BeansTalk
BeansTalk
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BeansTalk: Where Expertise Meets Opportunity, Mauldin & Jenkins' podcast, where we are sharing and showcasing our areas of expertise through conversations with practice leaders on their knowledge and experience.
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The podcast covers diverse topics related to business operations, finance, and taxation, including episodes focused on cybersecurity risks and defenses, maximizing value during business transactions, and navigating complexities of state and local taxation. For instance, one episode specifically examines the impact of emerging technologies on cybersecurity, while another discusses best practices for enhancing business transaction value.

BeansTalk: Where Expertise Meets Opportunity, Mauldin & Jenkins’ podcast, where we are sharing and showcasing our areas of expertise through conversations with practice leaders on their knowledge and experience.
In this episode of BeansTalk, Brandon Smith sits down with Partner Wendi Berthelot to discuss why CPAs should be more than year-end compliance providers. From business growth and cash flow planning to financing, succession planning, and strategic decision-making, Wendi shares how business leaders can leverage their CPA relationships to navigate challenges, uncover opportunities, and make smarter decisions for long-term success.
About our Guest:
A leader in the Baton Rouge office, Wendi has been with the firm since beginning her professional career in 2003. She takes a hands-on approach to all phases of her engagements to promote client success. Wendi has provided services such as financial and audit reviews, agreed-upon procedures, and various consulting projects. She has worked with privately held companies, real estate clients, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit companies with complex structures and multi-level consolidations.
About our Host:
Brandon Smith, CPA, is a Partner based in the Atlanta office and the Advisory Practice Leader.

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