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Accounting Conversations
by Chayton Farlee and Kaden Cook
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!
Episodes
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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...
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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…
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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...
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27 The Unique Structure and Culture of Dark Horse CPAs Featuring Marcus Steinfeld
There are a few accounting firms that are leading the way into the future. One of the most innovative firms doing this is Dark Horse CPA's! They have created a whole new structure and culture that is going to change the way that accounting firms operate forever! Marcus Steinfeld is an accountant…
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26 Big Announcement About the Future of Accounting Conversations!
Accounting Conversations is taking a massive step into the future by welcoming a new cohost, Kaden Cook CPA, CMA! Kaden will bring the perspective of a Senior Associate to each episode as well as the experience of working at one of the leading Cloud Accounting Firms, Summit Virtual CFO! Together...
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25 From Personal Training to Fractional CFO to Content Creator: Lukas Sundahl's Unique Career Journey
Content creation has taken the accounting world by storm. It is a great way to build a brand and stand out from the crowd! It is proving the world wrong that accountants are boring! Lukas Sundahl is doing this better than anyone. He consistently puts out hilarious and relatable content that shows...
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24 Revolutionizing Compensation: A New Era for Accountants with Logan Graf, CPA
For decades accountants have been overworked, underpaid, and unsatisfied with their work. Work and life were not balanced. Today there is a group of accountants who are changing the game. They are tech-forward, happy, incredibly smart, content creators, and they have a work-life balance. This…
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23 How to Become an Automation Expert with Isaac Perdomo
The future of the accounting profession will rely a lot on technology. Automation and AI are helping take the data entry and mundane jobs away from accountants so that they can focus on more important tasks. For accounting professionals to be relevant in the coming years it is imperative that…
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22 Finding Fulfillment in Your Career with Freeman Scott Bedwell, CPA
One of the most underrated benefits of getting an accounting degree is the versatility that it brings. There are hundreds of different paths that an accounting major can take. Tax and Audit are just the tip of the iceberg. With so many different paths to take it is essential that young accounting...
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21 The Impact of Technological Skills and Continuous Learning with Kevin Kimball MAcc, CPA, CIDA
The accounting field has changed immensely in the past decade. With those changes have come challenges but also great opportunities. With the right mindset, today's accounting students are uniquely positioned to ride the wave of change to success! Two major things that young accounting...
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20 How to Choose Your Own Adventure with an Accounting Degree with Dr. Jack Castonguay PhD, CPA
Many different degrees have different career paths. An accounting degree is so special because it opens the door to so many different opportunities. Accounting professionals can choose from hundreds of different roles and many different career paths! The guest for this week's episode is Dr. Jack...
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19 Adding Rocket Fuel to Your Career Trajectory Through Internships with Heather Miller
Many students struggle to land and find good jobs after graduating from college. Getting that first job when you still have no experience is extremely difficult, but there is a hack that can help you be prepared to land your dream role right out of school. That is internships! Internships are...
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18 The Power of Experience in Your Accounting Education with Joseph Timothy, CPB
To really learn accounting, it is critical to have real-world practice along with everything you are learning in the classroom. Joseph Timothy, CPB is the perfect example of a student who went out of his way to make learning accounting outside of the classroom a priority. He has been providing…
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17 The New Accounting Career Road Map with Randy Crabtree
Accounting is changing for the better! It will involve more remote work, better work-life balance, better pay, and increased opportunities to add REAL value to clients. How can young professionals navigate the new and unknown landscape? In this week's episode, Randy Crabtree shares key insights...
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16 How Communication Can Transform Your Accounting Career with Jeff Bartsch
Accountants do so much more than just compliance, they help their clients understand financial data and they help their clients' businesses grow. To really add the most value possible to your clients, you must be a master communicator! Jeff Bartsch is the world's best storyteller! He spent 20…
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15 How to make 6 Figures Only Working 15 Hours a Week with Erica Goode, CPA
An accounting career doesn't just have to be crazy busy seasons at a huge firm downtown, stay-at-home parents can have incredible careers as well! Erica Goode, CPA is changing the game for accounting professionals. She started her career out at KPMG and then moved into industry accounting at...
