Mastering the Balance: Strategy, Scaling, and Women in Leadership

Your Secret Weapon: Strategic Tax Planning for IRS Controversies

In this episode, we break down your ultimate financial shield: strategic tax planning. We move past the initial panic of IRS notices and dive into how forward-thinking tax structures can defuse controversies before they even start—and give you the upper hand if they do. Whether you're a business owner or a high-earning individual, it's time to step up your tax game and start taking control. Tune in to turn tax stress into your secret weapon.

Pillars of Government Transformation: Balancing Risk and Performance

In this episode, we explore the framework for modernizing state and local government through five key pillars of transformation. The discussion highlights how agencies can optimize human capital and service delivery while replacing inefficient, paper-based workflows with software-driven automation to ensure precision and accountability. Listeners will gain actionable insights on balancing risk and performance to deliver essential public services more effectively in an increasingly digital landscape.

The R&D Reset: What It Means for Your Bottom Line

Think R&D tax credits are only for high-tech labs? Frank Battaglia joins the latest episode to explain how recent tax law "resets" allow businesses in manufacturing, software, and beyond to claim immediate deductions for U.S.-based innovation. Learn how to stop leaving money on the table and leverage these incentives to boost your bottom line, regardless of your company's size or profitability. About our guest Frank Battaglia [https://www.mjcpa.com/partners/frank-battaglia/] Frank specializes in helping clients identify and maximize supportable research and development (R&D) tax credits and other incentive opportunities. He has extensive experience assisting privately held businesses across a variety of industries in capturing valuable tax incentives that support innovation and growth. Learn more about Frank and his expertise here [https://www.mjcpa.com/partners/frank-battaglia/]. About our host Brandon Smith [https://www.mjcpa.com/partners/brandon-smith/] Brandon Smith, CPA, is a Partner based in the Atlanta office and the Advisory Practice Leader. Learn more about Brandon and his expertise here [https://www.mjcpa.com/partners/brandon-smith/]. Learn more about our firm here [https://www.mjcpa.com/about-us/]

Mastering the Balance: Strategy, Scaling, and Women in Leadership

Celebrate Women’s History Month with Kristen Lord as she reveals why financial literacy is the ultimate tool for empowerment in leadership. We discuss the tactical "green lights" for business expansion and how to survive the operational shifts that come with rapid growth. Stay tuned for an honest look at the essential advice Kristen would give her younger self to navigate the intersection of finance, growth, and leadership. About our guest Kristen Lord, CPA, is the Chief Operating Officer of Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC. Kristen joined Mauldin & Jenkins in 2006, and focused her career on audits of financial institutions before transitioning to the COO role. Kristen was a 2017 Cobb Young Professionals Next Generation Award nominee and a 2016 Georgia Southern University Alumni 40 Under 40 award recipient. Kristen is a member of Cobb Executive Women and the CPA Firm Management Association. Learn more about Kristen and her expertise here [https://www.mjcpa.com/partners/kristen_lord/]. About our host Brandon Smith, CPA, is a Partner based in the Atlanta office and the Advisory Practice Leader. Learn more about Brandon and his expertise here [https://www.mjcpa.com/partners/brandon-smith/]. Learn more about our firm here [https://www.mjcpa.com/about-us/].

Fortifying the Institution: Expert Strategies for Modern Bank Compliance

In this special feature episode, we go beyond the standard regulatory checklist to provide a blueprint for navigating a landmark year in financial oversight. As we move through 2026, the intersection of legacy stability and rapid deregulation has created a complex new environment for financial institutions. About our Guest  Emily Dent is a partner with Mauldin & Jenkins and has been with the Firm since 2007. With over twenty years of experience in the financial institutions sector, she has decided to focus primarily on regulatory compliance. In addition to being a CPA, she holds the Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) certification and the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification. Learn more about Emily and her expertise here [https://www.mjcpa.com/partners/emily-dent/]. About our Host Brandon Smith, CPA, is a Partner based in the Atlanta office and the Advisory Practice Leader. Learn more about Brandon and his expertise here [https://www.mjcpa.com/partners/brandon-smith/]. Learn more about our Financial Institution Compliance services here [https://www.mjcpa.com/services/consulting-advisory-services/financial-institution-compliance-services/].