Becker Accounting Podcasts

Mark Salamasick and host Chris Mitchell delve into internal auditing—reviewing Mark’s leadership within the profession, from consulting to financial services to academia and the establishment of a leading graduate program at UT Dallas. Mark shares the importance of finding passion in his work and continuous learning, also emphasizing the need to understand and adapt to emerging technologies. He ad...

Mark Gallegos, Tax Partner at Porte Brown, and his guest delve into the leading tax topics each month. Gain insights from their expertise on the current tax landscape, with 2025 looking like a pivotal year for expiring tax provisions and potentially a new tax policy landscape. Recognizing the many uncertainties tax professionals face this year, Mark and his guests emphasize the opportunities to st...

Our host, Chris Mitchell, engages in a compelling conversation with Sam Johnson, seasoned executive and former Vice Chair at EY. Sam shares insights from his journey to becoming a leader in public accounting, emphasizing foundational technical skills, continuous learning, and adaptivity for career advancement. He reflects on the value of relationships, and inspires professionals at all levels to i...

The “Rapping CPA” joins host Mike Potenza for an episode that delves into the creative side of accounting. Drew Carrick shares his unique blend of technical and artistic talents, which has led him to create the “Rapping CPA” brand and music videos like the popular “Public Accounting Anthem.” Drew emphasizes the evolving nature of accounting, encouraging young professionals to embrace both technica...

Join Joel Sisto, CFO of IOC Construction, as he shares how he transformed a small construction business into a thriving midsized company. His career path proves that skilled financial professionals are valuable in any industry, which he emphasizes as encouragement for accountants to pursue positions in their areas of interest. Learn the importance of confidence in growing your career, and insights...

Naomi Granger joins us to share insights from her world as an accountant-turned-entrepreneur. After beginning with a Big 4 accounting firm, she leveraged her accounting skills to become a successful entrepreneur in the cannabis industry. Here, she highlights both the challenges and rewards of building a business in a rapidly evolving sector, encouraging listeners to embrace discomfort as a catalys...

Mark Gallegos, Tax Partner at Porte Brown, and his guest delve into the leading tax topics each month. Gain insights from their expertise on the current tax landscape, with 2025 looking like a pivotal year for expiring tax provisions and potentially a new tax policy landscape. Recognizing the many uncertainties tax professionals face this year, Mark and his guests emphasize the opportunities to st...

Barry Melancon, former CEO of the AICPA, sits with host and National Instructor, Mike Potenza, to share his journey to becoming a pivotal figure in accounting and his role in leading the AICPA through transformation. He emphasizes the constant importance of ethics—especially in accounting—while reflecting on how CPA Evolution addresses the new data and technology skillsets required for the profess...

Mayumi Young, founder and CEO of CPA Moms, shares her journey from CPA through entrepreneurship with a purpose. Her passion for family—and defining success through both client outcomes and personal fulfillment—inspired her to help CPA mothers do great things in tax and accounting while maintaining balance in their family lives. Learn from her strategies on overcoming challenges, constantly develop...

Sandra Patterson, ALPFA National Board Member, and Kimberly Ellison Taylor, Founder & CEO of KET Solutions, join our host Christ Mitchell to discuss the key factors to personal and professional success. Sharing the importance of a supportive network in both these arenas, our guests underline pillars to their success that include community and giving back, receiving mentorship and leading other...

Mark Gallegos, Tax Partner at Porte Brown, kicks off this 2025 tax discussion series. He shares what he loves about the tax profession, being very human-centric and focused on helping people. Learn from his expertise on the current tax landscape and his insights surrounding 2025 as an especially critical year, where tax provisions are set to expire and a new president will impact the results of ne...

Haemi Kim is Director of Finance at Detroit Venture Partners and joins us to share her journey from public accounting to venture capital. Emphasizing the importance of fundamentals and her CPA background, she describes her career evolution and offers advice for new professionals who are working to pass the CPA Exam, balancing work and personal priorities, and interested in pivoting their careers....

