If you are a young accounting professional, this episode is for you! Hannah and Joey are the perfect mentors! They give great advice on how to find career mentors and take advantage of the early years of your career! They also discuss the challenges facing the accounting profession and why they are still so positive about the future of it. Don't forget to check out their podcast, The Young CPA Success Show! They share great insights and interview amazing guests!

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to own your very own accounting firm? Tony Wilson is one of the brightest minds in the accounting space and in this episode, he shares his accounting entrepreneurial journey. Tony also shares insights he gained while working at a top 10 firm and while working in industry. Tony is a great example of how you can shape your accounting journey to fit what you want out of life!

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Would you like to learn how to best prepare for the CPA Exams? Blake Carroll, CPA is a CPA Exam Coach and shares key insight into how to be most successful when taking the CPA Exams. Blake also shares his experience at PWC and how accountants can find new opportunities without ever burning bridges.

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Want to learn about other paths for young accounting professionals outside of public accounting? This week's guest, Kaden Cook, CPA, CMA chose a career path that did not involve tax or audit. The episode covers what that path looks like, what it's like working for a virtual firm, should I get the CMA or the CPA and so much more!

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Want to learn how to save time and automate your life? Check out this episode of Accounting Conversations for great life and Excel advice from Derek Henry, CPA! Derek started his career in accounting and is now a Financial Services Consultant at Workday. He is an Excel Macros Master and is the Owner of Excelevate! In the episode, Derek dives into how young accounting professionals can use Macros to save hundreds of hours each year! He also gives great career and life advice!

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Dominic Piscopo, CPA, the founder of Big 4 Transparency is the guest of episode 5. In the episode, Chayton and Dom discuss the current pipeline issues facing the accounting industry. They also talk about how accounting professionals can leverage Big 4 Transparency, an accounting salary database, to negotiate a fair salary. Dom shares amazing insights that young accounting professionals can apply today to be better prepared for a career in accounting! Enjoy the episode!

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In episode 4, Chayton interviews Mike Manalac, CPA. Mike is an Accounting Manager at Google and previously worked at Walmart and PWC. Chayton and Mike talk about the pipeline shortage, interviewing in Silicon Valley, and building your dream career in accounting. Make sure to check out Mike's playbook, No Flux Given! It is the perfect guide for Young Accounting Professionals!

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This week's episode is a conversation with Anna McLaughlin. Anna is a forensic accounting student at Embry Riddle. In the episode, Anna and Chayton discuss what a career in forensic accounting could look like. They also discuss how students can leverage LinkedIn to build real connections. Enjoy the episode!

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This week's guest is Noah Brabble. Noah is an accounting student and a student leader at UNC Greensboro. Noah and Chayton discuss how students can leverage student experiences such as leadership and internships to jump-start their careers. Enjoy this episode of Accounting Conversations!

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Welcome to Accounting Conversations, the podcast for Young Accounting Students and Professionals. This episode is a brief intro into what the future of the Podcast will look like. Enjoy!

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