🎧 A New Podcast Episode Is Here

Rachel Farris, CPA, founder of Tech Stack AI, shares practical lessons on how building genuine relationships, putting yourself forward, and becoming known for who you are can shape your accounting career.

Hosted by Rosey Flaherty, CPA, this conversation goes beyond technical skills and explores the personal side of creating opportunities, building visibility, and growing a career with intention.

🎯 What You’ll Take Away:
• How genuine relationships can create long term career opportunities
• Why you should reach out to leaders even early in your career
• How LinkedIn and personal branding can increase your visibility
• Why applying for awards and scholarships can open unexpected doors

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Success is not built by pushing yourself harder every day. It is built by creating habits that allow you to keep showing up over the long run.

In Episode 123 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, host Rosey Flaherty, CPA, continues her conversation with Erin Daiber, CEO of Well Balanced Accountants, about creating a sustainable accounting career without sacrificing your wellbeing.

From building routines that support your priorities to replacing perfection with consistency, Erin shares practical advice for accountants who want to succeed without burning out.

🎯 What You'll Take Away:
• Why balance changes throughout different stages of your career
• How intentional planning supports long term success
• Why flexibility and self compassion reduce burnout
• How curiosity and reflection create continuous professional growth

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New Episode Out Now!

What happens when a successful career no longer feels sustainable?

In this episode, host Rosey Flaherty, CPA, welcomes Erin Daiber, CEO of Well Balanced Accountants, to share the experiences that reshaped both her career and her definition of success.

From burnout and self-discovery to coaching fellow accountants, Erin explains why balance isn't something you stumble upon. It's something you intentionally create.

🎯 What You'll Take Away:
• Why career paths don't have to follow a straight line
• How burnout can become the beginning of positive change
• Why self-awareness is essential for long-term fulfillment
• How community and intentional balance create sustainable success

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In Episode 121 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, sits down with Charmone Adams, CPA, Partner at Grant Thornton Advisors LLC.

From choosing the right firm to preparing for partnership, Charmone shares practical advice for accountants who want to accelerate their careers while embracing leadership, mentorship, and emerging technology.

Hosted by Rosey Flaherty, CPA, this episode explores the mindset and career decisions that can help accounting professionals fast-track their long-term success.

🎯 What You'll Take Away:
• Why choosing the right firm matters more than choosing the biggest one
• How taking on leadership before a promotion prepares you for success
• The importance of mentors during major career transitions
• Why AI should be viewed as a tool that enables better work, not replaces it

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🎧 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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🎧 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

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🎧 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

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🎧 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

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