🎧 Audio Podcast – New Episode Out Now

In Episode 112 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, continues her conversation with Cristina Hale, CPA, Tax Practice Leader at BDO. Cristina Hale dives into the challenges of starting from scratch or rebuilding a career, sharing her experiences with navigating setbacks, overcoming mistakes, and finding the path forward in the accounting world.

This episode is packed with insights for accountants who feel stuck, want to reset their career trajectory, or are seeking actionable advice to rebuild with confidence.

🎯 What You’ll Take Away:
• How to approach starting over or rebuilding your career from $0
• Strategies for learning from mistakes and avoiding career traps
• Lessons on resilience, confidence, and professional growth
• Tips for turning setbacks into opportunities for long-term success

Listen to the full conversation now:

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🎧 Audio Podcast – New Episode Out Now

In Episode 111 of the CPA Career Paths Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, continues her conversation with Cristina Hale, CPA, Tax Practice Leader at BDO. Cristina shares the pivotal moments early in her career when she said “yes” to opportunities she didn’t feel ready for, and how those uncomfortable decisions ultimately built her confidence and shaped her path to leadership.

Cristina opens up about navigating self-doubt, embracing challenges, and using each experience as a stepping stone for professional growth. This episode is packed with practical insights and encouragement for accountants who want to stretch themselves, overcome fear, and thrive in their careers.

🎯 What You’ll Take Away:
• How saying “yes” before feeling ready can accelerate career growth
• Strategies to turn uncomfortable opportunities into learning experiences
• Lessons on confidence-building and professional resilience
• Tips for navigating challenges while climbing the leadership ladder

Listen to the full conversation now

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🎧 Audio Podcast – New Episode Out Now
In Episode 110 of the CPA Career Paths Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, sits down with Cristina Hale, CPA, Tax Practice Leader at BDO, to share her inspiring journey from failing the CPA exam to rising into a leadership role.

Cristina opens up about the challenges she faced early in her career, how she persevered after setbacks, and the mindset and strategies that helped her climb to a leadership position in tax. This episode is full of actionable advice for accountants who want to overcome obstacles, grow professionally, and achieve their career goals.

🎯 What You’ll Take Away:
• How Cristina overcame failing the CPA exam and stayed motivated
• Key strategies to rise to leadership in tax
• Lessons on resilience and perseverance in your accounting career
• Tips for accelerating career growth from a seasoned CPA leader

Listen to the full conversation now

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🎧 Audio Podcast – New Episode Out Now

In Episode 109 of the CPA Career Paths Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, sits down with Hayden (Figueroa) Moore, CPA, Assurance Financial Services Organization Senior at EY, to explore the one career move most accountants overlook that can change their professional trajectory.

Hayden shares insights on the different skills developed in tax versus audit, the importance of client-facing experience, and why attention to detail is crucial in every accounting role. This episode is packed with actionable advice for accountants looking to stand out, grow faster, and make strategic career moves.

🎯 What You’ll Take Away:
• How tax and audit build complementary but different skills
• Why client-facing experience can accelerate your career
• The role of attention to detail in every accounting position
• Tips from a high-performing EY Assurance Senior to make smart career moves

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🎧 Audio Podcast – New Episode Out Now

In Episode 108 of CPA Career Paths Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, sits down with Hayden (Figueroa) Moore, CPA, Assurance Financial Services Organization Senior at EY, to share insights on passing the CPA exam efficiently and setting yourself up for career success.

Hayden shares strategies for early exam preparation, common pitfalls to avoid, and how passing the CPA exam ahead of schedule can unlock professional opportunities without delays.

🎯 What You’ll Take Away:
• How to plan your CPA exam journey strategically
• Tips for passing early and avoiding career roadblocks
• Insights from a high-performing EY Assurance Senior
• How proactive preparation can accelerate career growth

Listen to the full conversation now

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🎧 Audio Podcast – New Episode Out Now
In Episode 107 of CPA Career Paths Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, sits down with Doug Aguilera, CPA, Member at Aguilera & Associates, to explore why forensic accounting can be a high-value CPA career that doesn’t follow the traditional “busy season” cycle.

Doug shares insights on how forensic accountants deliver impact year-round, the value of experience in building expertise, and why investigative skills and attention to detail make this career path both rewarding and unique.

What You’ll Take Away:
• Why forensic accounting offers a career without the typical busy season
• How careful investigation and analysis make CPAs indispensable
• Real-world examples of high-impact forensic work
• How experience and curiosity create long-term value in specialized accounting

Listen to the full conversation now

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🎧 Audio Podcast – New Episode Out Now
In Episode 106 of CPA Career Paths Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, sits down with Doug Aguilera, CPA, Member at Aguilera & Associates, to unpack what a career in forensic accounting really looks like and why this path can be both impactful and rewarding.

Doug shares real-world insights on choosing accounting more than once, the importance of problem-solving in forensic work, and how curiosity, exposure, and mindset shape long-term success in specialised accounting careers.

What You’ll Take Away:
• What forensic accounting looks like in real-world practice
• Why non-linear career paths can lead to greater professional impact
• How investigative thinking strengthens your accounting skill set
• Why curiosity and purpose matter for long-term career growth

Listen the full conversation now.

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🎧 Audio Podcast – New Episode Out Now
In this episode, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, MSA, sits down with Mindy Rankin, CPA, Member at Warren Averett, to talk candidly about what it really takes to grow into partnership faster: not just in title, but in mindset, purpose, and impact.

Mindy shares honest insights on why success at the partner level isn’t about chasing billable hours alone, but about building strong client relationships, seeking exposure beyond your comfort zone, and aligning your career with long-term purpose.

From paying it forward to creating value that lasts, this conversation breaks down what firms truly look for in future leaders.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ What “partner-level thinking” actually looks like
✅ Why focusing only on hours can limit long-term growth
✅ How client relationships accelerate career progression
✅ The importance of exposure and experience beyond your role
✅ Why paying it forward matters as you advance in your career

This episode is a must-listen for professionals who want to grow with intention, build meaningful careers, and move toward leadership the right way.

🎧 Listen now on your favorite platform

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