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MOVE Like This, Episode 49: Jeremy Vokt with Bland & Associates
In this episode of MOVE Like This, Bonnie sits down with Jeremy Vokt, managing partner at Bland & Associates, to discuss the firm’s transformation into Nebraska’s first ESOP-owned CPA firm. Since its early days as a 17-person firm in 2006, Bland has grown to 130 employees by blending traditional accounting with specialized government consulting in […]
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MOVE Like This, Episode 48: Steph Mason (DePaul University) and Claire Costin (University of Portland)
In this episode of MOVE Like This, Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk speaks with Claire Costin (University of Portland) and Steph Mason (DePaul University), two professors who are reshaping accounting education and research with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Both bring deep real-world experience, Claire from nonprofit auditing and Steph from the Big Four […]
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MOVE Like This, Episode 47: Cass Bailey from Slice Communications
In this episode of MOVE Like This, host Bonnie talks with Cass Bailey, CEO of Slice Communications, about how professional services firms can communicate their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) values with intention and clarity. Drawing from her background in PR, internal messaging, and crisis communications, Cass shares strategies for navigating today’s complex social and […]
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MOVE Like This, Episode 46: Jim Wallace from BPM
In this episode of MOVE Like This, host Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk sits down with Jim Wallace, CEO of BPM, to discuss how the firm has deeply embedded diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) into its strategy and culture. Wallace shares how BPM’s guiding principle, “Because People Matter,” drives everything from leadership development to employee engagement—and […]
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MOVE Like This, Episode 45: Angela Oakley from Clark Nuber
At Clark Nuber, strengths-based coaching isn’t a one-time initiative, it’s a core part of how the firm develops and retains talent. Angela Oakley, Director of the firm’s Talent Advisor Program, joined to share how CliftonStrengths has been integrated into everything from onboarding to performance conversations. The result? More personalized development, stronger teams, and a shared language […]
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MOVE Like This, Episode 44: Jennifer Harrity from Sensiba
In this episode of MOVE Like This, Bonnie talks with Jennifer Harrity, Director of Sustainability at Sensiba, about the tangible benefits of integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles and pursuing B Corp certification. Originally Sensiba’s marketing director, Jennifer transitioned to lead its ESG efforts after guiding the firm through B Corp certification in 2018. […]
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MOVE Like This, Episode 43: Donny Shimamoto, The Center for Accounting Transformation
In this Move Like This episode, Bonnie speaks with Donny Shimamoto of the Center for Accounting Transformation about the evolving role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the accounting profession. Drawing from his own experiences as an Asian leader, Donny highlights the barriers that still limit women and professionals of color from advancing, despite […]
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MOVE Like This, Episode 42, Ashley Kostos from Accountests
In a recent episode of Move Like This, Ashley Kostos, sales manager at Accountests, joined host Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk to discuss how data-driven assessments can help accounting firms improve hiring, retention, and career development. With staffing shortages and high turnover plaguing the profession, tools like skills and personality tests offer a clearer picture of candidates’ […]
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Retention as a Recruiting Strategy: Why Fair Hiring and Promotion Practices Matter More Than Ever
Originally published by AccountTests on March 27, 2025 The accounting industry is facing an undeniable challenge: too many open positions and not enough qualified professionals to fill them. According to the AICPA 2023 Trends Report, the number of accounting graduates entering the profession continues to decline, while demand for skilled accountants is only increasing. The […]
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