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14 How to Take Part in the New Age of Accounting with Seth Fineberg
The future of the accounting profession is incredibly bright! The guest of episode 14 of Accounting Conversations is Seth Fineberg. He is an accounting industry expert, consultant, speaker, and editor. There are not many people who know the industry better than he does. He has followed the…
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13 Adding Tax Planning to Your Accounting Tool Belt with Dave Spence, CPA, CFP
With the national debt continuing to rise, higher tax rates seem to be on the horizon. Dave Spence is a CPA and CFP who is on a mission to help all CPAs understand the implications of future tax rate hikes on their client's income. All CPAs have an amazing opportunity to add value to their…
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12 Making Accounting Fun with Scotty Scarano
Scotty Scarano is not only a firm owner, but he is a rapper, a podcaster, and the founder of Accounting High! He is one of many people who is making the accounting profession fun and changing the profession for the better. Scotty has one of the most unique paths to becoming a firm owner of anyone...
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11 How Accounting Entrepreneurship Can Transform Your Life with Caitlynn Eldridge, CPA
Having a career and a family can be incredibly hard, but Caitlynn Eldridge CPA has done both! Not only is she the founder of Eldridge CPA, but she previously worked at Deloitte and Union Pacific. Caitlynn is the perfect example of how much flexibility a career in accounting can give a young...
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10 How to best be prepared for a career in accounting with Hannah Hood and Joey Kinney
If you are a young accounting professional, this episode is for you! Hannah and Joey are the perfect mentors! They give great advice on how to find career mentors and take advantage of the early years of your career! They also discuss the challenges facing the accounting profession and why they…
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9 Steps to Accounting Entrepreneurship with Tony Wilson, CPA, CMA
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to own your very own accounting firm? Tony Wilson is one of the brightest minds in the accounting space and in this episode, he shares his accounting entrepreneurial journey. Tony also shares insights he gained while working at a top 10 firm and while...
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8 Best Practices for Passing the CPA Exam with Blake Carroll, CPA
Would you like to learn how to best prepare for the CPA Exams? Blake Carroll, CPA is a CPA Exam Coach and shares key insight into how to be most successful when taking the CPA Exams. Blake also shares his experience at PWC and how accountants can find new opportunities without ever burning…
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7 The Advisory Accounting Path with Kaden Cook, CPA, CMA
Want to learn about other paths for young accounting professionals outside of public accounting? This week's guest, Kaden Cook, CPA, CMA chose a career path that did not involve tax or audit. The episode covers what that path looks like, what it's like working for a virtual firm, should I get the...
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6 Life Automation and Excel Macros with Derek Henry, CPA
Want to learn how to save time and automate your life? Check out this episode of Accounting Conversations for great life and Excel advice from Derek Henry, CPA! Derek started his career in accounting and is now a Financial Services Consultant at Workday. He is an Excel Macros Master and is the...
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5 Compensation Transparency and Accounting Pipeline Problems with Dominic Piscopo, CPA
Dominic Piscopo, CPA, the founder of Big 4 Transparency is the guest of episode 5. In the episode, Chayton and Dom discuss the current pipeline issues facing the accounting industry. They also talk about how accounting professionals can leverage Big 4 Transparency, an accounting salary database…
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4 Leveraging Public Accounting Experience to Land Your Dream Job with Mike Manalac, CPA
In episode 4, Chayton interviews Mike Manalac, CPA. Mike is an Accounting Manager at Google and previously worked at Walmart and PWC. Chayton and Mike talk about the pipeline shortage, interviewing in Silicon Valley, and building your dream career in accounting. Make sure to check out Mike's...
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3 Forensic Accounting and Networking with Anna McLaughlin
This week's episode is a conversation with Anna McLaughlin. Anna is a forensic accounting student at Embry Riddle. In the episode, Anna and Chayton discuss what a career in forensic accounting could look like. They also discuss how students can leverage LinkedIn to build real connections. Enjoy…
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2 Student Leadership and Career Development with Noah Brabble
This week's guest is Noah Brabble. Noah is an accounting student and a student leader at UNC Greensboro. Noah and Chayton discuss how students can leverage student experiences such as leadership and internships to jump-start their careers. Enjoy this episode of Accounting Conversations! Check out...
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1 Intro to Accounting Conversations
Welcome to Accounting Conversations, the podcast for Young Accounting Students and Professionals. This episode is a brief intro into what the future of the Podcast will look like. Enjoy! Check out our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@AccountingConversations Connect with Chayton Farlee...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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!
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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...
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