Off the Books

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Surfing the uncharted waters of accounting, finance, and wherever else the waves take us. Have a question or an idea for a show? Write us! [email protected]... more

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The podcast currently has 185 episodes available.

Off the Books episodes:

April 13, 2023 Overstock CEO Jonathan Johnson on Governance, the G in ESG
Jonathan Johnson, who became CEO of Overstock after founder Patrick Byrne resigned, chats with Catherine and Steve about the “G” in ESG, cryptocurrency, and setting the tone from the top. During his career at Overstock and elsewhere, Jonathan has served as a general counsel and CFO, giving him an appreciation for strong corporate governance. Tune in!
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24min
April 06, 2023The Impact of Internal Audit—What We Learned at IIA GAM 2023
Show Notes:
The draft of the Global Internal Audit Standards is now available for public comment through May 30, 2023
Check out the IIA’s yearly report, the Pulse of Internal Audit, which provides insights about internal audit budgets, staff, audit plans, risks, and more
Get more internal audit tips and takeaways for 2023
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31min
March 30, 2023Behind the Scenes of “Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street”
Show Notes:
The Netflix docuseries Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street was directed by Joe Berlinger.
Jim Campbell is the author of Madoff Talks: Uncovering the Untold Story Behind the Most Notorious Ponzi Scheme in History and was co-executive producer of Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street. He is also assistant news director at WCGH-AM.
Ali Levin, a co-producer of Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street, is also a comedian, impressionist, actor, writer, singer, and film producer.
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38min
March 23, 2023 What Happened to Silicon Valley Bank, and What’s Next?
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the ripple effects have left us with so many questions. Catherine and Steve sit down with former auditors Ernest Anunciacion and Josh Gertsch to try to answer them all. Let’s dive in.
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32min
March 16, 2023Off the Books vs. Everything Everywhere All At Once
Show notes:
Review which movies the crew originally considered when producer Mike Gravagno asked them to find the best accounting movie.
Tell us what they got right and wrong about the movies they’ve debated so far:
The Shawshank Redemption
Ghostbusters
Moonstruck
The Untouchables
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41min
March 09, 2023 How I Became a Controller (Who Also Does ESG Accounting)
Catherine and Steve sat down with Jonathan Gregory, North America Controller for The Hershey Co., to discuss how he ended up with what has to be one of the sweetest accounting and finance jobs in Pennsylvania. Sink your teeth into this episode.
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32min
March 02, 2023 Breaking Down Q4 2022 Earnings with Nick Mazing
Nick Mazing of AlphaSense is back to cover a whirlwind of info related to Q4 2022 earnings. The crew covers what companies are saying about crypto, interest, inflation, and more hot topics in their annual reports. Plus, we asked ChatGPT to come up with our closing question of the day. What could go wrong? Listen in!
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31min
February 23, 2023Finance and Accounting Trends for Job Hoppers and Their Bosses
Read some of the latest news from Robert Half on hiring trends in accounting and finance and more:
Employment trends and demand for skilled talent
Salary guide for finance and accounting
Survey: Nearly half of U.S. workers plan to look for a new position in the new year
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26min
February 16, 2023 Encore Episode: Diversity in Accounting
This 2022 episode is too relevant not to re-air this year. Black accountants are underrepresented in the profession, which matters as companies look at candidates to promote to CFO. Levongia Carrera shares what can help Black executives feel more supported in the workplace.
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40min
February 09, 2023 An ESG Community with Financial Reporting Folks and More
Learn more about the ESG Professionals Group, and join for free.
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25min

FAQs about Off the Books:

How many episodes does Off the Books have?

The podcast currently has 185 episodes available.