donny shimamoto: reimagine diversity and belonging in the profession | move like this

“the real question isn’t whether a firm is diverse enough. it’s whether the people in that firm feel like they truly belong there.”

 

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move like this
with bonnie buol ruszczyk
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in this episode of move like this, host bonnie buol ruszczyk and guest donny shimamoto, cpa.citp, cgma, explore the complex landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion (dei) in the accounting profession, specifically in the current political climate.

shimamoto, founder and managing director of intraprisetechknowlogies llc and founder and inspiration architect for the center for accounting transformation, shares insights into the challenges faced by underrepresented professionals, drawing from his personal experiences as an asian male in leadership roles. they discuss the persistent barriers that prevent women and people of color from advancing to top leadership positions despite making up a significant portion of accounting graduates.  

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the discussion delves into the current political climate surrounding dei efforts, acknowledging the pushback and misconceptions about diversity initiatives. shimamoto emphasizes that these efforts are not about quotas or tokenism but about creating genuine opportunities and a sense of belonging for all professionals. the conversation highlights the importance of moving beyond mere inclusion to fostering an environment where every team member feels they truly belong and can contribute meaningfully.  

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jean zick: happy team = happy clients | the disruptors

flexible schedules, remote culture, and ‘durable skills’ are reshaping the accounting profession.

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the disruptors
with liz farr

the traditional accounting firm model is under pressure—and the disruptors podcast is highlighting the pioneers who are rewriting the rules. in this episode, host liz farr talks with jean zick, ceo and co-founder of juna financial, about how she’s building a different kind of accounting firm: remote, people-first, and future-ready.

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“we wanted to create a company we would have wanted to work for earlier in our careers,” says zick, who launched juna in 2016 to fill what she saw as a gap in the market: companies paying cfo-level fees for basic bookkeeping tasks. “every company deserves great accounting, no matter their size.”

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david podell: build net worth in retirement planning | the concierge cpa

“if you’re not putting your clients into retirement plans, you’re missing one of the biggest value-adds in tax advisory.”

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the concierge cpa
with jackie meyer
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in a recent episode of the concierge cpa, host dr. jackie meyer welcomes back david podell, ceo and founder of business benefits consultants, for a deep-dive on retirement strategies that are often overlooked by small business owners, cpas, and even seasoned financial professionals.

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kicking off with sharp-witted tax news, meyer touches on irs free file expansions, refund reductions, and the hiring of thousands of new auditors—before jumping into a topic that directly connects tax strategy to future financial health: retirement planning.

podell, with more than two decades of experience designing retirement plans, returns to emphasize a crucial point: “if you’re not putting your clients into retirement plans, you’re missing one of the biggest value-adds in tax advisory.”

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