CPAs and Beignets
This podcast is a must-listen for aspiring and seasoned CPAs alike, featuring real-world advice, industry trends, and the challenges and rewards of building a successful accounting career.
CPAs and Beignets
Latest Episodes
Deep Dives, Deep Cuts & a 9th-Row Rock ’n’ Roll Story
Chris Shankle, CPA, doesn’t exactly stick to the shallow end. He’s a master scuba diver, professional photographer, talented musician—and apparently, quite the storyteller. In this episode, we take a deep dive into Chris’ life above and below t...
Episode 11: CPA at 15. Lawyer at 18. Jimmy Chilimigras on Beating the Odds
What were you doing at 12, 14 or 15? Jimmy Chilimigras was graduating high school, taking the LSAT and earning both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in accounting. By 15, he had become the world’s youngest CPA—and at 18, one of Louisiana’s youn...
Episode 10: Kicking It with Becky Hammond: Black Belts & Bullseyes
Every black belt knows mastery doesn't happen overnight. Becky Hammond has spent decades perfecting her craft—both as a governmental auditor and as an eight-time Taekwondo world champion. In this episode, we bow in to hear how discipline, preci...
CPAs & Beignets Episode 9: Christy Dunn From Audit to State Board Impact
Sports fanatic. World traveler. Speed reader. Auditor. Advocate for the next generation of CPAs.Our next CPAs & Beignets Podcast guest, Christy Dunn, brings energy, insight, and plenty of great stories to the conversation. From devou...
CPAs & Beignets Episode 8: From balance sheets to barn stalls with Will Fleenor, CPA
From balance sheets to barn stalls, Will Fleenor proves there’s life after ledgers. In this episode of CPAs and Beignets, the former CPA and longtime educator trades spreadsheets for milk pails, sharing how he churned a second career a...