Briana Whittle, senior HR generalist at Strothman and Company in Louisville, speaks about their newest employee benefits and what everyone should be considering when evaluating employee benefits, including attracting and retaining talented employees.  

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Episode 038: Employee benefits Part 2 of 2

Greg Pope, the managing partner at EY's Louisville office, speaks about changes to their benefits, including adding mental health offerings at no cost to employees. He also shares how they evaluate their benefits, exploring new employee benefits and more.  

Episode 037: Employee benefits Part 1 of 2

Anthony Allen, KyCPA government affairs director and KyCPA member Alan Long, managing member at Baldwin CPAs, speak about past and upcoming KyCPA advocacy efforts, legislative wins from last year and why to invest in the KyCPA-PAC.  kycpa.org/advocacy

Episode 036: KyCPA-PAC and advocacy updates

College accounting student, Ryan Brock, provides information regarding: how he became interested in accounting, why accounting is a great career choice, his experience as an intern at PwC, the importance and benefits of an internship, advice for others looking for an internship, utilizing KyCPA Accounting Interview Day and resources, why you should become a CPA, tips for studying for the CPA Exam, his other interests outside of accounting, his employment after he graduates and more. To find out more about career opportunities as a CPA, visit kycpa.org/futurecpas.

Episode 035: College accounting student, Ryan Brock, shares his journey from choosing accounting as his major, internship, studying for the CPA Exam and more

 Black CPA Centennial information 40 under 40 Black CPA Awards (Application deadline: August 15, 2021) Kentucky’s first Black CPAs Insights on barriers Black professionals face, the roles their organizations play in helping overcome those barriers and what the CPA profession can do collectively to progress in achieving diversity, equity and inclusion KyCPAs Diversity and Inclusion Committee efforts The following KyCPA members share their CPA journey: Anne Brooks, Partner, PWC Kim Burse, retired and currently volunteers for many community organizations Olivia Davis, Lecturer, University of Kentucky Kevin Graham, Assurance Supervisor, Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC LaTayna Henry, President, LMH Accounting and Consulting, LLC Nate Littles, Tax Supervisor, DMLO CPAs 

Episode 034: Black CPA Centennial, Kentucky's first Black CPAs and more

Sarah Davasher-Wisdom, president and CEO of Greater Louisville, Inc. (GLI) shares insights regarding barriers and opportunities that today's women in the workforce face. She also covers a brief overview of GLI and what they do to support the regional economy, including advancing racial and gender equity. 

Episode 033: Barriers and opportunities that today's women in the workforce face

This episode of Behind the Numbers includes information about: New KyCPA member resources (Knowledge Hub) Opportunities to celebrate, network and volunteer KyCPA Committee service Upcoming events (Awards Banquet, Women’s Networking, Golf Scramble, June Annual Members Meeting and CFO Roundtables) KyCPA Board nominees for 2021-2022 Profile updates Results from COVID surveys that include how Kentucky CPAs and their businesses are progressing through the pandemic. Find out more at kycpa.org. 

Episode 032: Knowledge Hub, celebration of new CPAs, KyCPA Board nominations, upcoming events, COVID survey results regarding Kentucky CPAs and their businesses and more

CPA Evolution is a combined NASBA-AICPA initiative aimed at evolving CPA licensure to reflect the skills and knowledge CPAs increasingly need in a technology-driven marketplace. In this episode of KyCPA's Behind the Numbers, Julia Woislaw and Jan Taylor-Morris from the American Institute of CPAs provide an overview of CPA Evolution, the future plans for the CPA Exam and where to obtain more information and resources. Find out more at EvolutionOfCPA.org.

Episode 031: CPA Evolution updates, information and resources

Guest Lisa Kemper, KyCPA CPE director, shares CPE options offered this spring through KyCPA. Kemper also answers these questions: When are in-person classes returning? What is new for spring conferences, including new half-day options and a three-track Accounting and Auditing Conference. What's included in the new half-day Real Estate Workshop on June 10? What is included in the new CFO Series? What Certificate Programs and CPE packages are available? Find out more at kycpa.org/cpe/catalog.

Episode 030: KyCPA new and upcoming spring 2021 CPE options

In this episode, Lisa Kemper, CPE director at the Kentucky Society of CPAs, explains the new Kentucky CPE requirements. For details regarding the new CPE requirements visit kycpa.org/cpe/faqcpe.

Episode 029: New Kentucky CPE requirements

Angie White, business development manager at the Kentucky Society of CPAs, discusses new opportunities for CPAs and businesses to connect to help develop relationships that are mutually beneficial for both. She also discusses new opportunities implemented in 2020. These new opportunities introduced helped facilitate connections in several ways as the business landscape changed and evolved due to the pandemic. White also covers what is new for 2021.

Episode 028: Developing new business opportunities and connections

Tracey Golden CPA, CGMA, chairman of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and chairman of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, spoke at KyCPA's December 2020 Holiday Luncheon. This episode of Behind the Numbers is a replay of her presentation, The future of work is now, from the luncheon. Learn what trends are shaping the future of work for the CPA profession, opportunities to deliver value, what core skills employees need to perform their roles effectively, and more. 

Episode 027: The future of work is now

Chris Panebianco is the chief marketing officer at Bankers Healthcare Group (BHG), a leading provider of financial solutions for highly-skilled professionals. BHG has continued to lend to CPAs through the pandemic, and in this episode, Panebianco offers insight into how to set your business up for success in 2021. Those interested in learning more about BHG can visit bhg.loan/kycpa

Episode 026: Set your business up for success in 2021

In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we provide information on how KyCPA members may best utilize the newest member benefit Member Meetup. This platform is a new way for KyCPA members to connect, collaborate and communicate. Members are already talking about their own experiences regarding PPP and other COVID related topics. Also, there has been some chatter regarding how others are handling remote work, in-person meetings and holiday parties. Go to kycpa.org/mykycpa/MemberMeetup. Speaking of holiday parties, in this episode, we talk about KyCPAs first-ever virtual Holiday Luncheon. The Holiday Luncheon is a free member-only event on December 11. Attendees receive a $30 credit on Grubhub, enjoy Holiday Trivia and more. Register at kycpa.org/events. You may also do some holiday shopping and help the KyCPA Educational Foundation. Check out the Virtual Silent Auction Dec. 10-17, 2020. You may preview the auction items and access the auction at kycpa.org/edfoundation.  To view, all KyCPA member benefits, visit kycpa.org/mykycpa/memberbenefits. To join KyCPA go to kycpa.org/join.

Episode 025: Introducing a new way for KyCPA members to connect, collaborate and communicate.

Part 3 of 3 with Jaclyn Badeau. She shares how can you use emotional intelligence to help with difficult personal situations. Badeau is the president of Badeau Consulting LLC and is a CPA and a CGMA. She is also EQ certified and a DDI certified facilitator. 

Episode 024: Part 3 of 3 with Jaclyn Badeau. She shares how can you use emotional intelligence to help with difficult personal situations.

KyCPA is the professional membership organization for CPAs in Kentucky. Our podcast series, KyCPA: Behind The Numbers is ran by Marketing, Communications, & Design Coordinator, Marvin Stewart. Each month we interview guest speakers on the podcast to discuss topics affecting the CPA and business profession. Episodes are released on the second Wednesday of every month.

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