Accounting ARC

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September 6, 2024

Season 01

Episode 16


Accounting ARC

Non Accountants In Accounting

Donny, Byron, and Liz spotlight non-accountants in accounting—showing how IT, HR, and other pros are driving firm growth and redefining the future of holistic business services.

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August 30, 2024

Season 01

Episode 15


Accounting ARC

Bonus Episode: Rubik Yerzarian - From Big Four to Boutique Firm Success

Forensic CPA Rubik Yeriazarian joins Donny Shimamoto to share how he uncovers fraud, streamlines data, and balances business with creativity—showing the human side of forensic accounting.

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August 16, 2024

Season 01

Episode 13


Accounting ARC

The Right Kind of Lazy

Liz, Donny, and Byron reveal how “the right kind of lazy” boosts efficiency—sharing smart shortcuts, mindset shifts, and tips for maximizing value without sacrificing quality.

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August 9, 2024

Season 01

Episode 12


Accounting ARC

Accountants In Pop Culture

Liz, Byron, and Donny dive into accountants in pop culture—from The Office to Ghostbusters—breaking down portrayals, stereotypes, and the fun side of the profession.

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August 3, 2024

Season 01

Episode 11


Accounting ARC

Remote Work and Offshoring

Byron, Liz, and Donny explore remote work and offshoring—sharing tips on communication, culture, and team management to help firms thrive with global, flexible, and efficient teams.

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August 2, 2024

Season 01

Episode 10


Accounting ARC

Fostering Inclusive Cultures within Accounting Firms

Jina Etienne joins Donny Shimamoto to discuss DEIB, psychological safety, and how accountants can lead cultural change as storytellers, advisors, and champions of inclusion.

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July 26, 2024

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Accounting ARC

Bonus Episode: Vince LoRusso - Staying Ahead of the Game

Vince LoRusso joins Donny Shimamoto to share his journey from PwC auditor to edtech innovator—blending accounting, creativity, and gamified learning to redefine success in the profession.

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July 23, 2024

Season 01

Episode 14


Accounting ARC

AI Will Steal Your Job

Liz, Byron, and Donny break down how AI is reshaping accounting—eliminating grunt work, unlocking strategic value, and why letting AI “take your job” might be the best thing for your career.

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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.

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July 12, 2024

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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.

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