On this episode of Behind the Numbers, our guest is Dr. Sammie Parsley, CPA, CMA, CIA, CGMA, a tax manager with Carr, Riggs, and Ingram, CPAs. He holds a doctorate in accounting from the University of Missouri-Stl where his research focused on behavioral accounting. Dr. Parsley discusses the relationship of Leader-Member Exchange on role stress and burnout. Dr. Parsley uses a public accounting perspective within this episode, however, much of what is discussed can be applied to many companies and roles to develop policies to promote culture that will assist in mitigating the negative effects of job stress. (Part 1 of 2)

On this episode of Behind the Numbers, Cara Silletto, an employee retention expert, provides insights on the great resignation, quiet quitting, ways to retain employees and develop a positive company culture.  

In this episode we discuss how the Kentucky Society of CPAs (KyCPA) empowers Kentucky CPAs. We also introduce our new Membership Coordinator, Brittany McGill.

Guest Jerry Shreiber, CPA, also known as "Master of Disaster", shares information and resources regarding disaster prep and recovery. Visit kycpa.org/news/disaster-response for additional information and resources.

We answer the following questions: *What are some of the obstacles to growing the CPA pipeline and how the Educational Foundation is able to help?   *How does the Educational Foundation help with awareness of the accounting profession?   *How does the Educational Foundation help with financial literacy?   For more information or to donate to the Educational Foundation of the Kentucky Society of CPAs visit kycpa.org/edfoundation.   Please share with any college student studying accounting the scholarship applications link kycpa.org/edfoundation/scholarship. Applications are open until February 22, 2022 at 3 p.m. EST.  

Dr. Kathleen Gosser, Director, Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence at the College of Business, University of Louisville shares "The Secret to Happiness."

Briana Whittle, senior HR generalist at Strothman and Company in Louisville, speaks about their newest employee benefits and what everyone should be considering when evaluating employee benefits, including attracting and retaining talented employees. 

Greg Pope, the managing partner at EY's Louisville office, speaks about changes to their benefits, including adding mental health offerings at no cost to employees. He also shares how they evaluate their benefits, exploring new employee benefits and more.  

Anthony Allen, KyCPA government affairs director and KyCPA member Alan Long, managing member at Baldwin CPAs, speak about past and upcoming KyCPA advocacy efforts, legislative wins from last year and why to invest in the KyCPA-PAC.  kycpa.org/advocacy

College accounting student, Ryan Brock, provides information regarding: how he became interested in accounting, why accounting is a great career choice, his experience as an intern at PwC, the importance and benefits of an internship, advice for others looking for an internship, utilizing KyCPA Accounting Interview Day and resources, why you should become a CPA, tips for studying for the CPA Exam, his other interests outside of accounting, his employment after he graduates and more. To find out more about career opportunities as a CPA, visit kycpa.org/futurecpas.