We are happy to have our 401k Audit expert, Rachel Turek, CPA, CFE, back on the show today! In this episode, Rachel talks about what companies with 401K plans should know about an audit, common deficiencies, and more tips for companies to prepare for an audit. Website: https://blandcpa.com/rachel-turek/ Email Kailey with any questions. KRiskowski@blandcpa.com Make sure to give us a follow-on Instagram @BlandAccounting as well as Bland’s Facebook and LinkedIn page. You can find us on the web at w...
Aug 30, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Join us as we talk with Bob Dick, CPA, CVA who is experienced in empowering businesses to reach their full potential through effective budgeting and forecasting practices. Website: https://blandcpa.com/robert-j-dick-jr/ If you ever have a topic you want to speak on, please email it to Kailey at KRiskowski@blandcpa.com Make sure to give us a follow-on IG aka Instagram @BlandAccounting as well as Bland’s Facebook and LinkedIn pages. You can find us on the web at www.BlandCPA.com A Hurrdat Media Pr...
Aug 04, 2023•18 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Join us as we talk about Financial planning for Startups and Entrepreneurs from an accounting perspective. Our guest and partner at Bland, Jamie Brewer, CPA, is a seasoned financial expert with a lot of love for facts, figures, analytics, and making numbers work! Jamie has a unique perspective because she is not only a partner at Bland, but she and her husband have also been on a business journey of their own! Website: https://blandcpa.com/jamie-brewer/ Other helpful websites: https://www.sba.go...
Jul 28, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Kailey tells us a story about a “normal woman” named Jessica from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, a trusted bookkeeper, assigned to work with a successful outfitter company. Jessica ends up starting to find little ways to siphon money to pay her credit cards, and you know the rest… Hear the rest of the story (which does contain a few twists), along with our discussion on ways to protect your company, in this episode! Here are the references she used for the podcast: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/f...
Jun 27, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 11
We are happy to continue our non-profit series from last season with a non-profit that is probably well known to our local listeners. We have Aly Goedeken from Child Saving Institute. She is the development manager with the organization and here to share more information with us about this wonderful organization. Aly can best be reached below: E-mail: agoedeken@childsaving.org Website: https://childsaving.org You can donate here: https://childsaving.org/help/donate.html If you ever have a topic ...
May 30, 2023•12 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In this episode, we Danie Senske, CPA, talks to us, on a high level, about 1031 exchanges. If you're a loyal listener, you already know how valuable her insights have been in the past, and we're excited to have her on again to share her knowledge! Danie can best be reached below: E-mail: DSenske@BlandCPA.com Website: https://BlandCPA.com/bland-team/danie-senske-cpa-director/ If you ever have a topic you want to speak on, please email it to Ashley at APostlewait@blandcpa.com Make sure to give us ...
May 23, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Join us for an in-depth discussion on a real estate tax strategy called costsegregation with our Firm’s real estate tax expert. Our guest, Danie Senske, shares her knowledge and experience on how cost segregation can benefit real estate investors and why it's a valuable tax strategy. We also explore some of the nuances of cost segregation and how it can be applied in different real estate scenarios. Danie can best be reached below: E-mail: DSenske@BlandCPA.com Website: https://BlandCPA.com/bland...
Apr 25, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this episode, we highlight National Stress Awareness Month to raise awareness of the negative impact of stress. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Expert, Kim Hurst, is a consultant who has helped numerous organizations implement effective EAPs and we are excited to share her knowledge with you! Kim can best be reached below: Phone: 1-800-801-4182 E-mail: EAP@BestCareEAP.org Website: www.BestCareEAP.org Book mentioned by Ashley: Atomic Habits by James Clear If you ever have a topic you want to...
Apr 11, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this episode, Director, Megan Geissinger, from Bland & Associates, joins Ashley and Kailey to talk about the importance of having core values, how Bland uses them, and fun ways to keep them top of mind. If you ever have a topic you want to speak on, please email it to Ashley at APostlewait@blandcpa.com Make sure to give us a follow-on IG aka Instagram @BlandAccounting as well as Bland’s Facebook and LinkedIn pages. You can find us on the web at www.BlandCPA.com A Hurrdat Media Production ...
