In this episode of the Finance and Accounting Show, we dive into the evolving landscape of accounting and finance. With over 60% of CPAs nearing retirement and new technology changes impacting the industry, we discuss whether finance is becoming more favorable over accounting. Our hosts Terrell A. Turner, CPA and Chris Word, CPA reflect on their experiences ... Show More
Aug 2025
Why I Choose Focus Over Boundaries in Business
In this episode of The Finance and Accounting Show, Terrell A. Turner, CPA shares a candid take on why he doesn't follow the traditional advice of setting strict boundaries in business. Instead, he explains his personal approach—extreme focus—inspired by lessons from his military ... Show More
11m 34s
Jul 2025
Spotting Red Flags: A Tax Fraud Investigation Insight
In this episode of the Finance and Accounting Show, we dive into a real-world tax fraud case involving Steven T. Mellinger III, who conducted a $106 million fraud scheme over nearly a decade. Learn how the IRS uncovered this massive scam, the mistakes that were made, and the key ... Show More
6m 14s
May 2024
Better Together: Aligning FP&A and Accounting
Accountants work with certainties, recording and reporting on past financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance. FP&A professionals, however, are concerned with what-ifs, looking toward the future in the forms of forecasting and strategic planning. It’s no wonder thes ... Show More
32m 13s
Jan 2025
Building a Finance Function From the Ground Up
The journey from being a solo finance expert to architecting a robust finance function is complex. Knowing where to begin and how to proceed can shape the future of your department and company.
In this episode, host Melissa Howatson welcomes Amy Ward, CFO of Blue River PetCare, t ... Show More
29m 55s
Jan 2025
Building a Finance Function From the Ground Up
The journey from being a solo finance expert to architecting a robust finance function is complex. Knowing where to begin and how to proceed can shape the future of your department and company.
In this episode, host Melissa Howatson welcomes Amy Ward, CFO of Blue River PetCare, t ... Show More
29m 55s
Aug 2024
213. Bonus: Starting a new CFO role
<p>This week, <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/our-people/yuval-atsmon">Yuval Atsmon</a>, the newly appointed head of McKinsey's finance function, joins us to share his perspectives on the chief finance role.</p> <p>Yuval is also a client-serving senior partner in our firm's Tec ... Show More
18m 46s
Sep 2024
Careers in Finance | Iain Main
<p>In this episode of <em>Careers in Finance </em>on FinPod, we sit down with Iain Main, who has built a career working across global markets. Iain began his journey at BDO, where he trained as a Chartered Accountant and gained valuable experience in London and Vancouver. His car ... Show More
27m 20s
Oct 2025
1135: Where Strategy Meets Finance in the Ad-Tech Revolution | Clayton Kossl, CFO, Basis Technologies
On his first day in investment banking, Clayton Kossl was “thrown right into the cauldron.” With few senior professionals in the small aerospace and defense group, junior bankers like him were expected to face company owners directly. “You had to understand the businesses inside ... Show More
42m 11s