For baseball fans, no two words are sweeter than “spring training.” That’s particularly true in Baltimore, where fans are eagerly awaiting the return of their beloved Orioles from their winter hiatus.

But there’s no such offseason for Robert Ames.

The MACPA member and O’s chief financial officer is as an important part of Baltimore’s ballclub as any player in the dugout. He offers a fascinating look at how CPAs impact every aspect of every business, and how they touch our lives in ways we don’t even consider. Read his story here.