Nikki Winston, CPA

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Nikki Winston is a seasoned accounting executive, writer, and founder of The Winston CPA Group. With two decades of corporate accounting experience, Nikki has led corporate finance transformations, accounting ERP implementations, and post-merger integrations for global billion-dollar brands, private equity companies, and innovative startups. Her excellence in leadership is reflected in her affinity to lead with empathy and collaboration to deliver impact that matters.

Nikki's sought-after accounting expertise and writing has been featured in Forbes, T-Mobile, Bloomberg Accounting & Tax, Coursera, and the Journal of Accountancy. She coaches aspiring accountants in preparing for the CPA exam, and her coaching program boasted a remarkable 100% pass rate in its inaugural quarter in 2018. Acknowledged as a Top 40 Under 40 award recipient in the Accounting profession, Nikki also serves on the AICPA’s Academic Executive Committee and as President of the Georgia Society of CPAs Atlanta Chapter.

In addition to her wealth of technical knowledge, Nikki hosts #CareerConvos™️ with Nikki, a top-rated career podcast featuring unfiltered career advice for accounting and finance professionals. Her commitment to excellence spans beyond work to her board service supporting minority scholarship programs at The Ohio State University.

Stay connected with Nikki on social media @NikkWinstonCPA for valuable accounting insights, career development tips, and a glimpse into her dynamic life as a working mom.

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Oct 13, 2026 ∙ 12 min

What Your Manager Is Saying About You

Before you submit your performance review, make sure it gives your manager an undeniable case for the raise or promotion you want. There’s nobody clockin’ all of this for you. People may be paying very close attention to your fails and missteps, but there probably isn’t anybody watching your every move to document all the cool things you’ve done so you can be celebrated. Documenting those accomplishments is your responsibility as a professional, and it’s some of the most important work you...

Sep 20, 2026 ∙ 7 min

CPA Exam Tutorial: Reportable Segments on the BAR Section Featuring Microsoft Azure

Segment reporting is the accounting bridge between how management runs a company and how investors see it. Microsoft Azure brings that idea to life. Azure can drive growth, consume enormous amounts of capital, and shape Microsoft’s strategy without appearing as a standalone reportable segment. Microsoft’s new disclosures may make Azure revenue easier to see, but the question remains: can financial statement users see enough of the underlying economics to evaluate Azure as a standalone entity?

Sep 1, 2026 ∙ 8 min

Will AI Replace Accountants?

AI won’t replace accountants. It will force us to become better accountants. The pressure of AI in accounting is undoubtedly building. Transactional work will continue to change, forcing the evolution of what an “entry level role” will look like going forward. Firms will need better ways to give new accountants the reps that help them develop the judgment, critical thinking, and storytelling skills that are essential to the accounting profession as we protect the public interest.