Calvin Harris Jr. on CEO of the NY State Society of CPAs and Putting the Cool Back in Accounting скачать в хорошем качестве

Calvin Harris Jr. on CEO of the NY State Society of CPAs and Putting the Cool Back in Accounting

How does a shy kid who hid behind his parents grow up to play in a Go-Go band, overcome homelessness, and lead one of the most influential accounting organizations in the country? In this episode, we sit down with Calvin Harris Jr., CEO of the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA), to discuss his incredible journey of resilience, acting your way into leadership, and why he’s known as the Cool CPA. About This Episode: Shannon Nash interviews Calvin Harris Jr. about his path from Oxon Hill, Maryland, to the C-Suite. Calvin opens up about a pivotal and painful time in college when he lost his scholarship and faced housing insecurity, forcing him to work at a moving company. He shares how he fought his way back to Morehouse College and climbed the ranks at Arthur Andersen, the National Urban League, and beyond. We also dive into hot topics in the accounting profession, like the 150-hour rule, and how Calvin is using social media to break stereotypes—showing off his tattoos, marathon medals, and love for Bon Jovi. Key Takeaways From This Video: *DMV Roots: How joining a high school Go-Go band helped a shy Calvin find his confidence. *Resilience: The story of overcoming homelessness and returning to college after losing everything. *Career Advice: Why you should perform the job you want, not just the job you have. *The Acting Executive: Lessons learned from stepping into interim leadership roles before you feel ready. *The Cool CPA: How Calvin is rebranding the profession through authenticity, marathons, and social media. If you enjoyed this conversation on leadership and resilience, please like, comment, and subscribe for more! Resources & Links: Follow Calvin Harris Jr. on LinkedIn:   / calvinhjr   Instagram:   / calvinhjr   Learn more about the NYSSCPA: https://www.nysscpa.org/ CONNECT WITH SHANNON: Facebook:   / 61579213285399   Instagram:   / noboxesjustverses   LinkedIn Shannon:   / shannonknash   LinkedIn NBJV:   / no-boxes-just-verses   Theme Song: No Boxes Just Verses by Thane Kreiner https://suno.com/s/DTffROM8I57QQN5k Chapter Markers: 00:00 Intro to Calvin Harris Jr. 03:48 DMV Roots & The Go-Go Band 11:58 Overcoming Homelessness & Losing His Scholarship 22:33 Early Career: Arthur Andersen & "Can't Knock The Hustle" 38:00 The "Acting" Executive: Learning to Lead 45:50 "I'm Still Standing": Career Setbacks & Consulting 56:24 Becoming the "Cool CPA": Social Media & Tattoos 01:05:05 Industry Trends: The 150-Hour Rule & Future of Accounting #CalvinHarrisJr #CPA #Accounting #NYSSCPA #Leadership #CareerAdvice #NoBoxesJustVerses #DMV #Morehouse #Resilience