Carla McCall, the chair of the AICPA, joins Calvin Harris Jr. on the Trust Professional Podcast. They discuss Carla's journey into the field of accounting, the biggest challenges facing the profession, and the misconceptions people have about accountants. Carla emphasizes the importance of change management and the need for an integrated tech stack for firms. She also highlights the diversity of work, the relationship focus, and the flexibility and financial freedom that the accounting profession offers. The conversation ends with a discussion on the importance of people skills and building relationships in the profession.

In this episode of the Trusted Professional Podcast, Calvin Harris Jr., CPA, CEO of the New York State Society of CPAs, chats with Liren Wei, Managing Partner of Wei Wei & Co., LLP.

Liren began his accounting career 29 years ago as a staff accountant at the firm. Today, as Managing Partner, he is in charge of overall management and administration of the firm, including directing the activities of managerial, professional and support staff, and coordinating manpower needs, among other resources.

In addition to his role as managing partner, Liren is in charge of the firm’s government and not-for-profit practice group. He is responsible for overall administration and coordination of engagements, including planning and developing audit strategies, directing and implementing audits, supervising staff, and working with clients to ensure the timeliness and quality of the firm's accounting and auditing services. His government clients include the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, the New York City Department for the Aging, Department of Youth and Community Development, Department of Homeless Services, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Administration for Children’s Services, Human Resource Administration, and the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation.

In this episode of the Trusted Professional Podcast, Calvin Harris Jr., CPA, CEO of the New York State Society of CPAs, chats with Zachary Gordon, the founder of Red Five Services LLC. Zach is a CPA with more than fifteen years of professional experience across multiple industries and functions. He serves as the fractional CFO, strategic advisor or head of technical accounting for a portfolio of crypto, cannabis, psychedelics, AI, and tech companies.