Rise and Stride

With all the beeps, pings and other notifications—not to mention meetings—battling for our attention, it’s challenging to stay focused and productive. But with the use of the right tools, knowing the…

As technology advancements like ChatGPT and business imperatives like ESG gain footing, there are lots of opportunities for the CPA profession to step in and add value to their clients or companies i…

Innovation may sound daunting to most people, but Simone Ahuja, CEO of Blood Orange, an innovation and strategy consulting group, explains how innovation is not always about bright, shiny objects. It…

Beyond the debits, credits and tasks CPAs perform, there’s a calling to protect the public—a purpose and a meaning that people can rally around and aspire to make an impact. Listen as Christina Ho, C…

With the face of the workplace changing—literally and figuratively—how can leaders and organizations ensure everyone is engaged and pulling in the same direction? Listen as Sarah Sladek, CEO and chie…

There are a lot of characteristics that go into being a good leader that go beyond knowledge and expertise, including things like empathy, taking the questions and giving before you get. Listen as Mi…

From data science to blockchain to robotic process automation, the accounting profession is taking on a different look. In this episode, Mike Wetklow, Deputy CFO and Division Director for Financial M…

From manufacturers needing parts to individuals looking to stock their pantries, everyone has experienced supply chain issues. So what’s changing to make sure disruptions are kept at a minimum and wh…

AI, Big Data, XBRL … the profession is moving fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. Mike Willis of the U.S. SEC discusses changes occurring—and coming—to the pro…

It’s easy to get caught up in the here and now when it comes to investing, but CalPERS Managing Director James Andrus stresses it’s a long game you want to play—whether as an institution or an indivi…

One thing is always constant when it comes to California’s business environment—change. CalChamber CEO Jennifer Barrera discusses what’s top of mind for business, as well as what issues business shou…

CalCPA member, attorney and award winner Shannon Nash, CPA—CFO of the on-demand, drone delivery service Wing—shares her experience on bringing Google’s Alphabet technology from the skies to your door…

Michael Savoy, CalCPA member and president of the California Board of Accountancy, shares his thoughts on licensure pathways to the evolving CPA profession to how he remains a San Francisco Giants fa…

NABA CEO Guylaine Saint Juste says the time is now to have fierce conversations about this important topic—and that means people have to be OK with hearing something they’ve not heard before.