A CPA firm owner and mother of five shares the details of her success story in this podcast episode with transcript.
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Summing up Sid: The ultimate CPA and friend to all
Hear the voices of four CPAs sharing memories of their interactions with Sid Kess, a pioneer who loved to share knowledge and grow the profession, one conversation at a time.
Sidney Kess, a personal remembrance
For accountants, especially those in the tax and personal financial planning worlds, the passing of Sidney Kess at age 97 is “like losing a parent to the profession,” writes Andrea Millar, CPA/PFS, who shares her memories of a legend who educated countless CPAs and helped her grow the AICPA Personal Financial Planning section.
Remembering the mentorship and impact of Sidney Kess
Kess, who died at age 97, was “a friend to everybody” – and a strong proponent of sharing knowledge with others.
No regrets: Reflections on a family-owned CPA firm’s ‘great run’
A CPA grieving the death of his father, who was also a CPA, shares how writing about “beautiful” memories led to a book that teaches business lessons and more. Listen to his words or read the transcript.
CPA engagement boosts student interest in Exam, public accounting
Practitioner participation in college capstone class teaches relevant workforce skills and increases desire to pursue licensure.
At the ripe old age of 21, he’s advising the IRS on change
Aidan Hunt was appointed at age 20 to the IRS Advisory Council, a panel that advises the IRS commissioner and recommends administrative and policy changes.
Mississippi youth passes CPA Exam – at age 15
Jimmy Chilimigras, headed to law school in August, is believed to be the youngest person to ever pass the CPA Exam.
Accounting student masters second chance at life
Terrell Williams, paralyzed from the waist down after being shot six years ago, is taking steps to become a CPA. He retells the story of that day and explains why purpose is now part of his pursuit in this podcast episode with transcript.
Nothing left to chance: The life of a lottery auditor
Auditors are accustomed to working with numbers and moving targets, but a select few work with numbers on bouncing balls.
Tanner Johnson, CPA, CGMA
Tanner Johnson, CPA, CGMA, is vice president of global finance operations at Nike, working out of its Beaverton, Ore., office.
Switch hitter: How a baseball standout became a CPA
Felipe Crespo reached the pinnacle as a baseball player, and now he’s reaching new heights with his accounting firm in Puerto Rico.
Struggling actor to CPA firm owner: One leader’s unlikely path
The chair of the PCPS Executive Committee shares more about her nontraditional path to CPA firm ownership in this podcast episode with transcript.
Tayiika M. Dennis, CPA
Tayiika M. Dennis, CPA, is a principal at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), working out of its Century City, Los Angeles, location, and chair of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Ashley Fogle, CPA
Ashley Fogle, CPA, is a senior tax manager at HoganTaylor and co-owner of Ride OKC in Oklahoma City.
Remembering an enthusiastic CPA who challenged the status quo
Anyone who heard the late Steve Player address a room will forever remember his booming voice and his passion for driving the accounting profession forward.
A pioneering CPA reflects on a 50-year journey
To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, a CPA leader in Southern California who tirelessly built his firm and a Hispanic professional organization from the ground up reflects on his journey in this podcast episode with transcript.
Dominic R. Ortiz, CPA, CGMA
Dominic R. Ortiz, CPA, CGMA, is CEO of the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee and a member of the AICPA board of directors.
‘Own your narrative’ and other advice from a Starbucks executive
CPA leader Tiffany Willis shares some of her dreams and her career journey in this podcast episode with transcript. Also, get caught up on two IRS-related news items.
Susan M. Tillery, CPA/PFS
Susan M. Tillery, CPA/PFS, is president and co-founder of Paraklete Financial Inc. and co-owner of Financial Planning Advocate LLC, both in Kennesaw, Ga.
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