The State of Business with the Ohio Society of CPAs

The paperless workplace

The paperless workplace has been a boon to productivity, allowing workers to access and share information and get things done 24/7, whether it's from the office, home or while on the go. Of course, that has led to new pitfalls like cybercrime. But there is another, potentially forgotten threat: most offices are NOT now -- and might never be -- totally paperless. Paper documents could be lurking out of sight and mind while STILL posing security risks.

 

In this episode I'm speaking with Senior Security Analyst Paul Fields and Solutions Architect Trent Heer, both of from the Grove City, Ohio, data security firm ITSecureNow. First, they describe the journey of their company -- an offshoot of a traditional document storage and preservation business.

How to protect yourself against cyberfraud

We’re speaking with Mike Moran, president and cofounder of Affiliated Resource Group, on the most vulnerable cyberfraud targets, if companies are doing enough to protect themselves and how you can best protect yourself against hackers. Hear more from Mike at our upcoming fall CPE days:

9/18 - Akron CPE Day https://store.ohiocpa.com/product/51598

11/16 - Dayton CPE Day https://store.ohiocpa.com/product/51595

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How to prepare before you negotiate salary

Kris McGuigan, president of Professional Courage, offers advice on how best to prep before your salary negotiation so you go in confident and well-informed.

How to prepare for the audit of the future

In the latest episode of The State of Business, we’re discussing the trends of which auditors need to be aware and how they can prepare for the future. Find out what Amy Vetter, CPA, has to say about the role technology will play and how firms can adapt in real-time. Vetter, who was named one of the “Most Powerful Women in Accounting” in 2018 by the AICPA, will be at our Cincinnati and Cleveland Accounting Shows this fall.

The impact of automation on the manufacturing and distribution industries

In this episode we’re discussing the impact automation has on manufacturing and distribution industries, and what that could mean for areas like Northwest Ohio and how businesses should prepare themselves. We spoke with Jim Robey, director, Regional and Economic Planning Services at W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research and Tim Mayle, director at Findlay-Hancock County Economic Development at the Gilmore Jasion Mahler roundtable in Findlay to learn more.

A closer look at Wayfair v. South Dakota

The U.S. Supreme Court’s June 21 decision that states can assert nexus for sales and use tax purposes without requiring a seller’s physical presence in the state is expected to have a major impact on U.S. retail business. In this episode, tax law experts Adam Garn, CPA, JD, MT; Steve Dimengo, J.D., CPA, MT; Mary Jo Dolson, CPA; and Rich Fry, J.D., MT, discuss what the decision means for business and predict what will happen next as a result.

A trip inside the legalized marijuana industry

For our third episode we’re discussing the recent trip Ohio Wesleyan University students took to Washington state to learn about the impact the legalized marijuana industry has on business and how accounting ties in. Find out what it’s like to be inside a massive grow room, how the regulators handle changing legislation and how accountants can prepare themselves for a complex industry that isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

How young professionals can succeed in accounting

For our second episode we’re joined by Danetha Doe, a consultant for professional athletes and Fortune 500 companies who was named a “Top 40 under 40 Accounting Professional” by CPA Practice Advisor. We cover what it’s like to run your own business, the trick to work life integration and the one thing young professionals need to do to stay ahead. 

The impact AI will have on the accounting profession

For our inaugural episode we're joined by Chris Ortega, senior finance manager at Emarsys, to discuss artificial intelligence and machine learning. Is AI coming to take your job? How will this affect entry-level accountants? How should leaders prepare their teams?