Episode 125 | Recorded November 8, 2022

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Episode 124 | Recorded July 14, 2022

Enrico Palmerino, CEO of Botkeeper is an automated accounting platform that uses human-assisted machine learning and AI to deliver the fastest, most accurate, and lowest cost bookkeeping available to accounting firms. He is also an investor and advisor to several business venture funds and sits on the Technology Advisory Committee & Board of Corporators at Fidelity Bank. We discuss how regretful situations can blossom into blessings from the ground up. This episode is not short of inspiration and snippets in the life Enrico and how he went from making lighting more efficient and cost-friendly to innovating in the accounting space.

4 - What do you think of Accounting High?

5 - Botkeeper: The cool kids of the Accounting Space

7 - A way to make meetings cool? Have it in the pool!

8 - I’m like my best self and that’s myself I’m putting out there, unapologetically, unfiltered

9 - We can all evolve. We're still us at our core, we're never gonna really change who we

12 - Go out, you know, take risks, make changes, make mistakes, just learn from them, but never regret the life

Shoutout to Daniel Pink’s The Power of Regret

13 - Enrico’s lose-a-car, gain-a-family story

14 - The difference on our hosts’ need for speed

Shoutout to Dawn Brolin, CPA, CFE, ThinkLite

15 - ThinkLite: Enrico’s college business turned into a multi-million dollar company

19 - Botkeeper: the back office for accounting firms

Shoutout to Byron Patrick, CPA.CITP, CGMA

22 - I was like bored, stiff, and like couldn't sit still. And then was also just feeling like I lost my identity

24 - Think like a lot of entrepreneurs: Your next game is to tackle the problem you had at the prior business

27 - So more businesses demanding accounting, fewer accountants to do it. So I'm like, aha! Light bulb moment

28 - It wasn't to be like we're replacing accountants in the accounting industry. It was that if you make one accountant, do the work of three

35 - It’s way easier to sell advisory to the existing clients you have and upsell them than it is to go and find new clients and convince them

Shoutout to James Ashford’s Untapped

37 - Unknowns are very scary for a lot of us accountants

38 - AI Unchained: Hands-on, sleeves up, get sh*t done conference. This 9/25 - 9/27 in Boston

Shoutout to Karbon, Thriveal

42 - If we make firms highly efficient, standardized, next-level cloud, and they're not a Botkeeper user today, they become the best and easiest, like potential users for Botkeeper

44 - We don't necessarily know how to be good owners, managers, CEOs, people

Shoutout to Hap Klopp, Brad D. Smith Dark Horse CPAs, AICPA Engage, Joyner Lucas

Episode 123 | Recorded July 28, 2022

Join Scott and Clayton Oates in this episode as they discuss how Clayton got his start in accounting, the challenges of starting his own business, and how to transition from the finite game to the infinite game. You'll hear about the benefits of partnerships and the importance of choosing partners who share your values. Along the way, Clayton shares insights from his extensive reading list and offers practical advice for bettering yourself and others. This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to become a better leader and make a positive impact in their community. So what are you waiting for? Hit that play button and let's get started!

All the Shoutouts:

Simon Sinek, Ron Baker, Brian Irwin, Tim O’Reilly, David Brooks, Liz Mason, Tony Robbins, Michael Gerber, James Carse, Marc Andreessen, Andreessen Horowitz, Netscape, Adam Grant, James Clear, Tim Ferris, Ryan Holiday, Marcus Seneca, Wayne Schmidt, Blake Oliver, CPA, Jeff Bezos, Douglas Sleeter, Amanda Aguillard CPA CISD

Recorded on April 11, 2023

ABC TOURNAMENT FINAL FOUR RESULTS SHOW

Episode 122 | Recorded October 3, 2022

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In this episode of Accounting High, Scott speaks with Paul Barnhurst about his career in finance and FP&A. They discuss the differences between accounting and FP&A, the marketability of financial planning applications, and the influence of cloud technology. Paul shares insights on pricing, company success, and getting followers on LinkedIn. They also talk about branding and competition in the industry. Listen in to hear Paul's perspective on FP&A and his journey as a full-time finance influencer.

