Becoming A Professional

Discover the transformative journey of navigating the global workplace in this week’s episode. Rilley sits down with KPMG Audit Associate, Lexi Powe, as she shares her experiences from her global internship, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of adapting to new cultures, collaborating across borders, and building valuable professional skills. Tune in for insights on how an international pers...

Dive into the heart of Beta Alpha Psi’s Best Practices Competition, a showcase of innovative ideas and collaborative problem-solving. In this week’s episode, Rilley sits down with Zach Yarnell, Lead Campus Recruiter of Deloitte’s Campus Strategy & Programs team, as he provides an insider's perspective on what makes the competition a cornerstone of the BAP experience. Hear insights into the...

Becker’s Senior National Instructor, Mike Brown, joins Rilley as our returning guest in this week’s episode where we explore the art of communication—a skill that underpins success in every aspect of life, whether in personal relationships, professional environments, or high-stakes competitions. Why is communication so important? We break it down and highlight its transformative power. We dive int...

In this episode, we dive into the busy and diverse professional life of Scott, who wears many hats at KPMG. From serving as the Professional Practice Partner for the Southeast region and contributing to the firm’s Audit Quality Support Network to instructing national training courses and leading recruiting efforts at the University of Georgia, Scott seamlessly navigates a multitude of roles. We ex...

In this week’s episode, Rilley dives into the heart and soul of Path to Shine with Executive Director, Chris Ferguson. Join us as we explore its origins, purpose, and mission—unveiling how this organization is making a significant impact in the community. We also highlight this year’s Mid-Year Meeting Service Activity: Books of Hope and discuss its importance in fostering a love for reading among...

In this episode, Zachary Weiner and Brianna Alvarez dive into the evolving world of accounting, focusing on the proposed NASBA pathway and its potential to reshape the profession. We explore how changes in education and certification are aligning with industry demands, offering insights into what it means to be an accounting student today. The conversation touches on the dynamic role of artificial...

Check out this week’s episode as Rilley is joined by Jason Kies, Office Managing Partner and Global Lead Partner of KPMG’s Private Equity Practice. We not only discuss Jason’s experience within the industry but also his professional journey to managing partner. Tune in as he shares his insights on the essential leadership skills required, the responsibilities that come with the role, and the impor...

As Rilley works his magic behind the scenes, Mangala takes the driver seat and hosts fellow podcaster of Lead with Less, Tash Pieterse, in this week's episode. Tune in as the group dives into why emotions matter in leadership and how to use them to build great leaders. https://linktr.ee/bapalums https://www.linkedin.com/company/becoming-a-professional https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashpieterse/ Lead...

In this week’s episode, co-hosts Danielle Bradley and Mangala Prasetia are joined by President and CEO of ACBSP, Jeffrey Alderman, and provide insight on the newly formed partnership with Beta Alpha Psi. Not only does the group give their take on the future of business education, but they also share their advice on continuous professional development post collegiate career. https://linktr.ee/bapal...

The Kiwis are back with another one! This time, Mangala sits down with Senior Manager of PwC New Zealand, Kayur Patel and dives into their experiences with GenAI and its impact on businesses. Also as lecturer at the University of Auckland’s School of Business, Kayur shares insights with integrating artificial intelligence as a practical tool for students as they prepare for a career in analytics....

Tune in as Rilley is joined by a couple big players from BAP’s Board of Directors. Dean Representative, Sri Sundaram from the College of Business and Economics at California State University Fullerton and BAP Past President, Mark Myring from the School of Accounting at Florida International University reflect on their careers in a leadership capacity and share their key qualities of an effective l...

Show some love for the Oceania region! Mangala is joined by special guest lecturer from the University of Auckland’s Business School, the ORCA (Oceania Region Chapter Advocate) himself, Fred Ng. Tune in as Fred bestows his nuggets of wisdom on mentoring and ways to engage members and alumni. The two also explore a few rabbit holes, but such is life. https://linktr.ee/bapalums https://www.linkedin....

In this week's episode, Gleim's University Partnership Managers, Valerie Wendt and Alexandra Graham, join Danielle as the trio discusses the importance of succession planning and Val's big news: RETIREMENT!! We are excited to see this transition and welcome Alex into the BAP community. Congrats on retired life, Val! https://linktr.ee/bapalums https://www.linkedin.com/company/becoming-a...

