto explain how government shutdowns disrupt payroll, grants, nonprofits, and the IRS—revealing the critical role accountants play in keeping the economy functioning when federal funding stops.

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October 6, 2025

Season 02

Episode 25

Accounting ARC

Free Speech Is Your Right; Respect Is Your Responsibility

In this episode of Accounting ARC, Liz Mason, Byron Patrick, and Donny Shimamoto explore the boundaries of free speech in the workplace, offering practical guidance on professionalism, respectful disagreement, and navigating online and firm culture responsibly.

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September 29, 2025

Season 02

Episode 24

Accounting ARC

The Accountant as Life Coach: A New Path for the Profession?

In this episode of Accounting ARC, Donny Shimamoto and Rory Henry discuss how CPAs can move beyond numbers to embrace holistic, values-based wealth planning that transforms clients’ lives and redefines success in 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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September 8, 2025

Season 02

Episode 22

Accounting ARC

Should the CPA be a license—or just a certification?

In this episode of Accounting ARC, Donny Shimamoto and Byron Patrick join Ron Baker to debate the future of CPA licensure, examining whether certification models could better serve accountants, clients, and the public.

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September 2, 2025

Season 02

Episode 21

Accounting ARC

Who Owns the CPA Firm of the Future?

In this episode of Accounting ARC, Liz Mason, Byron Patrick, and Donny Shimamoto examine who should own CPA firms, exploring the rise of private equity and what firm ownership means for ethics, education, and public trust in 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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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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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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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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