
Why military veterans make exceptional accountants: A Navy veteran's perspective
Discover why military veterans excel in accounting careers, featuring insights from Navy veteran Mark Steinhoff on how military structure and precision translate to success in finance.

"You Are Right to Be Worried" — A PE-backed Accounting Firm CEO's Honest Take
David Wurtzbacher explains how his "anti-rollup" model at Ascend helps accounting firms maintain independence while accessing enterprise resources.

"I was accused of lying": PCAOB's Christina Ho on standing up to Senator Warren
In my recent conversation with Christina Ho on the Earmark podcast, she shared her experience as the first PCAOB Board Member to publicly dissent on a proposal and the surprising backlash that followed.

Is the PCAOB's 46% audit deficiency rate misleading investors?
What if the numbers we use to measure audit quality are fundamentally flawed? PCAOB Board Member Christina Ho reveals why the headline-grabbing 46% deficiency rate in public company audits deserves serious scrutiny.

The Savannah Bananas' playbook: Explosive growth strategies for accountants
🍌 What do you get when you mix baseball, circus acts, and shrewd financial strategy? The Savannah Bananas - a team rewriting the business playbook. I recently chatted with Tim Naddy, Savannah Bananas' CFO, about their mind-bending approach to business growth. Now, you can earn free CPE for listening to the interview as part of a free CPE course on Earmark.

Join me live for "Building a Modern CPA Firm" with Alan Whitman
Join me on May 08, 2024, at 10:30 am PST for a live-streamed podcast interview with Alan Whitman, the former CEO of Baker Tilly US. Alan will share his advice for how to transform traditional CPA firms into modern, sustainable, and innovative powerhouses.

From burned out auditor to Chief Accounting Officer: A chat with Brandt Kucharski
If you think the life of an accountant is all boredom and burnout, think again. Brandt Kucharski burned out in public accounting but didn't stay bored for long.

The Young CPA Perspective on the Talent Shortage
Hear from two young virtual CFOs on the talent shortage and future of accounting. I sat down with Hannah Hood and Joey Kinney, CPA of Summit Virtual CFO by Anders, to discuss the challenges facing young accountants today.

Help Clients Beat the House: Tax Strategies for Gambling Winners
In a recent podcast episode, I interviewed gambling tax expert Zak Zimbile on strategies to minimize taxes on gambling income. Zak shared insider tips from over a decade of experience advising gamblers nationwide.

Smarter ways to buy an accounting firm
There are more good accounting firms than ever looking to sell. But you may have to go on many dates before you find the perfect match.