In this episode of the Trusted Professional Podcast, host Calvin Harris Jr. speaks with Timothy Hammond, CPA, about his journey into the accounting profession, the challenges faced by the industry, and the importance of mentorship and communication skills. They discuss the staffing crisis in accounting, misconceptions about the profession, and the role of NYCPA in supporting CPAs. Timothy shares his thoughts on the future of the CPA profession and proposes a thought experiment about temporarily trying roles outside of public accounting. The conversation concludes with a light-hearted discussion about favorite fictional accountants and reflections on the profession.

In this episode of the Trusted Professional Podcast, host Calvin Harris Jr. speaks with Mark Stone, CPA, about his journey into the accounting profession, the importance of sales tax advocacy, and the challenges faced by accountants today. Mark shares insights on the stability of accounting careers, the misconceptions surrounding taxes, and the value of proper record-keeping for small businesses. He emphasizes the need for education to prevent tax issues and discusses innovative ideas for improving small business education. The conversation concludes with thoughts on the future of accounting education and the importance of specialization within the profession.

Carla McCall, the chair of the AICPA, joins Calvin Harris Jr. on the Trust Professional Podcast. They discuss Carla's journey into the field of accounting, the biggest challenges facing the profession, and the misconceptions people have about accountants. Carla emphasizes the importance of change management and the need for an integrated tech stack for firms. She also highlights the diversity of work, the relationship focus, and the flexibility and financial freedom that the accounting profession offers. The conversation ends with a discussion on the importance of people skills and building relationships in the profession.