Melody Steelman

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Melody Steelman

With more than 25 years in the tax and accounting space, I bring a wealth of experience and a passion for clear communication to every project. A magna cum laude graduate from MACU in Oklahoma (where I still reside) with an English-Business degree, I blend technical expertise with storytelling to make complex topics accessible and engaging.

When I'm not crafting content, you'll likely find me in a gym coaching girls volleyball—a role that brings me immense joy as I help shape the next generation of leaders. I love exploring the outdoors through hiking and kayaking (as long as the weather cooperates!), and at home, I'm entertained by my two mini schnauzers and a steady stream of true crime podcasts and British crime dramas.

As a mom to an adult daughter and a lifelong learner, I understand the importance of balancing professionalism with authenticity. I believe the best writing comes from a place of genuine connection, whether I'm breaking down technical concepts or sharing industry insights.

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Posts by Melody Steelman

Learn essential cybersecurity strategies and best practices to help protect your accounting firm. From password management to email security, become a stronger link in your firm’s defense.

Discover essential tax season security tips to defend against cyberthreats and tax season scams, and ensure a safe tax season for your firm and clients.

Protect your firm from cyberbreaches with email security best practices. Learn to go beyond spam filters and secure sensitive data effectively.

Join the Retention Revolution! Discover strategies to attract, engage and retain top talent in the accounting profession.

Curious how cybersecurity impacts employee retention? Learn why strong cybersecurity measures help boost morale, trust and job satisfaction.

From traditional recruitment strategies to creative techniques, learn how to put your best foot forward to attract top talent in your small business.

From tips, tech trends, firm management, staffing strategies, AI and more, our playlist of entertaining and popular podcasts for accountants has it all.

Is the CPA Evolution initiative ushering in a new era in accounting? We look at some of the changes to the CPA exam and what it means for the profession.