Blog — John the CPA

In the fast-paced world we live in today, there is no shortage of information available to those who search for it. Information and education are most useful when it can be interpreted, contextualized, and applied to one’s lifestyle or business operation. My goal is to provide insight and direction with regards to business, accounting, and personal finance so that our readers and viewers can easily interpret and apply the information that is available to their personal circumstances. Please take a look at the content below and let us know what topics you would like to learn more about!

The Meeting Nobody Told You to Take Seriously

The Meeting Nobody Told You to Take Seriously

Your CareerJohn The CPAJune 7, 2026Comment

The Tool Isn't the Bottleneck. You Are.

The Tool Isn't the Bottleneck. You Are.

Your CareerJohn The CPAJune 1, 2026Comment

The PIP: What It Means, What to Do, and What It's Really Telling You

The PIP: What It Means, What to Do, and What It's Really Telling You

Your CareerJohn The CPAMay 24, 2026Comment

Materiality: What It Is, When It Matters, and When It Absolutely Does Not

Materiality: What It Is, When It Matters, and When It Absolutely Does Not

Your CareerJohn The CPAMay 24, 2026Comment

Should You Refinance? Here’s the Math Nobody Walked You Through

Should You Refinance? Here’s the Math Nobody Walked You Through

Your FinancesJohn The CPAMay 9, 2026Comment

Maryland Said Yes. Here Is What That Means for You.

Maryland Said Yes. Here Is What That Means for You.

Your CareerJohn The CPAMay 9, 2026Comment

The Logo on the Building Is Not the Job Description

Your CareerJohn The CPAApril 25, 2026Comment

The Formatting Rules Nobody Taught You (But Everyone Notices)

The Formatting Rules Nobody Taught You (But Everyone Notices)

Your CareerJohn The CPAApril 25, 2026Comment

AI Won't Replace You. But It Might Replace the Version of You That Isn't Paying Attention.

AI Won't Replace You. But It Might Replace the Version of You That Isn't Paying Attention.

Your CareerJohn The CPAApril 12, 2026Comment

What Busy Season Actually Does to You (And Why It's Worth It)

What Busy Season Actually Does to You (And Why It's Worth It)

Your CareerJohn The CPAApril 5, 2026Comment

The Role of Administrators in Accounting Firms: An Overlooked Lever in Busy Season

The Role of Administrators in Accounting Firms: An Overlooked Lever in Busy Season

Your CareerJohn The CPAMarch 29, 2026Comment

Foundational Skills for Accounting and Finance Professionals

Foundational Skills for Accounting and Finance Professionals

Your CareerJohn The CPAMarch 21, 2026Comment

What Makes a Good Accounts Payable System?

What Makes a Good Accounts Payable System?

Your BusinessJohn The CPAMarch 15, 2026Comment

Taxes for Normal People: What Actually Matters and What Does Not

Taxes for Normal People: What Actually Matters and What Does Not

Your FinancesJohn The CPAMarch 15, 2026Comment

Before You Choose Public, Corporate, or Government Accounting, Ask Yourself These Questions

Before You Choose Public, Corporate, or Government Accounting, Ask Yourself These Questions

Your CareerJohn The CPAMarch 1, 2026Comment

Is a Costco Membership Worth It? A CPA’s Take on the Math, the Experience, and the Traps

Is a Costco Membership Worth It? A CPA’s Take on the Math, the Experience, and the Traps

Your FinancesJohn The CPAFebruary 22, 2026Comment

When the Business Is the Owner, and When It Finally Is Not

When the Business Is the Owner, and When It Finally Is Not

Your Business, Your CareerJohn The CPAFebruary 14, 2026Comment

Learning Accounting When You Were Never Supposed To

Learning Accounting When You Were Never Supposed To

John The CPAFebruary 8, 2026Comment

The Small Things That Quietly Decide Whether Clients Trust You

The Small Things That Quietly Decide Whether Clients Trust You

Your CareerJohn The CPAFebruary 1, 2026Comment

The CPA Is Changing, and That Is a Big Deal for Students

The CPA Is Changing, and That Is a Big Deal for Students

Your CareerJohn The CPAJanuary 25, 2026Comment