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B4 and After episodes
- From Tax to Audit + Mental Health with Alex Malinis, CPAListen to this episode as we talk with guest, Alex Malinis, CPA, about harsh busy seasons, non-empathetic leaders, mental health, and making the switch from tax to audit.51 min
- From Auditing at Big 4 to Demand Planner at Spanx | Christina Martin, CPAChristina Martin, CPA, shares her career switch from auditing at a Big 4 to pursuing her passion in the fashion industry. She shares tips on how she attended Parsons School of Design while working her usual busy seasons in public accounting. Check her out in IG @petitelystylish !43 min
- Experiencing Big 4 Layoffs During COVID with Shu Han, CPATune into this episode as Shu Han, CPA shares his story and his exit from Big 4 during COVID.41 min
- Outside Recruiters‘ Perspective of Big 4 + Career Pivot Advice | Shawn and AndreaListen to this week‘s episode where we ask accounting and finance recruiters how to perform successful career pivots outside of Big 4.58 min
- Casual Convos | What Can Public Accounting Firms Do to Retain More Staff?A tax manager submitted a question via LinkedIn, asking: ”What can accounting firms do to have staff stay longer?” and ”Is it comparable to being a professional athlete?”22 min
- Balancing Big 4, Fitness and Side Hustles with Alicia | @fitnessbyaliciaIn this week‘s episode, we are joined by Alicia (@fitnessbyalicia), a first year audit staff at a Big 4 who simultaneously started the viral card game @socialdrinkersgame. Listen in as she shares how she is able to balance her multiple interests with her full-time job.49 min
- Casual Convos | Did College Prepare You for Public Accounting?Darlene and Keegan answer the main question most college students ask on the @b4andafterpod‘s Instagram.15 min
- From Public Accountant to Business Advisor for Accountants | Charlie Price, CPACharlie Price, CPA (@chuckswilde) shares his career journey as well as how he was able to build a following and a 2,000+ FaceBook group (Marketing Success for Accountants and Bookkeepers).52 min
- Casual Convos | Deloitte: A Toxic Ex Begging for You Back??In this episode, Keegan and Darlene discuss a viral article about Deloitte‘s new recruiting tactic.Original article link below:https://www.goingconcern.com/turnover-deloitte-pretty-bad-recruit-people-laid-off-last-year/21 min
- How to Decide When to Leave Big 4 with Becca BirdsellThis weeks guest, Becca Birdsell, highlights her career journey thus far while sharing what red flags she experienced at a Big 4.47 min
About B4 and After
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The podcast for the short-term accountant. Hear candid stories of what life is really like in the Big 4, how public accounting compares to private industry, how to survive busy season, avoid burnout, and what options are available outside of public accounting. Break down professional walls and get advice on how to maintain work/life balance and prioritize your mental health.
Taking you on this rollercoaster are co-hosts Darlene Nacional, a former Big 4 accountant, and Keegan Marquis, CPA, who left public accounting for a job in private industry.
This podcast will take you on the journey of life at B4 and the possibilities After.
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