CPAs & Beignets Podcast

We’re thrilled to introduce the Louisiana.cpa brand-new podcast: CPAs & Beignets — where numbers tell stories.

Each month, LCPA CEO Ron Gitz and Ann Lupo spotlight CPAs and the professionals shaping the accounting world — sharing their stories, insights, and plenty of personality along the way. It’s a fresh and engaging way to connect with the people behind the profession.

🎙️ Listen now on YouTube and all your favorite podcast platforms!
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🎙️ Episode #2
2024-25 LCPA Board Chairwoman Bridget Kaigler, CPA, CGMA

She’s smart, she’s fun, and she’s leading the way. Meet our 2024-25 LCPA Board Chairwoman, Bridget Kaigler! In this episode of CPAs & Beignets, we share a lively conversation covering her journey in the accounting profession, her leadership insights, and the passions that keep her inspired. Bridget shares stories that will inspire, connect, and maybe even make you smile. Grab a coffee (and a beignet, of course) and join us for a warm, engaging chat that’s as much about people as it is about the profession. 

🎙️ Episode #1
A Candid Conversation with Secretary Richard Nelson

In this episode of CPAs & Beignets, we sit down with Louisiana’s Secretary of Revenue, Richard Nelson, for an open and insightful conversation that blends both the personal and professional. From his journey into public service to his vision for Louisiana’s tax system, Secretary Nelson shares his thoughts on leadership, modernization, and what CPAs should know about the road ahead.

Whether you’re a tax pro, firm leader, or just intrigued by all things CPA, this one’s packed with relevant takeaways (and a few laughs along the way).