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KyCPA is the professional membership organization for CPAs in Kentucky. Our podcast series, KyCPA: Behind The Numbers is ran by Marketing, Communications, & Design Coordinator, Marvin Stewart. Each month we interview guest speakers on the podcast to discuss topics affecting the CPA and business prof…

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    • Jan 11, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 044: Relationship of Leader-Member Exchange on role stress and burnout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 18:38


    On this episode of Behind the Numbers, our guest is Dr. Sammie Parsley, CPA, CMA, CIA, CGMA, a tax manager with Carr, Riggs, and Ingram, CPAs. He holds a doctorate in accounting from the University of Missouri-Stl where his research focused on behavioral accounting. Dr. Parsley discusses the relationship of Leader-Member Exchange on role stress and burnout. Dr. Parsley uses a public accounting perspective within this episode, however, much of what is discussed can be applied to many companies and roles to develop policies to promote culture that will assist in mitigating the negative effects of job stress. (Part 1 of 2)

    Episode 043: The Great Resignation, quiet quitting and employee retention

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 22:47


    On this episode of Behind the Numbers, Cara Silletto, an employee retention expert, provides insights on the great resignation, quiet quitting, ways to retain employees and develop a positive company culture.  

    Episode 042: Empowering Kentucky CPAs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 12:22


    In this episode we discuss how the Kentucky Society of CPAs (KyCPA) empowers Kentucky CPAs. We also introduce our new Membership Coordinator, Brittany McGill.

    Episode 041: Disaster prep and recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 18:46


    Guest Jerry Shreiber, CPA, also known as "Master of Disaster", shares information and resources regarding disaster prep and recovery. Visit kycpa.org/news/disaster-response for additional information and resources.

    Episode 040: Growing the CPA pipeline and the Educational Foundation of the Ky. Society of CPAs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 12:33


    We answer the following questions: *What are some of the obstacles to growing the CPA pipeline and how the Educational Foundation is able to help?   *How does the Educational Foundation help with awareness of the accounting profession?   *How does the Educational Foundation help with financial literacy?   For more information or to donate to the Educational Foundation of the Kentucky Society of CPAs visit kycpa.org/edfoundation.   Please share with any college student studying accounting the scholarship applications link kycpa.org/edfoundation/scholarship. Applications are open until February 22, 2022 at 3 p.m. EST.  

    Episode 039: The Secret to Happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 29:41


    Dr. Kathleen Gosser, Director, Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence at the College of Business, University of Louisville shares "The Secret to Happiness."

    Episode 038: Employee benefits Part 2 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 6:36


    Briana Whittle, senior HR generalist at Strothman and Company in Louisville, speaks about their newest employee benefits and what everyone should be considering when evaluating employee benefits, including attracting and retaining talented employees. 

    Episode 037: Employee benefits Part 1 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 16:17


    Greg Pope, the managing partner at EY's Louisville office, speaks about changes to their benefits, including adding mental health offerings at no cost to employees. He also shares how they evaluate their benefits, exploring new employee benefits and more.  

    Episode 036: KyCPA-PAC and advocacy updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 7:27


    Anthony Allen, KyCPA government affairs director and KyCPA member Alan Long, managing member at Baldwin CPAs, speak about past and upcoming KyCPA advocacy efforts, legislative wins from last year and why to invest in the KyCPA-PAC.  kycpa.org/advocacy

    Episode 035: College accounting student, Ryan Brock, shares his journey from choosing accounting as his major, internship, studying for the CPA Exam and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 10:32


    College accounting student, Ryan Brock, provides information regarding: how he became interested in accounting, why accounting is a great career choice, his experience as an intern at PwC, the importance and benefits of an internship, advice for others looking for an internship, utilizing KyCPA Accounting Interview Day and resources, why you should become a CPA, tips for studying for the CPA Exam, his other interests outside of accounting, his employment after he graduates and more. To find out more about career opportunities as a CPA, visit kycpa.org/futurecpas.

