The CPA MOMS Podcast

#209 - Doing Less Without The Guilt

Sep 25, 2022

As busy, intelligent accountants and moms, we know all about doing what it takes to have a career and a family, but we’re often told at an early age that our worth is tied to how much we can get done. We’re rewarded by parents, teachers, and employers for all we can accomplish.

We’re also told that we must work...

#208 – Why S.A.L.Y. (Same As Last Year) Isn’t Always Helpful

Sep 18, 2022

Most accountants are familiar with the term S.A.L.Y. (same as last year). It’s an indicator that this item doesn’t necessarily need to be looked at because, at a minimum, it’s the same as the previous year, if not for numerous prior years.

For example, the cost basis of the common stock of an S Corporation would...

#207 - The Difference Between Confidence And Arrogance

Sep 11, 2022

In the competitive field of accounting, we have a lot of intelligent people doing very smart things. It’s no surprise that the accounting profession often attracts the brightest and the best.

The issue with all that intelligence is that it can be difficult to tell the difference between confidence and arrogance,...

#206 - Dealing With Transitions

Sep 4, 2022

As a mother, you’ve probably had to deal with your children’s issues with transitions; I know I certainly did as my two children were growing up. It’s actually quite common to see young children having meltdowns due to the fact that their day is filled with one transition after another, especially as a new school...