Arizona CPAs
18 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsOfficial podcast of the Arizona Society of CPAs. Hear from experts who will share information and updates to help CPAs succeed.
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Arizona Accounting Professors Inspire Thousands of Students
February 28, 2024 19:05 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MBBob Kilpatrick and Nancy Wilburn are Certified Public Accountants turned educators who have touched the lives of thousands of accounting students. Today, their students are leaders, firm partners, recruiters, advisory council members and more. In the ASCPA’s 90-year history, Kilpatrick and Wilburn are recognized in 2024 as the 10th and 11th Honorary Members, selected for their impact on Arizona’s accounting profession. Wilburn is well-regarded for her early use of collaboration as a teachi...
Successfully Managing When You're Over Capacity
August 30, 2023 19:47 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBIf you often feel pulled in many different directions as a working professional, you are not alone. Many of us strive for what’s been referred to as “work/life balance” or what is becoming “work/life integration” in a post-COVID world. In this session, we will discuss tips and strategies to successfully balance your work and home life. Thank you to Kate Franklin, an Arizona CPA, for leading this session. This webcast is the first in our Leadership & Growth Alliance series. Register for the ...
2023 Legislative Session Impact Recap | ASCPA Podcast
June 21, 2023 21:06 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBJohn Baumer, the ASCPA's director of government relations, sits down with Ryan DeMenna and Maegan Johnson from DeMenna Public Affairs to break down the complicated changes and big advocacy wins that occurred during the legislative session.
Behind a Bipartisan Budget | ASCPA Podcast
June 12, 2023 17:50 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBRepresentative Seth Blattman joins the ASCPA to discuss the recent bipartisan budget that was passed in record time, its impact, and the process behind allocation and negotiations. Representative Blattman expresses his support for the budget and highlights the efficiency of the process, while acknowledging the need for better inclusion of Democratic leadership in future budgets. The representative shared his insights on the challenges and learning curve for a first-year legislator, the import...
The Answer to the Riddle Is In the Middle | ASCPA Podcast
May 09, 2023 22:07 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBThe ASPCA Podcast is produced by the Arizona Society of CPAs. Today's episode originally aired as part of the Legislative Scoop webinar series with Arizona State Representative Marcelino Quiñonez. Listen to more of the ASCPA Podcast: www.ascpa.com/podcast Learn more about the ASCPA's advocacy efforts: www.ascpa.com/advocacy
Inside the Legislature With Sen. TJ Shope and Rep. Daniel Hernandez
May 26, 2021 02:43 - 43 minutes - 34.9 MBThe impacts of COVID-19 are still felt on the Arizona Legislature, with newly elected lawmakers coming into the processes in an anomalous year. The interpersonal relationships that are normally built while walking the halls of the House and Senate are made difficult in a hybrid setting. The one-vote margin majorities in both chambers lend to a more polarizing partisan divide and make reaching consensus and passing legislation more difficult. As legislators work to come to an agreement on ...
Income Tax Conformity – The History, The Process & Why It All Matters
December 08, 2020 19:39 - 23 minutes - 20.3 MBEvery year the Arizona State Senate and House of Representatives must consider whether or not and how to conform to the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) for the tax year that just ended. To Arizona taxpayers this is vitally important since they must use federal adjusted gross income to determine the starting point for filing state tax returns. With the legislative session convening in January and tax returns due April 15, the pressure is on to pass the conforming legislation early. Without early ...
Meet the ASCPA's New President & CEO Oliver Yandle, JD, CAE
December 07, 2020 23:44 - 12 minutes - 10.1 MBLearn more about Oliver's experience and why he is excited to lead the Arizona Society of CPAs.
Nonprofit Board Responsibilities and Resources With Lisa Lumbard
July 08, 2020 17:47 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBLearn more about the ASCPA Not-for-Profit Conference at www.ascpa.com/npc20. Join the ASCPA's Connect Community This podcast will cover the following topics: Form 990 Strategic Planning COVID-19 Updates Outsourcing Rating Organizations Conference Preview Benefit of Attending the ASCPA Not-for-Profit Conference Other Resources for Nonprofits Connect With Your Colleagues Please note: After the recording, the conference was moved to a three-day all virtual conference and some of the...
Leadership & Growth Alliance With Jessica Iennarella
July 06, 2020 22:14 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBThe Leadership & Growth Alliance is a growing community of Arizona professionals, within the first 10 years of their CPA careers, who are looking to develop leadership skills and get involved in the profession and the local community. Learn more and register at www.ascpa.com/alliance. By participating in this program, attendees will: Learn from successful CPAs and local business leaders at exclusive events Develop leadership skills and knowledge in areas such as communication, self-awaren...
