{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Season 3 Episode 13: Beyond Audit &amp; Tax: Building a Career in Big Tech","description":"Curious what it really takes to pivot from a public accounting role into the world of Big Tech? Our guest speaker shares his unique CPA journey, how he navigated the transition, and what skills mattered most along the way\u2014plus practical steps you can take now to prepare for the career path that fits you best. &amp;nbsp; This episode is hosted by Lindsey Yopp (Senior Manager CPA Pipeline, AICPA) who is joined by guest speaker, Mike Manalac (CPA and Accounting Manager, Google). &amp;nbsp;  For additional resources:  STUDENTS  Register for free AICPA student affiliate membership&amp;nbsp;here.  First time signing up? Be sure to select \u201cNext Stop: CPA Podcast\u201d under the \u201cI was referred by\u201d question when completing your student membership application form. Returning student members can simply sign in to register for any new or on-demand webinars and applicable scholarships!   Check out AICPA student webinars&amp;nbsp;here. Get a head start with our AICPA Career Guide&amp;nbsp;here.&amp;nbsp;  CANDIDATES  Register for AICPA new candidate membership&amp;nbsp;here. Check out the AICPA CPA Exam booklet&amp;nbsp;here. Get a head start with our AICPA CPA Exam Blueprints article&amp;nbsp;here.&amp;nbsp;  2026 Listener Survey ","author_name":"Next Stop: CPA","author_url":"https:\/\/nextstopcpa.libsyn.com\/nsc","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40885120\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40885120"}