Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets
63 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThe 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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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at FloQast’s $100M Series E: Fundraising Insights for Accountants
April 15, 2024 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBOn 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-...
Automating the Audit: How This Controller Streamlined Operations for a Pain-Free Busy Season
February 26, 2024 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBOn the latest episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, host Mike Whitmire, CPA, co-founder, and CEO of FloQast, sits down with Ashley Griesshammer, VP Controller at Lovevery, a rapidly growing Boise-based e-commerce company. Join us as Ashley shares her journey of automating and simplifying Lovevery's audit process, ensuring a smooth and pain-free busy season. As a seasoned finance professional — and the 2023 FloQast Controller of the Year — Ashley delves into the intricacies of overseeing...
Controller’s Guidebook Unveiled: Navigating Trends in Accounting — Pt. 2
January 22, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBJoin host Mike Whitmire and guest Stefan van Duyvendijk in the concluding episode on the Controller's Guidebook research series. Part Two delves into critical aspects shaping the accounting landscape, including burnout, talent shortage, salary challenges, and the transformative role of technology. Explore why accountants should embrace a more strategic role, unlocking valuable insights for business success and creating more fulfillment in their careers. Get real-world insights on leadership ...
Controller’s Guidebook: Talent, Tech, Burnout — Understanding the Current State of Accounting Pt. 1
January 08, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBIn this episode of 'Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets,' host Mike Whitmire and FloQast's Accounting Operations Evangelist Stefan van Duyvendijk take a deep dive into the findings of FloQast's research series into the state of the accounting industry, Controller's Guidebook. Part One unveils critical insights into the current state of the accounting profession, exploring topics such as talent retention, technology trends, burnout, and more. Gain practical perspectives on industry dynamics, settin...
Forecasting 2024: Navigating ESG, Generative AI, and Security in Accounting
December 18, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBIn the concluding episode of 'Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets,' host Mike Whimtire and special guest Stefan van Duyvendijk, FloQast's Accounting Operations evangelist, provide thoughtful insights into anticipated shifts in the accounting landscape for 2024. In this second part, the discussion focuses on the significant impacts of ESG on accounting practices, the role of generative AI in financial operations, and the critical importance of security measures. Join Mike and Stefan as they navigat...
2024 Accounting Predictions: Employee Retention, Better Pay for Accountants, Automation, and More
December 04, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBIn the latest episode of "Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets," host Mike Whimtire is joined by special guest Stefan van Duyvendijk, the Accounting Operations evangelist from FloQast, for an insightful discussion on the upcoming trends and predictions shaping the accounting landscape in 2024. In this first part of a two-part series, Mike and Stefan delve into crucial topics such as employee retention strategies, the evolving dynamics of accountant compensation, the impact of automation on traditio...
A Decade of Accounting Leadership: FloQast Founders' Insights — Pt. 2: Lessons Learned
October 16, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this second part of our series taking a look back at 10 years of FloQast, co-founders Mike Whitmire and Chris Sluty continue their discussion, sharing the invaluable lessons they've gathered from a decade of leading the company. Gain unfiltered insights into accounting, entrepreneurship, and leadership as they openly reflect on their experiences. From navigating financial intricacies to the ups and downs of tech company management, this episode offers practical wisdom and insights into w...
The Origins of FloQast With FloQast Founders Mike Whitmire and Chris Sluty — Pt. 1: Learning To Lead
October 02, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBIn the first episode of our two-part series, FloQast co-founders Mike Whitmire and Chris Sluty discuss the origins of FloQast, from meeting as undergrads to teaming up with CTO Cullen Zandstra, and more. Listen in as Mike and Chris share the story of how they first crossed paths while majoring in accounting, their separate paths after graduation, and the fateful reunion that took place in Los Angeles. They'll take you through the early days of FloQast's inception, discussing the challenges ...
From Audit Associate to SaaS Sales to Running FloQast EMEA: How Adam Zoucha Attained His Dream Job
August 21, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this episode of "Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets," host FloQast Co-founder and CEO Mike Whitmire chats with FloQast's first business development representative and current Managing Director, EMEA, Adam Zoucha, Managing Director about his incredible journey from audit at Deloitte to becoming a successful account executive, sales manager, and now, a key figure in FloQast's European expansion. Listen in as Mike and Adam reminisce about FloQast's early days, operating out of the cramped FloQas...
