Is the CPA profession fading away? What can we do to fix it? In this bonus episode, Blake meets with Todd Shapiro, President and CEO of the Illinois CPA Society to talk about the current state of the profession, what Todd thinks about it, and maybe find some ways to bring it back to its former glory, and attract new talent.
The Earmark Podcast is where accounting and tax professionals hear directly from the people shaping the future of the profession.
Hosted by Blake Oliver, CPA, the show features conversations with firm owners, technology leaders, educators, policymakers, and practitioners about the forces changing accounting — from AI and automation to talent, advisory, tax, audit, regulation, and firm strategy. Each episode goes beyond the headlines to explore what’s changing, why it matters, and what it means for the people doing the work.