126 Teaching Tax Therapy and Accounting as Art on #TaxTwitter (feat. Mary McDonald, CPA & Amber Gray-Fenner, EA) | #SocialStudies

Episode 126 | Recorded August 1, 2022
In this episode of Accounting High, Scott hosts Amber Gray-Fenner and Mary McDonald to discuss various topics related to accounting and art. Amber shares her childhood and move to New Mexico, her experience in Albuquerque, and her insights on changes in the accounting industry. Mary discusses her origin story, the size of her firm, and how tax and accounting can be like a puzzle. They also talk about accounting as an art, the importance of authenticity, and finding creative outlets. The guests wrap up the discussion by emphasizing the importance of tax therapy and thanking Scott for his time and insights.
Interview:

Amber's childhood, moving to New Mexico, and experience in Albuquerque

Changes in the accounting industry over the last 10 years and why she chose to take on accounting

Getting an EA versus a CPA

Tax with "nano-business," pricing, and writing and creative outlets

Tax therapy and not just focusing on the numbers

Dealing with good and bad clients, referring out and making mistakes, and retiring from employees

Automation and workflow management, working with paper, and waiting on clients

Mary's origin story, the size of her firm, and being a teacher

Tax and accounting as a puzzle, accounting as art, and getting connected to artists

Tiara squad, kids, and mother vibes

Being authentic and salty, sassy, and savory


Closing:

Wrapping up the discussion on accounting and art

Emphasizing the importance of authenticity and finding a creative outlet.



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