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.
Motivating & Inspiring
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.
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.
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.
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.
Accounting firm professionals name their favorite TED talks
Seven CPAs describe their favorite TED talks and why they find them inspiring.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Helpful feedback: Give it. Receive it. Encourage it.
Providing and receiving professional critiques can be challenging. Operating with empathy and authenticity can help.
Be more productive while doing less work
CPA firms are often more productive and profitable when owners work less, according to Brannon Poe, CPA, owner of Poe Group Advisors in Charleston, S.C.
Resilience lessons for women accountants
Fortitude, mentoring and lifelong learning can help women navigate their careers in the accounting profession, according to three women leaders who shared their stories.
Uncovering your 'buried life' and other mental-health tips
Ben Nemtin, the keynote speaker at the AICPA & CIMA Employee Benefit Plans Conference, shares why it’s important for all of us to have a bucket list.
Student overcomes adversity to earn Medal of Inspiration
Joyce Chung, a student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, received the Medal of Inspiration Award, which is given to a Beta Alpha Psi student member who has experienced extreme hardship and demonstrated an unusually high level of success despite that adversity.
6 tips for not-for-profit board members to improve volunteer retention
Board members can help retain volunteers by making sure they are onboarded effectively, recognized and given a chance to advance.
