In this special episode of The Breakroom, host Marc Swearengin, Director of Marketing & Business Development at Mize CPAs, shares highlights from the 2025 Mize Finance Meeting in Miami.Marc sat down with four Owner/Operators to hear why they trust Mize, how the relationship has supported their growth, and what advice they’d give to fellow Operators.🎙️ In this episode:• What sets Mize apart from other providers• Why they trust Mize and why relationships matter even in accounting• Advice for new and growing Owner/Operators• What it means to have a true back-office partner📍 Recorded on-site at the Mize Finance Meeting in Miami🔔 Subscribe for insights on topics affecting your business!📌 Learn more at mizecpas.com.Ready to join Mize and your fellow McDonald's Owner/Operators at the next Mize Finance Meeting? Visit: https://mizecpas.com/financemeetingQuestions or looking to connect? Email us at Breakroom@mizecpas.comThe Breakroom is hosted by Marc Swearengin, Business Development Director at Mize CPAs, and produced by Mize CPAs. Mize CPAs is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. The information shared in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal or technical accounting tax consulting and or professional advice that may apply to your specific business. The Listener is encouraged to consult counsel and their accountant before making decisions or taking any action concerning the matters in this communication to address the recipient's particular facts circumstances position business considerations or other unique relevant matters as well as to evaluate any applicable federal state or local laws.

On this episode of The Breakroom, host Marc Swearengin sits down with Mize Shareholder Andrew Spikes, CPA, to share the story behind the Mize Connect App. The app is a payroll-focused tool built to give employees access to paystubs, W-2s, and other important documents all in one place. They also discuss how clients can expand their employee benefits offerings through Benalign, a platform designed to support retention with nontraditional perks.

Ready to learn more about how Benalign can help you redefine your benefits? Tune in to the Breakroom Episode about Benalign with Andrew Spikes, CPA, and Marc Swearengin.

Want to see Mize Connect in action? Watch our free webinar for a full demo of the app’s functionality: mizecpas.com/mize-connect-webinar

🔔 Subscribe for insights on topics affecting your business!📌 Learn more at mizecpas.com.Questions or looking to connect? Email us at Breakroom@mizecpas.comThe Breakroom is hosted by Marc Swearengin, Business Development Director at Mize CPAs, and produced by Mize CPAs. Mize CPAs is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. The information shared in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal or technical accounting tax consulting and or professional advice that may apply to your specific business. The Listener is encouraged to consult counsel and their accountant before making decisions or taking any action concerning the matters in this communication to address the recipient's particular facts circumstances position business considerations or other unique relevant matters as well as to evaluate any applicable federal state or local laws.

On this week's episode of the Mize Breakroom Podcast, host Marc Swearengin, Business Development Director at Mize, sits down with Angela Huffstutter, Accounts Payable Manager, to explore our comprehensive Accounts Payable Services and how they could benefit you and your business.

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The Breakroom is hosted by Marc Swearengin, Business Development Director at Mize CPAs, and produced by Mize CPAs.

Mize CPAs is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. The information shared in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal or technical accounting tax consulting and or professional advice that may apply to your specific business. The Listener is encouraged to consult counsel and their accountant before making decisions or taking any action concerning the matters in this communication to address the recipient's particular facts circumstances position business considerations or other unique relevant matters as well as to evaluate any applicable federal state or local laws.

In this episode of The Breakroom, Marc Swearengin sits down with Mize Audit Shareholders Carol Baber, CPA, and Stacy (Smith) Randel, CPA, along with Senior Auditor Andy Otting, CPA, to dive into the world of auditing and attest services.

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The Breakroom is hosted by Marc Swearengin, Business Development Director at Mize CPAs, and produced by Mize CPAs.

Mize CPAs is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. The information shared in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal or technical accounting tax consulting and or professional advice that may apply to your specific business. The Listener is encouraged to consult counsel and their accountant before making decisions or taking any action concerning the matters in this communication to address the recipient's particular facts circumstances position business considerations or other unique relevant matters as well as to evaluate any applicable federal state or local laws.#Audit #Attest #BusinessServices #MizeCPAs #TheBreakroom #Accounting #CPA #Auditing

On this week's episode of the Mize Breakroom, Andrew Spikes, CPA, Shareholder McDonald's Practice, joins our host Marc Swearengin to talk about non-traditional employee benefits and why your employees and business could benefit from utilizing them with Benalign.

In this episode they cover:

• What Benalign Offers and How Non-Traditional Benefits Could Help Retain Employees.
• How Benalign Integrates with the Mize Connect App.
• And Unique Benalign Benefits Such as Telehealth and even Pet Telehealth.

Interested in more information about Benalign? Visit www.mizecpas.com/benalign or Email us at breakroom@mizecpas.com

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The Breakroom is hosted by Marc Swearengin, Business Development Director at Mize CPAs, and produced by Mize CPAs.

Mize CPAs is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. The information shared in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal or technical accounting tax consulting and or professional advice that may apply to your specific business. The Listener is encouraged to consult counsel and their accountant before making decisions or taking any action concerning the matters in this communication to address the recipient's particular facts circumstances position business considerations or other unique relevant matters as well as to evaluate any applicable federal state or local laws.

In this episode of the Mize Breakroom Podcast, host Marc Swearengin sits down with Josh Wolff, QSR Shareholder. They dive into how Mize goes beyond traditional accounting, offering specialized support tailored to the needs of McDonald’s Owner/Operators.

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The Breakroom is hosted by Marc Swearengin, Business Development Director at Mize CPAs, and produced by Mize CPAs.

Mize CPAs is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. The information shared in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal or technical accounting tax consulting and or professional advice that may apply to your specific business. The Listener is encouraged to consult counsel and their accountant before making decisions or taking any action concerning the matters in this communication to address the recipient's particular facts circumstances position business considerations or other unique relevant matters as well as to evaluate any applicable federal state or local laws.

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On today's episode of the Breakroom host Marc Swearengin sits down with Diana Stahly to talk about our unique relationship with Advertising Co-Operatives (Co-Ops).

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The Breakroom is hosted by Marc Swearengin, Business Development Director at Mize CPAs, and produced by Mize CPAs.

Mize CPAs is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. The information shared in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal or technical accounting tax consulting and or professional advice that may apply to your specific business. The Listener is encouraged to consult counsel and their accountant before making decisions or taking any action concerning the matters in this communication to address the recipient's particular facts circumstances position business considerations or other unique relevant matters as well as to evaluate any applicable federal state or local laws.

Have you ever wondered about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and how it could benefit your business? Join Marc as he sits down with Brandon Mills, CPA, Manager of State and Local Tax, and Rey Spencer, Business Relationship Manager, to discuss what WOTC is and how it could benefit your business. Questions? Email Breakroom@mizecpas.com or drop them below. For more information about Mize CPAs, visit www.mizecpas.com The Breakroom is hosted by Marc Swearengin, Business Development Director at Mize CPAs, and produced by Mize CPAs.