Episodes 200
Avg. Duration 37m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (21)
Since Mar 2019
Latest Episode May 2026

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How should you future-proof your organization and your career in a complex and chaotic world? Host Bill Sheridan, thought leader with the Maryland Association of CPAs, gets answers from some of today's most forward-thinking thought leaders.

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247. The CAS tightrope, with Mike Manspeaker

May 18, 2026 55m

Client accounting services continue to grow across the profession, but what standards apply when firms step into CAS work? In this episode of Future-Proof, we sit down with Mike Manspeaker, Member of…

246. The human side of M&A, with Ira Rosenbloom

May 11, 2026 57m

Mergers and acquisitions continue to reshape the accounting profession, but what happens after the deal closes? In this episode of Future-Proof, Bill Sheridan sits down with Ira Rosenbloom of Optimum…

245. Risks for CPA firms, with Stan Sterna

Apr 14, 2026 50m

What does risk look like for CPA firms today? In this episode of Future-Proof, we sit down with Stan Sterna of Aon to explore how the risk landscape is evolving across the profession.Stan explains…

244. The neuroscience of culture, with Don Rheem

Mar 30, 2026 43m

What if culture isn’t soft at all, but one of the most powerful drivers of performance? In this episode of Future-Proof, we sit down with Don Rheem, founder of CultureID, to explore how neuroscience…

243. Rules, regs and reinvention, with Jeff Wilson

Mar 09, 2026 36m

How is the future of the CPA profession being shaped at the regulatory level? In this episode of Future-Proof, we sit down with Jeff Wilson, the newly appointed chair of the Maryland State Board of…

242. Secure the firm, with Luke Kiely

Feb 17, 2026 36m

What does cybersecurity really mean for today’s CPA firms? In this episode, we sit down with Luke Kiely, Chief Information Security Officer at SmartVault and Chief Security Officer at ComplyWise, to…

241. What’s next for audit? With Christina Ho

Jan 27, 2026 41m

What does the future of audit oversight look like in a rapidly changing world? In this episode, we sit down with Christina Ho, who recently announced her departure from the Public Company Accounting…

240. Creating joy with the Savannah Bananas, with Dr. Tim Naddy

Jan 19, 2026 1h 9m

What can CPAs and business leaders learn from one of the most entertaining organizations in the world? In this episode, we sit down with Tim Naddy, CFO of the Savannah Bananas, to explore how…

239. Quality management, with Mike Manspeaker

Nov 24, 2025 57m

A major shift is coming to the accounting profession. In December 2025, a new suite of quality management standards will take effect, replacing the long-standing quality control framework firms have…

238. Succession planning, with Erin Daiber

Nov 18, 2025 42m

What happens when you are ready to step away from the business you have built? In this episode of Future-Proof, we sit down with Erin Daiber, founder of Well Balanced Accountants, to explore why…

237. Seriously funny, with Greg Kyte

Nov 04, 2025 51m

There is no single path to success in accounting, and few people prove that better than Greg Kyte. In this episode of Future-Proof, we explore how Greg built a one-of-a-kind career that blends…

236. The power of storytelling, with Jake DeKinder

Oct 24, 2025 28m

In today’s data-driven world, information is everywhere, but what truly sets professionals apart is their ability to tell the story behind the numbers. In this episode of Future-Proof, we sit down…

235. Estate planning for all, with Patrick Carlson

Oct 13, 2025 51m

Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy, it’s for anyone who wants to protect the people and causes that matter most. In this episode of Future-Proof, we sit down with Patrick Carlson, Associate…

234. Reinventing tax season, with Samantha Bowling

Sep 02, 2025 26m

Busy season horror stories of 80-hour weeks, sleepless nights, and lost weekends have long defined the accounting profession. But Samantha Bowling, managing partner at GWCPA, is rewriting that…

233. The Road to 2040, with Tom Hood

Aug 18, 2025 41m

Tom Hood, Executive Vice President of Business Growth and Engagement at the AICPA, shares his perspective on the forces shaping the future of accounting and finance through Accounting and Finance…

232. Making work fair, with Siri Chilazi

Aug 04, 2025 46m

In today’s polarized climate, terms like DEI and diversity can spark debate, but the need for fairness at work remains just as important. In this episode, Siri Chilazi, co-author of Work Fair:…

231. Risk ready: What CPAs can’t afford to ignore, with Nicole Graham

Jun 23, 2025 52m

Risk is evolving quickly, and CPAs need to stay ahead. In this episode of Future Proof, we talk with Nicole Graham, risk consultant at Aon, about how firms can turn risk management into a strategic…

230. Find your purpose, change the world, with Paul Dunn

Jun 16, 2025 1h 8m

This week on Future Proof, Paul Dunn, award-winning entrepreneur, global business leader, and founder of B1G1 (Business for Good), joins the conversation to explore the true purpose of the accounting…

229. Leading with purpose and passion, Lexy Kessler

May 14, 2025 31m

This week on Future Proof, we’re joined by Lexy Kessler, partner at Aprio, former chair of the Maryland Association of CPAs, and now the third Marylander to chair the AICPA’s board of directors. Lexy…

228. A world beyond services, with Ron Baker

May 07, 2025 52m

In this episode, Ron Baker, founder of the VeraSage Institute, challenges traditional views of innovation in accounting. Instead of focusing on technology like AI and automation, Ron advocates for…

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Future-Proof has published 200 episodes since March 2019, covering topics in Business, Education.

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Future-Proof is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 37m.

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