NYSSCPA Trusted Professional Podcast

About NYSSCPA Trusted Professional Podcast

The New York State Society of CPAs Trusted Professional Podcast is hosted by CEO Calvin Harris Jr. The Trusted Professional Podcast, like the similarly named newspaper, will be an important source of information about what's going on in the accounting profession and within the Society. Calvin Harris will interview prominent Society members and other influential CPAs, and episodes will be released every second Thursday of each month. You will hear from people like current Society president, Kevin O'Leary, past president Rumbi Bwerinofa-Petrozzello and many more. Tune in regularly from wherever you get your podcasts!

Publisher

New York State Society of CPAs

Category

business · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Jun 2024

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

44 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Episode 44: Wassia Kamon, Chief Financial Officer, Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs

   Wassia Kamon shares her journey from West Africa to CFO, highlighting the importance of executive branding, the role of community and mentorship, and how AI is transforming finance functions. Wassia Kamon is the Chief Financial Officer at Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE), serving as a strategic business partner to the CEO and executive team. She leads the organization’s financial operations, including accounting, treasury, financial reporting, and compliance, and supports the development of policies and strategies to ensure ACE’s long-term financial health and effectiveness. Previously, she served as Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller at the Low-Income Investment Fund (LIIF), a national CDFI with over $2 billion in assets under management. With more than 15 years of experience in corporate accounting and FP&A across manufacturing, technology, pharmaceutical, and nonprofit sectors, Kamon combines technical expertise with strong leadership. Her insights have been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Accounting Today, and Strategic Finance Magazine. She is a Guest Faculty member of the Wharton Online FP&A Certificate Program and a two-time 40 Under 40 honoree by CPA Practice Advisor. Kamon actively contributes to the accounting profession through her roles on the AICPA Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee and the Future of Finance Leadership Advisory Group. She also serves as a board member and treasurer for HOPE, Inc., a nonprofit supporting low-income single parents in pursuing higher education. Kamon earned her Bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University and holds both the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designations, as well as an MBA.

2. 

   3 Sept 2026

   Episode 42: Michael Durant, president of NYCPA

   NYCPA President Michael Durant, CPA, discusses the evolving role of CPAs, technology's impact, and the future of accounting in this insightful interview.

3. 

   23 Jul 2026

   Episode 43: Shelly Weir, CEO of Florida Institute of CPAs

   Shelley Weir, CEO of the Florida Institute of CPAs, discusses her career transition and shares insights on CPA profession advocacy and navigating industry change.

Who has been a guest on NYSSCPA Trusted Professional Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Michael Durant
• Shelly Weir
• Akshay Shrimanker
• Melissa Dardani
• Jessica McClain

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

76

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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