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Cool Careers in Accounting Ep. 23 - Cybersecurity, AI, and the Modern CPA with Paul Perry

Cool Careers in Accounting Ep. 23 - Cybersecurity, AI, and the Modern CPA with Paul Perry

Update: 2025-11-18
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Host Mike Potenza sits down with Paul Perry, a CPA turned cybersecurity leader, to explore how a passion for data analytics and risk management reshaped his career.  Starting as a financial auditor, Perry evolved to lead Warren Averett's Risk Advisory and Assurance Services group, specializing in cybersecurity, data analytics, and IT controls. Perry demonstrates how combining accounting knowledge with technology skills creates exceptional value in today's business environment, while maintaining that AI will enhance rather than replace the accounting profession. If you’re an aspiring or seasoned accountant eager to future-proof your skills, this conversation is for you!

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Cool Careers in Accounting Ep. 23 - Cybersecurity, AI, and the Modern CPA with Paul Perry

Cool Careers in Accounting Ep. 23 - Cybersecurity, AI, and the Modern CPA with Paul Perry

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