CPA CAREER PATHS
Welcome to the CPA Career Paths Podcast, your ultimate guide to success in the world of accounting and the CPA profession. Join us as we dive into invaluable tips, insightful advice, and real-life CPA journeys, covering everything from conquering the CPA exam to achieving your dreams in the dynamic world of finance.
Episodes
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In Episode 128 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, sits down with Stacy Farber, Partner at Whittlesey, to discuss the career decisions that shaped her journey and the moment that motivated her to earn her CPA.
Stacy shares how a high school bookkeeping class led her to accounting, how a denied promotion pushed her to pass the CPA exam eight years into her career, and why step...
A New Podcast Episode Is Here
In Episode 127 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, continues her conversation with Trisha Nomura, CPA, Owner of Ascend Consulting LLC in Hawaii, about the career decisions that shaped her path and what success really means beyond a paycheck.
Trisha shares how she moved into roles she never expected, carried her accounting foundation into every position, and learned to measure...
A New Podcast Episode Is Here
In Episode 126 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, talks with Trisha Nomura, CPA, Owner of Ascend Consulting LLC in Hawaii, about the career choices, opportunities, and simple decisions that helped shape her journey in accounting.
Trisha shares how one college class changed her understanding of accounting, why she encourages students to explore the profession early, and why a...
A New Podcast Episode Is Here
In Episode 125 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, continues her conversation with Rachel Farris, CPA, Founder of Tech Stack AI, about what it takes to move beyond a predictable career path and take greater ownership of your professional direction.
Rachel shares the realities of leaving a stable accounting role, navigating uncertainty, and learning to redefine success along t...
🎧 A New Podcast Episode Is Here
Rachel Farris, CPA, founder of Tech Stack AI, shares practical lessons on how building genuine relationships, putting yourself forward, and becoming known for who you are can shape your accounting career.
Hosted by Rosey Flaherty, CPA, this conversation goes beyond technical skills and explores the personal side of creating opportunities, building visibility, and growing a career with inte...
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Success is not built by pushing yourself harder every day. It is built by creating habits that allow you to keep showing up over the long run.
In Episode 123 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, host Rosey Flaherty, CPA, continues her conversation with Erin Daiber, CEO of Well Balanced Accountants, about creating a sustainable accounting career without sacrificing your wellbeing.&nb...
New Episode Out Now!
What happens when a successful career no longer feels sustainable?
In this episode, host Rosey Flaherty, CPA, welcomes Erin Daiber, CEO of Well Balanced Accountants, to share the experiences that reshaped both her career and her definition of success.
From burnout and self-discovery to coaching fellow accountants, Erin explains why balance isn't something you stumble upon. It's something ...
In Episode 121 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, sits down with Charmone Adams, CPA, Partner at Grant Thornton Advisors LLC.
From choosing the right firm to preparing for partnership, Charmone shares practical advice for accountants who want to accelerate their careers while embracing leadership, mentorship, and emerging technology.
Hosted by Rosey Flaherty, CPA, this episode explores the mindset and career decisio...
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In Episode 120 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, sits down with Charmone Adams, CPA, Partner at Grant Thornton Advisors LLC.
Charmone shares his unexpected path into accounting, from earning an MBA in finance to discovering the value of the CPA credential and building a leadership career in public accounting.
Hosted by Rosey Flaherty, CPA, this epi...
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In Episode 119 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, speaks with Angelina Aijun Lu, CPA, Audit Director at AAFCPAs.
This episode focuses on how accounting professionals can avoid career stagnation by redefining success beyond promotions and titles. Angelina shares how long-term career growth depends on balance, self-advocacy, and intentional lifestyle design.
It highlights ho...
🎧 Audio Podcast – New Episode Out Now
In Episode 118 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, speaks with Angelina Aijun Lu, CPA, Audit Director at AAFCPAs.
From immigrant beginnings to a senior leadership role in accounting, Angelina shares how consistency, discipline, and communication shaped her professional journey.
This episode highlights how long-term thinking, exam discipline, and soft...
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In Episode 117 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, sits down with Nancy McClelland, CPA, Co-host of the She Counts Podcast.
They explore Nancy’s unexpected journey into accounting and how becoming a CPA “by accident” shaped her career in a way that prioritizes people, community, and authenticity.
This conversation highligh...
🎧 Audio Podcast – New Episode Out Now
In Episode 116 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, sits down with Nancy McClelland, CPA, Co-host of the She Counts Podcast. They explore what it really means to build a CPA firm differently: putting people first, redefining professionalism, and creating a more human-centered approach to accounting.
🎯 What You’ll Take Away:
• What “CPA but differ...
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In Episode 115 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, sits down with Jessica Simmons, CPA, Relationship Manager at LLI Advisory Group. They discuss why quiet CPAs often get overlooked for promotions and the three key skills that can help you stand out, advance your career, and gain recognition in the workplace.
🎯 What You’ll Take Away:
• Why staying quiet at work ca...
🎧 Audio Podcast – New Episode Out Now
In Episode 114 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, sits down with Jessica Simmons, CPA, Relationship Manager at LLI Advisory Group. Jessica shares why it can be overwhelming to tell everyone you’re preparing for the CPA exam, and how managing expectations, focus, and pressure can make all the difference. She dives into strategies to stay proactive, confident, an...
🎧 Audio Podcast – New Episode Out Now
In Episode 113 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, sits down with Jessica Simmons, CPA, Relationship Manager at LLI Advisory Group. Jessica shares her inspiring journey from working as a bartender to becoming a CPA, proving that with determination and focus, anything is possible. She opens up about the challenges she faced, the lessons she learned along the way, and h...
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In Episode 112 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, continues her conversation with Cristina Hale, CPA, Tax Practice Leader at BDO. Cristina Hale dives into the challenges of starting from scratch or rebuilding a career, sharing her experiences with navigating setbacks, overcoming mistakes, and finding the path forward in the accounting world.
This episode is packed wit...
🎧 Audio Podcast – New Episode Out Now
In Episode 111 of the CPA Career Paths Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, continues her conversation with Cristina Hale, CPA, Tax Practice Leader at BDO. Cristina shares the pivotal moments early in her career when she said “yes” to opportunities she didn’t feel ready for, and how those uncomfortable decisions ultimately built her confidence and shaped her path to leaders...
🎧 Audio Podcast – New Episode Out Now
In Episode 110 of the CPA Career Paths Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, sits down with Cristina Hale, CPA, Tax Practice Leader at BDO, to share her inspiring journey from failing the CPA exam to rising into a leadership role.
Cristina opens up about the challenges she faced early in her career, how she persevered after setbacks, and the mindset and strategies that helped her climb to a le...
🎧 Audio Podcast – New Episode Out Now
In Episode 109 of the CPA Career Paths Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, sits down with Hayden (Figueroa) Moore, CPA, Assurance Financial Services Organization Senior at EY, to explore the one career move most accountants overlook that can change their professional trajectory.
Hayden shares insights on the different skills developed in tax versus audit, the importance of client-facing expe...
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