Getting Strategic: An Inside Look at This Accountant’s Transition From Tactical to Accounting Ops
July 17, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBOn this episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, host Mike Whitmire, Co-founder and CEO of FloQast, chats with FloQast super user Jonathan Hardy, Director of Accounting Initiatives at LeadVenture, about his career and how embracing technology got him to where he is today. Listen in as Jonathan shares his career journey, highlighting his transition from a focus on day-to-day accounting to the strategic realm of operations. Gain valuable insights as Jonathan reflects on the challenges he en...
Accountant(s)-Turned-Tech CEO: Leadership, Empathy, and Innovation With LeaseQuery’s George Azih
June 12, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, we delve into the journeys of George Azih, founder and CEO of LeaseQuery, and Mike Whitmire: Two tech leaders who started up directly after leaving life as staff accountants. Join us as we uncover the individual pivotal moments that led them to venture into the world of technology and how their firsthand experience in the accounting field shaped their innovative solutions. Discover the valuable lessons they've learned along the way and how ...
OnSolve CFO Bruce Duner on Battling Talent Crunch by Empowering Accountants and Evolving as a Leader
May 01, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBWith 30+ years of experience in senior accounting and finance roles, OnSolve CFO Bruce Duner has seen a lot of change in his time. But despite a wealth of experience, he's not one to revert to an "if it ain't broke, don't fix it," mindset. With an industry-wide talent criss and mounting pressure on the office of the CFO to provide more value than ever before, Bruce is constantly thinking of ways to support his teams, while keeping an eye on how his team can do more. On this episode of Blood,...
How To Be the Leader Accountants Need in 2023 (and Beyond), With Bluecore Controller Rohit Lalwani
March 27, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBOn the latest episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, guest host Stefan van Duyvendijk chats with Rohit Lalwani, CPA, Controller at marketing tech company Bluecore about his journey to controllership, stepping out of his comfort zone when transitioning from audit to industry, his outlook on the accounting profession in 2023 (and beyond), and his approach to empowering his team ensure they're fully engaged and not at risk of burnout.
Building the Perfect Accounting Team: A Conversation With Controller of the Year Ashley Griesshammer
February 06, 2023 14:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, Mike chats with FloQast’s reigning Controller of the Year, Ashley Griesshammer of e-commerce brand Lovevery about her path from Finance to Accounting, Lovevery’s path to automating as much as possible (and how important automation is for accounting teams in 2023 and beyond), and whether the title “Controller” adequately reflects all the work Controllers really have on their plates.
“How Do You Close the Books?” Audit to Accounting, to Sales: FloQast’s Shivang Patel Has Done It All
January 02, 2023 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBShivang Patel was on track to make audit partner when a client poached him to join his team at a rapidly-growing, soon-to-IPO tech company. After learning the books, Shivang was thriving in his role as Accounting Manager, fully overseeing the Month-End Close, when a chance meeting to discuss a software solution designed to streamline the Close change his professional trajectory forever. Nearing his seventh-anniversary at FloQast, learn how Shivang transitioned from audit to accounting, and ...
How Accountants Can Impact Business During a Recession, According to a CFO and Former Controller
November 02, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBIn times of economic uncertainty, accounting teams need to be nimble enough to pivot should the time com, while consistently delivering accurate financial figures to impact the direction of the business — both in the short and long term. On this episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, guest host Stefan van Duyvendijk, a former controller, and FloQast CFO Razzak Jallow discuss what accounting teams should be doing during times of economic uncertainty and recession, based on first-hand exp...
How to Update the Path to Accounting?
September 07, 2022 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBWhen meetings and billable hours start eating into your sleep schedule and overall wellness on, say, the week of your wedding, something's got to give. And, with fewer students taking an interest in accounting, the time for change was yesterday. Join FloQast CEO Mike Whitmire and Katie Thomas, CPA, founder and owner of Leaders Online LLC – both Ernst & Young veterans – as they sketch out a better, kinder future for the field (universities, take note), and share bright and dark spots from the...
From Deloitte to World’s Top Pickleball Player: Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets
August 10, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBOn this episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, Mike is joined by Zane Navratil, world #1 Pickleball player and former Deloitte auditor. Zane talks about picking up pickleball while working in audit, helping grow the sport, and balancing his career as an athlete with his business and acting as an ambassador for the world's fastest growing sport.
