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The State of Business with the Ohio Society of CPAs
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Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
In this episode we spoke with Jim Merklin, CPA, a partner at Bober Markey Fedorovich, about the firm’s experience with the minor league baseball industry. They work with the Akron Rubber Ducks and we discussed what it’s like to work in the minor league baseball industry, how it’s been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, unique issues they face and much more.
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
In this episode we spoke with Brian Ahearn, chief influence officer at Influence PEOPLE. An international trainer, TEDx presenter and consultant, he specializes in applying the science of influence in everyday business situations. We discussed what it means to influence others, common mistakes people make, the long-term benefits these techniques add to a career and more.
To learn more from Brian read his book called Influence PEOPLE: Powerful Everyday Opportunities to Persuade that are Lasting and Ethical.
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
In this episode we spoke with Tiffany Pollard, risk services practice leader at William Vaughan Company, about how to protect your business from COVID-19 phishing scams. We discussed how scammers take advantage of businesses during the pandemic, how companies handle the aftermath once they’ve realized they’ve been attacked, red flags to look out for and much more.
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
In this episode we spoke with Steve Black, senior manager of human resources at Brixey and Meyer, about what people want in a job. He says there are four things people want from their jobs: the first is to know that their contributions make a significant impact or difference, the second is being a part of something big, the third is feeling a sense of belonging and the fourth is to go on a meaningful journey. We spoke about all of those areas and how they add up to a more fulfilling work experience.
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
In this episode we're speaking with Reginald Lee, a professor in the Williams College of Business at Xavier University. We discuss project profitability and maximizing ROI, a topic on which he’ll discuss further at the Columbus Virtual Accounting Show on November 6. We discussed the mistakes made when considering the scope of projects, how the pandemic has impacted ROI and a different way of looking at projects that have a financial or cash impact on organization.
Columbus Virtual Accounting Show registration: http://ohiocpa.com/cpe/major-conferences/accounting-shows
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
In this episode we spoke with Ray Lampner, CPA, partner at Sikich LLP about the Paycheck Protection Program. Ray also joined us on the podcast in May, when many businesses were still trying to fully understand the complexities of the program. In this episode we discussed how the understanding of the PPP has evolved, what areas are still proving confusing, what CPAs should tell their clients about the PPP and much more.
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
In this episode we spoke with Lori Kaiser, CPA, founder and CEO of Kaiser Consulting and a member of the OSCPA Executive Board. We discussed the value in learning new behaviors and how that can be easier said than done. We talked about pushing beyond your comfort zone, continual learning as you grow in your career, looking to others on ways you can improve and much more.
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
In this episode we spoke with Sean Stein Smith, CPA, CGMA, assistant professor at Lehman College in New York. Sean is an expert and sought-after speaker focusing on the intersection of financial services, blockchain and cryptocurrencies and is a member of the Advisory Board for the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance. We discussed how the pandemic is impacting blockchain, what to expect from blockchain in 2021, how businesses are implementing it and much more.
Hear more from Sean at one of of our virtual accounting shows this fall and register here: http://ohiocpa.com/cpe/major-conferences/accounting-shows
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
In this episode we spoke with Cheryl Aschenbrener, CPA, national leader and partner in transaction advisory services at Sikich LLP, about how the mergers and acquisitions markets have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. We discussed the trends popping up as a result of the pandemic, how the M&A landscape has changed from spring to now, what the future for M&A looks like and much more.
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
We're celebrating our 100th episode by recapping some of our most popular episodes yet. Below are the episodes we mention, be sure to listen to any you haven't heard before!
From CPA to convicted felon: One accountant’s harrowing story
How one CPA went from thousands in debt to a personal finance expert
Bitcoin 101: What beginners should know
How to use blockchain to add business value
How to ace your next career fair
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-ace-your-next-career-fair/id1377649472?i=1000461288153
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