Borders become blurred in our connected world and small businesses can easily find themselves with international tax obligations without realizing it. Our digital-first economy has dramatically increased international exposure through online sales platforms, payment processors, and remote workforce arrangements. In episode 10 of “2 CPAs & The Mic,” hosts Jeff Frable and Sara Mays are joined by fellow CCK partner Kaitlin Flinn to discuss how businesses can navigate international tax requirements including: foreign bank account reporting requirements (FBARs), tax treaty benefits, and compliance pitfalls. This insightful discussion provides practical guidance for identifying international tax obligations and working with qualified professionals to ensure compliance while avoiding substantial penalties.

In episode 9 of “2 CPAs & The Mic,” hosts Jeff Frable and Sara Mays welcome fellow partner Kyna Leyva to discuss the reality of navigating a thriving family life and robust career. Kyna shares candid insights about how "work-life balance" is a misleading concept and how to think about "harmonizing" your whole life instead, the importance of setting realistic expectations and giving grace to yourself, how to be fully present whether at work or with family and the value of finding mentors who are a few steps ahead in your journey. Kyna emphasizes that no one "does it all" - sharing honest stories about 4:30am wake-ups, messy houses, and the importance of communication with both family and colleagues. This episode offers wisdom for parents at any stage as well as professionals seeking to integrate their personal and work lives more effectively.

From college basketball to $70 million development deals, Matt Mardis has seen and done it all in the world of commercial real estate.

In this enlightening and entertaining episode of 2 CPAs & The Mic, Jeff and Sara sit down with the seasoned broker and developer to explore the inner workings of CRE—from land acquisition and vertical planning to investor relationships and emerging trends. Matt unpacks the four core “food groups” of commercial real estate (retail, industrial, multifamily, and office), discusses the Tulsa market’s unique growth story, and explains why site selection is both science, art, and relationships.

You will learn how capital, timing, and vision all converge to turn dirt into value, why Class A properties dominate the post-COVID era, and what’s driving national migration into Oklahoma. Whether you’re a real estate novice or an aspiring investor, this conversation delivers rich perspective with a side of real-world advice.