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Learn everything you need to know to have a successful and fulfilling accounting career. This is The Abacus Show, where the top thought leaders, teachers, and accounting professionals from all over the world share their experience to help you become a top performer and empower you to take control of…

Bob the CPA: Accountant | Big 4 Alum | Founder of CPA Talent


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    Moving from Big 4 Audit to a Corporate Finance (FP&A) Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2017 21:40


    Everything you need to know about making the jump from Big 4 Audit to Corporate Finance (FP&A). All in this episode of Abacus. Let?s Go! The post Moving from Big 4 Audit to a Corporate Finance (FP&A) Job appeared first on CPA Talent.

    Moving from Big 4 Audit to a Corporate Finance (FP&A) Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2017 21:40


    Everything you need to know about making the jump from Big 4 Audit to Corporate Finance (FP&A). All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s Go! The post Moving from Big 4 Audit to a Corporate Finance (FP&A) Job appeared first on CPA Talent.

    Going Back to School for an Accounting Degree

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2017 24:18


    Start your career in industry, then move to public accounting. Plus job interview tips for recent grads. All in this episode of Abacus. Let?s Go! The post Going Back to School for an Accounting Degree appeared first on CPA Talent.

    Going Back to School for an Accounting Degree

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2017 24:18


    Start your career in industry, then move to public accounting. Plus job interview tips for recent grads. All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s Go! The post Going Back to School for an Accounting Degree appeared first on CPA Talent.

    Candid Career Advice from a Big 4 Tax Partner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 26:24


    Candid career advice from a Big 4 Partner. Including how to define your career goals, and manage your priorities. All in this episode of Abacus. Let?s Go! The post Candid Career Advice from a Big 4 Tax Partner appeared first on CPA Talent.

    Candid Career Advice from a Big 4 Tax Partner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 26:24


    Candid career advice from a Big 4 Partner. Including how to define your career goals, and manage your priorities. All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s Go! The post Candid Career Advice from a Big 4 Tax Partner appeared first on CPA Talent.

    Accounting Careers In the Marijuana Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2017 14:13


    Should CPAs serve clients who are breaking federal laws daily? Take a look inside the US Cannabis industry. All in this episode of Abacus. Let?s Go! The post Accounting Careers In the Marijuana Industry appeared first on CPA Talent.

    Accounting Careers In the Marijuana Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2017 14:13


    Should CPAs serve clients who are breaking federal laws daily? Take a look inside the US Cannabis industry. All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s Go! The post Accounting Careers In the Marijuana Industry appeared first on CPA Talent.

    Accounting Careers in Higher Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2017 23:57


    Considering an accounting career in higher education? Learn more from the CFO of the Connecticut University System. All in this episode of Abacus. Let?s Go! The post Accounting Careers in Higher Education appeared first on CPA Talent.

    Accounting Careers in Higher Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2017 23:57


    Considering an accounting career in higher education? Learn more from the CFO of the Connecticut University System. All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s Go! The post Accounting Careers in Higher Education appeared first on CPA Talent.

    Why You Should Get More Involved In Professional Organizations

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2017 16:47


    Why you should get more involved in a professional accounting organization (and how to get started). All in this episode of Abacus. Let?s Go! The post Why You Should Get More Involved In Professional Organizations appeared first on CPA Talent.

    Why You Should Get More Involved In Professional Organizations

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2017 16:47


    Why you should get more involved in a professional accounting organization (and how to get started). All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s Go! The post Why You Should Get More Involved In Professional Organizations appeared first on CPA Talent.

    Careers in the IRS: Criminal Investigation Division

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2017 32:41


    Forensic accountants catch fraudsters, money-laundering, and tax evasion. Former IRS Agent takes you behind the scenes of this unique accounting career. All in this episode of Abacus. Let?s Go! The post Careers in the IRS: Criminal Investigation Division appeared first on CPA Talent.

