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Alabama CPA Podcast26.3 - Session Day 4 Special ReportThe ASCPA's Rob Pearson brings you a special report following the Alabama Legislature's 4th Session day of 2026.
2026-01-2108 min
Dumb People TownThe Character Episode 2025Daniel, Jason, and Randy are joined by the incredible voice talents of Chris Cox, Kenny Stevenson, and Jonathan Kite to bring you the 2025 Character Episode from View From The Cheap Seats! You'll hear from celebrities like Dennis Rodman, Steven Seagal, Michael Caine (multiple), Jerry Jones, Charlie Sheen, Tom Hanks, Liam Neeson, Mark and Donnie Wahlberg, Nicolas Cage, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kris Kristofferson, Tiger Woods, Anthony Bourdain, and so much more! Thanks to ours sponsors: BetterHelp, Monarch, ASCPA Pet Insurance, and Hims! BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign...
2026-01-0647 minDumb People TownBrad Morris - The Wickedly Talented...Comedian, actor, writer, and podcaster Brad Morris (Business Trips on ATC) stops by as Daniel describes how a drunk guy got kicked out of Epcot, Randy explains why a man who cryogenically froze his wife has started dating again, and Jason warns against trying to impress your kids by setting a World Record, and so much more! Thanks to our sponsors: ASCPA Pet Insurance and Monarch! To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.DPT Don’t let financial opportunity slip through the cracks. Use code DPT at monarch.com in your browser for half off you...
2025-12-2341 minAlabama CPA Podcast25.2 - ASCPA CEO Jeannine BirminghamOur own superstar Jeannine Birmingham joins the podcast to give an introduction and talk about a few issues upcoming for the our Society
2025-11-1020 minAlabama CPA Podcast25.1 - ASCPA Issues Update with Paul PerryASCPA Board Chairman Paul Perry joins Rob Pearson to discuss the Society's membership engagement and profession advancement strategies.
2025-11-1015 min
Networking Unleashed: The PodcastNetworking Unleashed: S1E92 An Interview with Shauna The Tax Goddess and Michael A Forman, Public SpeakerShauna Wekherlien – The Tax Goddessshauna@taxgoddess.com602-362-7939Please share a brief Bio to be read on the podcast.Shauna A. Wekherlien, CPA, MTax, CTC, CTP, CTS, Tax Goddess, is a highly sought-after Certified Public Accountant and founder of Tax Goddess Business Services, PC, established in 2004. Tax Goddess is a global team of 93+ specialists that uses plain language (not tax code) to help business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs create plans of action to increase the business owner’s bottom line, reduce costs, significantly reduce taxes, increase cash flow, and perf...
2025-10-2435 minDumb People TownOscar Nunez - Speedy DeliveryActor Oscar Nunez (The Paper on Peacock) stops by as Daniel describes how a woman was charged for breaking a bathroom sink during sex, Jason explains why Massachusetts woman was hit with a large medical bill after a bat flies into her mouth, and Randy warns against speeding in your work vehicle, and so much more! Thanks to our sponsor: ASCPA Pet Insurance! To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/DPT.
2025-09-0942 minDumb People TownJosh Gondelman - Nacho NightmareComedian and writer Josh Gondelman (Positive Reinforcement) stops by as Jason describes how a woman shoved nachos down her wife's during a drunken argument, Randy explains why a driver snuck into an airport and pulled up next to a plane on the tarmac, and Daniel warns that Arizona might have more than one Penisman graffiti artist, and so much more! Thanks to our sponsors: ASCPA Pet Insurance and Quince! To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/DPT. Stick to the staples that last with elevated essentials from Quince. Go to Quince.com/DPT for f...
2025-07-2949 min
Manage Your Projects With Confidence!EP14: Not-For-Profit Know How: Structuring for Success with Lisa Lumbard, CPA, CGFMNot-For-Profit leaders, board members, and aspiring founders—this episode is packed with insights just for you. Whether you are thinking about starting a not-for-profit or working to strengthen an existing one, today’s conversation will give you a clearer picture of what it really takes to operate successfully.Resources: Arizona Society of CPAs - As the leading organization for CPAs in Arizona, the Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA) creates opportunities for members to maximize their potential through advocacy, connections and education. As an advocate, we build relationships and promote the interests of CP...
2025-06-0938 minDumb People TownArden Myrin - PoundlandComedian/actress/podcaster Arden Myrin (Will You Accept This Rose?) stops by as Randy describes why a mother demands that Poundland change their logo, Jason explains how a Florida man with an ankle monitor told police that he can't go to jail due to his curfew, and Daniel warns laying on the beach while a certain sheriff's vehicle is near, and so much more! Thanks to our sponsors: Hims and ASCPA Pet Insurance! Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/DPT. To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/DPT.
