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In this episode we discuss how the Kentucky Society of CPAs (KyCPA) empowers Kentucky CPAs. We also introduce our new Membership Coordinator, Brittany McGill.

Guest Jerry Shreiber, CPA, also known as "Master of Disaster", shares information and resources regarding disaster prep and recovery. Visit kycpa.org/news/disaster-response for additional information and resources.

We answer the following questions: *What are some of the obstacles to growing the CPA pipeline and how the Educational Foundation is able to help?   *How does the Educational Foundation help with awareness of the accounting profession?   *How does the Educational Foundation help with financial literacy?   For more information or to donate to the Educational Foundation of the Kentucky Society of CPAs visit kycpa.org/edfoundation.   Please share with any college student studying accounting the scholarship applications link kycpa.org/edfoundation/scholarship. Applications are open until February 22, 2022 at 3 p.m. EST.  

Dr. Kathleen Gosser, Director, Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence at the College of Business, University of Louisville shares "The Secret to Happiness."

Briana Whittle, senior HR generalist at Strothman and Company in Louisville, speaks about their newest employee benefits and what everyone should be considering when evaluating employee benefits, including attracting and retaining talented employees. 

Greg Pope, the managing partner at EY's Louisville office, speaks about changes to their benefits, including adding mental health offerings at no cost to employees. He also shares how they evaluate their benefits, exploring new employee benefits and more.  

Anthony Allen, KyCPA government affairs director and KyCPA member Alan Long, managing member at Baldwin CPAs, speak about past and upcoming KyCPA advocacy efforts, legislative wins from last year and why to invest in the KyCPA-PAC.  kycpa.org/advocacy

College accounting student, Ryan Brock, provides information regarding: how he became interested in accounting, why accounting is a great career choice, his experience as an intern at PwC, the importance and benefits of an internship, advice for others looking for an internship, utilizing KyCPA Accounting Interview Day and resources, why you should become a CPA, tips for studying for the CPA Exam, his other interests outside of accounting, his employment after he graduates and more. To find out more about career opportunities as a CPA, visit kycpa.org/futurecpas.

Black CPA Centennial information 40 under 40 Black CPA Awards (Application deadline: August 15, 2021) Kentucky’s first Black CPAs Insights on barriers Black professionals face, the roles their organizations play in helping overcome those barriers and what the CPA profession can do collectively to progress in achieving diversity, equity and inclusion KyCPAs Diversity and Inclusion Committee efforts The following KyCPA members share their CPA journey: Anne Brooks, Partner, PWC Kim Burse, retired and currently volunteers for many community organizations Olivia Davis, Lecturer, University of Kentucky Kevin Graham, Assurance Supervisor, Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC LaTayna Henry, President, LMH Accounting and Consulting, LLC Nate Littles, Tax Supervisor, DMLO CPAs

Sarah Davasher-Wisdom, president and CEO of Greater Louisville, Inc. (GLI) shares insights regarding barriers and opportunities that today's women in the workforce face. She also covers a brief overview of GLI and what they do to support the regional economy, including advancing racial and gender equity. 

This episode of Behind the Numbers includes information about: New KyCPA member resources (Knowledge Hub) Opportunities to celebrate, network and volunteer KyCPA Committee service Upcoming events (Awards Banquet, Women’s Networking, Golf Scramble, June Annual Members Meeting and CFO Roundtables) KyCPA Board nominees for 2021-2022 Profile updates Results from COVID surveys that include how Kentucky CPAs and their businesses are progressing through the pandemic. Find out more at kycpa.org. 

CPA Evolution is a combined NASBA-AICPA initiative aimed at evolving CPA licensure to reflect the skills and knowledge CPAs increasingly need in a technology-driven marketplace. In this episode of KyCPA's Behind the Numbers, Julia Woislaw and Jan Taylor-Morris from the American Institute of CPAs provide an overview of CPA Evolution, the future plans for the CPA Exam and where to obtain more information and resources. Find out more at EvolutionOfCPA.org.