Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets

Mike Whitmire
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Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets

The accounting profession is in a state of flux. With a shocking number leaving the industry and fewer students opting to major in Accounting, it's clear that change is needed — and fast. Hosted by FloQast co-founder and CEO Mike Whitmire, inactive CPA, Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets explores the modern accounting landscape to identify how to uplift the profession, ways in which leaders can evolve operations to empower employees, and highlights individuals making material impacts in finance and accounting.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Shift Happens: Taking a Deep Dive Into Our New Book on the Future of Accounting's Operational Change

    In this special episode, cohosts Mike Whitmire and Stefan van Duyvendijk join forces to delve into their forthcoming book, "Shift Happens: The Rise of the Operational Mindset and How Controllers Can Drive Real Value." Together, they explore the evolving landscape of the accounting profession, the emergence of the operational mindset, and how controllers can become pivotal in driving organizational success.

    41 min

  2. OCT 21

    Breaking the Barrier: AICPA and NASBA Overhaul the 150-Hour CPA Rule

    In this special emergency episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, Mike and Stefan dive into the groundbreaking news shaking the accounting world — the AICPA and NASBA have proposed a radical shift in the 150-hour rule. A new "Competency-Based Experience Pathway" could eliminate the need for 30 additional credit hours, offering aspiring CPAs an alternative route through work experience and verified competencies. The guys explore:- Implications for future CPAs- How it addresses criti...

    7 min

  3. OCT 7

    Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets: An Inside Look at How FloQademy is Revolutionizing CPE

    In this episode of "Blood Sweat and Balance Sheets," Mike Whitmire interviews Kendall MacLean about her career journey from public accounting to the tech industry. Kendall shares insights into her roles at FloQast, including her start as an Implementation Consultant and her contributions to developing FloQademy, an educational platform providing free CPE credits to accountants. The discussion covers the integration of accountants into customer success roles, emphasizing the importance of cont...

    49 min

  4. AUG 26

    Understanding Financial Transformation: Key Insights for CFOs and Accountants

    In this episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, guest host Stefan van Duyvendijk, Accounting Operations Evangelist at FloQast, sits down with Chris Hennesey, AWS Enterprise Strategist at Amazon Web Services and former Technology CFO at Capital One, along with FloQast CFO Razzak Jallow. They explore the findings of FloQast’s latest survey, Embracing Financial Transformation: What It Is, Why Organizations Should Want It, and How to Achieve It. The discussion highlights the critical role o...

    1h 11m

  5. JUL 22

    Marine Veteran Josh Glover on Leadership and Driving Success at FloQast

    In the latest episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, Mike sits down with Josh Glover, President and Chief Revenue Officer at FloQast. Josh, a decorated veteran, shares his riveting journey from serving four combat tours as a Marine and, later, special operations team commander with MARSOC’s 2d Marine Raider Battalion, to becoming a key leader in the tech industry, first with nCino, and now, with FloQast.Josh discusses his transition into the corporate world, starting at nCino as an ind...

    45 min

  6. JUN 17

    Building Bridges: Adam Yarnell's Journey from Audit to Sales to helping FloQast launch in Australia

    In this episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, FloQast co-founder and CEO Mike Whitmire delves into Adam Yarnell's remarkable transition from audit to sales at FloQast, highlighting his pivotal role in growing FloQast's Sales function, helping drive the success of the newly-founded Sales Engineering team, and, now, launching FloQast's presence in Australia. Learn how Adam leaned on his accounting experiences to thrive in Sales, help manage up-and-coming salespeople, and what drew ...

    48 min

  7. MAY 6

    Ready, Set, IPO: Navigating Market Dynamics for Potential Public Offerings

    In this episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, hosts Mike Whitmire and Stefan van Duyvendijk, alongside guest Craig Clay, President at Donnelley Financial Systems (DFIN), delve into the intricate world of IPOs. With the market landscape poised for change in 2024, the discussion centers on understanding market dynamics to capitalize on potential public offerings, including insights on the evolving SPAC market.Tune in as Craig offers invaluable insights into the current market trends sha...

    46 min

  8. APR 15

    A Behind-the-Scenes Look at FloQast’s $100M Series E: Fundraising Insights for Accountants

    On the latest episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, FloQast CEO Mike Whitmire is joined by CFO Razzak Jallow to discuss the ins and outs of FloQast’s Series E round of funding. Take an inside look at all the work that goes on behind the scenes, from investor relations to negotiating term sheets, Mike and Razzak candidly discuss the fundraising process, providing valuable insights for accountants and entrepreneurs alike.Key Takeaways:Behind-the-Scenes Insights: Razzak provides a first-...

    56 min
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The accounting profession is in a state of flux. With a shocking number leaving the industry and fewer students opting to major in Accounting, it's clear that change is needed — and fast. Hosted by FloQast co-founder and CEO Mike Whitmire, inactive CPA, Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets explores the modern accounting landscape to identify how to uplift the profession, ways in which leaders can evolve operations to empower employees, and highlights individuals making material impacts in finance and accounting.

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  • Creator
    Mike Whitmire
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets
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