    Episode 034: Black CPA Centennial, Kentucky's first Black CPAs and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 37:11


    Black CPA Centennial information 40 under 40 Black CPA Awards (Application deadline: August 15, 2021) Kentucky's first Black CPAs Insights on barriers Black professionals face, the roles their organizations play in helping overcome those barriers and what the CPA profession can do collectively to progress in achieving diversity, equity and inclusion KyCPAs Diversity and Inclusion Committee efforts The following KyCPA members share their CPA journey: Anne Brooks, Partner, PWC Kim Burse, retired and currently volunteers for many community organizations Olivia Davis, Lecturer, University of Kentucky Kevin Graham, Assurance Supervisor, Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC LaTayna Henry, President, LMH Accounting and Consulting, LLC Nate Littles, Tax Supervisor, DMLO CPAs

    Episode 033: Barriers and opportunities that today's women in the workforce face

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 30:31


    Sarah Davasher-Wisdom, president and CEO of Greater Louisville, Inc. (GLI) shares insights regarding barriers and opportunities that today's women in the workforce face. She also covers a brief overview of GLI and what they do to support the regional economy, including advancing racial and gender equity. 

    Episode 032: Knowledge Hub, celebration of new CPAs, KyCPA Board nominations, upcoming events, COVID survey results regarding Kentucky CPAs and their businesses and more

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 13:41


    This episode of Behind the Numbers includes information about: New KyCPA member resources (Knowledge Hub) Opportunities to celebrate, network and volunteer KyCPA Committee service Upcoming events (Awards Banquet, Women’s Networking, Golf Scramble, June Annual Members Meeting and CFO Roundtables) KyCPA Board nominees for 2021-2022 Profile updates Results from COVID surveys that include how Kentucky CPAs and their businesses are progressing through the pandemic. Find out more at kycpa.org. 

    Episode 031: CPA Evolution updates, information and resources

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 11:39


    CPA Evolution is a combined NASBA-AICPA initiative aimed at evolving CPA licensure to reflect the skills and knowledge CPAs increasingly need in a technology-driven marketplace. In this episode of KyCPA's Behind the Numbers, Julia Woislaw and Jan Taylor-Morris from the American Institute of CPAs provide an overview of CPA Evolution, the future plans for the CPA Exam and where to obtain more information and resources. Find out more at EvolutionOfCPA.org.

    Episode 030: KyCPA new and upcoming spring 2021 CPE options

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 9:56


    Guest Lisa Kemper, KyCPA CPE director, shares CPE options offered this spring through KyCPA. Kemper also answers these questions: When are in-person classes returning? What is new for spring conferences, including new half-day options and a three-track Accounting and Auditing Conference. What's included in the new half-day Real Estate Workshop on June 10? What is included in the new CFO Series? What Certificate Programs and CPE packages are available? Find out more at kycpa.org/cpe/catalog.

    Episode 029: New Kentucky CPE requirements

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 8:18


    In this episode, Lisa Kemper, CPE director at the Kentucky Society of CPAs, explains the new Kentucky CPE requirements. For details regarding the new CPE requirements visit kycpa.org/cpe/faqcpe.

    Episode 028: Developing new business opportunities and connections

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 8:48


    Angie White, business development manager at the Kentucky Society of CPAs, discusses new opportunities for CPAs and businesses to connect to help develop relationships that are mutually beneficial for both. She also discusses new opportunities implemented in 2020. These new opportunities introduced helped facilitate connections in several ways as the business landscape changed and evolved due to the pandemic. White also covers what is new for 2021.

    Episode 027: The future of work is now

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 36:06


    Tracey Golden CPA, CGMA, chairman of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and chairman of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, spoke at KyCPA's December 2020 Holiday Luncheon. This episode of Behind the Numbers is a replay of her presentation, The future of work is now, from the luncheon. Learn what trends are shaping the future of work for the CPA profession, opportunities to deliver value, what core skills employees need to perform their roles effectively, and more. 

    Episode 026: Set your business up for success in 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 12:48


    Chris Panebianco is the chief marketing officer at Bankers Healthcare Group (BHG), a leading provider of financial solutions for highly-skilled professionals. BHG has continued to lend to CPAs through the pandemic, and in this episode, Panebianco offers insight into how to set your business up for success in 2021. Those interested in learning more about BHG can visit bhg.loan/kycpa

    Episode 025: Introducing a new way for KyCPA members to connect, collaborate and communicate.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 13:19


    In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we provide information on how KyCPA members may best utilize the newest member benefit Member Meetup. This platform is a new way for KyCPA members to connect, collaborate and communicate. Members are already talking about their own experiences regarding PPP and other COVID related topics. Also, there has been some chatter regarding how others are handling remote work, in-person meetings and holiday parties. Go to kycpa.org/mykycpa/MemberMeetup. Speaking of holiday parties, in this episode, we talk about KyCPAs first-ever virtual Holiday Luncheon. The Holiday Luncheon is a free member-only event on December 11. Attendees receive a $30 credit on Grubhub, enjoy Holiday Trivia and more. Register at kycpa.org/events. You may also do some holiday shopping and help the KyCPA Educational Foundation. Check out the Virtual Silent Auction Dec. 10-17, 2020. You may preview the auction items and access the auction at kycpa.org/edfoundation.  To view, all KyCPA member benefits, visit kycpa.org/mykycpa/memberbenefits. To join KyCPA go to kycpa.org/join.

