The State of Business with the Ohio Society of CPAs

Updates from the Social Security Administration

In this episode we're speaking with Brandon Smith, Public Affairs Specialist at the Social Security Administration in Cleveland. and Robert Fenn, the Public Affairs Specialist at the Social Security Administration in Akron, about the Social Security office now accepting in-person appointments and what that means for visitors, understanding what’s available on the Social Security website, widow and widower increases and more.

The evolution of work continues to speed up

In this episode we spoke with David Staley, associate professor in the Department of History at The Ohio State University and president of Columbus Futurists, about how the pandemic continues to impact the future of work. We discussed Zoom towns, how companies can prepare for unexpected change and much more. 

Hear more from David at our Advance series! Register here: https://ohiocpa.com/cpe/complimentary-learning

How to master the evolving business model

In this episode we spoke with Sumit Mahajan | Global Chief Sales Officer at DataMatics Business Solutions, Inc., who has worked closely with CPAs who hold the responsibility of advising their businesses and clients during this tricky time. We talked about when it’s time to update your business model, the benefits of global work, outsourcing because of the talent crunch and much more.

 

To hear more about Datamatics, Sumit can be reached here: sumit.mahajan@datamaticsbpm.com

The payoff of working smarter, not harder

"The payoff of working smarter, not harder" 

For many busy professionals, work-life integration is a constant struggle, but according to the book, The Freedom Formula, How to Succeed in Business Without Sacrificing Your Family, health, or Life it doesn’t have to be. The book was written by David Finkel, the CEO of Maui Mastermind, a business consulting group, and covers how professionals can make the best use of their time and succeed in their careers. We spoke with Gwen Walker, an advisor at MauiMastermind, about The Freedom Formula and we discussed the benefits of working smarter and not harder, how professionals can embrace this mindset, how to convince others to do the same and more.

Cybersecurity practices to follow in 2022

"Cybersecurity practices to follow in 2022"

In this episode we're speaking with Damon Hacker, President & CEO and a founder of Vestige Digital Investigations, a digital forensics company. We spoke with Damon about cybersecurity best practices in 2022, covering password protection, two-factor authentication, how cybersecurity should not be considered a project to complete and much more.

How one man went from priest to CPA

"How one man went from priest to CPA"

In this episode, we spoke with Bob Wardega, who joined the accounting profession after he spent almost 15 years as a Catholic priest. We asked Bob about his transition from priest to a CPA, what he’s learned about people in the process, the similarities of the two roles, what the accounting profession has meant to his life and much more. 

How to stay focused while working through the latest Covid surge

"How to stay focused while working through the latest Covid surge"

The latest variant in the COVID pandemic, Omicron, now accountants for about 99% of cases according to the CDC, and businesses everywhere are feeling the strain as more employees are out of work due to exposure or testing positive. In this episode we spoke with Scott Wiley, CAE, president and CEO of The Ohio Society of CPAs on on what this latest variant means for businesses, how agility has taken on a new meaning, the role leaders and staff have to play in adding value and  more. 

Register for the Town Hall to hear more from Scott here: https://my.ohiocpa.com/topclass/topclass.do?expand-OfferingDetails-viaTC=1-offeringId=11527636

How to avoid burnout during busy season

"How to avoid burnout during busy season "

In this week’s episode we spoke with A’Shira Nelson, CPA, tax manager at Apple Growth Partners in Cleveland and member of the OSCPA Executive Board, about how to accountants can take care of themselves this upcoming tax season. We discussed dealing with unknowns during tax season, how to plan ahead to stay energized, conversations to have with your team and much more. 

What to consider while looking for a new job

"What to consider while looking for a new job"

Reports are everywhere of many professionals leaving their employers for other opportunities. We spoke with Steve Black, practice leader of Human Resource Services at Brixey & Meyer, about what candidates should consider as they prepare to look for other employment. We discussed how to really learn about an organizations culture, red flags to look for in an employer, understanding your long-term goals and much more. 

 

How CPAs can succeed in 2022

"How CPAs can succeed in 2022"

In this week’s episode we spoke with Rita Keller, CPA firm management consultant. Keller has been a respected voice in CPA firm management for more than 30 years. Her daily blog, Solutions for CPA Firm Leaders, touches on everything from the talent shortage to increasing firm fees.

We discussed how professionals can succeed in 2022, how firm leaders can create a cohesive cultural amid remote work and about lessons the accounting profession learned in 2021.