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Accounting Twins Podcast

Becky Steiger & Norma Steigerwww.accountingtwins.com
To CPA or NOT to CPA? Public vs Private? What if you could run an experiment? Take twins, with identical DNA, life experiences, education, GPAs, majors, internships, and careers as accountants. Then have twin A go private and have twin B become a CPA and go public. Follow Becky Steiger and Norma Steiger on their separate journeys in the private and public accounting worlds! Together they will compare and contrast their experiences and goals in the accounting profession.
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Episodes

We're Back! Recapping Our Hiatus and Exciting Return

After a long hiatus, Becky and Norma are back with a new season and episode! In this recap episode, the twins catch us up on what they've been up to - Norma talks about studying for the brutal CPA exams while working full-time. Meanwhile, Becky gushes about her new audit rotation at work and her love for Taylor Swift. The twins also discuss their upcoming trip to the AICPA Women's Leadership Summit, and more. Tune in for a lively catch-up session with your favorite accounting duo! Links mentione...

Nov 08, 202319 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Book Club Bonus Episode: Interview the Author Jerry Maginnis, CPA

In this week's Book Club Episode, the Twins get to interview Jerry Maginnis, CPA, the author of "Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilities". Join Becky and Norma as they ask Jerry all the burning questions they had while reading his book. Links mentioned in this episode Link to Jerry Maginnis' book, now featured in the Accounting Twins' Book Club Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make You...

Oct 28, 202344 min

Navigating Salary Negotiations and Work-Life Balance as a New Accountant With Amber Setter

In the Accounting Twins podcast, Amber Setter, a CPA and certified professional coach, provides valuable career advice for those in the accounting industry. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, the role of mentors and sponsors, and how to manage burnout. Amber also highlights the significance of finding balance, prioritizing personal well-being, and following one's passions in order to have a successful and fulfilling career in accounting. Follow the Accounting Twins on Social Media ...

Aug 28, 202354 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Book Club Bonus Episode: Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession (Chapters 17 and 18)

The Twins have finished the book!!! In this week's Book Club Episode, the Twins discuss chapters 17 & 18 of "Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilities" by Jerry Maginnis! Grab your book, a nice cozy blanket, and read along with them! Links mentioned in this episode Link to Jerry Maginnis' book, now featured in the Accounting Twins' Book Club Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your...

Aug 08, 202319 minSeason 3Ep. 19

Book Club Bonus Episode: Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession (Chapters 15 and 16)

In this week's Book Club Episode, the Twins discuss chapters 15 & 16 of "Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilities" by Jerry Maginnis! Grab your book, a nice cozy blanket, and read along with them! Links mentioned in this episode Link to Jerry Maginnis' book, now featured in the Accounting Twins' Book Club Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilit...

Jun 25, 202325 minSeason 3Ep. 18

Closing the Books on Graduate School

In the Season 3 Finale of the Accounting Twins Podcast, we get to hear from Norma on how she feels right after finishing all of her finals and projects for graduate school and her overall reflection on this year-long journey. Congrats to Norma on graduating- we cannot wait to see what you accomplish! Links mentioned in this episode Link to Jerry Maginnis' book, now featured in the Accounting Twins' Book Club Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Gre...

May 25, 202314 minSeason 3Ep. 18

Passing the Audit Section of the CPA Exam

In this week's episode, Norma reflects on passing her Audit exam (YAY!) and how she is dealing with the last few weeks of school before graduation. Becky updates us on her General Ledger rotation and how much she is enjoying it! Links mentioned in this episode Link to Jerry Maginnis' book, now featured in the Accounting Twins' Book Club Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilities by Jerry Maginnis Follow the Accounting Twin...

May 05, 202321 minSeason 3Ep. 17

Book Club Bonus Episode: Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession (Chapters 13 and 14)

In this week's Book Club Episode, the Twins discuss chapters 13 & 14 of "Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilities" by Jerry Maginnis! Grab your book, a nice cozy blanket, and read along with them! Links mentioned in this episode Link to Jerry Maginnis' book, now featured in the Accounting Twins' Book Club Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilit...

