Episodes

  • Ep. 120: Outgrow Private Accounting: A CPA’s Rise
    Jun 22 2026

    🎧 Audio Podcast – New Episode Out Now

    In Episode 120 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, sits down with Charmone Adams, CPA, Partner at Grant Thornton Advisors LLC.

    Charmone shares his unexpected path into accounting, from earning an MBA in finance to discovering the value of the CPA credential and building a leadership career in public accounting.

    Hosted by Rosey Flaherty, CPA, this episode highlights how mentorship, representation, persistence, and stepping outside your comfort zone can shape a meaningful and successful accounting journey.

    🎯 What You’ll Take Away:
    • How unexpected career paths can lead to the right opportunities
    • Why the CPA credential creates long-term career possibilities
    • The persistence required to complete a six-year CPA journey
    • How representation and purpose can become powerful motivation
    • Why mentorship and authentic relationships drive career growth

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    25 mins
  • Ep. 119: Stop Career Stagnation
    Jun 8 2026

    🎧 Audio Podcast – New Episode Out Now

    In Episode 119 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, speaks with Angelina Aijun Lu, CPA, Audit Director at AAFCPAs.

    This episode focuses on how accounting professionals can avoid career stagnation by redefining success beyond promotions and titles. Angelina shares how long-term career growth depends on balance, self-advocacy, and intentional lifestyle design.

    It highlights how burnout prevention, personal development, and consistency outside of work all contribute to a more sustainable and fulfilling accounting career.

    🎯 What You’ll Take Away:
    • Why career success should not only be defined by promotions
    • How to prevent burnout during long audit cycles and deadlines
    • The importance of advocating for yourself and your goals
    • Why hobbies and personal interests support long-term performance
    • How volunteering builds perspective beyond traditional accounting roles

    ▶️ Listen to the full episode now:

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    http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths

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    21 mins
  • Ep. 118: Immigrant to CPA
    May 25 2026

    🎧 Audio Podcast – New Episode Out Now

    In Episode 118 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, speaks with Angelina Aijun Lu, CPA, Audit Director at AAFCPAs.

    From immigrant beginnings to a senior leadership role in accounting, Angelina shares how consistency, discipline, and communication shaped her professional journey.

    This episode highlights how long-term thinking, exam discipline, and soft skills contribute to building a strong and sustainable accounting career.

    🎯 What You’ll Take Away:
    • Why accounting can offer long-term career stability and growth
    • The discipline behind passing all four CPA exams before full-time work
    • How early communication improves professional relationships
    • Why soft skills are key to leadership success in accounting

    ▶️ Listen to the full episode now:

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    http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths

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    22 mins
  • Ep.117: She Became a CPA by Accident
    May 11 2026

    🎧 Audio Podcast – New Episode Out Now
    In Episode 117 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, sits down with Nancy McClelland, CPA, Co-host of the She Counts Podcast.


    They explore Nancy’s unexpected journey into accounting and how becoming a CPA “by accident” shaped her career in a way that prioritizes people, community, and authenticity.

    This conversation highlights how unplanned career paths can still lead to meaningful success, and why redefining professionalism matters in today’s accounting profession.

    🎯 What You’ll Take Away:
    • How unexpected career paths can lead to fulfilling opportunities
    • Why community makes the accounting profession feel less overwhelming
    • The importance of putting people first in professional growth
    • Why professionalism doesn’t require hiding who you are

    ▶️ Listen to the full episode now:


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    http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths

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    32 mins
  • Ep.116: She Built a CPA Firm… Differently
    Apr 27 2026

    🎧 Audio Podcast – New Episode Out Now


    In Episode 116 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, sits down with Nancy McClelland, CPA, Co-host of the She Counts Podcast. They explore what it really means to build a CPA firm differently: putting people first, redefining professionalism, and creating a more human-centered approach to accounting.

    🎯 What You’ll Take Away:
    • What “CPA but different” actually looks like in practice
    • Why putting people first leads to stronger, more sustainable growth
    • How can the community make the profession feel less overwhelming
    • Rethinking professionalism without losing credibility

    ▶️ Listen to the full episode now:

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    http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths

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    28 mins
  • Ep.115: Why Quiet CPAs don’t get promoted (and 3 skills that will)
    Apr 6 2026

    🎧 Audio Podcast – New Episode Out Now

    In Episode 115 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, sits down with Jessica Simmons, CPA, Relationship Manager at LLI Advisory Group. They discuss why quiet CPAs often get overlooked for promotions and the three key skills that can help you stand out, advance your career, and gain recognition in the workplace.

    🎯 What You’ll Take Away:
    • Why staying quiet at work can hold you back from promotions
    • Three essential skills to boost visibility and influence
    • Tips for showing up authentically without overexerting yourself
    • How discipline, strategy, and confidence play a role in career growth

    ▶️ Listen to the full episode now:

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    http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths

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    20 mins
  • Ep.114: Stop Telling Everyone You’re Taking the CPA Exam
    Mar 23 2026

    🎧 Audio Podcast – New Episode Out Now
    In Episode 114 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, sits down with Jessica Simmons, CPA, Relationship Manager at LLI Advisory Group. Jessica shares why it can be overwhelming to tell everyone you’re preparing for the CPA exam, and how managing expectations, focus, and pressure can make all the difference. She dives into strategies to stay proactive, confident, and resilient while navigating the CPA journey.

    🎯 What You’ll Take Away:
    • Why keeping your CPA exam plans private can reduce stress
    • How being proactive can work in your favor
    • Lessons on focus, resilience, and managing pressure
    • Insights into staying confident and navigating your career path

    Listen to the full conversation now:

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    http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths

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    27 mins
  • Ep.113: How a bartender became a CPA - Proving anything is possible
    Mar 9 2026

    🎧 Audio Podcast – New Episode Out Now
    In Episode 113 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, sits down with Jessica Simmons, CPA, Relationship Manager at LLI Advisory Group. Jessica shares her inspiring journey from working as a bartender to becoming a CPA, proving that with determination and focus, anything is possible. She opens up about the challenges she faced, the lessons she learned along the way, and how she navigated her career path to reach where she is today.

    🎯 What You’ll Take Away:
    • How to make a bold career shift and succeed in a new field
    • Lessons on perseverance, focus, and resilience
    • Strategies for overcoming self-doubt and taking chances
    • Insights into building confidence and professional growth

    Listen to the full conversation now:

    roseyflahertypodcast audiopodcast jessicasimmons cpalife accountingcareers careerinsights careerdevelopment professionalgrowth

    http://www.youtube.com/@CPACareerPaths

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    29 mins