CPA CAREER PATHS

In this empowering episode, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, MSA, welcomes back Minnie Lau, President of Minnie Lau, CPA PC, for part two of her inspiring journey. This conversation dives deeper into what it means to take ownership, lead with integrity, and build something that truly reflects your values.

Minnie shares how running her own firm taught her the importance of boundaries, flexibility, and staying focused on what matters most. From managing clients to shaping her work culture, she opens up about the lessons that come with leadership, self-discipline, and the courage to make decisions with your name on the door.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why ownership comes with both freedom and responsibility
✅ How setting boundaries helps protect your time and energy
✅ The value of flexibility in maintaining focus and growth
✅ Leadership lessons from building a purpose-driven firm
✅ How staying aligned with your core values shapes lasting success

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or professional redefining your path, this episode reminds you that when it’s your name on the door, it’s also your purpose, your pride, and your legacy.

#minnielau #roseyflahertypodcast #audiopodcast #leadership #careerresilience #entrepreneurship #careerinsights #womeninfinance #professionalgrowth #purpose #growthmindset #careerjourney 

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🎧 Audio Podcast – Episode 98

In this inspiring episode, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, MSA, welcomes Minnie Lau, President of Minnie Lau, CPA PC, to share her story of resilience, redirection, and rediscovery.

Minnie opens up about the career setbacks that became turning points, including how layoffs didn’t stop her, they helped her redefine what success really means. 
From early challenges to building her own firm, she shares what it takes to stay grounded, grow through adversity, and find purpose in every season.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ How setbacks can reveal your true path and potential
✅ Why resilience and self-belief are key to career reinvention
✅ The importance of following the work you truly enjoy
✅ How to stay useful, adaptable, and driven through uncertainty

✅ Lessons on leadership, courage, and creating impact from the ground up
Whether you’re navigating a career change, facing challenges, or searching for your next step, Minnie’s story reminds us that hard times don’t define you, they refine you.

#minnielau #roseyflahertypodcast #audiopodcast #careerresilience #leadership #careerjourney #professionalgrowth #womeninfinance #careerinsights #overcomingchallenges #purpose #growthmindset

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In this episode, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, MSA, welcomes back Kimberly N. Ellison-Taylor, Global Technology and Finance Leader, for another powerful conversation on leadership, mentorship, and driving meaningful outcomes.

Kimberly shares why it’s not enough to simply show up—you have to bring knowledge, confidence, and focus to truly stand out. 

She dives into how leaders can balance resilience with authenticity, why sponsors, coaches, and mentors play different but critical roles, and how shifting from activity to outcomes transforms careers and organisations.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why knowing enough to be “dangerous” builds confidence and influence
✅ How sponsors, mentors, and coaches shape professional growth in different ways
✅ Why focusing on outcomes—not just activity—drives impact
✅ The importance of resilience, adaptability, and strategic visibility
✅ Lessons in leadership that blend technology, finance, and human connection

Whether you’re an aspiring leader or a seasoned professional, Kimberly’s insights will inspire you to step up, own your decisions, and make your presence matter.

#kimberlyellison-taylor #roseyflahertypodcast #financeleadership #careerinsights #professionalgrowth #resilience #leadership #mentorship #sponsorship #trustbuilding

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In this episode, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, MSA, welcomes Kimberly N. Ellison-Taylor, a Global Technology and Finance Leader, to share her insights on leadership, resilience, and financial empowerment.

Kimberly discusses how owning your financial decisions isn’t just about numbers—it’s about confidence, accountability, and building influence. 

She also dives into the importance of asking for help, learning continuously, and turning challenges into growth opportunities.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why managing money effectively puts you in control of your career and life
✅ How resilience can set you apart in professional and personal growth
✅ The value of asking for help and seeking guidance strategically
✅ Lessons in continuous learning and evolving as a leader
✅ How to balance accountability, confidence, and collaboration

Whether you’re in finance, leadership, or tech, this episode provides actionable insights on taking ownership of your decisions while staying authentic and adaptable.

#kimberlyellison-taylor #roseyflahertypodcast #financeleadership #careerinsights #professionalgrowth #resilience #leadership #mentorship #trustbuilding

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In this episode, Chris Papin, CPA, Thought Leader and Business Advisor, joins host Rosey Flaherty, CPA, MSA, to explore the powerful connection between money and emotions.

Chris shares why financial decisions are rarely just about numbers; they’re deeply tied to confidence, trust, and personal values. 

From defining scope with clients to staying present in conversations, his perspective shows how emotions shape both professional and personal success.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why money and emotions are directly connected
✅ How communication builds clarity and confidence with clients
✅ The importance of patience when decisions feel uncertain
✅ Practical ways to build trust in advisory and leadership roles
✅ Why consistency and showing up matter more than perfection

Whether you’re in accounting, business, or leadership, this episode highlights the balance between technical expertise and human connection, reminding us that trust is built one conversation at a time.

Subscribe for more insights, career lessons, and inspiring conversations. Share your takeaways in the comments below!

