Burnout doesn’t have to be a given during busy season. In the premiere of Season 2 of the Accounting ARC podcast, hosts Byron Patrick, Donny Shimamoto, and Liz Mason dive into one of the most pressing challenges faced by accountants during their busiest time of the year: burnout.
Donny Shimamoto, Byron Patrick, and Liz Mason reflect on a transformative year for the Accounting ARC podcast. From ethics to AI, we’ve tackled critical topics shaping the profession. Tune in for insights, laughs, and a peek into what’s ahead for 2025!
In this episode of Accounting ARC, Donny Shimamoto sits down with Rose Wang, a consultant with Apaira Group LLC. A CPA and serial entrepreneur, Rose shares her journey from founding a CPA firm to launching a manufacturing company, all while helping small businesses thrive.
In this eye-opening episode of Accounting ARC, Liz Mason, Byron Patrick, and Donny Shimamoto tackle the latest TikTok “free money” scheme that encouraged users to exploit a Chase Bank ATM glitch. This discussion underscores the importance of educating younger generations on personal finance to prevent them from falling for misleading “quick-cash” tactics.
In this episode of Accounting ARC, Donny Shimamoto chats with Rob Brown about their shared passion for the accounting profession and its global impact. Rob, a former high school math teacher turned business development expert, discusses his journey from education to becoming a renowned influencer in the accounting world. They delve into the importance of personal branding, diversity, and the evolving role of accountants.
In this lively discussion, they explore how in-person connections, casual coffee line chats, and random encounters can spark lifelong professional relationships that simply can’t be replicated online. From handshakes to hugs, the trio shares their personal experiences and insights on how networking at live events can transform your career.
Join us for an insightful episode of Accounting ARC, titled “The Right Kind of Lazy.” Discover how to identify and cultivate the right kind of lazy in yourself and your team. Don’t miss this engaging discussion on optimizing value in your work.
In this episode we delve into the concept of holistic and regenerative accounting, the importance of addressing systemic issues like capitalism and colonialism, and how the Accounting Alchemy Network is fostering community and education to empower accountants to drive positive social and environmental change. Join the conversation and explore how accounting can be a powerful tool for transformation.
The Center for Accounting Transformation is seeking to help accountants and business professionals prevent burnout before it begins with programs and services focused on Personal Resilience. Bringing together thought leaders in the profession, the Center has set out to build a community and resource center that will help busy professionals learn to identify the causes of stress and burnout, recognize when it turns into mental health issues, and view new ways to integrate productivity, work-life balance; and recognize the signs of when a professional career coach or a therapist is needed.
