Have you ever signed up for a CPE course just because it was free?

Or filled your calendar with webinars, telling yourself it was the “smart” thing to do—when deep down, you were actually avoiding something else?

You're not the only one.

This week on The Smarter Accountant Podcast, I’m talking about something that doesn’t get discussed nearly enough: how continuing education can become a sneaky form of avoidance—and why it’s keeping so many accountants stuck.

Sure, we all need the credits. And of course, learning is valuable. But if you’ve ever wondered why all the learning still doesn’t make you feel more confident, more capable, or more in control—this episode explains why.

What Most Accountants Get Wrong About Continuing Education is one of those episodes that might challenge the way you think—but in the best possible way.

This episode is especially for you if:

• You’ve ever said, “Once I finish this course, then I’ll feel ready.
  
• You keep chasing certifications but still struggle with confidence.
  
• You’ve taken tons of CPE but don’t feel like you’re moving forward.
  
• You’re tired of checking boxes and want real growth that actually sticks.
  
• You’re curious if there’s a smarter, more intentional way to learn and lead.

Here’s to growing on purpose—not just collecting certificates.

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can take the 5-minute Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant’s Cheat Sheet For Better Time Management HERE

Ever notice how at the end of a long day, even the smallest email feels like a fire drill?

That’s not you being dramatic—it’s your brain on low fuel.

When mental energy is depleted, the part of your brain that helps you prioritize goes offline. What’s left is the primitive brain, which sees everything as urgent.

That’s why you wind up reacting instead of deciding, and ending the day more scattered than focused.

The smarter move? Learn how to reset your brain in under a minute so you can see clearly what actually matters.

Have you ever had to work with someone who just makes everything harder?

Maybe a team member who doesn’t follow through…
A client who pushes your buttons…
Or even a coworker who always seems to have an attitude?

You try to stay calm. You try to be professional.
But inside, you’re thinking, Why is this so hard?
Why won’t they just do what they’re supposed to do?

If any of that sounds familiar, you’re going to want to listen to this week’s episode of The Smarter Accountant Podcast.

You’ll hear why managing people gets so frustrating, what your brain is doing behind the scenes, and how to take back control—even if nothing around you changes.

This episode is especially for you if:

• You feel drained by certain people at work
  
• You’ve been blaming yourself (or someone else) and it’s not helping
  
• You want to manage your team—or your clients—with less stress
  
• You’re open to a smarter way that puts you back in charge of how you show up

I promise—it’s not about changing others. It’s about finally understanding what you can control… and what happens when you do.

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can take the 5-minute Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant’s Cheat Sheet For Better Time Management HERE