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The State of Business with the Ohio Society of CPAs
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Wednesday Apr 10, 2019
Wednesday Apr 10, 2019
There are many different interpretations of what it means to be a leader, but it’s important to find a style that feels true and authentic to you. In this episode, we spoke with Bob Pacanovsky, owner of the Black Tie Experience, who works with companies on developing leadership and customer service skills. We discuss what it means to develop your own leadership style, the appropriate amount of influence to take from others, how your environment shapes your leadership and much more.
Hear more from Bob at www.bobpacanovsky.com/
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Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
Growing a professional network might seem like a no-brainer for your career, but acting strategically as you build these relationships is a critical part of your long-term success. We spoke to Bryan Glancy, owner of financial planning firm Spinnaker Financial Group, on the importance of formulating a plan for your network, how to turn a new connection into a potential business opportunity, what to avoid and more.
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Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
Although they do get to help adorable animals, medicine is only part of the job of veterinarians who own their own practice. In this episode, we spoke with Mary Beth Koester, principal, director of valuation and transaction advisory services at Rea & Associates, about what it’s like working with veterinarians on the financial side of the business.
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Wednesday Mar 20, 2019
Wednesday Mar 20, 2019
Preparing for workplace violence is a scenario more and more organizations are beginning to consider. In light of this, the public accounting firm Gilmore Jasion Mahler held two roundtables discussions in February and brought in experts on law enforcement, insurance and mental health to discuss the topic. We spoke to Wesley Beham, CPA, partner at GJM to learn more about why this is important to offer financial executives and how companies should prepare. Also in the episode is roundtable speaker Ellyn Schmiesing, the executive director at FOCUS: Recovery & Wellness Center, who explained how to best prevent workplace violence and open up conversations about mental health at work.
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Wednesday Mar 13, 2019
Wednesday Mar 13, 2019
In this episode we spoke to Justin Breidenbach, CPA, associate professor of accounting at Ohio Wesleyan University, who has studied the business impact of the marijuana industry for years. We spoke to Justin about how accounting fits into this growing industry, what CPAs need to know before getting involved and much more.
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Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
In this episode we spoke to Doug Meyer, CPA and founding partner of accounting and consulting firm Brixey & Meyer, on the process of succession planning and selling your business. We cover some of the most common mistakes business owners make, what happens after the sale and much more.
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Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
When it’s not spelling doom for mankind on the big screen, in the real world artificial intelligence is steadily securing its place as a crucial tool in the future of business. But how much do accountants need to actually know about AI today? We spoke to Ryan Watson, CPA and cofounder of Upsourced Accounting, on how informed CPAs should be when it comes to AI and what to expect in the future.
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Wednesday Feb 20, 2019
Wednesday Feb 20, 2019
On this episode we heard from Sarah O’Leary, tax program executive and Jennifer McFarland, tax program administrator, both with the Ohio Department of Taxation about the upcoming March 1 deadline for opting in to centralized filing. We spoke about the benefits of opting in now, what they would tell someone who was hesitant about the process, how the system has improved since its initial rollout and more.
Learn more at tax.ohio.gov.
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Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
Why wait to develop the skills that will help you succeed? In this episode, we spoke to Amy Franko, a sales and leadership expert, about the skills accountants need to strengthen to make them better business professionals. We talk about embracing a sales mindset, creating leadership opportunities, how to become more agile and much more.
Get in touch with Amy at her website, amyfranko.com.
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Wednesday Feb 06, 2019
Wednesday Feb 06, 2019
The recent 10th District Court of Appeals decision in favor of the Ohio Department of Taxation over cities was good news for the state’s economy for several reasons. Find out why and learn more from Barb Benton, CAE, vice president of government relations and Greg Saul, CAE, Esq., director of tax policy, who explains the judges’ reasoning and predict what is likely to happen next.