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Accounting ARC
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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