IssuesWatch Podcast

Every CPA, firm, company and organization across the country is seemingly taking steps to expand the accounting talent pool. In this episode we discuss one of the leaders of that effort: the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ), a nonpartisan public policy organization serving as the voice of U.S. public company auditors. Guest Liz Barentzen, Vice President Operations and Talent Initiatives with the CAQ, discussed Accounting+, a first-of-its kind, profession-backed campaign to actively engage high school and college students on the benefits of a career in accounting.

There are countless books and videos promising to tell you the secrets of leadership. But according to Dr. Sean Stein Smith, CPA and David Almonte, CPA, CGMA – and his seven-year-old daughter – there is no secret. In this episode, Sean and David break down how you can improve the leader within and develop your own unique leadership style.

In this episode, we unpack the importance of mental health in the modern workplace. Guests Ifen Donovan and Sarah Krom discuss the rising rates of stress and burnout and explore how companies can build a culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing. They also share actionable steps individuals can take to manage their mental health.

Senator Steve Oroho, the only CPA in the state legislature, is retiring from his Senate position this month. As a CPA who specializes in wealth management, he has played a particularly prominent role in fiscal and economic issues. He shares his thoughts on the legislative environment in New Jersey and what the outlook is for 2024.