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Balancing the Future Ep. 35 - The Business of Care:...

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2026/05/19

Veteran CPA and former healthcare CFO Melvin Alexander joins host Chris Mitchell to unpack what makes healthcare finance uniquely challenging—and surprisingly mission-driven. They dive into how reimbursement really works, why consolidation keeps reshaping hospitals, and how labor, inflation, and technology pressures are squeezing margins. Melvin also explains what “complex accounting events” look like in healthcare and shares practical career advice for students and accountants considering the

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67:07

Tax News Now Ep. 18 - From the Casino Floor to the...

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2026/05/12

In this episode of Tax News Now, Mark Gallegos and his guest, Brandon Lagarde of Eisner Advisory Group LLC, explore the rapidly evolving tax landscape surrounding two major money-in-sports trends: the explosion of legalized sports gambling and the rise of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) income for college athletes. The discussion covers key compliance issues practitioners need to understand, including the new gambling loss limitation rules, reporting of winnings, recordkeeping challenges, and the

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39:38

Balancing the Future Ep. 34 - Accounting in the AI...

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2026/05/05

AI isn’t just a tech upgrade—it’s rewriting budgets, internal controls, and even how long leadership has to make decisions. In this episode, Dr. Sean Stein Smith breaks down what’s changed fast, why traditional GAAP reporting struggles with AI’s intangible commitments, and how investors and executives alike can cut through hype by focusing on cash flow and footnotes. Join us for a practical, finance-first roadmap for navigating what’s coming next—and where the real ROI will (and won’t) show up.Earn

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58:03

Cool Careers in Accounting Ep. 33 - Bananas and...

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2026/04/28

What does a Big 4-trained CPA have in common with stilt-walkers and viral baseball? Dr. Tim Naddy breaks down how he went from public accounting to academia, entrepreneurship, and ultimately CFO of the Savannah Bananas—where games are full-blown shows and every decision is filtered through a “does this make it better for the fan?” mindset. He also discusses trusted-advisor skills, why creatives need financial armor, and how to avoid burnout while building a career with purpose. If you think

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50:58

Cool Careers in Accounting Ep. 32 - Turning...

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2026/04/21

Thinking about leaving a traditional finance or accounting role? Britt Clark joins host Mike Potenza to explain how he went from earning his CPA a decade into his career to becoming a corporate controller to leading FP&A at Aflac—then making the leap into fractional CFO work. He breaks down how he landed his first clients, why relationships beat cold marketing, and how to set boundaries so the work doesn’t become a 60-hour grind again. Britt also shares practical ways he uses AI to speed up

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61:00

Tax News Now Ep. 17 - Behind the Curtain: How the IRS...

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2026/04/14

In this episode of Tax News Now, Mark Gallegos and his guest, Terry Lemons, Public Relations Director at Frost Law and former Communications and Liaison Chief at the Internal Revenue Service, takes listeners inside the IRS, exploring how the agency is structured, how it operates, and what really happens when major tax legislation gets passed and implemented. Topics covered include the IRS's internal decision-making process, the ongoing challenges of staffing reductions and processing backlogs, and

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36:20

BAP Ep. 2 - One Red Flag: A Cannabis Controls Wake-Up...

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2026/04/07

This episode is a true case study of a cannabis operator that looked “buttoned up” on paper—SOPs, cameras, and compliance staff—until regulators showed up. What began as a routine, anonymous mold complaint escalated when inspectors found predated sanitation logs and started pulling supporting records. The deeper they looked, the more control gaps surfaced: no documented monthly inventory counts, finished product left unsecured, and security footage that wasn’t being reviewed—until it revealed

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42:41

Cool Careers in Accounting Ep. 31 - The 120 Pathway:...

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2026/03/31

What if the biggest risk in your firm isn’t a technical accounting issue—but a quiet licensing and mobility misstep you didn’t know you were making? In this episode, CPA QualityPro CEO Lindsay Patterson shares how she went from journalism to the AICPA, earned her CPA while working full-time and raising kids, and then built a platform to help firms stay compliant across 55 jurisdictions. You’ll hear practical insights on mobility myths, common renewal and registration pitfalls, and what the 120-hour

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40:49

BAP Ep. 1 - The Executive Order Heard 'Round...

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2026/03/24

Rescheduling could be the biggest tax shake-up the cannabis industry has ever seen—but the hype may be ahead of the facts. In this interview, CPA Bruce Andersen explains what President Trump’s recent executive order actually does (and doesn’t do), why 280E relief isn’t immediate, and how operators should plan spending, depreciation, and estimated payments while the industry waits for agencies—and potentially Congress—to act. You’ll also hear what “protective claims” really mean, why “federally

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49:01

Balancing the Future Ep. 33 - The Science Behind...

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2026/03/17

In this episode of Balancing the Future, marketing leader Toi Eshun shares how purpose-led organizations can build trust, sharpen their identity, and inspire action through strategic branding. She breaks down the “science” of marketing—psychology, data, and audience insight—alongside the creative craft of messaging and visuals. Using examples from nonprofit work and the accounting profession, Toi explains why rebrands succeed or fail based on stakeholder buy-in and timing. She also offers a

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63:03

Tax News Now Ep. 16 - Developing a Coaching Mindset...