    Careers in the IRS: Criminal Investigation Division

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2017 32:41


    Forensic accountants catch fraudsters, money-laundering, and tax evasion. Former IRS Agent takes you behind the scenes of this unique accounting career. All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s Go! The post Careers in the IRS: Criminal Investigation Division appeared first on CPA Talent.

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    The Accountants that Make the Oscars Happen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2017 17:11


    Meet the CPA duo behind the most anticipated envelopes in Hollywood, the ones containing winners of the Academy Awards. All in this episode of Abacus. Let?s Go! The post The Accountants that Make the Oscars Happen appeared first on CPA Talent.

    The Accountants that Make the Oscars Happen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2017 17:11


    Meet the CPA duo behind the most anticipated envelopes in Hollywood, the ones containing winners of the Academy Awards. All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s Go! The post The Accountants that Make the Oscars Happen appeared first on CPA Talent.

    On Coaching and Professional Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2016 23:27


    How continual personal and professional development will make you happier and more successful. All in this episode of Abacus. Let?s Go! The post On Coaching and Professional Development appeared first on CPA Talent.

    On Coaching and Professional Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2016 23:27


    How continual personal and professional development will make you happier and more successful. All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s Go! The post On Coaching and Professional Development appeared first on CPA Talent.

    How to Improve Your Business Communication Skills

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2016 24:01


    Learn how to improve your business communications, and get better results. Communication styles, and how to write effective emails. All in this episode of Abacus. Let?s Go! The post How to Improve Your Business Communication Skills appeared first on CPA Talent.

    How to Improve Your Business Communication Skills

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2016 24:01


    Learn how to improve your business communications, and get better results. Communication styles, and how to write effective emails. All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s Go! The post How to Improve Your Business Communication Skills appeared first on CPA Talent.

    Should You Ever Accept a Counteroffer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2016 15:41


    Should You Accept a Counteroffer? What is a counteroffer? When should you expect a counteroffer in your job search? All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s Go! The post Should You Ever Accept a Counteroffer? appeared first on CPA Talent.

    How to Change Careers and Become an Accountant

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2016 36:31


    How to change careers from math teacher to accountant. What’s wrong with continuing education? And a nano-CPE update. All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s Go! The post How to Change Careers and Become an Accountant appeared first on CPA Talent.

    Excel Tips for Accountants: Secrets of a Professional Trainer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2016 26:51


    Accountants love Excel. Professional trainer shares his top tips, and the best ways to learn Excel. All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s Go! The post Excel Tips for Accountants: Secrets of a Professional Trainer appeared first on CPA Talent.

    How to Pass the CPA Exam (Even If You've Failed Before)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2016 23:25


    How to pass the CPA exam at 30 (even if you've failed in the past). How to overcome failure, study without neglecting your family, and become a CPA. All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s Go! The post How to Pass the CPA Exam (Even If You've Failed Before) appeared first on CPA Talent.

    Impress Everyone at Your Next Big Presentation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2016 17:56


    Impress everyone at your next big presentation with these tips from author and presenter Geni Whitehouse. In today's interview Geni shares some tips you can start using today to make a big impression at your next board or audit committee meeting presentation. All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s Go! The post Impress Everyone at Your Next Big Presentation appeared first on CPA Talent.

    Leaving the Big 4? How To Maximize Your Value

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2016 23:03


    Want to leave the Big 4? Learn the three areas where you can maximize your value when leaving the Big 4, and how to decide which company culture is right for you. All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s Go! The post Leaving the Big 4? How To Maximize Your Value appeared first on CPA Talent.

    5 Simple Ways To Speed Up Your Job Search

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2016 27:22


    Learn the 5 simple things you can do today to speed up your job search, and get better results. Then, I'll share a new way to think about goals, and why they're so important for your career. All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s Go! The post 5 Simple Ways To Speed Up Your Job Search appeared first on CPA Talent.

