Accounting Conversations

30 EA vs. CPA: The Great Certification Debate featuring Parker Ling, EA

Join Chayton Farlee and Parker Ling as they discuss the Enrolled Agent (EA) certification and explore various career options in accounting. Parker shares his reasons for choosing the EA path instead of becoming a CPA, highlighting the unique opportunities for growth in the tax field. They also discuss how taking charge of your career and specializing in a specific area can lead to greater fulfillment. To cap off the episode, they delve into a comparison of the EA and CPA exams and discuss the importance of following your career dreams. Connect with Parker Ling, EA https://www.linkedin.com/in/parker-ling-ea-a17569195/ Check out Big 4 Transparency https://www.big4transparency.com/

29 Pizza Parties Don’t Cut It: Real Solutions for the Accounting Profession featuring THE FUN CPA

In this conversation, Chayton Farlee and Kaden Cook interview Yuri Kapilovich, also known as The Fun CPA. They discuss the importance of networking on LinkedIn, the value of meaningful relationships, and the need for authenticity on social media. They also talk about the journey from staff to firm owner, the significance of gaining diverse experiences, and the importance of managing workload and expectations. They touch on the challenges in public accounting, such as the pipeline issue and the need for firms to prioritize their staff. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, communication, and creating a positive work culture. The conversation revolves around the importance of prioritizing people in the accounting profession. The guests emphasize the need to take care of employees, treat them well, and ensure their happiness and satisfaction. They discuss the limitations of traditional rewards like "pizza parties" and highlight the value of meaningful conversations and mentorship. The guests also talk about the benefits of working at smaller firms and the opportunities for building relationships and networking. They share their experiences hosting networking events and emphasize the importance of creating a fun and enjoyable environment in the profession. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: The Fun CPA0 3:23 Authenticity and Building Meaningful Relationships 06:14 From Staff to Firm Owner: The Journey and Importance of Diverse Experiences 10:05 Managing Workload and Expectations: The Key to a Balanced Schedule 17:24 Prioritizing Staff: Building a Positive Work Culture in Public Accounting 22:40 Continuous Learning and Adaptability: Keys to Success in the Accounting Profession 31:22 Putting People First in the Accounting Profession 33:22 The Benefits of Working at Smaller Firms 36:18 The Importance of Building Relationships and Networking Connect with our guest Yuri Kapilovich, CPA https://www.linkedin.com/in/ykapilovich/ Check out Big 4 Transparency here! https://www.big4transparency.com/

28 Lessons from a Big 4 Intern featuring Donovan Fox

Donovan Fox, a BYU accounting student and former KPMG intern, shares his journey into accounting and his experience as an intern. He discusses how he chose accounting after initially planning to go to dental school, and how he was drawn to the field after taking an accounting class. Donovan also talks about his internship at KPMG, where he worked on assurance and audit projects for clients like Cafe Rio and a real estate company. He highlights the importance of work-life balance and the supportive culture at KPMG. Donovan also shares his current part-time job at Cornerstone Technologies and the challenges of being the only accounting professional in the company. He emphasizes the need to continue learning and growing in the accounting profession and to help others along the way. Connect with our guest Donovan Fox https://www.linkedin.com/in/donovanfoxaccounting/ Check Out Big 4 Transparency https://www.big4transparency.com/

27 The Unique Structure and Culture of Dark Horse CPAs Featuring Marcus Steinfeld

There are a few accounting firms that are leading the way into the future. One of the most innovative firms doing this is Dark Horse CPA's! They have created a whole new structure and culture that is going to change the way that accounting firms operate forever! Marcus Steinfeld is an accountant at Dark Horse CPA's and is a great mentor to young accounting professionals! In the episode he digs into what makes Dark Horse special and how young accountants can leverage mentors to have a more fulfilling career. A bonus Xero vs QuickBooks debate is included at the end that you will not want to miss! Check out our Sponsor Big 4 Transparency! https://www.big4transparency.com/ Connect with our Guest Marcus Steinfeld https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-steinfeld-181288ba/ Check out Dark Horse CPAs https://darkhorse.cpa/

26 Big Announcement About the Future of Accounting Conversations!

Accounting Conversations is taking a massive step into the future by welcoming a new cohost, Kaden Cook CPA, CMA! Kaden will bring the perspective of a Senior Associate to each episode as well as the experience of working at one of the leading Cloud Accounting Firms, Summit Virtual CFO! Together Chayton and Kaden hope to bring new perspectives and fun conversations to future episodes! Special thanks to Big 4 Transparency for sponsoring this episode! Dom is leading the charge in bringing compensation transparency to the accounting profession! Make sure to visit the website below to add to the data base or analyze your current salary. https://www.big4transparency.com/