Mar 27, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this episode, CIO, Scott Miller, from Bland & Associates, joins Ashley and Kailey to speak on his responsibilities for overseeing the technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data management for Bland & Associates. https://www.cisa.gov/ If you ever have a topic you want to speak on, please email it to Ashley at APostlewait@blandcpa.com Make sure to give us a follow-on IG aka Instagram @BlandAccounting as well as Bland’s Facebook and LinkedIn pages. You can find us on the web at w...
Mar 13, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode, Kailey shares a Fraud story with Ashley about a fraud case that happens within a small company. You may think you really know someone until you hear what happens in this episode. The articles she references are found here: https://wtop.com/fairfax-county/2022/09/guilty-plea-in-4-million-fairfax-co-embezzlement-case/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/05/23/embezzlement-fairfax-property-manager-charge/ If you ever have a topic you want to speak on, please email it to As...
Feb 27, 2023•19 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode, Manager, Cassie Helming, from Bland & Associates, joins Ashley and Kailey to talk about client accounting services, some tips for closing out the end of the year, and getting your business’s information ready for year-end services. https://blandcpa.com/backoffice/ If you ever have a topic you want to speak on, please email it to Ashley at APostlewait@blandcpa.com Make sure to give us a follow-on IG aka Instagram @BlandAccounting as well as Bland’s Facebook and LinkedIn pages...
Feb 20, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode, Ashley and Kailey are joined by DeVon Billups, from Bland & Associates, to talk about how Bland’s DEI Committee and Multi-Cultural Club were created, what was involved and what we are doing within each. We want to give a shout out to Mynesha Spencer with All of Us Together Co. for the excellent workshop she shared with our firm. You can find out more about her here - https://www.allofustogetherco.com/ If you ever have a topic, you think you might want to speak on, please ema...
Jan 30, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 2
We are back… Welcome to the new and improved, Anything But Bland Podcast with Ashley Postlewait and Kailey Riskowski. In this episode, Ashley and Kailey reveal Bland’s new podcast name with a new vibe. On this episode they share what is to be expected in future episodes, the mission of the podcast and why you should tune in. If you ever have a topic, you think you might want to speak on, please email it to Ashley at APostlewait@blandcpa.com #bInformed #bInspired #bAwesome Make sure to give us a ...
Jan 25, 2023•10 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode, Cassie Helming from our Client Accounting Services department chats with us about the process of becoming a client and the services they can provide. If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com #Binformed #Binspired #Bawesome Follow so you don’t miss an episode! Follow our “Happy Hour at Bland” podcast on Instagram ! Also, follow Bland & Associates on Instagram , Facebook , and LinkedIn . A Hurrdat Media Pro...
Apr 19, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Podcast host Kailey will give our listeners an update on the Health & Human Services Provider Relief Funds, based on the information made available through April 5th, 2021 If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com #Binformed #Binspired #Bawesome Follow so you don’t miss an episode! Follow our “Happy Hour at Bland” podcast on Instagram ! Also, follow Bland & Associates on Instagram , Facebook , and LinkedIn . A Hurrdat ...
Apr 08, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Megan Geissinger joins Kailey & Ashley to talk about the Boys Town Memorial Day Run and the Lied Learning and Technology Center. This is the 2nd episode in our not-for-profit series. If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com #Binformed #Binspired #Bawesome Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Follow our “Happy Hour at Bland” podcast on Instagram ! Also, follow Bland & Associates on Instagram , Facebook , and LinkedI...
Mar 15, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In this episode, Ashley and Kailey are joined by HR Manager, Megan Geissinger and Senior DeVon Billups from our Tax Department from Bland & Associates, to talk about Bland’s Diversity and Inclusion. If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com #Binformed #Binspired #Bawesome Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Follow our “Happy Hour at Bland” podcast on Instagram ! Also, follow Bland & Associates on Instagram , Facebo...