May 03, 202324 minSeason 3Ep. 16

Norma's CPA Exam Diary: Audit Section

It's time (again)! Norma recently took the Audit section of the CPA exams and wants you to follow along with her during the last 2 weeks leading up to her exam! Links mentioned in this episode Link to Jerry Maginnis' book, now featured in the Accounting Twins' Book Club Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilities by Jerry Maginnis Follow the Accounting Twins on Social Media twitter.com/AcctTwinsPod instagram.com/accttwinspo...

Apr 13, 202326 minSeason 3Ep. 17

Earmark Media Presents: Cloud Accounting Podcast - Broadening Pathways to CPA with MNCPA President Linda Wedul

Join the Cloud Accounting Podcast as they interview Linda Wedul from the MNCPA. They'll dive deep into the pressing issues surrounding the 150-hour rule, the talent shortage facing CPA firms in Minnesota, and how MNCPA is exploring alternative pathways to licensure. Tune in as they explore innovative solutions for keeping the CPA career path competitive and bridging the gap for aspiring professionals. Broadening Pathways to the CPA Credential: https://www.mncpa.org/involvement/legislative/broade...

Apr 10, 202339 minSeason 3Ep. 16

The Differences in the Lives of a Private Accountant and a Graduate Student

In this week's episode, we get to see how different Norma and Becky's lives are from each other! Norma is studying all day (per usual) and Becky is living life to the fullest, she even gets tased! Listen in to see how different each of their accounting paths are. Links mentioned in this episode Video of Becky getting tased! TikTok about cheering Norma on! Link to Jerry Maginnis' book, now featured in the Accounting Twins' Book Club Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How...

Apr 05, 202323 minSeason 3Ep. 16

Earmark Media Presents: Cloud Accounting Podcast - CPA Crisis: NASBA CEO Ken Bishop On The 150-Hour Rule & Accounting Talent Crisis

In this episode of the Cloud Accounting Podcast, David and Blake interview with Ken Bishop, President and CEO of NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy), as he shares his insights into the shrinking CPA pipeline. They discuss the controversial 150-hour rule and possible solutions to the growing accounting talent shortage. Meet Ken Bishop LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-l-bishop-5a142414/ Learn more about NASBA Website: http://nasba.org Subscribe to the Cloud Account...

Mar 31, 202358 minSeason 3Ep. 15

Let's Make College a Little More Realistic

In this week's episode, we hear Becky's final thoughts as she finishes her revenue rotation at work! We are so proud of her and cannot wait to hear about her General Ledger Rotation. Norma talks about some exams she recently took, and how college and exams should be adjusted to reflect real-world situations and conditions. Links mentioned in this episode Link to Jerry Maginnis' book, now featured in the Accounting Twins' Book Club Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How ...

Mar 27, 202326 minSeason 3Ep. 15

The Reality of Being an Accounting Graduate Student

In this week's episode, you really get to see Becky's personality shine with her accounting jokes (and you get to hear about her amazing job, duh). Norma describes the ups and downs of graduate school, and how thankful she is for professors who support her! Links mentioned in this episode Link to Jerry Maginnis' book, now featured in the Accounting Twins' Book Club Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilities by Jerry Maginn...

Mar 15, 202320 minSeason 3Ep. 14

Book Club Bonus Episode: Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession (Chapters 11 and 12)

In this week's Book Club Episode, the Twins discuss chapters 11 & 12 of "Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilities" by Jerry Maginnis! Grab your book, a nice drink, and get cozy to listen to the newest book club episode! Links mentioned in this episode Link to Jerry Maginnis' book, now featured in the Accounting Twins' Book Club Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Great...

