Finance professionals were some of the unsung heroes of the pandemic, working tirelessly to keep businesses open, plan new strategies, and manage federal relief funds.

In its debut episode, The General Ledger podcast focuses on those challenges and how this year of crisis is increasing the pace of change for those who work in finance. Host Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, the 104th chair of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), consultant, and sought-after keynote speaker, is joined by Tom Hood, former CFO and now executive vice president of business engagement and growth of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, for this wide-ranging discussion.

In 2020, Ellison-Taylor and Hood were named among the most influential people in accounting by Accounting Today (#3 and #2 respectively). Among their words of wisdom for finance professionals: in this time of rapid change, continuous learning will be more important than ever, and softer skills like leadership and communication will be vital for those who want to advance in their careers.