Accounting ARC

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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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June 16, 2025

Season 02

Episode 15


Accounting ARC

Strip Clubs, Weed, and W-2s: CPAs Get Real About Sin Clients

In this episode of Accounting ARC, Liz Mason and Byron Patrick explore the ethical considerations of CPAs working with so-called “sin industries,” offering candid insights on where professional responsibility and personal boundaries intersect.

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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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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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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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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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April 14, 2025

Season 02

Episode 10


Accounting ARC

How Trump's New Tariffs Will Impact Accounting

In this episode of Accounting ARC, Liz Mason and Ron Baker break down the impact of rising tariffs on businesses, consumers, and the accounting profession, emphasizing why a strong foundation in economic principles is essential for accountants advising in an evolving global economy.

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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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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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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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