Feb 24, 202321 minSeason 3Ep. 13

A Day in the Life as a Private Accountant

In this episode, we get a better understanding of a typical day for Becky in the revenue department in her private accounting job! Norma discusses her studying for the next semester and her opinions on the accounting exam and the 150-hour requirement. Links mentioned in this episode Link to Jerry Maginnis' book, now featured in the Accounting Twins' Book Club Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilities by Jerry Maginnis Fol...

Feb 22, 202315 minSeason 3Ep. 13

Passing the BEC Section of the CPA Exam

Links mentioned in this episode Link to Jerry Maginnis' book, now featured in the Accounting Twins' Book Club Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilities by Jerry Maginnis Follow the Accounting Twins on Social Media twitter.com/AcctTwinsPod instagram.com/accttwinspod linkedin.com/company/accounting-twins-podcast facebook.com/AccountingTwinsPodcast tiktok.com/@accttwinspod Connect with Becky twitter.com/beckysteiger linkedin...

Jan 23, 202319 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Norma's CPA Exam Diary: BEC Section

Links mentioned in this episode Norma and Becky's favorite Tik Tok family ! Norma's outfit of the day for the exam Tik Tok Link to Jerry Maginnis' book, now featured in the Accounting Twins' Book Club Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilities by Jerry Maginnis Follow the Accounting Twins on Social Media twitter.com/AcctTwinsPod instagram.com/accttwinspod linkedin.com/company/accounting-twins-podcast facebook.com/Accountin...

Jan 11, 202320 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Book Club Bonus Episode: Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession (Chapters 9 and 10)

Links mentioned in this episode Link to Jerry Maginnis' book, now featured in the Accounting Twins' Book Club Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilities by Jerry Maginnis Follow the Accounting Twins on Social Media twitter.com/AcctTwinsPod instagram.com/accttwinspod linkedin.com/company/accounting-twins-podcast facebook.com/AccountingTwinsPodcast tiktok.com/@accttwinspod Connect with Becky twitter.com/beckysteiger linkedin...

Jan 06, 202319 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Being Recognized in Accounting

Links mentioned in this episode Norma and Becky's favorite Tik Tok family ! Link to Jerry Maginnis' book, now featured in the Accounting Twins' Book Club Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilities by Jerry Maginnis Follow the Accounting Twins on Social Media twitter.com/AcctTwinsPod instagram.com/accttwinspod linkedin.com/company/accounting-twins-podcast facebook.com/AccountingTwinsPodcast tiktok.com/@accttwinspod Connect ...

Dec 21, 202221 minSeason 3Ep. 10

AICPA, We Hope You're Listening

Links mentioned in this episode AICPA Town Hall - https://townhall.libsyn.com/the-cpa-pipeline-and-changes-to-the-exam Link to Jerry Maginnis' book, now featured in the Accounting Twins' Book Club Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilities by Jerry Maginnis Follow the Accounting Twins on Social Media twitter.com/AcctTwinsPod instagram.com/accttwinspod linkedin.com/company/accounting-twins-podcast facebook.com/AccountingTwi...

Dec 14, 202226 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Book Club Bonus Episode: Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession (Chapters 7 and 8)

Links mentioned in this episode Link to Jerry Maginnis' book, now featured in the Accounting Twins' Book Club Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilities by Jerry Maginnis Follow the Accounting Twins on Social Media twitter.com/AcctTwinsPod instagram.com/accttwinspod linkedin.com/company/accounting-twins-podcast facebook.com/AccountingTwinsPodcast tiktok.com/@accttwinspod Connect with Becky twitter.com/beckysteiger linkedin...

Dec 03, 202219 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Learn Accounting by Doing Accounting

Links mentioned in this episode Thad Eichorn, CPA LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thaddeus-eichorn-cpa-300099ab/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ThadEichorn Link to Jerry Maginnis' book, now featured in the Accounting Twins' Book Club Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilities by Jerry Maginnis Follow the Accounting Twins on Social Media twitter.com/AcctTwinsPod instagram.com/accttwinspod linkedin.com/company/accounti...