Nicole (Alex) Balkenbusch, Chief Storyteller at Amazon, joins us to discuss her journey from accountant to financial planning and analysis leader at one of the world’s largest corporations. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling in finance, bringing data to life to drive business decisions. She has also built a leadership development and executive coaching business, and shares advice on man...

Calvin Harris, CEO of the New York CPA Society, joins us to lead a discussion around the evolving accounting profession. Covering everything from accounting career opportunities beyond the conventional through changes in the process to CPA licensure, Calvin Harris and our host, Chris Mitchell, hone in on the importance of staying relevant with the industry’s constantly updating technology. Their c...

Mark Gallegos, Tax Partner at Porte Brown, and his guest delve into the leading tax topics each month. Gain insights from their expertise on the current tax landscape, with 2025 looking like a pivotal year for expiring tax provisions and potentially a new tax policy landscape. Recognizing the many uncertainties tax professionals face this year, Mark and his guests emphasize the opportunities to st...

Dr. Sean Stein Smith is an accounting professor at Lehman College and a leading educator on emerging technologies’ impact in the accounting profession. He joins our host to discuss AI, Bitcoin, Blockchain, and other technologies as they apply to an accountant’s ability to provide broader, more efficient client services. He stresses the importance of embracing learning as part of business transform...

Cathy Engelbert has a career that inspires. The first woman CEO of a Big 4 accounting firm and current Commissioner of the WNBA, she joins Becker National Instructor, Mike Potenza, to discuss her journey from CPA to international business leader. She shares the importance of mentorship and the challenges she has faced in leadership, emphasizing confidence, curiosity, and preparation in achieving s...

Join Jeannine K Brown—a leader in public accounting and author of "Unstuck and Unstoppable”—as she sits down with host Christopher Mitchell to discuss the importance of community, critical thinking, and communication on her path to success. She shares insights from her book around career advancement strategies and overcoming professional stagnation. In addition to making a plan and finding a mento...

Join host Christopher Mitchell as he speaks with two experts about the much-debated 150 credit hour requirement for CPA licensure. Marlene Alexander and Crystal Cooke each share their unique perspectives on the issue, covering topics like the regulation’s history and origin, why it has served the profession, if it still serves in this capacity, and what a change would require. Compare insights sur...

Mark Gallegos, Tax Partner at Porte Brown, and his guest delve into the leading tax topics each month. Gain insights from their expertise on the current tax landscape, with 2025 looking like a pivotal year for expiring tax provisions and potentially a new tax policy landscape. Recognizing the many uncertainties tax professionals face this year, Mark and his guests emphasize the opportunities to st...

Amy Horner—CPA turned international speaker, podcast founder, and adjunct professor—joins host Spencer Payne to discuss her unique transition from accounting to strategic planning and operations. She encourages the importance of solid financial understanding as a basis on which to grow your career, and likewise believes that organizational success happens by involving team members at all levels. H...

Stephanie Johnson, Head of Audit for Brokerage Coverage at Fidelity, talks with host Christopher Mitchell about the practice of internal auditing, why she loves the job, and the skills that internal auditors bring to the table. Without a background in accounting, she shares her path into the profession and the importance of self-advocacy, mentorship, and a curious spirit to grow your career. She a...

Lucy Turnage is an executive leader at Bank of America. This week, she joins host Christopher Mitchell to share her experience-based insight around environmental sustainability, community and shareholder feedback, and environmental reporting—and how these considerations have real impact on a business’s growth and financial health. Learn also from her encouragement to take responsibility for your o...

Mark Gallegos, Tax Partner at Porte Brown, welcomes his guest Brandon Lagarde, Tax Services Partner at Eisner Advisory Group, to discuss navigating the challenges and opportunities in the tax profession. Brandon shares his journey, insights, and strategies for thriving during tax season, emphasizing the importance of client communication, education, and managing expectations. He highlights the evo...

This week, host Christopher Mitchell sits down with Chief Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer at Crowe, Rachael Gibson. She shares her perspective on the importance of living out a company culture that emulates trust and community, as well as the impact that mentorship can have on attracting, retaining, and growing internal talent. Learn from her experience in building organizational progra...