#chrispapin #roseyflahertypodcast #cpajourney #careerchange #resilience #leadership #mentorship #professionalgrowth #trustbuilding

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In this episode, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, MSA, sits down with Chris Papin, CPA, Thought Leader and Business Advisor, to explore why small touches are the foundation of long-term trust.

Chris shares how intentional communication, defining scope, and staying present with clients can transform professional relationships. 

His perspective shows that success isn’t just about technical expertise; it’s about building confidence, clarity, and connection one conversation at a time.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why small actions create lasting trust with clients
✅ How clear scope and expectations prevent misunderstandings
✅ The power of communication in bridging knowledge gaps
✅ Why patience and presence matter more than immediate answers
✅ Practical lessons for building confidence and credibility in your career

📌 Whether you’re in accounting, business, or leadership, this episode offers timeless lessons on trust, communication, and resilience.

🔔 Subscribe for more stories, insights, and inspiring conversations. Share your thoughts in the comments below!

#chrispapin #roseyflahertypodcast #cpajourney #careerchange #resilience #leadership #mentorship #professionalgrowth #selfcare #trustbuilding

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In Episode 93, Rosey Flaherty sits down again with Keith Kenez, CPA, Tax Manager at AAFCPAs, to explore why self-care isn’t optional anymore.

Keith shares how setting boundaries, protecting mental health, and finding balance have been just as important to his career as technical expertise. 

His story reminds us that success is not just about titles or achievements, it’s about building a sustainable life you don’t burn out from.

From the pressures of a demanding profession to the importance of making time for yourself, this conversation highlights why resilience, balance, and human connection matter more than ever.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why self-care is a professional necessity, not a luxury
✅ How to set boundaries without guilt
✅ The connection between mental health and long-term success
✅ Why balance and resilience fuel both life and career growth
✅ Practical lessons on building a career that aligns with your wellbeing

🎧 Tune in now and discover why putting yourself first is one of the smartest career decisions you can make.

🔔 Subscribe, share, and leave a review to support stories that inspire.

#keithkenez #roseyflahertypodcast #cpajourney #careerchange #resilience #leadership #mentorship #professionalgrowth #selfcare #balance

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In Episode 92, Rosey Flaherty sits down with Keith Kenez, CPA, Tax Manager at AAFCPAs, to share his inspiring and unconventional journey into accounting.

From starting as a 40-year-old intern to becoming a CPA, Keith opens up about the challenges, mindset shifts, and lessons learned along the way. His story proves that it’s never too late to pursue a new path or redefine what success looks like.

Keith discusses the importance of resilience, the role of mentorship, and why building strong relationships matters just as much as technical skills. 

Whether you’re navigating a career change, overcoming self-doubt, or seeking motivation to keep pushing forward, this conversation will leave you inspired.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:
✅ How Keith transitioned into accounting later in life
✅ Why age is never a barrier to success
✅ The role of perseverance in achieving professional goals
✅ Lessons on leadership, resilience, and growth
✅ Why people and relationships matter more than titles

🎧 Tune in now to hear how determination and perspective can shape not just a career, but a meaningful life.

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#keithkenez #roseyflahertypodcast #cpajourney #careerchange #resilience #leadership #mentorship #professionalgrowth #unconventionalpath #inspiration

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In Episode 91, Rosey Flaherty welcomes back Amy Vetter, CPA, CEO of The B3 Method Institute, to explore how creating focus time and protecting your energy can transform the way you work and live.

Amy shares practical ways to set boundaries, why being intentional with your schedule matters, and how daily habits can help you stay grounded in what truly matters. 

From managing competing demands to aligning work with personal values, this conversation is a powerful reminder that protecting your energy isn’t a luxury; it’s a leadership necessity.

If you’ve ever struggled with distractions, burnout, or feeling pulled in too many directions, this episode will give you tools to reset and take control of your time.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to create focus time in your daily routine
✅ Why protecting your energy fuels authentic leadership
✅ Practical tips to balance productivity and well-being
✅ How intentional time management builds confidence and clarity
✅ Why small, consistent habits matter more than big changes

🎧 Tune in now and learn how to build a career and a life that protects what matters most.

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#amyvetter #roseyflahertypodcast #focus #productivitytips #careerresilience #worklifebalance #authenticleadership #energyprotection #professionalgrowth

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In Episode 90, Rosey Flaherty sits down with Amy Vetter, CPA, CEO of The B3 Method Institute, to explore the power of following your path in business and life.

From starting in roles she didn’t initially love, to finding meaning through curiosity and courage, Amy shares how her journey proves that success doesn’t always follow a straight line.

She opens up about navigating career pivots, the lessons of internal audit, and why personal experience—not tradition—shapes the strongest leaders.

If you’ve ever felt pressure to follow a conventional path, this conversation will remind you that your career story is yours to write.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why your first job doesn’t define your career
✅ How unexpected roles can shape leadership skills
✅ Why internal audit offers unique business insights
✅ How to embrace change when plans don’t work out
✅ Why trusting yourself matters more than following tradition

🎧 Tune in now and discover why the most meaningful careers are built from authenticity, not expectation.

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#amyvetter #roseyflahertypodcast #cpajourney #careerclarity #womeninleadership #careertransition #professionalgrowth #auditcareer #authenticleadership #careerresilience

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