CPA CAREER PATHS

Ep.48: Human connection is what people love the most. http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths

Ep.47: Impossible until it's Inevitable http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths

Ep.46: People want to feel the value and a sense of purpose. Timeline:  03:12 - Why Choose an Accounting Major? 04:34 - First Job After College in Accounting 08:30 - Current Generation’s Needs in the Accounting Profession 10:57 - Promotion Timeline for Experienced Staff from Different Backgrounds 13:58 - Career Change: Transition from Cooper to Anderson 17:43 - Essential Negotiation Skills for Acc...

Ep.45: Having a network is an intangible asset that you can't put a value on it. It's priceless. 00:00 - Transitioning from a Regional Accounting Firm to a National Firm: Key Experiences and Insights 02:59 - Did You Always Aspire to Own Your Own Accounting Firm? 04:55 - How Long Did It Take to Prepare for the Launch of Your Own Accounting Firm? 08:26 - Networking Tips and Strategies for...

00:00 - Introduction 03:25 - Why Choose Accounting as a Major? Early Career Insights 08:06 - Transferable Skills from Manufacturing to Accounting 10:06   - How Auditors Convinced Me to Join the Audit Profession 12:01   - Internship Experience with 2 Years of Professional Background 13:28 - Transition from Audit Intern to Audit Associate: What to Expect 15:20   - Memorable Client Experiences as an...

00:20 - Why is staff training crucial for business success? 02:01 - How does job satisfaction boost leadership and performance? 05:58 - What are the top challenges staff face with new technology? 09:10 - How can training help new employees quickly adapt to the digital workplace? 13:08 - How do leaders maintain a healthy work-life balance? 20:19 - What are the best strategies for setting and mainta...

Climb to the top of the building, look around and realize that I’m standing on the top of the wrong one. http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths

Ep.41: If you just get in the industry, you want to be a sponge. http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths

Ep.40: CPA Exam Tips - Start with Output, Not Materials http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths

Ep.39: Our job is going to be safe as long as humans have emotions. http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths

Ep.38 Black Friday in Public Accounting http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths

Ep.37: Everybody has the same amount of time. We just need to learn how to manage it more effectively. http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths

Ep.36: Studying sometimes sucks. Working sometimes sucks. Being in military and having things blown up and getting shot at is a whole different level of suck! http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths

Ep.35: You have no ideas about how good you are going to be  at something until you give it a try! http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths

Eps.34 I prefer to see people change and then eventually find what they want http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths

Ep.33: Master of Your Destiny In this podcast, we dive into key aspects of growing your accounting career. We discuss partnering experiences and share valuable insights on merging with another firm, highlighting the benefits and challenges of such collaborations. We also offer essential tips tailored for young and emerging accountants. Whether you're looking to advance your career, considerin...

Ep.32: Am I worth the money that I'm charging somebody else? http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths

Ep.31: How do I sell my experience without talking about how long I've been doing it.  http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths

Artificial Intelligence will ELEVATE Jobs! http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths

Ep.29: It's not one size fits all. It's not one path. It's not one end game. Choose your own adventure. http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths

Ep.28: Accounting Language + Technical Language = A Good Marriage http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths

Ep.27: CPA is the highest bar in our profession. The top designation! Shakor currently works as a Senior Program Manager at Amazon. Shakor has been an active figure within the accounting profession (NABA & AICPA), featured in numerous accounting publications, and is an alum of AICPA’s Leadership Academy and Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop.  http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths

Ep.26: One of the biggest things to keep the clients happy is responsiveness http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths

Ep 25: You have to build in trust and relationship with people http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths

Ep.24: We need Technology to help us innovate. We need to innovate to Transform the world! With over 40 years in public accounting, Jim is now CEO of BPM, a leading California-based CPA firm. His journey from Audit Manager at Deloitte to COO at Rehmann, where he oversaw substantial growth through mergers and acquisitions, has equipped him with invaluable expertise. At BPM, Jim is focused on mainta...