The State of Business with the Ohio Society of CPAs

How to pass the CPA exams and self-publish a book about it

In this episode we spoke to Mikayla Hutchings, an OSCPA member who recently passed her CPA exams with scores in the 90s and published a book about it. Mikayla took studying for the exam very seriously and created a plan and schedule that she outlines in her book. She also provides tips and tricks for people throughout the process. We talked about some of the key takeaways from the book, but also her process for writing it and how she self-published through Amazon.

The impact of Wayfair vs. South Dakota one year later

In this episode we spoke to Kathy LaMonica, senior manager at Rea & Associates on the impact of last year's Wayfair v. South Dakota Supreme Court decision. We discussed inconsistencies with how the ruling is applied, what practitioners need to know, where Ohio lands in this and more. 

Former Marine shares how military experience translates to accounting

In this episode we spoke to Lee Atwell, a former Marine who has taken what he learned from his military service into the accounting profession. In addition to working as a senior accountant, Lee is also studying for the CPA exam and teaching accounting classes as an adjunct professor. We discussed the CPA exam, how he transitioned from the military into college life and juggling his busy schedule. 

How CPAs can make an impact at the Ohio Statehouse

In this episode we spoke to OSCPA's government relations team: Barb Benton, vice president of government relations, and Greg Saul, director of tax policy on what it means to advocate for CPAs in Ohio, reaching out to legislators, common misconceptions about lobbying and much more. Please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you're using to listen! 

What the "anti-accountant" wants to teach CPAs

In this episode we're talking with Reginald Lee, PhD, professor at Xavier University about shifting your perspective by using strategic cost transformation. Reginald jokingly refers to himself as the “anti-accountant,” but in the course of our discussion he explains how this approach can actually benefit CPAs, despite seeming uncomfortable in the beginning. Hear more from Reginald at the Cleveland and Columbus Accounting Shows and register at my.ohiocpa.com. 

What cryptocurrency means for the accounting profession

In this episode we're continuing our conversation on cryptocurrency with Nick Ward, senior staff and Denny Murphy, CPA, principal, both from Skoda Minotti. We’re covering how firms are handling it, Facebook’s Libra, regulatory updates, common misconceptions about crypto and more. To hear the first episode on the history of crypotcurrency and Bitcoin, listen to "Bitcoin 101: What beginners should know" from Sept. 11. 

You can hear more about cryptocurrency from Denny and Nick at the upcoming Cleveland and Columbus fall accounting shows, go to my.ohiocpa.com to register. 

How this CPA paid off her student debt in 2 years

In this episode we're speaking with A’Shira Nelson, CPA and senior associate at HW&Co. A’Shira paid off more than $24,000 in student loan debt in two years, but she didn’t graduate college with that intention. Listen to the episode to hear how she achieved her goal, the way it changed her views on her own money and what's it's been like sharing her story. Hear more from A'Shira on her YouTube channel at SavvyGirlMoney. 

Before you can truly lead, you must do this

In this episode we spoke to Tiffany Crosby, CPA, and director of learning at OSCPA about leadership, and what the heart of a leader looks like. Tiffany told me about how to do the tough, sometimes uncomfortable work of looking internally before leading others, what that process entails and what success you can expect afterward.

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How to make consulting your next career path

In this episode we spoke to Jake Nix, CPA, and the president of RISC Point Advisory Group, an IT firm offering consulting in the areas of security, privacy and compliance. He talks about what it’s like to transition into consulting from auditing, the experience you’ll need and the soft skills that will help you succeed as a consultant.  

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How a love for football turned into a passion for philanthropy

This week we spoke to Tyler Suter, CPA, of Suter Financial LLC, about how he's been able to use his life-long love of football to give back to his community. Tyler is the treasurer of the NFL Alumni Association Central Ohio Chapter and he spoke about how his involvement in the organization grew, what it means to him to give back, how his CPA background plays a role and much more.