    Episode 024: Part 3 of 3 with Jaclyn Badeau. She shares how can you use emotional intelligence to help with difficult personal situations.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 13:06


    Part 3 of 3 with Jaclyn Badeau. She shares how can you use emotional intelligence to help with difficult personal situations. Badeau is the president of Badeau Consulting LLC and is a CPA and a CGMA. She is also EQ certified and a DDI certified facilitator. 

    Episode 023: Part 2 of 3 with Jaclyn Badeau. She shares how you can develop your EQ skills to attract and retain employees and to build your business.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 17:16


    In part 2 of 3 in our EQ series with Jaclyn Badeau, learn how you can develop your EQ skills to attract and retain employees and to build your business. Badeau is the president of Badeau Consulting LLC and is a CPA and a CGMA. She is also EQ certified and a DDI certified facilitator. 

    Episode 022: How to utilize and improve your emotional intelligence to gain a competitive edge

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 12:33


    Jaclyn Badeau shares how to utilize and improve your emotional intelligence to gain a competitive edge. Badeau is the president of Badeau Consulting LLC and is a CPA and a CGMA. She is also EQ certified and a DDI certified facilitator. This episode is part 1 of 3 in our EQ series with Badeau. 

    Episode 021: Featuring KyCPAs Government Affairs Director, Shelby Williams and KyCPA-PAC Chair, Alan Long, CPA

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 11:54


    KyCPA Government Affairs Director, Shelby Williams and KyCPA-PAC Chair, Alan Long, CPA, share information about KyCPAs Political Action Committee (PAC). Find out why members should donate to the PAC, why this year is so critical to have a voice in Frankfort and what the big wins were from the last session. 

    Episode 20: Featuring KyCPA President, Esther Thompson-Long

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 7:19


    KyCPA President, Esther Thompson-Long, focuses on how CPAs can keep up with the pace of change, promote employee involvement and leadership, and support advocacy efforts.

    Episode 19: Featuring Chris Panebianco, Chief Marketing Officer at BHG

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 10:49


    Today’s podcast features Chris Panebianco, Chief Marketing Officer at BHG, a leading provider of financial solutions for highly-skilled professionals. BHG has continued to lend to CPAs through the pandemic, and in this episode, Chris offers insight into the financial solutions available. He also shares how KyCPA members can safeguard their practices today, and prepare for the future. Those interested in learning more about BHG can visit bhg.loan/kycpa

    Episode 18: Diversity and Inclusion Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 11:37


    For more information visit kycpa.org/DI.

    Episode 17: Diversity and Inclusion Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 11:47


    KyCPA members Rene Valadez and Kim Burse discuss the Diversity and Inclusion Committees' four-phased process to develop recommendations to promote not only diversity of the profession and inclusion of underrepresented groups, but that will also increase the percentage of these individuals studying, pursuing and remaining in the accounting profession.  For more information please visit kycpa.org/DI.

    Episode 16: KyCPA staff share how they have continued to work for members throughout COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 3:05


    A message from KyCPA staff: The bottom line is ... We're still working for you! www.kycpa.org/about/staff www.kycpa.org/mykycpa/memberbenefits 

    Episode 15: CPA Exam tips for success from Kentucky CPAs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 9:13


    The CPA Exam is now available year-round and testing centers are now opening for those wanting to take the exam.  In this episode of KyCPAs Behind the Numbers podcast Kentucky CPAs share their tips for success that helped them pass the CPA Exam.  Thank you Will Geer, Jake Brock, Kristine Gaines, Garrett Booth, Phillip Bond, Erin Beavin, Bina Khatri and Matthew Hazel for helping to mentor others through the CPA Exam process.  

    Episode 014: Restart Kentucky: How business can rebound from COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 29:30


    Ashli Watts, president and CEO of the Kentucky Chamber discusses how business can rebound from COVID-19 with Kentucky Society of CPA members.

    Episode 013: Follow-up Q&A with Whitney Bishop: Harnessing the power of disruption

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 59:24


    How can you be an island of calm in a sea of chaos? The way we live, work and play have been disrupted in incredible ways. This is a time for opportunities to learn valuable ways to help us transition as the changes keep coming. Bishop shares ways that you can help manage stress and other disruptors that come with transition. Whitney Bishop is a Change Agent, based in Louisville, Kentucky who works with leaders in the social impact and entrepreneurial sectors. She brings a lifetime of curiosity, education, experimentation and presence to her facilitation, training, coaching & consulting work. 

    Harnessing the power of disruption with Whitney Bishop

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 22:42


    The way we live, work and play have been disrupted in incredible ways. This is a time for opportunities to learn valuable ways to help us transition as the changes keep coming.  Bishop shares ways that you and your company can help manage stress and other disruptors that come with transition.  How can you be an island of calm in a sea of chaos?   On June 2, 2020, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST KyCPA is hosting a Q&A with Whitney Bishop regarding harnessing the power of disruption. Register at https://bit.ly/BishopQandA.  

    Episode 011: 2020 Legislative Preview with Shelby Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 11:23


    The upcoming 2020 60-day “long” session kicks off on January 7 and is slated to end on April 15. Throughout the session, KyCPA will advocate for our members on tax, license, and general business issues, along with any other issue that affects the CPA profession. In this episode we speak we speak with Shelby Williams, KyCPA's Government Affairs Director, about key issues for we will be looking out for this year, important legislative dates and how to get involved.

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    Episode 010:  Interview with KyCPA Educational Foundation Scholarship Recipient Kaitlyn Cummins

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 13:36


    The KyCPA Educational Foundation awards scholarships to college accounting students who plan on taking the CPA exam along with other criteria. In this episode we are interviewing Kaitlyn Cummins, CPA, a past recipient of the Educational Foundation scholarship who is currently employed as a Senior Tax Associate at MCM CPAs & Advisors.

    Episode 009: Interview with KyCPA Educational Foundation Scholarship Recipient Alea Luckett

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 10:34


    The KyCPA Educational Foundation awards scholarships to college accounting students who plan on taking the CPA exam along with other criteria. In this episode we are interviewing Alea Luckett, a recipient of the Educational Foundation scholarship who currently attends Western Kentucky University.

    Episode 008: Online personal privacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 44:22


    Once again, we are joined by Tommy Stephens, CPA, CGMA, CITP from K2 Enterprise to discuss online personal privacy. In the podcast we discuss the importance of knowing how your online information is being utilized by companies and privacy laws to protect this information.  Stephens will be presenting at the KyCPA Technology Conference on December 16-17. 

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    Episode 007: The importance of advocacy and the KyCPA-PAC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 12:22


    The upcoming 2020 60-day “long” session kicked off on January 7 and is slated to end on April 15. Throughout the session, KyCPA will advocate for our members on tax, license, and general business issues, along with any other issue that affects the CPA profession. In this episode, we speak with Shelby Williams, KyCPA's Government Affairs Director, about key issues for we will be looking out for this year, important legislative dates and how to get involved.  

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    Episode 006: Identify and solve dysfunctions of a team

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 32:16


    The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lecioni discusses 5 pitfalls that can hinder the performance of a team as a whole and have a potentially devastating impact on an organization as a whole. We are back with Trevor Blondeel, founder of Operation Kickstart, to discuss how an organization can identify and solve these dysfunctions.   

    Episode 005: Interview with 2019-2020 KyCPA President Elizabeth Woodward

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 8:01


    KyCPA President Elizabeth Woodward was officially sworn in as president during the summer of 2019.  Podcast host Marvin Stewart interviews President Woodward and not only learns about her experience but her plans and goals during her presidency.

    Episode 004: Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 31:53


    Emotional intelligence is the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. Why is great emotional intelligence important in a workplace? We speak with Trevor Blondeel, founder of Operations Kickstart, to answer that question. 

    Episode: 003 Emerging Technologies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 25:44


    Technology is consistently altering the business and social environment. In this podcast we speak with Tommy Stephens, CPA, CGMA, CITP from K2 Enterprises on emerging technologies in the professional world and discovering why CPAs should stay on top of. 

    Episode 002: Verifying your Vendor's Cybersecurity Measures

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 18:53


    You believe your organization has taken the correct cybersecurity measures, but do your vendors? Hear once again from Jay Mallory, Executive Vice President, Marketing & Business Development at Imagequest, and learn the proper steps in ensuring your vendors aren't putting you at risk. 

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    Episode 001: Phishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 31:14


    Have you been a victim of phishing? Join us with special guest Jay Mallory Executive Vice President, Marketing & Business Development to speak about the what is phising and the dangers that come with it. 

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