Cello, Is It Me You're Looking For? 🎻
Check out my interview in the May 2018 issue of California CPA Magazine. I share how I got into playing the cello, the relationship between music and accounting, and what I think symphony orchestras should be doing to stay relevant.
Green Apple Podcast: How Automation is Making Accounting more Creative
I joined John Garrett recently on the Green Apple Podcast to talk about how my background in classical music helps my accounting career, how automation is attracting more creative individuals to the accounting profession, and why being authentic at work is the key to developing relationships that will aid your career. Listen here.
Sage Advice Podcast: The Changing Nature of Teams in the Workplace
Read my interview with Ed Kless on the Sage Advice Podcast. We talk about how my first career as a classical cellist was disrupted by automation, what drew me to accounting technology, and how teams in the accounting profession are increasingly becoming a mix of full-time employees, part-time employees, contractors, and outsourcing firms.
My #1 takeaway (& pics) from Xerocon Austin
There’s something that keeps me coming back to Xerocon year after year...
The Classification of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency by the IRS
IRS guidance is silent on which section of the tax code cryptocurrency falls into. This has major implications for the tax treatment of transactions involving Bitcoin. Read Craig Smalley's analysis on CPA Practice Advisor.
New Features and Improvements Announced at QuickBooks Connect
Intuit announced a number of new features and improvements at the annual QuickBooks Connect user conference. Read about the updates on the QuickBooks Blog.
Blockchain Solves a Problem from Antiquity
If you want to understand the value of blockchain and cryptocurrency, read this. It has nothing to do with the price of Bitcoin. That’s just a distraction. The true value is that it provides a distributed system for verifying claims of ownership — whatever they may be.
Review of QBO's Integrated Bill.com bill payments
Liz Scott reviews QBO Online Bill Pay powered by Bill.com, an app inside of QuickBooks Online. Read the full story on Insightful Accountant.
Read my review of Xero Projects on Accountex Report
Xero Projects is a simple way for users to track time and expenses on projects or jobs within Xero. It’s designed for small businesses in service industries. Read my review of Xero Projects on Accountex Report.
Podcast: Is Hourly Billing Unethical and Unprofessional?
Ethical problems arise in hourly billing due to the misalignment of interests created by the system. It’s hard to be a good citizen in a bad culture. Don't miss this Soul of Enterprise podcast episode with Ed Kless and Ron Baker. Listen now.