Check out our first episode with a LIVE AUDIENCE at the Annual Meeting! Mangala is joined by fellow BAP board member, Chad Kelsey; Alumni Taskforce Chair, Amber Young; and the podcast's first returning guest who needs no further introduction, PETER OLINTOOOOOO! The group got to answer questions off the cuff as we had members of the audience hop on the mic and ask about work-life balance, career tr...

The whole crew is back and ready to kick off SEASON 2 with a recap of BAP's most anticipated event! Tune in as we reflect on our favorite moments at the Annual Meeting and how the podcast has provided a platform for showcasing BAP's values and mission in its first year. Here's to another year of great content. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners! Comment down below with your favo...

Rilley and Danielle tag team on yet another episode as they host this week’s special guest, Andersen’s very own Director of Talent Acquisition for Early Careers, Kelly Rath! They not only talk about why BAP’s professional partners recruit from their member and alumni network, but also provide insight on how listeners can find their purpose toward a meaningful career. https://linktr.ee/bapalums htt...

Rilley sits down with 2024 Annual Meeting Co-Chair, the wonderful Jason Stanfield as they talk about serving Beta Alpha Psi through the lens of a faculty advisor. Tune in as Dr. Stan shares his many anecdotes on his journey in education and the impactful relationships had on and off the clock. Teaser: you’ll want to stick around to the end of the episode for some details with the upcoming Annual M...

Check out this week's episode as Rilley is joined by the man, the myth, the legend: Peter Olinto from UWorld! We not only explore the various facets of the CPA pipeline issue, but we also discuss how the recent exam changes are tailored to the modern day accountant. https://linktr.ee/bapalums https://www.linkedin.com/company/becoming-a-professional https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-olinto-5966...

Becker’s Senior National Instructor, Mike Brown, joins Rilley on this week’s episode and shares his journey from serving as chapter president at his alma mater to paying it forward as an educator in the CPA review space. Find out what it takes for Mike and the amazing curriculum team at Becker to pivot with the recent exam changes. https://linktr.ee/bapalums https://www.linkedin.com/company/becomi...

Rilley sits down with President of The PhD Project, Blane Ruschak, exploring his professional journey and personal experiences with Beta Alpha Psi. Tune in and find out why professional partners recruit from BAP and why firms should become a professional partner. Spoiler alert: it's in the secret sauce. https://linktr.ee/bapalums https://www.linkedin.com/company/becoming-a-professional https:/...

Check out this week’s episode as Rilley is joined by BAP’s Atlanta Mid-Year Keynote, Danielle Brannock from Intuitive Surgical. The two cover FinTech, automation, and the various analytical tools to become dangerous in the business world. https://linktr.ee/bapalums https://www.linkedin.com/company/becoming-a-professional https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellebrannock/ Follow Beta Alpha Psi on Instag...

Mangala is back in the studio with MYOB's award winning education manager, Shailan Patel! Tune in as they discuss bridging the gap between academia and employability within the professional workforce. This week's episode also showcases Shailan's tips on how to accelerate your career through growing your network and what skills to develop for excelling in the workplace. https://linktr.e...

Tune in as Mangala unpacks a number of the latest trends impacting early career professionals with seasoned industry experts Tricia and Shailan, from one of Beta Alpha Psi's most active partners in the Oceania region and a household business name, MYOB. Pick up a few handy hints on how to get ahead as a graduate, and get valuable insights on how to develop important career skills and remain mo...

McKenzie sat down with Jerilyn Dressler and Dalton Lewis from YPTC to discuss all things BAP, nonprofit accounting, and the accounting talent pipeline. See the links below to hear more from Jerilyn, including the article referenced in this episode. https://linktr.ee/bapalums https://www.linkedin.com/company/becoming-a-professional https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerilynkeitdresslercpacfe/ https://www....

Check out this week's episode where Rilley and McKenzie get all the pro tips from Executive Coach, Ela Bijlani. We talk about the differences between mentors and executive coaches as well as how we can best manage and even avoid burnout. And yes, the episode title was inspired by the one and only Kimberly Ellison-Taylor. https://linktr.ee/bapalums https://www.linkedin.com/company/becoming-a-pr...