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Unpack the fall of Silicon Valley Bank with sharp insights and wit—learn how risky lending, oversight gaps, and market shifts led to collapse, and how to spot red flags before it’s too late.
July 5, 2024
Season 01
Episode 8
Accounting ARC
Donny and Byron explore how blending IT and accounting creates career superpowers—discussing tech strategy, cybersecurity, and why dual expertise is key in today’s evolving profession.
June 28, 2024
Season 01
Episode 7
Accounting ARC
From ski slopes to global cities, Liz, Byron, and Donny share wild remote work stories—plus tips on tech, communication, and making flexible work actually work for your life.
June 24, 2024
Season 01
Episode
Accounting ARC
Becky DuPree joins Donny Shimamoto to share her journey from law to fraud audit, her love of data, and her experience as a transgender professional—highlighting authenticity, resilience, and growth.
June 14, 2024
Season 01
Episode 6
Accounting ARC
What’s next for accounting? Donny, Liz, and Byron explore AI, niche firms, DEI, and the evolving role of CPAs—offering bold predictions for the profession’s next decade.
June 7, 2024
Season 01
Episode 5
Accounting ARC
Donny, Byron, and Liz bust Big 4 myths—sharing honest insights, career alternatives, and advice for navigating your path in accounting beyond the traditional routes.
May 31, 2024
Season 01
Episode 4
Accounting ARC
Liz Mason, Byron Patrick, and Donny Shimamoto share real stories on leadership, adaptability, and the unseen challenges in accounting—offering lessons for thriving in today’s business world.
May 24, 2024
Season 01
Episode 3
Accounting ARC
Liz Mason and Donny Shimamoto explore how AI is reshaping accounting—beyond automation—tackling ethics, bias, and the need for responsible practices in handling sensitive financial data.
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Student-led Conversations
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
Episode 01
Transformation Talks
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
Season 01
Episode 11