Mozilla's Head of Accounting Talks NetSuite, Remote Work, the Accounting Talent Crisis and More
At SuiteWorld 2023 in Las Vegas, I had the pleasure of interviewing Xenia Tovchykh, Head of Global Accounting Operations at Mozilla Corporation. During our conversation, Xenia gave us an inside look at accounting and finance at the maker of the popular Firefox web browser.
How Automation Lets This 2-Person Team Run Media Company Finances with NetSuite
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Jason Balk, CFO of Media Place Partners, on my podcast, recorded live at SuiteWorld. Jason took an unexpected path to become the CFO of a media company, starting his career managing accounts receivable for an ISP in the early days of the Internet. In our conversation, Jason shared insights into how he leverages technology to grow his career and run an efficient finance team.
Get the Inside Scoop on NetSuite's New AI Features
If you couldn't attend SuiteWorld 2023, don't worry! I've got you covered with the latest updates and announcements directly from NetSuite founder Evan Goldberg, who joined The Accounting Podcast on location at SuiteWorld.
Why BDO is Breaking Up with the Partner Model
Tune into my podcast interview with Wayne Berson to learn why and how BDO became the first major U.S. accounting to become employee-owned.
Accounting starting salaries are going up — but not faster than inflation
"ACCOUNTING SALARIES RISE AS TALENT PIPELINE SHRINKS" — that was the headline this past week in a major accounting news publication. So, are all our problems solved? Sadly, no. 😢
Could a simple licensing change increase the number of CPAs by 15%?
Thanks to Accounting Today for publishing my article "Could a simple licensing change increase the number of CPAs by 15%?" based on my podcast conversation with Sharon Lassar, Ph.D., CPA , director of the School of Accountancy at the University of Denver.
Career Insights for Young Accountants: My Interview with a Former KPMG Partner
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Jerry Maginnis, a former KPMG managing partner, on my podcast. We discussed career advice for young accounting professionals. Given Jerry's wealth of experience, I summarized his insights in an article on Going Concern.
The California Board of Accountancy wants to know how you feel about the 150-hour rule for CPA licensure
The California Board of Accountancy is surveying applicants and licensees about educational requirements for CPA licensure! It's a short survey, so please take a couple of minutes and make sure your voice is heard.
CPA Mobility: Separating Fact From Fiction
The article clarifies facts around mobility, examining how states can thoughtfully modify licensing requirements without restricting the cross-border practice abilities of CPAs. It busts common myths and sheds light on the nuances that enable licensing updates while sustaining license portability.
The wild classes CPAs take for their 150 hours
Check out my latest piece in Accounting Today about the wild classes CPAs take to fulfill their 150 credit hours. Courses like pickleball, rock and roll history, and even “Alabama Dinosaurs” have enabled enterprising accountants to power through this arbitrary requirement.