Trow talks with Blake Oliver, CPA, co-host of the Accounting Podcast and founder of Earmark. Blake shares his unusual journey from classical musician to accountant, why accounting is really an information system, and how firms can escape the “Sally” (same as last year) mindset. They dive into value pricing, building sustainable firms, and how AI is already reshaping bookkeeping, tax prep, and advisory services. Blake also discusses Earmark’s mission to transform CPE into something flexible, accessible, and actually useful