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Be Bold. Be You. Be Proud. In this raw and inspiring Pride Month episode of Accounting ARC, Liz Mason and Donny Shimamoto go deep on what it really means to belong in the workplace. From being “out” in the profession to navigating faith-based firms and international career choices, they get real about the risks, the progress—and the power—of showing up authentically. Tune in for hard truths, heartfelt stories, and hope for a more inclusive future in accounting

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Why Relationships Still Drive Career Success

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In a candid and deeply personal conversation, Liz Mason, CPA, and Byron Patrick, CPA.CITP, explore how relationship-building shapes careers, creates opportunity, and provides stability in an unpredictable profession.

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Push the profession forward: rethink workflows, embrace non‑linear career paths, and lead with tech‑driven judgment as accounting rapidly evolves.

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Take control of AI in accounting: test in sandboxes, set safeguards, manage permissions, and design workflows that use automation without losing oversight.

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AI Isn't Just for Big Firms

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Examine how caregiving pressures—especially for the sandwich generation—are reshaping expectations around productivity, flexibility, and talent retention in the accounting profession.

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Episode: 10


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Explore how market forces shape accounting tech, from VC and MVP culture to legacy dominance, startup hurdles, slow adoption, and how emerging AI may push firms toward building their own tools.

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Episode: 09


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Explore the vital importance of business continuity planning. Discover strategies to safeguard firms against unexpected challenges and harness continuity for new advisory opportunities!

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Episode: 08


Recognize When You Need to Recharge Before You Burn Out

A fresh look at real recovery in accounting—spotting stress signals, restoring energy, and using both rest and activity to prevent burnout and sustain long‑term performance.

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Episode: 07


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Discover what truly drives business value. Baria Jaroudi reveals how expert judgment, real-world insight, and human perspective elevate valuations beyond the numbers. Tune in for a standout episode.

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Episode: 06


Small Markets, Big Impact

Small‑town accounting takes the spotlight as this episode shows how rural communities create space for purpose‑driven careers, relationship‑centered service, and modern innovation—reframing small markets as places where impact and fulfillment thrive.

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Episode: 05


Why High Achievers Need Stoicism

Stoic thinking meets busy‑season pressure in a conversation that unpacks how fear of failure, harsh self‑talk, and perfectionism shape well‑being—and how clearer thinking helps professionals stay resilient when the stakes rise.

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