The CFO, Revisited: How Should Finance Execs and CEOs Be Collaborating
July 11, 2022 13:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBBeing a CFO in 2022 is probably a lot different than it was just a few years ago. The demands are greater and deadlines are tighter, resulting in added pressure throughout the office of the CFO. In this conversation, FloQast CFO Razzak Jallow, Co-founder and CEO Mike Whitmire, and Accounting Operations Evangelist Stefan van Duyvendijk discuss the evolution of accounting leadership over the last several years, how to effectively structure an efficient accounting organization (within a rapidly...
The Rise of the Operational Controller: How It Happened, the Results Its Driving, and What’s To Come
June 10, 2022 19:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBOn this week's episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, FloQast Accounting Operations Evangelist Stefan van Duyvendijk guest is joined by Dante Giannini, Corporate Controller of Actian Corporation, to discuss the rise of the operational controller and what that role will look like as controllers add more value to their organizations.
A Chat With Stefan van Duyvendijk: Accountant, Controller, and FloQast’s Accounting Operations Evangelist
April 04, 2022 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBMike is BACK, and this week, he's joined by veteran Corporate Controller and FloQast's new Accounting Operations Evangelist Stefan van Duyvendijk. On this episode, Mike and Stefan talk about Stefan's experience at Skullcandy and Kodiak Cakes, what led him to leave his controller role for FloQast, and how the accounting profession has changed significantly in the last several years
Talking shop with Kristin Lofgren, chief meme officer at Let's Get Fiscal, The Accounting Betch, and Big Four Confessions
August 24, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBMike and Kristen talk memes, audit horror stories, and moving to industry.
A Walk Down Memory Lane: A major gamble, a near-death experience, and the key milestones that got FloQast to where it is today.
August 10, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBMike is joined by early FloQast investor and advisor Rob Meinhardt to look back at how FloQast got to where it is today, a unicorn company in a boom LA tech community.
Building L.A.'s Newest Unicorn: The FloQast Funding Story
July 27, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBBreaking down the Series D funding that officially made FloQast's accounting software platform a $1.2B brand.
Trading Cards, NFTs, and Sneakers: Convincing A FloQast Board Member that Investing in Alternative Assets Can Pay Off
July 06, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBIn this episode, Mike Whitmire, CEO & Co-Founder of FloQast, chats with Rob Meinhardt, an entrepreneur and board member of FloQast, and Troy Patipanavat, a product support team member at FloQast.
Accounting Across the Pond with Excel Expert David Lyford-Smith
June 08, 2021 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this episode, Mike Whitmire, CEO & Co-Founder of FloQast, chats with , David Lyford-Smith, Technical Manager at ICAEW.
Amy Vetter: Mindfulness, Accounting, and How to Balance It All
May 25, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode, Mike Whitmire, CEO & Co-Founder of FloQast, chats with Amy Vetter, CEO & Keynote Speaker of The B3 Method Institute.
Rock Felder, CFO & Co-Founder of Squadcast: Public Accounting-to-Tech and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
May 11, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBIn this episode, Mike Whitmire, CEO & Co-Founder of FloQast, chats with Rock Felder, Co-Founder & CFO of Squadcast.
Shattering the Accountant Stereotype with Dr. Adrian Mayse
April 27, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this episode, Mike Whitmire, CEO & Co-Founder of FloQast, chats with, Adrian L. Mayse, Ph.D., CPA, Author of When I Grow Up I Want To Be... An Accountant and Department Chair at Howard University.
Startup Lessons from Serial Entrepreneur Gaurav Bhattacharya, CEO of involve.ai
April 13, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode, Mike Whitmire, CEO & Co-Founder of FloQast, chats with Gaurav Bhattacharya, Co-Founder & CEO of involve.ai
The Ultimate Career Flip: Actress Turned e-Commerce Visionary and Tech Leader
March 30, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this episode, Mike Whitmire, CEO & Co-Founder of FloQast, chats with Cooper Harris, Founder & CEO of Klickly.
How a CPA Became a Casino Mogul Part 2
March 16, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this episode, (Part 2 of 2), Mike chats with Allan Solomon, Co-Founder of Isle Capri Casinos and Principal/Chairman at Foundation Gaming Group, about getting his CPA, working with Supreme Court Justices, his involvement in the Reagan Administration, going head to head with Trump for a Casino property, and much more.
How a CPA Became a Casino Mogul Part 2
March 16, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this episode, (Part 2 of 2), Mike chats with Allan Solomon, Co-Founder of Isle Capri Casinos and Principal/Chairman at Foundation Gaming Group, about getting his CPA, working with Supreme Court Justices, his involvement in the Reagan Administration, going head to head with Trump for a Casino property, and much more.
