CPA CAREER PATHS

Ep. 119: Stop Career Stagnation

🎧 Audio Podcast – New Episode Out Now In Episode 119 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, speaks with Angelina Aijun Lu, CPA, Audit Director at AAFCPAs. This episode focuses on how accounting professionals can avoid career stagnation by redefining success beyond promotions and titles. Angelina shares how long-term career growth depends on balance, self-advocacy, and intentional lifestyle design. It highlights how burnout prevention, personal development, and consistency outside of work all contribute to a more sustainable and fulfilling accounting career. 🎯 What You’ll Take Away:  • Why career success should not only be defined by promotions  • How to prevent burnout during long audit cycles and deadlines  • The importance of advocating for yourself and your goals  • Why hobbies and personal interests support long-term performance  • How volunteering builds perspective beyond traditional accounting roles ▶️ Listen to the full episode now: roseyflahertypodcast audiopodcast angelinaaijunlu cpalife accountingcareers careerinsights careerdevelopment professionalgrowth accountingcommunity cpacareerpath http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths [http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths]

Ep. 118: Immigrant to CPA

🎧 Audio Podcast – New Episode Out Now  In Episode 118 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, speaks with Angelina Aijun Lu, CPA, Audit Director at AAFCPAs.  From immigrant beginnings to a senior leadership role in accounting, Angelina shares how consistency, discipline, and communication shaped her professional journey.  This episode highlights how long-term thinking, exam discipline, and soft skills contribute to building a strong and sustainable accounting career.  🎯 What You’ll Take Away:  • Why accounting can offer long-term career stability and growth  • The discipline behind passing all four CPA exams before full-time work  • How early communication improves professional relationships  • Why soft skills are key to leadership success in accounting  ▶️ Listen to the full episode now:  roseyflahertypodcast audiopodcast angelinaaijunlu cpalife accountingcareers careerinsights careerdevelopment professionalgrowth accountingcommunity cpacareerpath  http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths [http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths]

Ep.117: She Became a CPA by Accident

🎧 Audio Podcast – New Episode Out Now In Episode 117 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, sits down with Nancy McClelland, CPA, Co-host of the She Counts Podcast.  They explore Nancy’s unexpected journey into accounting and how becoming a CPA “by accident” shaped her career in a way that prioritizes people, community, and authenticity.  This conversation highlights how unplanned career paths can still lead to meaningful success, and why redefining professionalism matters in today’s accounting profession.  🎯 What You’ll Take Away: • How unexpected career paths can lead to fulfilling opportunities • Why community makes the accounting profession feel less overwhelming • The importance of putting people first in professional growth • Why professionalism doesn’t require hiding who you are  ▶️ Listen to the full episode now:  roseyflahertypodcast  audiopodcast  nancymcclelland  cpalife  accountingcareers  careerinsights  careerdevelopment  professionalgrowth  accountingcommunity  cpacareerpath  http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths [http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths]

Ep.116: She Built a CPA Firm… Differently

🎧 Audio Podcast – New Episode Out Now In Episode 116 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, sits down with Nancy McClelland, CPA, Co-host of the She Counts Podcast. They explore what it really means to build a CPA firm differently: putting people first, redefining professionalism, and creating a more human-centered approach to accounting.  🎯 What You’ll Take Away: • What “CPA but different” actually looks like in practice  • Why putting people first leads to stronger, more sustainable growth  • How can the community make the profession feel less overwhelming  • Rethinking professionalism without losing credibility  ▶️ Listen to the full episode now:  roseyflahertypodcast audiopodcast nancymcclelland cpalife accountingcareers careerinsights careerdevelopment professionalgrowth  http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths [http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths]

Ep.115: Why Quiet CPAs don’t get promoted (and 3 skills that will)

🎧 Audio Podcast – New Episode Out Now In Episode 115 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, sits down with Jessica Simmons, CPA, Relationship Manager at LLI Advisory Group. They discuss why quiet CPAs often get overlooked for promotions and the three key skills that can help you stand out, advance your career, and gain recognition in the workplace. 🎯 What You’ll Take Away: • Why staying quiet at work can hold you back from promotions • Three essential skills to boost visibility and influence • Tips for showing up authentically without overexerting yourself • How discipline, strategy, and confidence play a role in career growth ▶️ Listen to the full episode now: roseyflahertypodcast audiopodcast jessicasimmons cpalife accountingcareers careerinsights careerdevelopment professionalgrowth   http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths [http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths]