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ACCOUNTING ARC

Accounting ARC: Where in the World Are You Seeing This?

From bullet trains to ski slopes, accountants embrace the freedom of remote work. 

Accounting ARC 
With Liz Mason, Byron Patrick, and Donny Shimamoto
Center for Accounting Transformation

In an era where remote work is becoming increasingly prevalent, professionals are discovering the freedom and flexibility to work from virtually anywhere. 

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This episode of ARC hosts Liz Mason, CPA, and Byron Patrick, CPA.CITP and CGMA; and Donny Shimamoto, CPA.CITP and CGMA, delve into their personal experiences of working from unique locations and discuss how this trend is reshaping the professional landscape. 

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How to Prepare for Partnership

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Our expert panel says first, consider why you want it.

By Martin Bissett
Passport to Partnership

The skill in producing financial reports is limited by the quality of the information presented to the CPA by the client. The motivation of the client to influence that financial information comes in many forms, some intentional and some unintentional. Competence comes first in being able to resist pressure and present a true and accurate position of the client’s organization.

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Sounds obvious, doesn’t it? But there’s a twist.
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ACCOUNTING ARC

Etienne: Decoupling DEIB – A Nuanced Approach | ARC

Understanding the distinct elements of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging can help create more effective and inclusive workplaces. 

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Accounting ARC 
With Donny Shimamoto
Center for Accounting Transformation

Jina Etienne, CPA, CGMA, CDE, stands out as a beacon of change in the constantly evolving landscape of the accounting profession. As a CPA and Certified Diversity Executive, Etienne has dedicated her career to fostering inclusive cultures within accounting firms. In this Accounting episode, Etienne shares her journey and insights into the critical importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the workplace. 

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Etienne’s career trajectory is anything but conventional. After spending over two decades in traditional CPA roles, Etienne pivoted toward a focus on DEIB. “I still think of myself as a recovering CPA,” she quips. Today, she collaborates with accounting firms to create environments where all employees feel safe and valued, with a strong emphasis on psychological safety and intentionality. 

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AUDIT & ASSURANCE

Audit Firms Nervous about New Tech

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A “speed revolution” is on the way. Are you ready?

By CPA Trendlines Research

“Progressive technology” is about to boom.

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But are audit firms on the cusp of the boom-to-be? Apparently not. A Thomson Reuters survey of audit firms finds that there’s still a big gap between ambition and execution. Only 14 percent of auditors in the U.S. can brag that a “digital transformation” is well under way at their firms, though another 35 percent say they are starting to implement progressive tech.
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