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2026/03/10

In this episode Mark Gallegos, Tax Partner at Porte Brown, and his guest, Mark “Coach” Mirsky of Aprio, LLP, discuss Mark’s career path towards becoming a trusted advisor known for a coaching-first mindset. The conversation then goes deep on partnerships and other flow-through entities: why they’re so often misunderstood, the common compliance red flags, and how advisors can add real value by thinking long-term and aligning tax strategy with client goals.Earn CPE by listening to this podcast through

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56:06

Cool Careers in Accounting Ep. 30 - SEC Football...

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2026/03/03

Former Ole Miss offensive lineman Christopher Cola shares how football shaped his career in accounting and beyond. He discusses how lessons from the trenches—preparation, teamwork, and consistency—carried him through public accounting, the CPA Exam, and a wide-ranging business career. Today, he teaches, writes, and advises student-athletes navigating NIL and financial literacy. Cola connects “doing the things that take no talent” (showing up, discipline, and effort) to professional success, and

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62:27

Cool Careers in Accounting Ep. 29 - Business Behind...

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2026/02/24

In this foundational interview, Clint Hangebrauck—Managing Director of Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Audit at the NCAA— offers a behind-the-scenes look at how college sports are protected as sports betting grows nationwide. He explains why prop bets heighten integrity and athlete well-being risks, how the NCAA partners on education and monitoring, and what’s being done to address harassment from bettors. Clint also looks ahead to emerging threats like prediction markets and other “gray

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39:07

Balancing the Future Ep. 32 - Creating Purpose-Driven...

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2026/02/17

Brian Williams, CEO and founder of Perspectivity, joins host Chris Mitchell to share how childhood labels and the Silicon Valley grind shaped his mission to create authentic change. He recounts battling “head trash,” walking away from tech’s 24/7 culture for family, and the white-knuckle leap into entrepreneurship. Williams breaks down the power of perspective, the four F’s—faith, family, finance, fun—and why executive coaching and community service fuel sustainable success. Join us for an honest

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64:50

Tax News Now Ep. 15 - Asking the Right Questions: A...

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2026/02/10

In this episode Mark Gallegos, Tax Partner at Porte Brown, and his guest, Andrew Leonard, focus on practical international tax awareness for CPAs, emphasizing how cross-border issues often surface unexpectedly through foreign investments, gifts, or life events. They highlight core compliance and penalty risks (including information reporting), how to ask better client questions to uncover exposure, and why proactive planning and clear communication are critical to keeping clients compliant.Earn CPE

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41:37

Cool Careers in Accounting Ep. 28 - Accounting...

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2026/02/03

Host Mike Potenza sits down with Kathy Johnson, who shares her story of parlaying a high-school accounting class into a dynamic 25-year career. Growing up in small-town Texas, she rose from newspaper bookkeeper to VP of FP&A before reinventing herself as a forensic accountant, expert witness and educator. As past chair of CalCPA and an AICPA judiciary instructor, Johnson champions leadership, diversity and lifelong learning, crediting volunteer service and networking for opening doors. Her story

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44:08

Balancing the Future Ep. 31 - Opportunity in Every...

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2026/01/27

In this episode of Balancing the Future, host Chris Mitchell sits down with Edmund Green—once a homeless Philadelphia teen, now founder and CEO of Parlinum Consulting. Green recounts how library days, the Air Force, night-school accounting classes and mentors propelled him from inner-city uncertainty to Big Eight partner and entrepreneurial risk-management authority. He shares candid lessons on relentless learning, cultivating relationships, embracing AI-driven change, and redefining work-life

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60:23

Cool Careers in Accounting Ep. 27 - Thriving Through...

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2026/01/20

Mark Koziel, president and CEO of the AICPA, joins host Mike Potenza to break down the state of the profession, including alternate pathways to licensure, the RISE 2040 vision, and how AI will reshape work while creating assurance and controls opportunities. They tackle offshoring, ESG’s evolving rules, CPA mobility and title usage, talent and inclusion, and career advice for students—from critical thinking to owning your path. Join us for practical, candid insights into where accounting is headed

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53:08

Tax News Now Ep. 14 - Busy Season by Design: Running...

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2026/01/13

Busy season doesn’t have to feel like controlled chaos. In this episode Mark Gallegos, Tax Partner at Porte Brown, and his guest, Kelley Hare, dive into practical tax practice management strategies, from workflow and staffing to client expectations and technology, to deliver a smoother and more profitable tax season.Earn CPE by listening to this podcast through a Becker Prime CPE subscription.Listen to this episode through your Becker LMS platform to complete practice questions, pass the final exam,

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46:25

Cool Careers in Accounting Ep. 26 - Fraud Part 2:...

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2026/01/06

Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope joins host Mike Potenza to unpack whistleblowers—their stigma, motives, and impact. Pope outlines the “whistleblower triangle” and three archetypes: accidental, noble, and vigilante. Real-world cases span Dixon, Wells Fargo, Boeing, Hyundai, and more, revealing the risks, retaliation, and long legal roads many face, even with rewards under False Claims and Dodd Frank. Join us as Dr. Pope shares guidance for leaders on building safe reporting channels and for professionals

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