Becker Accounting Podcasts
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Balancing the Future Ep. 41 - Make Your Money Work: A Practical Investing Framework with Alex Roca
<p>Alex Roca, a CFP at Fidelity and host of Women Talk Money, joins Chris Mitchell to demystify investing for real life. She shares her unconventional path into finance, why certifications can “legitimize” your confidence, and how authentic networking leads to advocates who open doors. She then shares a simple way to get started with investing and building a financial plan: decide your next move, stay balanced, pick tools that fit your goals, and protect what you’re building without getting overwhelmed. The message is simple and motivating: it’s never too early—or too late—to start.<br><br>Earn CPE by...
Balancing the Future Ep. 40 - Prompting Your Future: AI Tools for Career Advancement with Kaplan Mobray
<p>AI isn’t a trend—it’s becoming the currency of work. In this episode of Balancing the Future, leadership coach and author Kaplan Mobray breaks down why AI literacy is now essential for career survival and advancement, and how your digital footprint can qualify—or disqualify—you before you ever interview. You’ll hear practical ways to use AI to sharpen your resume, close skill gaps, plan career moves, and build a brand that stands out. If you want to stay employable and future-ready, start here.<br><br>Earn CPE by listening to this podcast through a Becker Prime CPE su...
BAP Ep. 9 - The Brain in the Room Part 1: Brain-Friendly Conversations as a Leadership Practice with Heather Esposito
<p>Heather Esposito, founder of Movora Strategies, joins host Chris Mitchell as part of a series to unpack the neuroscience behind “brain-friendly” communication. They explore how the brain scans for social threats, why uncertainty and status differences derail rational thinking, and how leaders can create trust and high performance by working with—not against—human biology. You’ll hear practical tips for performance conversations, team dynamics, and even selling, all grounded in hard science. If you want stronger meetings, better client relationships, and more influence, this episode delivers.<br><br>Earn CPE by listening to this podcast through a Becker Prime CPE...
Tax News Now Ep. 23 - Think Before You File: Influencer Income, Entity Structure, and the Future of Tax Advisory with Marit Burmood
<p>In this episode of the Tax News Now Podcast, Mark Gallegos and his guest, Marit Burmood, CPA, Enrolled Agent, and founder of Flair Financial, explore her journey from bartender-turned-accounting-student to nationally recognized tax advisor, speaker, and content creator known as "the Extroverted Accountant." The conversation dives into practical tax topics including the unique income and deduction landscape for influencers and content creators, the critical considerations before electing S-Corporation status, and how proactive advisory services help business owners avoid costly tax surprises. Marit also shares her perspective on navigating AI-generated tax strategies, the importance of staying within professional scope, and...
Balancing the Future Ep. 39 - A Seat at the Table: Earning Influence in Corporate Life with Marvin Chiddick
<p>Marvin Chiddick, a seasoned finance executive, shares how a single college event sparked a 35+ year career—and how being a first-generation professional shaped his drive, resilience, and leadership. He talks candidly about fear of failure, staying focused instead of comparing yourself to others, taking stretch opportunities that don’t look “perfect” on paper, and growing through discomfort. He also tackles today’s reality: AI is accelerating change, and the winners will be those who re-skill, communicate well, and lean on mentors, sponsors, and community. Listen in for practical, hard-earned advice you can apply to your career immediately.<br><br>Earn CPE b...
Balancing the Future Ep. 38 - The CPA Exam Mindset Every Candidate Needs with Blake Carroll
<p>What does it really take to pass the CPA exam today? In this episode, CPA exam coach Blake Carroll breaks down why most candidates don’t fail from lack of intelligence—they struggle with burnout, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and the rigorous pace of public accounting. He shares how leaders can better support staff, how to rebound after a failed section without spiraling, and why Gen Z’s “comparison trap” on social media makes the journey harder. This conversation is a practical, motivating listen for candidates and firm leaders alike.<br><br>Earn CPE by listening to this podcast through a Becker P...
Cool Careers in Accounting Ep. 39 - Public Accounting's Hidden Specialty: Real Estate Tax Credits with Nic Mathias
<p>What do affordable housing, solar fields, and historic rehabs have in common? Tax credits—and a fast-growing niche in public accounting. In this episode, CohnReznick partner Nic Mathias breaks down tax-incentivized real estate in plain English, from how deals are financed to why the work can be both profitable and purpose-driven. He also shares candid career lessons from 23 years at one firm: building a partner path, learning business development, and staying adaptable. Join us for a practical, timely, and surprisingly relatable conversation.<br><br>Earn CPE by listening to this podcast through a Becker Prime CPE subscription.</p><p>Li...
Balancing the Future Ep. 37 - Sarbanes-Oxley Without the Burnout: A Better Internal Audit Model with Ian Burnett
<p>Is SOX 404 helping internal audit—or hijacking it? In this conversation, Ian Burnett, Managing Director at Sirius Solutions, and host Chris Mitchell revisit the chaos of early SOX, why internal audit became the default owner despite not being named in the Act, and how “material weakness” pressure can drive outsized focus on IT general controls. Ian shares practical guidance for aligning management, internal audit, and external auditors, and explains how modern AI tools could automate rules-based testing—freeing teams to tackle the risks that actually move the needle.<br><br>Earn CPE by listening to this podcast through a Becker P...
Tax News Now Ep. 22 - Never Stop at Formation Day: How the Right Entity Choice Evolves with Your Business with Tony Nitti
<p>In this episode of the Tax News Now Podcast, Mark Gallegos and his guest, Tony Nitti, Partner in EY's National Tax Office, for a wide-ranging conversation on entity choice and one of the tax code's most powerful — and most misunderstood — provisions. Tony breaks down how the TCJA's corporate rate cut and the expansion of the Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) exclusion have made C corporations a potentially attractive entity form. He walks through the technical traps that can disqualify stock as QSBS stock as well as the original issuance rules and the pitfalls of converting an LLC or S corp...
BAP Ep. 8 - An Insider Tour of Oil & Gas Accounting with Rayna Kordonowy
<p>Rayna Kordonowy, CFO at United Energy, joins us to unpack the story behind North Dakota’s 75 years of oil production—and the next big push: “Crack the Code 2.0.” She explains how horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing transformed the Bakken, why the industry is chasing enhanced oil recovery methods, and what it could mean for production and investment decisions. She then brings it back to the CPA lens: reserves, depletion, asset retirement obligations, joint interest billing, and the impact of volatile commodity prices. Tune in for a clear, insider tour of energy accounting.<br><br>Earn CPE by listening to this pod...