Mar 01, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In this episode, our Firm’s Compliance Officer and expert, Partner, Ryan McLouth, joins us to discuss the importance of security protocols, creation of IT policies & procedures, etc. With more people than ever before working from home, we talk about why it is so critical to have these in place. If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com #Binformed #Binspired #Bawesome Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Follow our “Happ...
Feb 15, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this episode, Kailey shares a Fraud story with Ashley about a Fraudster she actually heard firsthand at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and talks about how some of these instances could have been avoided or what you need to be on the lookout for. The article she references in the podcast can be found here - https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/issues/2014/aug/fraud-20149862.html If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandc...
Feb 01, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In this episode, Ashley and Kailey are joined by Partner, Justin Frauendorfer from Bland & Associates, to talk about the forensic and valuation work we perform. Justin talks about our Firm’s experience and capabilities, as well as provides insight into recent trends. If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com #Binformed #Binspired #Bawesome Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Follow our “Happy Hour at Bland” podcast on ...
Jan 04, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this episode, Ashley and Kailey are joined by Partner, Michael Seelhoff from Bland & Associates, to talk about the importance of tax planning and some changes that may happen based upon the results of our most recent election. If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com #Binformed #Binspired #Bawesome Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Follow our “Happy Hour at Bland” podcast on Instagram ! Also, follow Bland & A...
Dec 21, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this episode, our Firm’s single audit expert, Nick Eker, joins us to discuss single audits. As a result of the CARES act and the HHS provider relief fund distributions, there will be more single audits taking place than ever before. If you have received federal funding, make sure to tune in to this episode! If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com #Binformed #Binspired #Bawesome Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Foll...
Nov 02, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Did you receive more than $10,000 in distributions from the Health and Human Services (HHS) Provider Relief Fund? Tune in for a quick overview of what we know about provider relief fund reporting as of October 13, 2020. Kailey will break down the updated guidance for us, and hopefully answer a few of your questions. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate Kailey at Kriskowski@blandcpa.com If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland...
Oct 19, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this podcast we interview Dr. Jeremy Wortman and talk about the importance of understanding your strengths and areas you aren’t as strong in as well as about yourself and peers. We also talk about Bland’s BLING leadership program and how it has helped the staff. Visit https://www.hrd-initiatives.com/about to learn more about Dr. Wortman and what he does. If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com #Binformed #Binspired #Bawes...
Oct 05, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this episode, Aly talks about AAU, what it is, what they do, their programs/mission, how people can get involved and support AAU as well as how COVID has impacted AAU. If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com #Binformed #Binspired #Bawesome Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Follow our “Happy Hour at Bland” podcast on Instagram ! Also, follow Bland & Associates on Instagram , Facebook , and LinkedIn . A Hurrdat Me...
Sep 22, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this episode, one of our not-for-profit specialists, Rachel Turek, joins us to share ideas that can make operating your non-profit in a post-pandemic world a little less stressful. If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com #Binformed #Binspired #Bawesome Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Follow our “Happy Hour at Bland” podcast on Instagram ! Also, follow Bland & Associates on Instagram , Facebook , and LinkedIn ....
Sep 08, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode Ashley and Kailey are joined by Tax Manager, Danie Senske, from Bland & Associates, to talk about Qualified Improvement Property (QIP). What it is? Why is it important now due to the CARES Act changes? #Binformed #Binspired #Bawesome If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Follow our “Happy Hour at Bland” podcast on Instagram ! Also, follow Bland & Associates on...
Aug 31, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Kailey tells a story from American Greed: The Fake Housewife of Orange County about how Elizabeth (Lizzy) Mulder finances her plastic surgery, fancy family trips, and ocean view real estate worth millions by being deceitful to all of her, so called, best friends. If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com #Binformed #Binspired #Bawesome Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Follow our “Happy Hour at Bland” podcast on Instagra...
Aug 17, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Too much responsibility given to one person leads to one of the largest municipal frauds in our country’s history. Kailey tells us a story about a fraud that occurred for more than 15 years and how the perpetrator was able to get away with it for so long. Join us for the interesting story and a few tips about preventing fraud in your organization! If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com #Binformed #Binspired #Bawesome Subscr...
Jul 20, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 15
