Motivating & Inspiring

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July 1, 2022

Kevin H. Wang, CPA/CITP

Kevin H. Wang, CPA/CITP, is director of innovation at Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors. He works out of the firm’s Birmingham, Ala., office.

June 9, 2022

How to build your ‘performance currency’ and how to avoid the ‘Dirty Dozen’

An ENGAGE keynote speaker shares career advice for those looking to move up in their organization or move to a new one in this podcast episode with transcript. Also, learn more about the IRS’s annual list of “Dirty Dozen” tax scams.

June 6, 2022

Duke’s Coach K shares stories of leadership and change at ENGAGE 2022

The coach who led teams to five collegiate championships and three Olympic gold medals explains an early interest in accounting and what he learned from Michael Jordan.

June 1, 2022

Tim Keefe, CPA, CGMA

Tim Keefe, CPA, CGMA, is director of finance at Lund, a not-for-profit organization in Vermont serving children and families; founder of Philo Financial Consulting LLC; and board president of the Vermont Society of CPAs.

May 26, 2022

‘You can’t transform without missteps’: A CPA leader’s career advice

A CPA leader discusses fear, CPAs’ comfort zones, and the “some kind of awesome” she experienced when giving public speaking a try in this podcast episode with transcript.

May 1, 2022

J’Maine Chubb, CPA, CGMA

J’Maine Chubb, CPA, CGMA, CFO of the Houston
Airport System, discusses achieving goals, knowing when to say no, weathering the pandemic, and more.

April 14, 2022

The power of belief — and how it differs from arrogance

“If anybody wants to accomplish anything, at some point, they have to believe it’s possible.” Hear a deeper explanation of that topic from a mental performance coach, or read it in this podcast episode with transcript.

April 12, 2022

The value of asking the question, ‘What brings you joy?’

A speaker and author emphasizes the importance of pursuing outside passions and continuing to build on connections made over Zoom meetings in this podcast episode with transcript.

April 7, 2022

CPA Q&A: Parenthood in the pandemic and finance purpose statements

A CPA leader discusses his love of space leading to a job at Virgin Galactic, how finance purpose statements can be “a guiding light,” and advice for aspiring accountants in this podcast episode with transcript.

April 1, 2022

Elisabeth Sandersfeld, CPA, CGMA

Elisabeth Sandersfeld, CPA, CGMA, the CFO at Continental Western Group, Berkley Agribusiness, and Berkley North Pacific, talks about risk and planning for the unexpected.

March 22, 2022

Accounting firm professionals name their favorite TED talks

Seven CPAs describe their favorite TED talks and why they find them inspiring.

March 8, 2022

How to make sure your organization is empowering women

A pioneering CPA explains the meaning of her message “take your seat” and reflects on the gains women have made in leadership in this podcast episode to celebrate International Women’s Day.

February 17, 2022

Gratitude: How a helping hand can spark a great career

A CPA leader shares how mentors helped him along the way and the advice he now shares with aspiring CFOs in this podcast episode with transcript.

January 25, 2022

What one CPA calls ‘the best job in the world’

Find out why the subject of January’s Last Word feature enjoys her work, plus get a preview of the annual tax filing season quick guide in this podcast with transcript.

January 1, 2022

Nancy Bagranoff, CPA, DBA

Finding a way to establish a connection is the key to communicating and collaborating with young people, according to Nancy Bagranoff, CPA, DBA.

October 1, 2021

Finding purpose in your career as a CPA

Members of the profession offer tips for shifting from a professionally driven career to one of purpose to reinvigorate your love of accounting.

September 30, 2021

CPAs continue to lead with trust, competence, and integrity

This is the first in an occasional series featuring Sue Coffey, CEO–Public Accounting for AICPA & CIMA, discussing trends affecting the profession.

September 23, 2021

Prioritization tips, sticky-note strategy, and The Princess Bride

Marie Brilmyer, CPA, shares advice on prioritization, how she uses sticky notes to stay organized, and her sleeper pick for a top line from one of her favorite movies.

June 1, 2021

A leader laser-focused on filling the pipeline

Bill Pirolli, CPA/CFF/PFS, CGMA, is emphasizing the importance of recruiting skilled people to the profession as he embarks on his year as chair of the AICPA board.

May 24, 2021

Helpful feedback: Give it. Receive it. Encourage it.

Providing and receiving professional critiques can be challenging. Operating with empathy and authenticity can help.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

Making the right choice when no one is watching

The true test of one’s character is the decision made when no one is looking over your shoulder. Learn how CPAs can uphold ethical standards and take actions that help limit liability risk.