In Accounting Conversations Chayton Farlee, an accounting student himself, interviews experts and students in the accounting world. Learn from their insights, tips, and stories about accounting. Whether you want to pursue a career in accounting, prepare for exams, or get practical advice, this podcast is for you! Hear from accountants in different sectors and roles, and students who share your challenges and opportunities. Join the community of accounting students and professionals!
30 EA vs. CPA: The Great Certification Debate featuring Parker Ling, EA
Join Chayton Farlee and Parker Ling as they discuss the Enrolled Agent (EA) certification and explore various career options in accounting. Parker shares his reasons for choosing the EA path instead of becoming a CPA, highlighting the unique opportunities for growth in the tax field. They also discuss how taking charge of your career and specializing in a specific area can lead to greater fulfillment. To cap off the episode, they delve into a comparison of the EA and CPA exams and discuss the importance of following your career dreams.
Connect with Parker Ling, EA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/parker-ling-ea-a17569195/
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https://www.big4transparency.com/
11 Sept 2024
29 Pizza Parties Don’t Cut It: Real Solutions for the Accounting Profession featuring THE FUN CPA
In this conversation, Chayton Farlee and Kaden Cook interview Yuri Kapilovich, also known as The Fun CPA. They discuss the importance of networking on LinkedIn, the value of meaningful relationships, and the need for authenticity on social media. They also talk about the journey from staff to firm owner, the significance of gaining diverse experiences, and the importance of managing workload and expectations. They touch on the challenges in public accounting, such as the pipeline issue and the need for firms to prioritize their staff. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, communication, and creating a positive work culture. The conversation revolves around the importance of prioritizing people in the accounting profession. The guests emphasize the need to take care of employees, treat them well, and ensure their happiness and satisfaction. They discuss the limitations of traditional rewards like "pizza parties" and highlight the value of meaningful conversations and mentorship. The guests also talk about the benefits of working at smaller firms and the opportunities for building relationships and networking. They share their experiences hosting networking events and emphasize the importance of creating a fun and enjoyable environment in the profession.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: The Fun CPA0
3:23 Authenticity and Building Meaningful Relationships
06:14 From Staff to Firm Owner: The Journey and Importance of Diverse Experiences
10:05 Managing Workload and Expectations: The Key to a Balanced Schedule
17:24 Prioritizing Staff: Building a Positive Work Culture in Public Accounting
22:40 Continuous Learning and Adaptability: Keys to Success in the Accounting Profession
31:22 Putting People First in the Accounting Profession
33:22 The Benefits of Working at Smaller Firms
36:18 The Importance of Building Relationships and Networking
Connect with our guest Yuri Kapilovich, CPA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ykapilovich/
Check out Big 4 Transparency here!
https://www.big4transparency.com/
1 Sept 2024
28 Lessons from a Big 4 Intern featuring Donovan Fox
Donovan Fox, a BYU accounting student and former KPMG intern, shares his journey into accounting and his experience as an intern. He discusses how he chose accounting after initially planning to go to dental school, and how he was drawn to the field after taking an accounting class.
Donovan also talks about his internship at KPMG, where he worked on assurance and audit projects for clients like Cafe Rio and a real estate company. He highlights the importance of work-life balance and the supportive culture at KPMG.
Donovan also shares his current part-time job at Cornerstone Technologies and the challenges of being the only accounting professional in the company. He emphasizes the need to continue learning and growing in the accounting profession and to help others along the way.
Connect with our guest Donovan Fox
https://www.linkedin.com/in/donovanfoxaccounting/
Check Out Big 4 Transparency
https://www.big4transparency.com/
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