    It's OK To Try Something Strange

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2016 22:44


    Learn why your career won't be linear, why it's important to try something new, and why failing won't be fatal. Caleb Newquist (Going Concern) went from public accounting to writing on the internet. Today he's the editor-in-chief of one of the largest accounting industry news sites in the world, and he shares what he's learned along the way. Then, I'll tell you about the hidden risks of staying at your current job too long. All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s Go! The post It's OK To Try Something Strange appeared first on CPA Talent.

    How to Become a Local Firm Tax Partner

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2016 21:43


    Mario Lucibello made the switch from Audit to Tax, and now he’s a Partner at a small firm in the New York metro area. Find out how he got there, and the lessons he learned along the way. All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s Go! The post How to Become a Local Firm Tax Partner appeared first on CPA Talent.

    How to Quit Your Job and Travel the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2016 16:23


    How to plan your escape from the 9-5. The Lifestyle Accountant stops by tell us about mini-retirements, simplifying his life, and what it's like to work with clients entirely online. Then, I'll tell you about a simple way to increase your focus and waste less mental energy every day. All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s Go! The post How to Quit Your Job and Travel the World appeared first on CPA Talent.

    How to Prepare for Your Next Accounting Job Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2016 23:58


    Be ready for your next Accounting Interview. Learn how to answer common accounting interview questions, the most common bad advice to avoid, and hear some interview horror stories. Plus, how to get free resume help. All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s Go! The post How to Prepare for Your Next Accounting Job Interview appeared first on CPA Talent.

    Burnout in Public Accounting: Warning Signs and How to Get Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2016 23:12


    Suffering From Burnout in Public Accounting? Stress & resilience coach Paula Davis-Laack opens up about a topic that's still taboo in the accounting industry, especially during busy season. Learn how to recognize and deal with burnout. Then, in today's coaching note, I'll tell you about an easy way to gain more free time and reduce stress when you're putting in long hours at the office. All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s Go! The post Burnout in Public Accounting: Warning Signs and How to Get Help appeared first on CPA Talent.

    Careers in Media Revenue Reporting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2016 15:40


    There's a lot more to an accounting career than tax/audit. Ever wondered what your career options are? Discover new and unique career paths with me as I find accountants with cool jobs and ask them to tell you all about it. Today Andrew Rosen works with almost every major Radio and TV station in the country. Find out how he got there, and the lessons he learned along the way. All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s Go! The post Careers in Media Revenue Reporting appeared first on CPA Talent.

    Accounting Is Going Digital - What You Need to Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2016 31:13


    What will the firm of 2025 look like? Accounting futurist Chris Hooper (Accodex, Going Concern, TEDx) stops by to share his vision for the future of accounting. Hear why Chris took his first accounting job (hint: not because he loved accounting), and the single best way for accounting students to start your careers off right. All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s Go! The post Accounting Is Going Digital - What You Need to Know appeared first on CPA Talent.

    Technology Changes In the Accounting Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2016 24:49


    Think your job is safe from technology changes? Author, speaker, and small firm CEO Jody Padar shares her vision of the radical ways technology will change the accounting profession. Learn how you can stand out and thrive in times of technology change, and how to avoid becoming obsolete. All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s go! The post Technology Changes In the Accounting Industry appeared first on CPA Talent.

    Find Free Accounting CPE Online

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2016 13:50


    Discover how to use the internet to get all your CPE hours for free. Then my guests Matt and Jamie will tell you about a new tool they’re building to take the hassle out of tracking your hours. And finally, I’ll show you an easy way to stay safe online. All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s go! The post Find Free Accounting CPE Online appeared first on CPA Talent.

    How to Find the Best Accounting Recruiters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2015 17:34


    Recruiting manager Jarred VandeMark shares the inside scoop on how to find the best recruiters in your area in this Abacus exclusive interview. Plus, how's the Accounting Job Market look leading into 2016? All in this episode of Abacus. Let’s Go! The post How to Find the Best Accounting Recruiters appeared first on CPA Talent.

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