The founder of Vuori, the activewear brand valued at $4 billion, started his career interning at EY, on track to become a CPA. On a recent episode of The Accounting Podcast, we delved into Joe Kudla's fascinating journey ..read more

Did you know that OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is structured as a nonprofit? On a recent episode of The Accounting Podcast, I shared how this setup may cost OpenAI's founders and investors billions to fix ..read more

Discover how a future CPA earned a bachelor's and master's degree in accounting in just over four months through Western Governors University (WGU). This dedicated father balanced work, family, and intense study to achieve 150 CPA credit hours in record time, spending under $10,000 for both degrees. Explore the flexible, competency-based learning model revolutionizing accounting education and career advancement ..read more

Discover how accountants can save clients millions by challenging commercial property tax assessments. Learn about the flaws in mass appraisal models and the complex appeal process that creates opportunities for savvy professionals. Explore this untapped service area that could differentiate your practice and provide year-round value to your clients ..read more

Chinese regulators have hit PwC China with a six-month suspension and a record 441 million yuan ($62 million) fine for audit failures related to Evergrande. Once a major player in China's property market, Evergrande defaulted and filed for bankruptcy after years of fraudulent activity overlooked by PwC. This case underscores the critical importance of auditor independence and skepticism, highlighting severe consequences when these principles are ignored ..read more

Over the past year, I've been using my Apple Watch to track my fitness. The results surprised me ..read more

In a recent episode of the Earmark Podcast, Scott Hodge of the Tax Foundation highlighted three key attitudes that need to change for real tax reform ..read more

Xero unveils game-changing features at Xerocon Nashville, including traditional bank reconciliations, embedded bill pay, and AI capabilities. Learn how these updates stack up against QuickBooks and what they mean for the future of cloud accounting ..read more

In this episode of the Earmark Podcast, I interviewed Tim Naddy, CFO of the Savannah Bananas, to uncover the financial strategy behind their explosive growth. Here's what I learned ..read more

In the latest episode of my Earmark Podcast, I sit down with Scott Hodge, president emeritus and senior policy advisor at the Tax Foundation, to discuss his new book, "Taxocracy," and dive deep into how taxes impact our daily lives and the broader economy ..read more