MICPA Podcast Off the Ledger

Michigan CPAs get real as we take it ‘off the ledger’ and cover everything from stories, personal financial tips, leadership development to honestly- who knows? We’re just getting started! Tune in as the MICPA interviews a variety of CPA guests ‘Off the Ledger’.
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The Science of Ethical Decision Making

 

This month Joe talks with Albert D. Spalding, CPA, JD, PhD, Associate Professor Emeritus at Wayne State University to discuss ethical decision-making in accounting. They explore whether ethics are innate or learned through two court cases highlighting moral development and discuss the importance of the AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct.

 
 

 

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30 Best Practices for Building & Growing Client Relationships (Part Two)

 

In a continuation from the last episode, Joe is joined one more time by Jeff Rayis, CPA, CTP, MBA who is the former VP of Treasury at Michigan State University and new CFO at Indiana Wesleyan University. They proceed through the rest of the 30 best practices for building and growing client relationships that Jeff had previously started discussing last month. Will they be able to get through the final 15 in this episode? Yes. Yes, they will.

 

30 Best Practices for Building & Growing Client Relationships (Part One)

 

In this episode, Joe is joined by the former VP of Treasury at Michigan State University and new CFO at Indiana Wesleyan University, Jeff Rayas, CPA, CTP, MBA. They discuss the 30 best practices for building and growing client relationships that Jeff has discovered during his career. Will they be able to get through all 30 of them in just one episode?

 

Transformation is an Inside Job

 

This month Joe talks with Charlotte Stallings, president and CEO of Charlotte Stallings Enterprises in Houston, TX. Together they explore the idea of transformation being an inside job, discussing how embracing change and overcoming internal obstacles are crucial for personal and professional growth.

 
 

Disinformation

 

In this episode, Joe is joined by former US Attorney, Barbara McQuade, to explore the pervasive issue of disinformation. They discuss the deliberate spread of misleading information and its impact on society and professions like accounting with an emphasis on the importance of upholding facts and integrity, offering insights into combating disinformation, and promoting ethical leadership.

 

Regulating Success

 

This month, MICPA Government Relations Director LaShawn Thomas joins Joe in a discussion on "regulating success" in the accounting profession. Explore legislative updates, licensure nuances and the importance of educating lawmakers, all with a dash of CPA-themed humor.

 

Volunteer Vanguard

 

This month, Joe discusses the significance of volunteering for CPAs with Jamie Lopiccolo, CPA, CGMA, founder and managing member of Capocore Professional Advisors. Jamie shares his path from the Small Practitioners Task Force to Chair of the Board of Directors for MICPA, highlighting the valuable skills CPAs offer in governance and the rewards of volunteering, such as professional development and networking opportunities.

 

Balancing the Books: The CPA Shortage

 

This month, Joe explores the CPA shortage crisis with special guest Michelle Watterworth, CPA and partner at Plante Moran. Together, they explore the collaborative efforts of the AICPA and the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers ,and Treasurers (NASACT). Michelle offers insights into strategies for attracting and retaining CPAs, and provides a sneak peek into an upcoming co-branded paper set to be released later this year.

 
 

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