Nicole (Alex) Balkenbusch, Chief Storyteller at Amazon, joins us to discuss her journey from accountant to financial planning and analysis leader at one of the world’s largest corporations. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling in finance, bringing data to life to drive business decisions. She has also built a leadership development and executive coaching business, and shares advice on managing work-life balance, setting goals, and the importance of mentorship. Learn insights into taking your career beyond traditional expectations.

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Cool Careers in Accounting Ep. 11 - Telling Stories & Defining Your Own with Nicole Balkenbusch 

Calvin Harris, CEO of the New York CPA Society, joins us to lead a discussion around the evolving accounting profession. Covering everything from accounting career opportunities beyond the conventional through changes in the process to CPA licensure, Calvin Harris and our host, Chris Mitchell, hone in on the importance of staying relevant with the industry’s constantly updating technology. Their conversation argues that AI will enhance rather than replace accounting roles, making the field more efficient and interesting. Learn how the industry is adapting to modern challenges and opportunities, and your role as a growing professional during this evolution.

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Balancing the Future Ep. 18 - Adaptation in a Dynamic Profession with Calvin Harris

Mark Gallegos, Tax Partner at Porte Brown, and his guest delve into the leading tax topics each month. Gain insights from their expertise on the current tax landscape, with 2025 looking like a pivotal year for expiring tax provisions and potentially a new tax policy landscape. Recognizing the many uncertainties tax professionals face this year, Mark and his guests emphasize the opportunities to strengthen client relationships and drive future revenue for tax practitioners.

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Tax News Now Ep. 4 - Tax Topics with Daniel Moore

Dr. Sean Stein Smith is an accounting professor at Lehman College and a leading educator on emerging technologies’ impact in the accounting profession. He joins our host to discuss AI, Bitcoin, Blockchain, and other technologies as they apply to an accountant’s ability to provide broader, more efficient client services. He stresses the importance of embracing learning as part of business transformation—not forgetting a healthy dose of foundational knowledge and critical analysis when using automation. Learn more about the changing industry landscape and best implementation practices for accountants.

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Balancing the Future Ep. 17 - Risks and Rewards of Emerging Technologies with Dr. Sean Stein Smith

Cathy Engelbert has a career that inspires. The first woman CEO of a Big 4 accounting firm and current Commissioner of the WNBA, she joins Becker National Instructor, Mike Potenza, to discuss her journey from CPA to international business leader. She shares the importance of mentorship and the challenges she has faced in leadership, emphasizing confidence, curiosity, and preparation in achieving success. Describing her efforts within the WNBA, she also gives valuable insight into her leadership philosophy, how to achieve your goals, and the balance of career and personal priorities.

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Cool Careers in Accounting Ep. 10 - From Deloitte CEO to WNBA Commissioner with Cathy Engelbert

Join Jeannine K Brown—a leader in public accounting and author of "Unstuck and Unstoppable”—as she sits down with host Christopher Mitchell to discuss the importance of community, critical thinking, and communication on her path to success. She shares insights from her book around career advancement strategies and overcoming professional stagnation. In addition to making a plan and finding a mentor, she emphasizes the need to exemplify the qualities you value in both professional and personal areas, as a crucial step in your career and individual growth.

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Balancing the Future Ep. 16 - Unstuck and Unstoppable with Jeannine K Brown

Join host Christopher Mitchell as he speaks with two experts about the much-debated 150 credit hour requirement for CPA licensure. Marlene Alexander and Crystal Cooke each share their unique perspectives on the issue, covering topics like the regulation’s history and origin, why it has served the profession, if it still serves in this capacity, and what a change would require. Compare insights surrounding this controversial topic and learn new perspectives about reframing the criteria and its implications.


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Balancing the Future Ep. 15 - 150 Hours from Two Perspectives with Marlene Alexander & Crystal Cooke

Tax News Now Ep. 3 - Tax Topics with Randy Crabtree

Amy Horner—CPA turned international speaker, podcast founder, and adjunct professor—joins host Spencer Payne to discuss her unique transition from accounting to strategic planning and operations. She encourages the importance of solid financial understanding as a basis on which to grow your career, and likewise believes that organizational success happens by involving team members at all levels. Her advice inspires professionals to persevere through setbacks and seek mentorships that raise up and inspire.


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Cool Careers in Accounting Ep. 9 - A Rising Tide: Growing & Inspiring Success with Dr. Amy C. Horner

Stephanie Johnson, Head of Audit for Brokerage Coverage at Fidelity, talks with host Christopher Mitchell about the practice of internal auditing, why she loves the job, and the skills that internal auditors bring to the table. Without a background in accounting, she shares her path into the profession and the importance of self-advocacy, mentorship, and a curious spirit to grow your career. She also advocates for the importance of internal auditors and their role in navigating organizational changes like AI integration.

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Balancing the Future Ep. 14 - Success Built on Learning and Listening with Stephanie Johnson

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