Intentional Learning: Accounting CPE Podcast

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Encoursa is dedicated to providing industry leading education to dynamic accounting and finance professionals all over the world.

Episodes

  1. FEB 5

    From Accountant to CFO Advisor with Adam Lean

    Earn CPE for this Episode here: From Accountant to CFO Advisor with Adam Lean Inaugural Episode (1 Free CPE): Revisiting Enron   Episode Description In this episode of the Encoursa CPE Podcast, Adam Lean—CEO and co-founder of The CFO Project—shares his journey from traditional accounting roles to entrepreneurship and advisory leadership. Through real-world examples, Adam explains why many accountants feel limited in transactional roles and how shifting to a CFO mindset allows professionals to drive meaningful business outcomes. Participants will explore how business drivers, cash flow, and operational metrics enables accountants to move beyond historical reporting and into forward-looking advisory services. This session also highlights how systematized CFO services can create scalable value for both accountants and the clients they serve.

    59 min

  2. 12/08/2025

    Transforming the Audit Experience with Dave Mundy

    Earn CPE for this Episode here: Transforming the Audit Experience with Dave Mundy Inaugural Episode (1 Free CPE): Revisiting Enron   Episode Description In this episode of the Encoursa CPE Podcast, AuditDashboard founder and CEO Dave Mundy shares insights from his career as an auditor, audit client, controller, and technology entrepreneur. Dave explores the challenges inherent in audit workflows, the evolution of client expectations, and the shift from reactive customer service to proactive client experience design. Participants will learn why firms struggle with outdated processes, how remote work has reshaped audit delivery, and what leading firms are doing to improve collaboration, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

    55 min

  3. 10/25/2025

    Leadership, Ethics, and the Future of the Accounting Profession with Herb Rubenstein

    Earn CPE for this Episode here: Leadership, Ethics, and the Future of the Accounting Profession Inaugural Episode (1 Free CPE): Revisiting Enron Episode Description In this episode of the Encoursa CPE Podcast, attorney and educator Herb shares powerful lessons on leadership, ethics, and the evolving responsibilities of accounting professionals. Drawing from his diverse career across law, technology, and public service, Herb discusses how confidence, continuous learning, and ethical vigilance shape success. Through stories and practical insights, participants will explore how to integrate innovation and integrity into their professional journey.

    58 min

  4. 09/08/2025

    The Power of Career Pivots with Shana Cooper

    Earn CPE for this Episode here: The Power of Career Pivots Inaugural Episode (1 Free CPE): Revisiting Enron Link to Shana's On-Demand Course Building Confidence in Your Balance Sheet Episode Description In this episode of the Encoursa CPE Podcast, Liz sits down with CPA and business leader Shana Cooper to reflect on the power of intentional learning and career pivots. Shana shares highlights from her 30-year career journey, spanning roles in tax, audit, industry, technology, and founding a consulting business, The AccountAbility Team LLC, to help every accountant achieve success through personal excellence. She opens up about defining non-negotiables, balancing family and career, and embracing both the challenges and opportunities that come with change. Listeners will be inspired by Shanna’s wisdom on patience, perseverance, and aligning professional choices with personal values.

    58 min

  5. 06/11/2025

    Core Leadership Skills with Jon Lokhorst

    Earn CPE for this Episode here: Core Leadership Skills Inaugural Episode (1 Free CPE): Revisiting Enron Links to On-Demand Core Leadership Series Delegation Feedback Accountability Coupon Code for on-demand series 20% discount: YourBestLeadership Episode Description In this episode, corporate trainer and leadership coach Jon Lokhorst breaks down three essential leadership skills that drive team performance and organizational success: delegation, feedback, and accountability. Listeners will discover how to delegate effectively to free up time for strategic thinking, deliver feedback that fuels growth, and foster accountability that empowers rather than penalizes. Packed with practical tools and actionable frameworks, this conversation equips leaders at all levels to inspire ownership, build trust, and shape a culture of high performance.