2025-04-2950 min
Serialously with Annie EliseWARNING: Social Media Feud Ends in Heinous Double MurderMountain City, Tennessee was rocked by some truly chilling news - a brutal double murder had taken place. There were domestic calls here and there, but nothing like a home invasion and double execution. So who would possibly do this?Prose:Get 50% off your first order at https://www.prose.com/serial Factor:Head to https://www.factormeals.com/ae50 and use code ae50 to get 50% off.ASCPA:To explore coverage, visit https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/serial Shop the Merch:www.shop10tolife.com Follow the podca...
2024-02-261h 03
The Accounting PodcastSurvey Says 80% of CPAs Support Alternatives to 150 HoursBlake and David mull over the Arizona CPA Society's survey revealing that 80% of Arizona CPAs support 150-hour-rule alternatives. They also examine the UK Post Office scandal that led to hundreds of criminal convictions of postmasters, as well as Deloitte's recent massive audit failures, and the impacts of the talent shortage illustrated by delayed government audits in Wyoming. Wrapping things up, some reflections on the need for major reforms in auditing and regulation of the accounting profession. All this and more, right here, right now!Sponsors Zoho - http://accountingpodcast.promo/zohoRelay...
2024-01-191h 04
Forensics TalksEP 83 | Dr. Rachel Touroo | Veterinary ForensicsSend us a textVeterinary Forensics | EP 83 | Dr. Rachel Touroo Dr. Rachel Touroo joined the ASPCA in 2012 as the director of its Veterinary Forensics program and is currently the senior director of Veterinary Forensic Sciences. In this role, Dr. Touroo oversees the ASPCA Veterinary Forensic Science Center, assists law enforcement with suspected animal cruelty cases throughout the United States, develops and carries out novel research in the area of veterinary forensics, and teaches Veterinary Forensic Medicine for the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medicolegal Investigations for Florida International University, where she h...
2023-04-0554 min
Pransform, Inc.Ep 95: Meet Us in Phoenix!In today’s episode, we talk about how Pransform will be on the ground in Phoenix, Arizona November 8-9 for the ASCPA Converge Conference. We also talk about the benefits of outsourcing and offloading tasks like digital marketing, tax preparation, and bookkeeping in order to free up more time for you to grow your business and/or spend time with your family.
2022-10-2110 min
Nonprofit News Feed Podcast249: (news) Half of U.S. Gives & ASPCA Overhead QuestionsNonprofitnewsfeed.com
ASPCA Faces Criticism Over Programming Expense Ratio
The ASCPA, known as one of the largest and most publicly visible animal welfare nonprofits within the United States, is facing criticism highlighted in this CBS News spot over how it spends its donations. According to the report, only 47% of all donations go towards programs that directly help animals, while the rest goes to “public education,” “fundraising,” and “management.” The ASPCA gained notoriety for its heartbreaking TV commercials of animals in need, but according to some perspectives, these advertisements don’t tell the full picture o...
2021-08-0419 min
Using the Whole Whale - A Nonprofit Podcast249: (news) Half of U.S. Gives & ASPCA Overhead QuestionsNonprofitnewsfeed.com
ASPCA Faces Criticism Over Programming Expense Ratio
The ASCPA, known as one of the largest and most publicly visible animal welfare nonprofits within the United States, is facing criticism highlighted in this CBS News spot over how it spends its donations. According to the report, only 47% of all donations go towards programs that directly help animals, while the rest goes to “public education,” “fundraising,” and “management.” The ASPCA gained notoriety for its heartbreaking TV commercials of animals in need, but according to some perspectives, these advertisements don’t tell the full picture of how tha...
2021-08-0419 min
ASCPAIncome Tax Conformity – The History, The Process & Why It All MattersEvery 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 passage, taxpayers and tax preparers are left making assumptions and often file for extensions or have to amend...
2020-12-0823 minASCPAMeet the ASCPA's New President & CEO Oliver Yandle, JD, CAELearn more about Oliver's experience and why he is excited to lead the Arizona Society of CPAs.
2020-12-0812 min
sonotone radioEspecial NYHC 2Segundo episodio del recorrido sobre la escena de NY
1.- Intro.- Beastie Boys .- Open letter to NYC
2.- 25 ta Life.- short fuse
3.- Bulldoze .- the truth
4.- Born Against.- Janelle
5.- Go! .- Left
6.- Agnostic Front .- Last Warning
7.- Cause for Alarm.- Reflection
8.- Crown of Thornz.- icepick
9.- Burn .- shall be judged
10.- Side By Side.- dead serious
11.- Up Front.- spirit
12.- Merauder.- master killer
13.- CroMags.- hard times
14.- Shutdown .- don´t look back
15.- Mob Deep
16.- The Icemen.- it´ll...
2020-07-131h 17ASCPANonprofit Board Responsibilities and Resources With Lisa LumbardLearn more about the ASCPA Not-for-Profit Conference at www.ascpa.com/npc20.Join the ASCPA's Connect CommunityThis podcast will cover the following topics:Form 990Strategic PlanningCOVID-19 UpdatesOutsourcingRating OrganizationsConference PreviewBenefit of Attending the ASCPA Not-for-Profit ConferenceOther Resources for NonprofitsConnect With Your ColleaguesPlease note: After the recording, the conference was moved to a three-day all virtual conference and some of the sessions mentioned may have changed.Learn More About Our Guest:Lisa B. Lumbard, CPA, CGFM, has been serving not-for-profit organizations for over 35 years with 25 of those years as...
