bissett bullet: identify your outcomes
today’s bissett bullet: “clients employ accounting firms to deliver outcomes, not services, whether that be basic compliance or far more aspirational goals.”
by martin bissett
by martin bissett
“leaders should model respect, not just expect it.”
accounting arc
with liz mason, byron patrick, and donny shimamoto
center for accounting transformation

in the age of digital disruption and hybrid work, professional etiquette often feels like an afterthought. but in the latest episode of accounting arc, hosts liz mason, cpa; donny shimamoto, cpa.citp, cgma; and byron patrick, cpa.citp, cgma, argue the opposite: manners are more relevant—and strategic—than ever.
more accounting arc: resilience, real talk, and the road to mental wellness | blockchain could still reshape accounting | what gen z wants from business | firm differentiation depends upon client service | ron baker: surviving tariff turmoil | are we ready for the hidden risks of ai in accounting? | the research imperative: why data drives accounting success | how coaching can unlock professional success | demystifying accounting governance | top 10 red flags to watch for in accounting offices | jeremy dubow: private equity as a catalyst for growth | break the burnout cycle in accounting | accounting in transition: 2024 reflections & the road ahead | ron baker: visions for the accounting profession | angie grissom: next gen inspo for accountants | does accounting belong in stem? | rose wang: where numbers meet strategy and creativity | tiktok fraud exposes gaps in financial literacy | how accounting pros own the stage in public speaking | greg kyte: being a cpa is like being the marie kondo of numbers | rachel bashore: a lawyer’s case for reinventing accounting | beyond the basics in ethics education
“manners make a difference,” says patrick, ceo of verifyiq and co-founder of tb academy. “they impact hiring, client service, team dynamics—everything.”
treat cryptocurrencies like the next dot-com bubble.
quick tax tip
with art werner
cpe today
in a recent episode of quick tax tips with art werner, the well-respected tax advisor and educator peels back the hype to expose the risks tax professionals and their clients face when navigating the unpredictable world of digital currency. with over 20,000 cryptocurrencies in existence globally and little regulation governing many of them, werner believes the speculative nature of crypto investments resembles past financial manias—with potentially devastating consequences.
it’s a perfect storm. embrace it.
by jody padar
the radical cpa
ron baker is known as the value pricing guru in the accounting space. he was way before his time in separating the price of labor from the value of a product. labor-based pricing is based on the difficulty of doing a task. value pricing looks at everything from the client’s viewpoint. his argument is as follows: the value you provide your customer, regardless of the deliverable, is worth way more than the hour.
while value pricing isn’t new, automation has driven it to the forefront. automation gives cpas up to 90 percent more time to provide valuable services based on their expertise, knowledge base and experience.
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“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.”
move like this
with bonnie buol ruszczyk
for 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间
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.
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.