Future-Proof Business Learning Institute

Understanding what employees want often comes down to a single word, and that word is purpose. Gabrielle Bosche shares how companies can find and retain the talent they need to make their business thrive.

In this episode, we look at recent tax changes through a regulatory and compliance lens with Sona Akmakjian. Sona is Avalara’s Senior Director of Global Accounting Strategic Partnerships. She’s also a CPA with 29 years of transactional tax services and automation experience. Sona talks about the impact the pandemic has had on business and taxes, including things like e-commerce, the supply chain, the workforce, and its overall impact on tax compliance.

Mike Manspeaker is an Assurance Services Partner with Smith Elliott Kearns and Company in Maryland with over 40 years of experience. We talk about the rapid pace of legislation and regulatory changes to the CPA profession.

Kelly Mann shares her incredible true story all about resilience, perseverance, and strength on her way to creating and growing a business from scratch – all while dealing with some of the most devastating news a person could face.

Jerry Maginnis recently released a new book titled "Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilities." We talk about advice for young professionals and how veterans can welcome them in and keep them once they arrive.

Pascal Finette is Co-Founder and "chief heretic" with be radical. He talks about what happens to our skills, our processes, and our existing strategies when we encounter what he calls “state changes,” and how we can ask better questions for our problems.