The State of Business with the Ohio Society of CPAs

How to ethically influence others to achieve success

"How to ethically influence others to achieve success"

We spoke with Brian Ahearn, a speaker, author, coach and consultant. He specializes in applying the science of influence in everyday situations and is a Cialdini Method Certified Trainer® trained in how to ethically influence others. Brian has a third book out called, “The Influencer,” about how to become a better salesperson, coach, and leader. 

We discussed how to apply this specific influencer knowledge in every day scenarios and in business, dealing with different personalities, how this can benefit leaders and much more. 

How CPAs can leverage their expertise for entrepreneurship

In this week’s episode we spoke with Joe DePeder, CPA, the owner of Audit Ready, a company that provides audit readiness services to businesses. Joe was in public accounting for six years before venturing out on his own, and we talked about what it’s like to start your own business as a young professional, what made him want to take the leap to entrepreneurship and advice he has for others who are interested in doing something similar. 

How to keep up with rapidly changing tax policy

"How to keep up with rapidly changing tax policy"

In this week’s episode we spoke with Tony Nitti, a Partner in RubinBrown’s Tax Services Group and Partner-in-Charge of National Tax. Tony is a contributor of tax content to Forbes and a frequent speaker and trainer. We discussed the tax policy outlook, a topic Tony will present at our upcoming Mega Tax conference on December 15.

Our conversation took place on November 18, and Tony mentioned there is a lot that could happen legislatively between now and the end of year on Capitol Hill. We covered some of what CPAs might expect to deal with in 2022, properly communicating with clients, advice for tax practitioners and more. 

Register for the Mega Tax conference here: https://ohiocpa.com/cpe/major-conferences/mega-tax-conference 

Achieving business goals in a tight labor market

"Achieving business goals in a tight labor market"

The Department of Labor said last week that 4.4 million people left their jobs in September, up from 4.3 million in August. Businesses are struggling to find qualified candidates to fill open roles and at the moment, this labor shortage doesn’t appear to be changing anytime soon. This is an issue Jim Boland, partner-in-charge at Cohen & Company wrote about in a recent blog post titled: 3 Tactics to Help Fill Core Business Needs in a Tight Labor Environment.

While dealing with the labor shortage, we discussed the tactics Jim said businesses can take to ensure their most important business needs are met, covering automation, flexibility and outsourcing.

Answers to Social Security FAQs

"Answers to Social Security FAQs"

In this episode we spoke with Brandon Smith, Public Affairs Specialist at the Social Security Administration in Cleveland, and his colleague, Robert Fenn, the Public Affairs Specialist at the SSA in Akron, about what the recent cost of living update means for those with benefits. We also discussed questions they are commonly asked about social security, how CPAs can best prepare their clients for their future and much more. 

Why your to-do list might be holding you back

"Why your to-do list might be holding you back"

We spoke with Brandon Fredericks, CPA, Principal at Apple Growth Partners, about how he relies on his calendar to decide what gets done, on which he wrote a blog post titled “The Death of the To-Do List.” 

We discussed how using your calendar can help you prioritize your most impactful tasks, how to handle competing priorities, the value in off blocking free time on the calendar and much more.

How employers can find opportunity in the resignation wave

"How employers can find opportunity in the resignation wave"

We spoke with Lee Frederickson, Managing Partner of Hinge, a marketing firm for the professional services industry, about what’s causing the resignation wave and how employers can evolve with the job market. 

We discussed why financial and accounting staff are leaving employers, how employers can use this as a time to rebrand, what this means for the future of work and much more. 

Expert tech advice to help your career and business

"Expert tech advice to help your career and business "

We're highlighting some of our recent episodes covering technology and the advice past guests on the show gave on how this area can improve your career and business. Listen to these episodes in full below: 

The value in embracing cryptocurrency for accountants
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-value-in-embracing-cryptocurrency-for-accountants/id1377649472?i=1000531014355

How one CPA navigates rural clients and technology

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-one-cpa-navigates-rural-clients-and-technology/id1377649472?i=1000534021165

Protection from cyber hackers takes commitment

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/protection-from-cyber-hackers-takes-commitment/id1377649472?i=1000535463775

A CPA‘s perspective on failing CPA exam sections, networking tips and more

"A CPA's perspective on failing CPA exam sections, networking tips and more"

In this episode we're speaking with Courtney Arrington, a CPA in Virginia who writes the blog "The Accounting Struggle," that provides guidance for students and professionals with CPA exam study tips, networking advice and more. We discussed what the process was like for her to grow her blog following, the value in being open about your failures in the profession, advice for young professionals and much more. Here’s what she had to say.

The opportunities and challenges of the construction and real estate industries

"The opportunities and challenges of the construction and real estate industries"

In this episode I’m speaking with Doug Houser, CPA, principal, director of construction & real estate services at Rea & Associates about the construction and real estate industries. We discuss how the industries have fared during the pandemic, what hurdles they still are dealing with, what CPAs who serve these industries should know and much more.