How a CPA Became a Casino Mogul
March 02, 2021 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBIn this episode, (part 1 of 2), Mike chats with Allan Solomon, Co-Founder of Isle Capri Casinos and Principal/Chairman at Foundation Gaming Group, about getting his CPA, working with Supreme Court Justices, his involvement in the Reagan Administration, going head to head with Trump for a Casino property, and much more.
How the Fed Up Accountants Changed the Rules
February 16, 2021 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBIn this episode, Mike Whitmire, CEO & Co-Founder of FloQast, chats with Chris Sluty, Chief Product Officer of FloQast.
Backed Against a Wall, Accordion’s Nick Leopard Had No Choice but To Succeed
February 02, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this episode, Mike Whitmire, CEO & Co-Founder of FloQast, chats with Nick Leopard, Chief Executive Officer & Founder at Accordion.
How to Build a Firm with No Sales or Marketing with Gary Klintworth, CPA
January 19, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBIn this episode, Mike Whitmire, CEO & Co-Founder of FloQast, chats with Gary Klintworth, CPA & Co-Founder and Managing Director of ARC Consulting LLC.
How to Build a Firm with No Sales or Marketing with Gary Klintworth, CPA
January 19, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBIn this episode, Mike Whitmire, CEO & Co-Founder of FloQast, chats with Gary Klintworth, CPA & Co-Founder and Managing Director of ARC Consulting LLC.
Sean Jacobsohn: Season 2, Episode 7
January 05, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this episode, Mike Whitmire, CEO & Co-Founder of FloQast, chats with Sean Jacobsohn, VC & Partner at Norwest Venture Partners.
Bob Kavner: Season 2, Episode 6
December 22, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this episode, Mike Whitmire sits down with a man who's had A LOT of experience in his time - Bob Kavner. This episode is filled with many great stories about success and failure in the finance world, and had a rocket ship of a career auditing at 21 years old in New York City with clients like AT&T and Pam Am Airways.
Michelle Murray: Season 2, Episode 5
December 08, 2020 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBIn this episode, Mike Whitmire, CEO & Co-Founder of FloQast, chats with Michelle Murray, Founder and Managing Director of Segue Partners.
Gary Swart: Season 2, Episode 4
November 24, 2020 13:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBInterview with Gary Swart, Working with the founders of Netflix and beyond.
Gary Swart: Season 2, Episode 4
November 24, 2020 13:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBInterview with Gary Swart, Working with the founders of Netflix and beyond.
Ryan Polk: Season 2, Episode 3
November 10, 2020 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBIn this episode, Mike Whitmire, CEO & Co-Founder of FloQast, chats with Ryan Polk, Chief Product Officer of Insight Partners.
Ryan Polk: Season 2, Episode 3
November 10, 2020 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBIn this episode, Mike Whitmire, CEO & Co-Founder of FloQast, chats with Ryan Polk, Chief Product Officer of Insight Partners.
John Hussey: Season 2, Episode 2
October 27, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode, Mike Whitmire, CEO & Co-Founder of FloQast, chats with John Hussey, NFL Referee, and CEO/ Founder of the animal-focused start-up CUDDLY.
John Hussey: Season 2, Episode 2
October 27, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode, Mike Whitmire, CEO & Co-Founder of FloQast, chats with John Hussey, NFL Referee, and CEO/ Founder of the animal-focused start-up CUDDLY.
Rob Meinhardt
October 13, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBMike Whitmire CEO & Co-Founder of FloQast talks entrepreneurship with Rob Meinhardt, Co-founder of the venture production studio, Furious Collective, and the former Co-founder and CEO of KACE, which was acquired by Dell.
Rob Meinhardt: Season 2, Episode 1
October 13, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBMike Whitmire CEO & Co-Founder of FloQast talks entrepreneurship with Rob Meinhardt, Co-founder of the venture production studio, Furious Collective, and the former Co-founder and CEO of KACE, which was acquired by Dell.
We are changing our name
September 22, 2020 12:00 - 1 minute - 757 KBHi everyone, Thank you for listening to From CPA to CFO. We are still going to be diving into accounting and career growth in the financial world, but also expanding into topics around entrepreneurship, the start up world and what it takes to be successful. With that we are changing our name to Blood Sweat & Balance Sheets. We are looking forward to some amazing episodes and big things. Thanks for being part of the journey.