The Impacts of COVID-19 on the Arizona Legislature With Rep. Ben Toma
July 01, 2020 15:27 - 14 minutes - 12.2 MBHouse Ways & Means Chairman Ben Toma discusses the unique 2020 legislative session, the impacts of COVID-19 and potential issues for the Arizona Legislature to address in special sessions.
Emotional Intelligence With Brittney Williams
December 31, 2019 20:17 - 19 minutes - 16.8 MBBrittney Williams, CPA, CGFM is a partner for the public accounting firm Heinfeld, Meech & Co. She currently manages audit services for municipalities, school districts, transportation authorities and nonprofits out of their Phoenix office. Brittney is currently serving on the AICPA Government Audit Quality Center Executive Committee and the AGA Financial Management Standards Board. Brittney has always had an interest in management and leadership and has been presenting on Emotional Intellig...
Branding: It's Your Organization's DNA (Guest: Tim Trull, LAVIDGE)
November 12, 2019 03:32 - 24 minutes - 21.7 MBYou can reach our guest, Tim Trull at [email protected]. You can learn more about the agency at www.LAVIDGE.com. Tim Trull oversees strategy and branding at LAVIDGE, providing guidance regarding day-to-day and long-term strategic direction. Along with directing the team, he works with all internal and external constituents to guide overall strategies and direction for clients. Trull has been with LAVIDGE for 15 years and served as managing director for the past 8 years. His expertise incl...
Arizona Taxation of Remote Sellers (Guest: Arizona Department of Revenue Deputy Director Dr. Grant Nülle)
September 09, 2019 18:44 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBArizona Department of Revenue Deputy Director Grant Nülle, Ph.D., talks with our lobbyist, Ryan DeMenna, DeMenna Public Affairs, about the Wayfair decision and how remote sellers will be taxed in Arizona. Please see the resources available on the AZDOR website at https://azdor.gov/transaction-privilege-tax/retail-sales-subject-tpt/out-state-sellers You can also reach the dedicated AZDOR E-Commerce Compliance and Outreach Team, who are subject matter experts: 833-AZeSALE (833-293-7253) or ...
Conformity Summary From the 2019 Legislative Session With Ryan DeMenna
June 17, 2019 15:37 - 9 minutes - 7.73 MBYou can also see more details, including a table with tax brackets and deductions at www.ascpa.com/conformity. On the morning of May 31, 2019, Governor Doug Ducey signed Arizona's 2020 state budget into law. The state's budget is crafted every session and is comprised of a package of roughly nine or ten bills. This year's budget package included the highly anticipated income tax conformity legislation, HB 2757 (tax provisions; omnibus). As Society members are well aware, Arizona requires t...
Dr. Robert Minniti Discusses Identity Theft
May 16, 2019 15:45 - 10 minutes - 9.51 MBHear the latest trends on identity theft and what you can do to protect yourself and your company from Dr. Robert Minniti. Dr. Minniti will be teaching Identity Theft: Preventing, Detecting and Investigating on June 3 at the ASCPA Learning Center and via webcast. Learn more at www.ascpa.com/jun3. 1:12 - Identity theft statistics and trends 2:19 - How CPAs can assist their clients or companies with identity theft issues 3:25 - Discussion about the CCH malware attack 4:25 - Types of identi...
Managing Client Expectations With Alex Cudzewicz
April 09, 2019 20:16 - 9 minutesAlex Cudzewicz is president of Oak Brook Asset Management, Corporation, which provides investment advisory services for individual clients. He founded the firm in 1993. Cudzewicz is a Registered Investment Advisor and has been awarded the Personal Financial Specialist designation by the AICPA. He is also a licensed CPA in Illinois. Cudzewicz has been a member of the ASCPA’s Financial Planning Committee for 18 years and is joining us today to talk more about the session he will present at th...
ASCPA Legislative Agenda 1-9-19
January 10, 2019 03:53 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBHear the latest on conformity and other legislative items from ASCPA lobbyist Ryan DeMenna of DeMenna Public Affairs. DeMenna discusses what will be new at the legislature this year, ASCPA legislative items of interest including conformity and audit firm rotation, ASCPA outreach to legislators and the Department of Revenue, and the national trends around licensing of professions.