{"podcast":{"title":"Future-Proof","slug":"future-proof-66135","podcast_index_feed_id":66135,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/futureproof/","website_url":"https://blionline.org/podcast","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/61b2096a-9c27-4839-8127-7e26f2b50bfc/bUXSFpfYCPoGmODDhrtBLl9W.jpg","author":"Bill Sheridan of MACPA","episode_count":200,"summary":"How should you future-proof your organization and your career in a complex and chaotic world? Host Bill Sheridan, thought leader with the Maryland Association of CPAs, gets answers from some of today's most forward-thinking thought leaders.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/future-proof-66135"},"episode":{"title":"223. The critical importance of CPA advocacy, with Maryland Sen. Brian Feldman","slug":"223-the-critical-importance-of-cpa-advocacy-with-maryland-sen-brian-feldman","published_at":"2025-01-13T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/future-proof-66135/223-the-critical-importance-of-cpa-advocacy-with-maryland-sen-brian-feldman","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/future-proof-66135","url":"https://blionline.org/podcast","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/06a7a858-2c62-4995-92e0-f7e15dfa4b28/223-Brian-Feldman-The-critical-importance-of-CPA-advocacy.mp3","summary":"Maryland's General Assembly is in session, facing a significant budget deficit. In this episode, State Senator Brian Feldman, CPA, breaks down the tough decisions ahead, including the potential taxation of professional services. He emphasizes why legislative advocacy is crucial for CPAs, who can influence tax policy and business decisions. Senator Feldman also explains how Maryland’s legislative process is accessible, offering CPAs a chance to make a real impact. We also discuss how Maryland’s economic, energy, and environmental policies will shape the future, making it vital for CPAs to be involved. Resources: Brian J. Feldman, Maryland State Senator MACPA's annual CPA Day in Annapolis MACPA editorial, \" Fiscal concerns dominate Maryland's 2025 legislative session \", by Bill Sheridan","meta_description":"Maryland's General Assembly is in session, facing a significant budget deficit. In this episode, State Senator Brian Feldman, CPA, breaks down the tough d…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2490,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/future-proof-66135/episodes/223-the-critical-importance-of-cpa-advocacy-with-maryland-sen-brian-feldman/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/future-proof-66135/223-the-critical-importance-of-cpa-advocacy-with-maryland-sen-brian-feldman.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}