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Next Stop: CPA

Next Stop: CPA

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 Essential listening for anyone thinking about pursuing their CPA license, this is the official podcast for the CPA Exam brought to you by the AICPA. Contact us at NextStopCPA@aicpa-cima.com.©2026 Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. All rights reserved. Careers Economics Personal Success
Episodes
  • Season 3 Episode 2: Raising the BAR: All about the BAR Discipline

    Season 3 Episode 2: Raising the BAR: All about the BAR Discipline
    Jan 15 2026
    Explore the Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR) discipline of the CPA Exam, where data-driven decision-making meets financial storytelling. This episode breaks down key content areas like financial statement analysis, technical accounting, and data analytics to help candidates prepare with confidence. This episode is hosted by Liz Burkhalter (Director CPA Pipeline, AICPA) who is joined by guest speaker, Randi Lockhart (Senior Manager Examinations, AICPA).

    For additional resources:

    STUDENTS

    • Register for free AICPA student affiliate membership here.
    • Check out upcoming AICPA student webinars here.
    • Get a head start with our AICPA Career Guide here.

    CANDIDATES

    • Register for AICPA new candidate membership here.
    • Check out the AICPA CPA Exam booklet here.
    • Get a head start with our AIPCA CPA Exam Blueprints article here.

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    15 mins
  • Season 3 Episode 1: From Systems to Success: ISC for CPA Candidates

    Season 3 Episode 1: From Systems to Success: ISC for CPA Candidates
    Jan 1 2026
    Discover key strategies for mastering the Information Systems and Controls (ISC) discipline of the CPA Exam in this episode. Tune in for expert guidance on exam structure, study tips, and practical advice to help you succeed in IT audit, risk management, and advisory topics. This episode is hosted by Liz Burkhalter (Director CPA Pipeline, AICPA) who is joined by guest speaker, Rob Tangen (Senior Manager Examinations, AICPA).

    For additional resources:

    STUDENTS

    • Register for free AICPA student affiliate membership here.
    • Check out upcoming AICPA student webinars here.
    • Get a head start with our AICPA Career Guide here.

    CANDIDATES

    • Register for AICPA new candidate membership here.
    • Check out the AICPA CPA Exam booklet here.
    • Get a head start with our AIPCA CPA Exam Blueprints article here.
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    21 mins
  • Season 2 Episode 18: Q&A with a (Future) CPA: A Day in the Life of an Accounting Intern

    Season 2 Episode 18: Q&A with a (Future) CPA: A Day in the Life of an Accounting Intern
    Dec 18 2025
    Ready to land your first accounting internship—or make the most of the one you've got? In this episode of "Next Stop: CPA," we're diving into the real-world stories of two future CPAs who recently experienced very different kinds of accounting internships. Hear from Katherine Suh (Accounting major at Indiana University) and Hunter Richardson (Accounting and Computer Science student at Georgia Tech) as they share practical advice on how to find the right internship, valuable lessons learned, and how to stay motivated throughout the journey. A fun spin on the AICPA's popular webinar series, Q&A with a future CPA, this conversation is packed with insights to help students take the next step toward their accounting career.

    For additional resources:

    STUDENTS

    • Register for free AICPA student affiliate membership here.
    • Check out AICPA student webinars here.
    • Get a head start with our AICPA Career Guide here.

    CANDIDATES

    • Register for AICPA new candidate membership here.
    • Check out the AICPA CPA Exam booklet here.
    • Get a head start with our AIPCA CPA Exam Blueprints article here.
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    28 mins
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