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Common Sense OhioEn Guarde! Newsom vs. TrumpWelcome back to Common Sense Ohio! In this episode, Steve Palmer and Norm Murdock tackle some of the hottest issues making headlines—both at home and abroad. The conversation kicks off with a dive into history, reflecting on America’s ongoing struggle to balance free speech and government power, from the Alien and Sedition Acts of the 18th century to present-day campus protests and debates over censorship on social media.The guys get into the nitty-gritty of the legal showdown between California Governor Gavin Newsom and President Trump over the federalization of the National Guard during civil unre...2025-06-181h 02
CPA Trendlines PodcastsLiz Scott: Why Bookkeepers May Beat CPAs in the Race to Advisory Work | The DisruptorsThe real value of accounting isn’t in the numbers but in the conversations we’re not having.The DisruptorsWith Liz FarrLiz Scott, like many other Disruptors, prefers keeping her firm small. “I did try and grow my firm to this million-dollar firm. And I found myself in a spot where I was managing 10 team members, and that's all that I had time for,” she recalls. “So I wasn't able to do the thing that I actually really love, which is the tech development. I love that piece.”M...2025-04-081h 04CPA Trendlines PodcastsLuke Templin: Lose Your Perfectionist Gene | The DisruptorsDon't be afraid to try new ideas or plans--or afraid to fail.The DisruptorsWith Liz FarrLuke Templin believes that CAS – Client Advisory Services – will be the key to success as an accountant in the future. Not only is it an effective recruiting and retention tool for staff, but “it’s an attractive offering to clients,” he says. “If you were to talk to most entrepreneurs on what they want, most of them are going to want some sort of proactive advice on the numbers,” and not just the basics of...2025-03-1849 minCPA Trendlines PodcastsIra Rosenbloom: M&A Numbers Are Easy - Culture Fit Is Hard | The DisruptorsProgressive firms are the key to the future of the profession.The DisruptorsWith Liz FarrThe world of M&A is full of disruption, distraction, and disorientation these days, says Ira Rosenbloom, CEO of Optimum Strategies. While the headlines focus on private equity’s increasing role in CPA firm acquisitions, two new types of acquirers are playing a bigger role: Family offices and wealth management.MORE PODCASTS and VIDEOS: Roman Villard: Ditch the Suit & Shine | Monique Swansen: Align Firm Values with Se...2025-03-1157 minCPA Trendlines PodcastsRoman Villard: Ditch the Suit & Create a Firm Where Authenticity Thrives | The DisruptorsDress for the job you want, not the job you have - yes, seriously. The DisruptorsWith Liz FarrTraditional accounting firms are undergoing a seismic shift, and at the forefront of this transformation is Roman Villard, founder of Full Send Accounting. In this episode of The Disruptors podcast, Liz Farr sits down with Villard to explore his unconventional approach to running an accounting and data consultancy. From redefining firm culture to embracing technology, Villard shares how his firm is reshaping what it means to be a m...2025-03-041h 03CPA Trendlines PodcastsMonique Swansen: Align Firm Values with Services | The DisruptorsDo the work that fulfills you.The DisruptorsWith Liz FarrCannabis accounting is not for the faint of heart, says Monique Swansen, owner of Accounting for Green, which provides accounting services to cannabis businesses. First, there’s a big inventory component, so “if you're an accounting professional that does not want to deal in inventory, cannabis is not your space,” Swansen says. Cannabis inventory is further complicated by Federal law, which disallows tax deductions for anything but the cost of goods sold. This means meticulous tracking of all direct costs...2025-02-2553 minCPA Trendlines PodcastsTina McGill: How to Create Lasting Client Impact | The DisruptorsMeet your clients where they are.The DisruptorsWith Liz FarrWhen Tina McGill, founder of MMAS CPA, transitioned from working as an assistant CFO at a university to public accounting, she first noticed “how segmented we were from the client experience.” She was delivering the data the partners told her needed to be delivered, “But the client didn't necessarily understand what I was delivering.” For seven years, in her conversations with clients, she followed the “checklist of what I'm supposed to give you.” While she felt good about achieving what she was supposed...2025-02-181h 10CPA Trendlines PodcastsStefan van Duyvendijk: Develop Operational Mindset | The DisruptorsDon't just check the boxes. Provide benefits.The DisruptorsWith Liz FarrStefan van Duyvendijk, Accounting Operations Evangelist at FloQast, wants accountants in the industry to expand their roles. In addition to the vital role of providing the basic requirements of accounting, he wants them to develop an operational mindset, as described in the book van Duyvendijk co-authored with Mike Whitmire, CEO of FloQast: Shift Happens: The Rise of the Operational Mindset and How Controllers Can Drive Real Value. (Editor's Note: Liz Farr served as D...2025-02-1147 minCPA Trendlines PodcastsSteve Evans: Why Traditional Hiring Methods Fail | The DisruptorsRedefine how you hire and develop top accounting talent.The DisruptorsWith Liz FarrIn 2012, Steve Evans’ friend Giles Pearson, a Big Four accountant in New Zealand, needed help. PwC kept making the same hiring mistakes because they had no way to assess a candidate’s technical accounting skills. Steve, an expert in psychometric testing, thought it might take half a day to scour the marketplace for appropriate tests but found nothing useful. MORE PODCASTS and VIDEOS: Roger Knecht: Can You Be an Acc...2025-02-0447 min
Healthy Wealthy & Wise AccountantsHappy Staff, Happy LifeThis podcast is brought to you by Engineered Tax Services. To learn more go to https://engineeredtaxservices.com/Connect with Steve : Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-adams-cpa-1542372 Connect with Heidi : Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidihendersonetshttps://healthywealthywise.show/2022-10-1850 min
The Trail Dames PodcastEpisode #116 Lagniappe - Amanda AguillardAmanda Aguillard was only 16 years old when she realized she wanted to become a CPA, and she’s used that passion ever since to encourage innovation in the industry she loves. That commitment lives on through her work as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Padgett Business Services, one of North America’s largest accounting service and business consulting providers. Amanda, who was named one of the Top 50 Women in Accounting in 2018 and 2019, is the author of Xero: A Comprehensive Guide for Accountants and Bookkeepers. She was the Xero Evangelist of the Year in 2016, and used...2021-08-1032 min
The Bad Bookkeeper of the Month Club PodcastBad Bookkeeper of the Month Episode #2In our second episode, Craig Feltner, Managing Director of Supporting Strategies of Greater Cincinnati, Ohio, CPA and Attorney and host Steve King, Founder and President of People at Your Service, review three legal cases of fraud and embezzlement within business bookkeeping. This month's episode focuses on cases local to the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio area. Craig presents each case based on the published facts from the cases and identifies areas where business owners could have prevented this from happening. After hearing the facts of the cases, they determine the bad bookkeeper "winner".This month, Craig also shares a qui...2021-08-0420 min
Morto's Metal MuseumMMM - Episode #20 – The Pat Travers InterviewRecorded on 1/6/20 MMM - your source for non-radio-friendly tunes that only die-hards will appreciate - bootlegs, bonus tracks, FM radio concerts, B-sides, demos, live tracks, imports, deep album cuts, and covers Please support the bands featured in this episode by purchasing their music: Pat Travers Shout-outs in this episode go to: Charley Lochtefeld Scott Gardner Steve Heun Mark Ratto Chris Reinheimer Rob Adams Jägermeister Upcoming shows for t...2020-01-0958 min