CPA CAREER PATHS · 2026-06-08 · 21 min
Audio Podcast - New Episode Out Now In Episode 119 of the CPA Career Path Podcast, Rosey Flaherty, CPA, speaks with Angelina Aijun Lu, CPA, Audit Director at AAFCPAs. This episode focuses on how accounting professionals can avoid career stagnation by redefining success beyond promotions and titles. Angelina shares how long-term career growth depends on balance, self-advocacy, and intentional lifestyle design. It highlights how burnout prevention, personal development, and consistency outside of work all contribute to a more sustainable and fulfilling accounting career. What You’ll Take Away: • Why career success should not only be defined by promotions • How to prevent burnout during long audit cycles and deadlines • The importance of advocating for yourself and your goals • Why hobbies and personal interests support long-term performance • How volunteering builds perspective beyond traditional accounting roles ▶️ Listen to the full episode now: roseyflahertypodcast audiopodcast angelinaaijunlu cpalife accountingcareers careerinsights careerdevelopment professionalgrowth accountingcommunity cpacareerpath
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