    44 min

  6. 05/08/2025

    Post-Tax Season Reflection: How to Attract the Right Clients and Build a Firm You Love

    Earn CPE for this Episode here: Post-Tax Season Reflection: How to Attract the Right Clients and Build a Firm You Love Inaugural Episode (1 Free CPE): Revisiting Enron Episode Description Christian Jones, CEO of TaxProMarketer, joins Liz Briggson for a post-tax season conversation that shifts the focus from burnout recovery to business renewal. Together, they explore how accounting and tax professionals can use reflection to clarify who their ideal clients are, design marketing strategies that speak directly to them, and optimize digital tools to build a firm they’re proud of. From client avatar development to website strategy and follow-up communication, this episode provides actionable insight for firms that want to attract high-value clients, improve marketing outcomes, and grow with intention.

    44 min

  7. 03/11/2025

    Talking Trash: A Look at the Waste Management Accounting Fraud

    Earn CPE for this Episode here: Talking Trash: A Look at the Waste Management Accounting Fraud Inaugural Episode (1 Free CPE): Revisiting Enron Episode Description In the early 1990's an investigation into Waste Management company resulted in the restatement of their financial statements to the tune of nearly $2 billion. The SEC alleged that the company defrauded investors out of $6 billion dollars due to the fraud. In this podcast episode, we will look at how Waste Management leadership manipulated their books in an attempt to keep up with Wall Street expectations.

    40 min

  8. 05/15/2024

    The Rise and Fall of WorldCom

    Earn CPE for this Episode here: The Rise and Fall of WorldCom Inaugural Episode (1 Free CPE): Revisiting Enron Episode Description WorldCom quickly went from a small unknown entity to a giant player in the telecommunications industry in the 1990's. The pressure from their aggressive growth strategy paved way to a massive accounting scandal that culminated in one of the largest bankruptcies in U.S. history. In this podcast episode, we will walk through the meteoric rise of WorldCom and the story of the employees who discovered an accounting fraud so large that it brought the whole company down.

    40 min

  9. 11/01/2023

    Mission Critical Leadership with Jon Lokhorst

    Earn CPE for this Episode here: Mission Critical Leadership Inaugural Episode (1 Free CPE): Revisiting Enron Episode Description Jon Lokhorst demonstrates the career path of a leader, through the accounting and leadership roles he held earlier in his career, to the speaking and coaching experiences he delivers now. In this episode, learn what it means to be a Mission-Critical Leader, and the four directions of leadership. Be inspired to pursue your mission with your best leadership. Download the first chapter for free from Jon's book https://www.missioncriticalleadership.com/ Financial Management Article by Jon Article on Jon about Making the Business Case

    52 min

  10. 06/08/2023

    Empowering Accounting Teams Through Professional Development

    Earn CPE for this Episode here: Empowering Accounting Teams Inaugural Episode (1 Free CPE): Revisiting Enron Episode Description Professional development is far too often looked at as a compliance exercise. The best accounting teams and professionals look at professional development as an exciting opportunity to advance their careers and positively impact their company and profession. This podcast episode will discuss the benefits of professional development, the three ways professionals learn best and the best way to set up a professional development plan.

    42 min

  11. 03/13/2023

    Revisiting Enron - How the Accounting World Got Turned Upside Down

    Earn 1 Free CPE for this Episode here: Revisiting Enron Episode Description In August 2000, the Enron stock price reached an all-time high and the company ranked 5th on the Fortune 500 list. Just one year later, Enron became, at that time, the largest corporate bankruptcy in U.S. history. In this podcast episode, we will look at how Enron exploited accounting tactics, some even legal, to inflate their revenue by over 1,500%, hide billions in debt, and trick most of the business world into believing they were one of the strongest companies in the world.  We will also walk through the significant regulatory changes in the accounting industry in the aftermath of the Enron scandal.  Episode Sources: KPRC Houston (News Headline), 2001 - Enron Scandal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rjqgdggnlfo&ab_channel=KPRC2Click2Houston Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room, Alex Gibney, 2005

    42 min
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