All the Shoutouts:

Jirav, Finmark, Clockwork, Anaplan, Salesforce, SheetRocks, Inc., Oracle, SAP, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage

Episode 121 | Recorded February 13, 2023

In today’s episode, Scott talks to Katie Thomas, CPA to discuss the highs and lows of her journey in the accounting world. From getting into accounting to starting businesses, Katie shares her experiences and insights on content creation, team building, and attracting clients. She also gives tips on building confidence as a content creator and shares her personal journey in setting goals, aspirations, and failures. Tune in to this episode to gain valuable advice and inspiration from a successful CPA and content creator.

All the Shoutouts:

James Ashford, GoProposal, Ron Baker, David Barrett, Jason Staats, CPA, Anita Koimur, LiveFlow, Alex Hormozi, Grant Cardone, Gary Vaynerchuk, Rick Rubin, Mike Michalowicz

Episode 120 | Recorded January 23, 2023

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In this episode of Accounting High, Scott chats with Jeff Rudner, co-founder and COO of Proseer. Jeff shares his journey into cloud accounting, his experience with fractional CFO services, and the birth of Proseer. They talk about consolidating and partnering, and conversion to a  C-corp. Other things covered are tech stack, pricing and services, and the importance of team structure. Join in as Jeff shares his insights on tech adoption and the future of accounting, and Scott treats us with a rap to wrap up the conversation. Don't miss out on this informative and entertaining episode!

All the Shoutouts:

Jason M. Blumer, CPA, QuickBooks, Sage, Ron Baker, Bill, Laurence Bernstein, CPA, Expensify, Ramp, David Barrett, Patrick Osborn, UltraTax, Karbon, AppStream, Dext, Ignition, Dialpad

Episode 119 | Recorded July 18, 2022

In this episode, Scott and Jason sit down with Will Baker and Ford baker, CPA to discuss the world of accounting and software development.

The conversation covers a range of topics, from the challenges of tax season to making changes at a firm, including adopting a Me First mindset and cutting down staff. They also delve into the world of accounting automation, exploring the Once software and its unique features. As the conversation progresses, they touch on rebranding a business and the challenges of compatibility issues and outsourcing in the post-pandemic world. They also share insights on how to sell Once and differentiate it from other solutions in the market.  Whether you're an accountant or simply interested in software development, this episode provides an inside look into the world of accounting automation and the challenges facing the industry today.

All the Shoutouts:

Sage, AICPA’s Engage, Nick Saban, Once Accounting, Intuit QuickBooks, Microsoft Nav, Xero, UltraTax, Wolters Kluwer, Go Systems, Thomson Reuters, AccountingWEB, Will’s Twitter, Ford’s Twitter

Episode 118 | Recorded Februrary 21, 2023

Scotty’s back in the Office with our Principal, Ron Baker, and he has a copy of "The Creative Act: A Way of Being" by Rick Rubin. In this book report, they cover a wide range of topics, including creativity in art and accounting, the quest for efficiency, the role of humor in art, and the importance of paying attention to your surroundings. The conversation also touches on the challenges of being an entrepreneur and artist, the subjective nature of value, and the evolution of an artist's work. This engaging and thought-provoking discussion is a must-listen for anyone interested in creativity, art, or entrepreneurship. Tune in to hear more from Scott and Ron on "The Creative Act" and its many insights.

All the Shoutouts:

Greg Kyte, CPA, Rick Rubin, Broken Record, Jason Ackerman, CPA, CFP®, CGMA, Times up, Jasper, Conversations with Tyler, South Park, Arthur Schopenhauer, John Wooten, James Clear, Simon Sinek, Tim Williams, Nikole Mackenzie, David C. Baker, Caddyshack, Dave Chappelle, Terrell A Turner, CPA, Kenji Kuramoto, James Ashford, Michelle Weinstein, Tim Ferriss, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Eminem, Paul McCartney, Beatles, Elvis Presley, Sage, Thriveal, The Crux, Momentum Accounting, Inc, Mortimer J. Adler

Recorded LIVE on April 2, 2023

ABC TOURNAMENT ROUND 4 RESULTS SHOW

featuring very special guests

Guy Pearson of Ignition

Randy Crabtree of The Unique CPA

David Leary of The Cloud Accounting Podcast

join us as we discuss the results of round 4 of the ABC Tournament

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