Blog for CPAs
Stop Chasing Balance: Why Work Life Harmony is the New Goal
If you’ve ever felt like work life balance is a myth you’re failing to live up to, you’re not alone. For years, women in accounting have been told that success means perfectly managing a packed calendar, checking all the boxes, and giving 100% to everything at all...
Mindset Before Metrics: Lessons from Building a Business as a Mom
If there’s one thing CPA and entrepreneur Nikki Bushaw wants you to know, it’s this: your mindset matters more than your metrics. Yes, the numbers are important. Revenue, efficiency, client load—they all count. But in Nikki’s journey from accountant to founder of...
Why Women in Accounting Undervalue Themselves—And How to Stop
If you’ve ever second-guessed your rate, hesitated to go after a promotion, or felt like you had to prove yourself twice as hard, you’re not alone. For many women in accounting, confidence doesn’t come easily—and that lack of confidence can quietly chip away at your...
What If You’re Chasing a Dream That Was Never Yours?
When Aubrey Cypert, CPA, first stepped into the world of accounting, she did what most of us do: looked around, took note of the path in front of her, and started climbing. She worked hard. She became a partner at a mid-sized firm. By all traditional standards, she...
From Survival to Strategy: 5 Signs It’s Time to Make a Change
You’re pushing through. You’re staying organized. You’re doing what needs to be done. But something still feels… off. If you’ve been running your career or practice in survival mode, it might be time to pause and ask a powerful question: Is this still working for me?...
Is Your Job Really Safer Than Starting Your Own Practice?
For many accountants, staying in a traditional job feels like the responsible choice. There’s a steady paycheck, predictable hours (most of the time), and the comfort of knowing what to expect. But in latest episode of The CPA MOMS Podcast, Nicole and Mayumi challenge...