Earn CPE for this Episode here: Leadership, Ethics, and the Future of the Accounting ProfessionInaugural Episode (1 Free CPE): Revisiting Enron Episode DescriptionIn this episode of the Encoursa CPE Podcast, attorney and educator Herb shares powerful lessons on leadership, ethics, and the evolving responsibilities of accounting professionals. Drawing from his diverse career across law, technology, and public service, Herb discusses how confidence, continuous learning, and ethical vigilance shape success. Through stories and practical insights, participants will explore how to integrate innovation and integrity into their professional journey. 

Earn CPE for this Episode here: The Power of Career PivotsInaugural Episode (1 Free CPE): Revisiting Enron Link to Shana's On-Demand CourseBuilding Confidence in Your Balance Sheet Episode DescriptionIn this episode of the Encoursa CPE Podcast, Liz sits down with CPA and business leader Shana Cooper to reflect on the power of intentional learning and career pivots. Shana shares highlights from her 30-year career journey, spanning roles in tax, audit, industry, technology, and founding a consulting business, The AccountAbility Team LLC, to help every accountant achieve success through personal excellence. She opens up about defining non-negotiables, balancing family and career, and embracing both the challenges and opportunities that come with change. Listeners will be inspired by Shanna’s wisdom on patience, perseverance, and aligning professional choices with personal values.

Earn CPE for this Episode here: Core Leadership SkillsInaugural Episode (1 Free CPE): Revisiting Enron Links to On-Demand Core Leadership SeriesDelegationFeedbackAccountability Coupon Code for on-demand series 20% discount: YourBestLeadership Episode DescriptionIn this episode, corporate trainer and leadership coach Jon Lokhorst breaks down three essential leadership skills that drive team performance and organizational success: delegation, feedback, and accountability. Listeners will discover how to delegate effectively to free up time for strategic thinking, deliver feedback that fuels growth, and foster accountability that empowers rather than penalizes. Packed with practical tools and actionable frameworks, this conversation equips leaders at all levels to inspire ownership, build trust, and shape a culture of high performance.

Earn CPE for this Episode here: Post-Tax Season Reflection: How to Attract the Right Clients and Build a Firm You LoveInaugural Episode (1 Free CPE): Revisiting Enron May 13th TPM Webinar Link (free): https://encoursa.com/webinars/xy8rvzyw/post-tax-season-workshop-why-you-didn-t-hit-your-growth-goals-how-to-hit-them-next-year June 3rd TPM Webinar Link (free): https://encoursa.com/webinars/qym8z79o/next-tax-season-starts-now-3-fixes-to-get-ahead Episode DescriptionChristian Jones, CEO of TaxProMarketer, joins Liz Briggson for a post-tax season conversation that shifts the focus from burnout recovery to business renewal. Together, they explore how accounting and tax professionals can use reflection to clarify who their ideal clients are, design marketing strategies that speak directly to them, and optimize digital tools to build a firm they’re proud of. From client avatar development to website strategy and follow-up communication, this episode provides actionable insight for firms that want to attract high-value clients, improve marketing outcomes, and grow with intention. TaxProMarketer's Early Bird Promo: Did you end tax season with one of these three problems: trouble landing new clients, past clients went somewhere else, or a lack of leads? There are specific fixes to each of these problems, and TaxProMarketer has a solution for each of them. Just like you advise clients on long-term tax and accounting strategies, effective digital marketing isn't about overnight results—it's about building systems that deliver consistent growth. Schedule your 1:1 call with TaxProMarketer to create a digital marketing roadmap for YOUR practice and start solving your tax season problems now.   Visit https://welcome.taxpromarketer.com/early-bird to sign up and receive a full year of comprehensive digital marketing services at early bird rates: Months 1–3: 50% off Months 4–12: 30% off This is a limited time offer, available from May 1 - June 15.

Earn CPE for this Episode here: Talking Trash: A Look at the Waste Management Accounting FraudInaugural Episode (1 Free CPE): Revisiting Enron Episode DescriptionIn the early 1990's an investigation into Waste Management company resulted in the restatement of their financial statements to the tune of nearly $2 billion. The SEC alleged that the company defrauded investors out of $6 billion dollars due to the fraud. In this podcast episode, we will look at how Waste Management leadership manipulated their books in an attempt to keep up with Wall Street expectations. 

Earn CPE for this Episode here: The Rise and Fall of WorldComInaugural Episode (1 Free CPE): Revisiting Enron Episode DescriptionWorldCom quickly went from a small unknown entity to a giant player in the telecommunications industry in the 1990's. The pressure from their aggressive growth strategy paved way to a massive accounting scandal that culminated in one of the largest bankruptcies in U.S. history. In this podcast episode, we will walk through the meteoric rise of WorldCom and the story of the employees who discovered an accounting fraud so large that it brought the whole company down. 

Earn CPE for this Episode here: Mission Critical LeadershipInaugural Episode (1 Free CPE): Revisiting Enron Episode DescriptionJon Lokhorst demonstrates the career path of a leader, through the accounting and leadership roles he held earlier in his career, to the speaking and coaching experiences he delivers now. In this episode, learn what it means to be a Mission-Critical Leader, and the four directions of leadership. Be inspired to pursue your mission with your best leadership. Download the first chapter for free from Jon's book: https://www.missioncriticalleadership.com/ Financial Management Article by JonArticle on Jon about Making the Business Case

Earn CPE for this Episode here: Empowering Accounting TeamsInaugural Episode (1 Free CPE): Revisiting Enron Episode DescriptionProfessional development is far too often looked at as a compliance exercise. The best accounting teams and professionals look at professional development as an exciting opportunity to advance their careers and positively impact their company and profession. This podcast episode will discuss the benefits of professional development, the three ways professionals learn best and the best way to set up a professional development plan.  

Earn Free CPE for this Episode here: https://bit.ly/3TrX3sB  In August 2000, the Enron stock price reached an all-time high and the company ranked 5th on the Fortune 500 list. Just one year later, Enron became, at that time, the largest corporate bankruptcy in U.S. history. In this podcast episode, we will look at how Enron exploited accounting tactics, some even legal, to inflate their revenue by over 1,500%, hide billions in debt, and trick most of the business world into believing they were one of the strongest companies in the world.