Essential listening for anyone thinking about pursuing their CPA license, this is the official podcast for the CPA Exam brought to you by the AICPA. Contact us at NextStopCPA@aicpa-cima.com.

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Essential listening for anyone thinking about pursuing their CPA license, this is the official podcast for the CPA Exam brought to you by the AICPA. Contact us at NextStopCPA@aicpa-cima.com.
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Recent Episodes

June 18, 2026
Season 3 Episode 13: Beyond Audit & Tax: Building a Career in Big Tech
Lindsey Yopp interviews Mike Manalac, CPA, about his transition from public accounting to Google, revealing key skills for a successful Big Tech career.

June 4, 2026
Season 3 Episode 12: Start Strong: Career Readiness & Success Skills
<div class="ewa-rteLine">Do you ever wonder when your career journey really begins?</div> <div class="ewa-rteLine"> </div> <div class="ewa-rteLine">This episode is facilitated by Hunter Richardson (Accounting and Computer Science student at the Georgia Institute for Technology) and Katherine Suh (Accounting student at Indiana University) who are joined by Lexi Weber, a CPA and Senior Manager of Emerging Professionals Initiatives at the AICPA. Together, they explore how students can start developing essential success skills like communication, leadership, teamwork, problem‑solving, and professionalism — not after graduation but starting today. Find out how these skills show up in the workplace and why they matter so much for students preparing to launch their careers.</div> <div class="ewa-rteLine"> <p>For additional resources:</p> </div> <p>STUDENTS</p> <ul> <li>Register for free AICPA student affiliate membership <a href= "https://2ly.link/24ilT">here</a>. </li> <li>Check out AICPA student webinars <a href= "https://2ly.link/24ilZ">here</a>.</li> <li>Get a head start with our AICPA Career Guide <a href= "https://2ly.link/24ile">here</a>. </li> </ul> <p>CANDIDATES</p> <ul> <li>Register for AICPA new candidate membership <a href= "https://2ly.link/24ilq">here</a>.</li> <li>Check out the AICPA CPA Exam booklet <a href= "https://2ly.link/24ilv">here</a>.</li> <li>Get a head start with our AIPCA CPA Exam Blueprints article <a href="https://2ly.link/24ily">here</a>. </li> </ul> <p><a class="table-cell__link" href= "show/episodes/view/episodes/view/show/episodes/edit/39384185">2026 Listener Survey</a></p>

May 21, 2026
Season 3 Episode 11: The Leadership Advantage for Aspiring CPAs
<div class="ewa-rteLine"> <div class="ewa-rteLine">In this episode, we explore how leadership can shape—and accelerate—the journey to becoming a CPA. Our guest speaker shares how mentorship, self discovery, and stepping outside his comfort zone helped him navigate exam challenges, build confidence early in his career, and grow into an emerging leader who now aims to guide others. Whether you're studying or starting out, this conversation offers practical advice on developing leadership skills, embracing new opportunities, making the most of your path to CPA, and how the AICPA can help.</div> <div class="ewa-rteLine"> </div> <div class="ewa-rteLine">This episode is hosted by Lindsey Yopp (Senior Manager CPA Pipeline, AICPA) who is joined by guest speaker, Alejandro Gonzalez (CPA and Audit Associate, PWC).</div> </div> <div class="ewa-rteLine"> <p>Bonus resource: Be sure to check out the AICPA Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop (ASLW) dates and application details at <a href= "https://www.thiswaytocpa.com/education/scholarship-search/aicpa-accounting-scholars-leadership-workshop/">https://www.thiswaytocpa.com/education/scholarship-search/aicpa-accounting-scholars-leadership-workshop/.</a> </p> <p>For additional resources:</p> </div> <p>STUDENTS</p> <ul> <li>Register for free AICPA student affiliate membership <a href= "https://2ly.link/24ilT">here</a>. </li> <li>Check out AICPA student webinars <a href= "https://2ly.link/24ilZ">here</a>.</li> <li>Get a head start with our AICPA Career Guide <a href= "https://2ly.link/24ile">here</a>. </li> </ul> <p>CANDIDATES</p> <ul> <li>Register for AICPA new candidate membership <a href= "https://2ly.link/24ilq">here</a>.</li> <li>Check out the AICPA CPA Exam booklet <a href= "https://2ly.link/24ilv">here</a>.</li> <li>Get a head start with our AIPCA CPA Exam Blueprints article <a href="https://2ly.link/24ily">here</a>. </li> </ul> <p><a class="table-cell__link" href= "episodes/view/show/episodes/edit/39384185">2026 Listener Survey</a></p>
59 total episodes available with 4 transcripts
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