Adrian Hong, CPA owner of Hong Consulting, LLC discusses what his career in accounting did for him and what it could do for the next generation as well as where he thinks the profession is headed in the future.

Whether you're a student trying to decide if accounting is the right path, or someone interested in how an accounting degree can open doors to entrepreneurship, Adrian is here to tell you that accounting isn't just about taxes—it's a versatile tool for understanding any business's financial health, whether you’re in public accounting, running a startup, or working for a nonprofit.

Senate Bill 253 (SB 253), known as the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, recently passed out of California’s state legislature. If signed into law by Governor Newsom, it will require reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for businesses based inside and outside of California. It may sound strange that a California law would be able to require reporting from businesses based outside of California, but the size of California’s economy and the bill’s Scope 3 reporting requirements mean businesses large and small across the country will be required to report their GHG emissions if the bill becomes law.