2020-07-0800 minASCPALeadership & Growth Alliance With Jessica IennarellaThe 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 eventsDevelop leadership skills and knowledge in areas such as communication, self-awareness, professional development and wellness strategiesDevelop networking skills and build valuable relationshipsEarn up to 10 hours of CPE (based on individual attendance)The program k...
2020-07-0700 minASCPAEmotional Intelligence With Brittney WilliamsBrittney 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 Intelligence and leadership skills for several years on a regional and national scale, including the National AICPA Edge Conference for young professionals. Brittney will be also be presenting this topic...
2019-12-3100 min
Raising Your Paws- Your resource for dog & cat pet parents056 What to Know Before Giving a Pet as a Holiday Gift & Why Certain Holiday Foods are Not Good For Your Pets.If you are thinking of finally getting that puppy or kitty for your kids, relative or special someone and presenting it as a holiday gift, you’ll want to consider these things first to ensure the pet will be a long lasting success in the home.
There are certain foods we like to eat around the holidays, that our pets would also like to partake in, but many of them can cause health problems for the dog and cat. In this episode I’ll list which ones can be hazardous and explain the reasons why.
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2019-12-1700 minASCPABranding: It's Your Organization's DNA (Guest: Tim Trull, LAVIDGE)You can reach our guest, Tim Trull at ttrull@LAVIDGE.com. 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 includes creative strategy, branding and agency management. During his career, Trull has owned and operated a strategic consultancy...
2019-11-1200 minASCPAConformity Summary From the 2019 Legislative Session With Ryan DeMennaYou 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 taxpayers to use their Federally Adjusted Gross Income as the starting point for state income tax assessment. The state...
2019-06-1700 minASCPADr. Robert Minniti Discusses Identity TheftHear 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 identity theft that people may not have heard about
5:35...
2019-05-1600 minASCPAManaging Client Expectations With Alex CudzewiczAlex 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 the ASCPA Financial Planning Conference titled Managing Client Expectations. The conference will be held June 6 at the Desert Willow Co...
2019-04-0900 min
ASCPAASCPA Legislative Agenda 1-9-19Hear 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.
2019-01-1000 min
The PetcastREISSUE The Mobile CSI For Pets (No. 126)Animal forensic investigation pioneer Dr. Melinda Merck, who chatted with Emily and guest host John, chats with Steve at the ASCPA headquarters in mid-December about the $220,000 van is dubbed the Mobile Animal CSI unit. Steve, in NYC on family business, quizzed Dr. Merck about the first specially equipped vehicle for an investigator to take to process animal-related evidence at a crime scene. Dr. Merck will use it in her work in the Atlanta area. Also, why are Steve’s dogs afraid of the bathroom?Web: www.thepetcast.comE-mail: thepetcast@yahoo.comVoicemail: 702-997-3300
2010-07-0232 minThe PetcastNo. 247: Kitten Season ExplainedEach spring, the nation’s already crowded animal shelters
brace for the phenomenon known as kitten season, an influx of unwanted felines
caused by a troubling mix of biological science and unfortunate, irresponsible
human behavior. Gail Buchwald, the senior vice president of the Adoption Center
for the ASCPA explains what kitten season is and why it happens. (Here’s the
ASCPA’s 10 things you can do to help a stray cat.)
In Banter, our new guest host, Jen Prosser, explains why she
doesn’t consider herself her pets’ owners.
Site: ThePetcast.ComEmail: ThePetcast@yahoo.com
2010-05-2827 minThe PetcastNo. 224: Meet TeddyAfter a lengthy process that began when Steve's widowed Aunt Susan found comfort in his dogs during a visit, Aunt Susan has finally adopted a lovely 7-year-old bichon frise. She named him Teddy after her late father's childhood dog. The Petcasters hear about Aunt Susan's experience with the ASCPA in New York City and Emily answers some questions from this first-time canine owner.Web: ThePetcast.ComE-mail: ThePetcast@yahoo.comTwitter: @ThePetcast
2010-01-0834 minThe PetcastNo. 126: The Mobile CSI Unit for PetsAnimal forensic investigation pioneer Dr. Melinda Merck, who chatted with Emily and guest host John, chats with Steve at the ASCPA headquarters in mid-December about the $220,000 van is dubbed the Mobile Animal CSI unit. Steve, in NYC on family business, quizzed Dr. Merck about the first specially equipped vehicle for an investigator to take to process animal-related evidence at a crime scene. Dr. Merck will use it in her work in the Atlanta area. Also, why are Steve’s dogs afraid of the bathroom? E-mail ThePetcast@yahoo.com, call 206-338-3946 or visit our site at thepetcast.com.
2008-01-2232 min