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Accounting Exposed, hosted by Daniel Zunenshine, is a podcast that seeks to explore the accounting profession from all sides. By providing well-researched monologues, as well as informative interviews, this podcast...
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Accounting Exposed, hosted by Daniel Zunenshine, is a podcast that seeks to explore the accounting profession from all sides. By providing well-researched monologues, as well as informative interviews, this podcast aims to entertain, inform and assist anyone interested in learning about or pursuing the accounting profession.
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29 JUN. 2020 · Andrew Yas is a business valuator for the Business Development Bank of Canada or BDC. Business valuators are so important because they help provide a credible estimate of a business's worth. There are various methods depending if the business is a going concern or near liquidation. There is the asset based method, market based method as well as other methods. Another important factor to consider is industry comparisons. With new tech startups that don't have a history of sales and other variables, it is more difficult to get an industry comparison, which is a challenge for business valuators.
22 JUN. 2020 · Do accountants need to become literate in new technologies such as blockchain? Erica Pimentel conducted research on the confidence auditors have on their understanding of blockchain technologies and the limitations that can put on engagements with startup clients in the blockchain space. There is a lot of opportunity for assurance and verification in the blockchain space which is being filled right now by assurance providers native to the blockchain space, while it could be a natural role played by accountants.
Many startups in blockchain are not aware of the value which could be brought by having accountants verify their books, provide internal controls and strategic advice.
Accounting curriculums will have to change as accountants will need to be literate in new technologies such as basic programming understanding.
How do professionals find meaning at work, specifically during the COVID-19 pandemic? Working from home has greatly affected the working experience by work becoming mostly virtual as well as the uncertainty of job security.
How are relationships affected by physical interaction being replaced by Zoom interactions? Some things such as information sharing is relatively doable, while other things such as learning from a mentor or an employer firing an employee are more difficult to be done virtually.
15 JUN. 2020 · Why do we pay taxes? There are various schools of thought, philosophers and religious basis for taxation. Till today we debate the extent of government service vs private service providers. Another question is should people take advantage of loopholes in the tax system to avoid paying taxes. Is it ethical? Does it matter?
8 JUN. 2020 · In my interview with Professor Smith we discuss:
- How he got into accounting
- The importance of programming and knowledge of hacking
- Research into how accountants have been portrayed in film and literature
- Why these portrayals persist
- Future trends which may affect society's perceptions of accountants
- Professor Smith advice to people interested in the accounting profession
1 JUN. 2020 · In my interview with Erik Solbakken, CPA, business coach and founder of Accountant Success Formula, we discuss:
- How Erik got into accounting, his career path and his decision to start his own firm with a different way of doing things
- The three lies: 1. Our worth is equal to the hours we work, 2. Our clients are naturally price sensitive and 3. Tax time just has to suck.
- Erik's philosophy on how to run an accounting firm, make more money and never work overtime
- How to talk to clients: Focusing on pain points vs money
- The types of clients that will enable this business model
- Year long engagement with monthly fees vs year end engagement with fee based on billable hours
- Erik's advice for young accountants
Erik can be reached and his book can be ordered at https://eriksolbakkencpa.com/
25 MAY. 2020 · In my interview with Professor Gail Fayerman of John Molson School of Business, we discuss:
- How she got into accounting
- The challenges and rewards of teaching
- The impact of the pandemic on school and work
- Are exams necessary for working
- The future of working in an office vs from home
- Future jobs and opportunities in the accounting industry
19 MAY. 2020 · In my interview with David Malamed, forensic accountant, we discuss:
- Why David went into accounting
- How he became a forensic accountant
- Stories from the courtroom
- Examples of frauds and fraudsters
- Frauds happening during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Link between technology, older people and fraud
- Signs of fraud people should be aware of
- What, if anything, a victim of fraud can do
18 MAY. 2020 · In my interview with Kevin Whitehouse, we discuss:
- Why Kevin went into accounting
- Importance of technology in the accounting profession
- Added value that accountants can bring to clients
- How Kevin operates without deadlines
- Mentoring accountants
- Future opportunities in accounting
12 MAR. 2020 · In my interview with Ron Baker, we discuss:
- Ron's career path
- Value based pricing definition
- Comparing traditional to value based
- Examples of value based pricing
- Importance of offering three choices to clients
- Importance of asking the right questions to clients
- Importance of niching
- The placebo effect
- Liberal arts education vs business school
10 MAR. 2020 · In my interview with Dr. Lauren Beck, we discuss:
- Accounting documents from the 16th century
- Accounting for slavery
- Dowries and what it said about the status of women
- Accounting records in history vs modern
Accounting Exposed, hosted by Daniel Zunenshine, is a podcast that seeks to explore the accounting profession from all sides. By providing well-researched monologues, as well as informative interviews, this podcast...
mostra más
Accounting Exposed, hosted by Daniel Zunenshine, is a podcast that seeks to explore the accounting profession from all sides. By providing well-researched monologues, as well as informative interviews, this podcast aims to entertain, inform and assist anyone interested in learning about or pursuing the accounting profession.
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| Autor | Daniel Zunenshine |
| Organización | Daniel Zunenshine |
| Categorías | Economía y empresa |
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