Dec 01, 202224 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Rebooting Your Accounting Knowledge

Links mentioned in this episode Link to Jerry Maginnis' book, now featured in the Accounting Twins' Book Club Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilities by Jerry Maginnis Follow the Accounting Twins on Social Media twitter.com/AcctTwinsPod instagram.com/accttwinspod linkedin.com/company/accounting-twins-podcast facebook.com/AccountingTwinsPodcast tiktok.com/@accttwinspod Connect with Becky twitter.com/beckysteiger linkedin...

Nov 22, 202220 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Debit Knowledge Credit Memorization

Links mentioned in this episode Link to Jerry Maginnis' book, now featured in the Accounting Twins' Book Club Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilities by Jerry Maginnis Follow the Accounting Twins on Social Media twitter.com/AcctTwinsPod instagram.com/accttwinspod linkedin.com/company/accounting-twins-podcast facebook.com/AccountingTwinsPodcast tiktok.com/@accttwinspod Connect with Becky twitter.com/beckysteiger linkedin...

Nov 16, 202223 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Book Club Bonus Episode: Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession (Chapters 5 and 6)

Links mentioned in this episode Link to Jerry Maginnis' book, now featured in the Accounting Twins' Book Club Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilities by Jerry Maginnis Follow the Accounting Twins on Social Media twitter.com/AcctTwinsPod instagram.com/accttwinspod linkedin.com/company/accounting-twins-podcast facebook.com/AccountingTwinsPodcast tiktok.com/@accttwinspod Connect with Becky twitter.com/beckysteiger linkedin...

Nov 15, 202217 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Accounting Cheat Sheet, Please

Links mentioned in this episode Link to Jerry Maginnis' book, now featured in the Accounting Twins' Book Club Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilities by Jerry Maginnis Follow the Accounting Twins on Social Media twitter.com/AcctTwinsPod instagram.com/accttwinspod linkedin.com/company/accounting-twins-podcast facebook.com/AccountingTwinsPodcast tiktok.com/@accttwinspod Connect with Becky twitter.com/beckysteiger linkedin...

Nov 02, 202218 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Book Club Bonus Episode: Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession (Chapters 3 and 4)

Links mentioned in this episode Link to Jerry Maginnis' book, now featured in the Accounting Twins' Book Club Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilities by Jerry Maginnis Follow the Accounting Twins on Social Media twitter.com/AcctTwinsPod instagram.com/accttwinspod linkedin.com/company/accounting-twins-podcast facebook.com/AccountingTwinsPodcast tiktok.com/@accttwinspod Connect with Becky twitter.com/beckysteiger linkedin...

Oct 30, 202219 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Learning Accounting at School, Learning Accounting at Work

Links mentioned in this episode Norma's professor mentioned in the episode Ben Van Landuyt Link to Jerry Maginnis' book, now featured in the Accounting Twins' Book Club Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilities by Jerry Maginnis Follow the Accounting Twins on Social Media twitter.com/AcctTwinsPod instagram.com/accttwinspod linkedin.com/company/accounting-twins-podcast facebook.com/AccountingTwinsPodcast tiktok.com/@accttw...

Oct 27, 202219 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Book Club Bonus Episode: Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession (chapters 1 and 2)

Links mentioned in this episode Link to Jerry Maginnis' book, now featured in the Accounting Twins' Book Club Advice for a Successful Career in the Accounting Profession: How to Make Your Assets Greatly Exceed Your Liabilities by Jerry Maginnis Follow the Accounting Twins on Social Media twitter.com/AcctTwinsPod instagram.com/accttwinspod linkedin.com/company/accounting-twins-podcast facebook.com/AccountingTwinsPodcast tiktok.com/@accttwinspod Connect with Becky twitter.com/beckysteiger linkedin...

Oct 24, 202218 minSeason 3Ep. 3
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