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gear up for growth
with jean caragher
for 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间

in a landmark episode of the gear up for growth podcast, barry melancon, cpa, cgma, the longest-serving ceo in aicpa history, joined host jean caragher to share his invaluable insights on the evolution of the accounting profession. after 30 years at the helm of the aicpa, melancon stepped down at the end of 2024, leaving a profound legacy of innovation and transformation.

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reflecting on his appointment in 1995, melancon paints a vivid picture of a pre-digital world where cpa firms relied on print newsletters and direct mail for outreach. “there was no social media, no websites, no digital presence,” he notes. the intervening decades have seen a seismic shift in how firms promote themselves, driven largely by the expansion of services and advancements in technology.