In this FinTech Flo Season 2 final guest episode, Drew Carrick, CPA is joined by Kendale King, CPA, a leading figure in the accounting thought leadership space and the founder of CPAcon, which is having its first ever conference in Los Angeles on December 3, 2024. The two discuss the gamification of education and overall accounting pipeline awareness campaign that CPAcon is designed to address, as well as the content that FloQast Studios creates. In addition, they touch on automation, disruptive...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Join Drew Carrick, the Rapping CPA, as he sits down with Kristen Gayoso, Senior Director of Finance at SimpleBet, and creator of Let's Get Fiscal for an engaging episode of the FinTech Flo. The duo dives into the world of accounting, exploring topics such as navigating the complexities of CPE requirements, the decision-making process of leaving public accounting for industry roles, and the journey of building a finance department from the ground up at a startup. They discuss the impact of automa...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 19
There’s shows about finance and there’s shows about technology, but there aren’t many shows about finance technology; and there’s almost none specifically made for accounting and finance professionals at the corporate level! Well I’ve never been one to do what everyone else does. I’m Drew Carrick, and I love putting together two things that haven’t been put together before - that’s how I became The Rapping CPA. And that’s how I became the host of the FinTech Flo, a FloQast Studios production tha...
Nov 08, 2024•2 min
Strategic compliance is the next frontier for companies with massive compliance obligations and regulations requiring them to follow strict standards. With all of the fraud and bad financial practices that have taken place over the last decade, there are constantly new regulations coming out for businesses to stay on top of, and allowing these tasks to become mundane, tedious, and monotonous will result in increased burnout and chances of non-compliance. Jaysen Dyal joins the podcast to chat wit...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 18
New digs, who dis? That’s right, the FinTech Flo is back, and in a brand new podcast studio! The newness doesn’t stop there though, with new fintech regulations working their way into banking, new automation technology making headlines in the logistics industry, and the accounting profession being revolutionized by new accounting transformation technology! Lots of headlines discussed between Drew and Mike Whitmire, CEO and Co-founder of FloQast, on this session. Episode 37 - October 17, 2024 Ear...
Oct 17, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Let's start off Q4 the right way, in the city that never sleeps, New York -- just like this episodes entrepreneurial CPA guest, Joey Reeves, founder of Universal CPA Review. Drew and Joey talk about the proposed 150 hour credit requirement change to the CPA exam, the shifting landscape of the accounting profession due to AI, and what it was like to start a CPA exam review company. The good news of all of this is, with 50% of graduates not utilizing their degrees, accounting continues to become a...
Oct 03, 2024•55 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Fintech Flo: Episode 35 (9/19/24) with Adam Zoucha, SVP International Sales There’s a few major life decisions that require calculated risk, including the one to join a brand new tech start-up in the hopes of living our entrepreneurial dreams, and if that pans out, another later on to expand a business internationally. On this special FinTech Flo episode, Drew sits down with Adam Zoucha, SVP of International Sales, who joined to become FloQast’s first sales representative after working a year in...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 15
The Next Generation of Accountants #GenZ - Fintech Flo: Episode 34 (9/5/24) The pathway to becoming a CPA is different now with proposed modifications to the exam process and new developments in AI and technology that have changed the profession forever. Are you a college student thinking about obtaining your CPA or considering working for an Accounting Firm? Drew and Mike delve deeper into current Accounting Industry updates and what the profession is like today, as well as how it is going to c...
Sep 05, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 14
How Artificial Intelligence Will Actually Impact The Accounting Profession - Fintech Flo: Episode 33 (8/22/24) There has been A LOT of hype about A.I. throughout 2024, but to get the best opinion on what is actually realistic, you need to speak to the professionals who are the experts at the top of the industry - so we brought in Dr. Sean Stein Smith, CPA, Professor at Lehman College, and Blockchain Expert, to discuss how artificial intelligence will most likely impact the accounting profession,...
Aug 22, 2024•59 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Accountants Take on Sports Streaming Wars #hotassets - Fintech Flo: Episode 32 (7/30/24) The NBA just signed with Amazon - are you ordering your favorite sports team on Prime? We are delving into the Sports world to give you the inside scoop on the hottest trend in BigTech, or as Accountants like to call it - TMT - Tech, Media, and Telecom. What does this mean for the future of sports streaming, traditional versus non-traditional network broadcasting, and more importantly - what is the accountin...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Financial Updates the Size of Texas - Fintech Flo: Episode 31 (7/25/24) Everything is bigger in Texas, which is where this episode of the FinTech Flo is taking place! Rightly so, the Great Resignation is over and the Big Stay is happening, but how does it impact accounting jobs? Also, Kirschner is set to hang out for the rest of his life with SBF, and FASB is also making some Texas sized moves with corporate transparency regulations. Shout out to the folks of the TXCPA-DFW chapter and Whitley Pe...
Jul 25, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Hot Number Summer - Petrodollar, Money Laundering, Men in Finance - Fintech Flo: Episode 30 (7/10/24) What's up with the petrodollar ending, and what does it mean for you? Can NYC become the next film hub and compete with LA? And what's the deal with the man in finance phenomenon? Join in on Drew and Mike's discussion on these during our very special, and sad, final episode from the FloQast Studio facility before moving to a new podcast location this fall. This episode and all FinTech Flo episod...
Jul 11, 2024•55 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Fintech Flo: Episode 29 (6/27/24) Move fast and break things has been SpaceX’s approach to innovation, but does that work for all companies? Sometimes there is a brand reputation risk to putting out a beta product that isn’t fully ready, yet making customers pay full price for it - forget about the accounting nightmare behind trying to plan for canceled subscriptions! Also on today’s episode, is how much power should one influencer have - Roaring Kitty and Marcus Brownlee have the ability to mov...
Jun 27, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Is hybrid the way of the future or is it a trap? Yes, you heard correctly - everything is going hybrid, from engines, to clothes, to work, to ideologies. There is much to be said about the benefits of taking a hybrid approach to business goals and achieving strategic objectives, many of which can be highlighted by current events such as Toyota’s emphasis on hybrid engines, fashion companies developing work from home dress pants, and businesses moving toward hybrid work environments permanently. ...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Phishing, vishing, and smishing oh my! And don’t forget about spearphishing as well! Lots of scams and fraud attacks to stay on the look out for this year - so Mike and Drew go through the IRS’s 2024 Dirty Dozen, the list of popular schemes to be on high alert for throughout the period. This episode and all FinTech Flo episodes are available for CPE credit over at FloQademy and on the Earmark app (links below!) Earn CPE credit while you watch, along with a bunch of other high quality, engaging, ...
May 30, 2024•55 min•Season 2Ep. 7
The FTC has been putting in work this year, suggesting a ban on noncompetes, as a way to protect employees, however they may be overstepping their boundaries. The Accounting Top 100 Firms report also came out earlier this quarter, and Drew and Mike get into the stats of what it says about the industry. Finally, consultants and advisory services are getting the recognition they deserve - which means someone is actually trying to figure out what it even means that people do in these service lines,...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 6
This special episode of The FinTech Flo ahead of Mental Health Awareness Month, tackles why burnout is so pervasive in the accounting industry, with 99% of professions claiming to experience it - especially as we reach the conclusion of “busy season”. The solution is tied to a shift in culture, technology, and overall outlook on the job, as discussed by Drew, Mike, and Stefan, in our first ever 3 person IRL show! Knowing how you’ll use your accounting skills in the future can help add a sense of...
Apr 18, 2024•2 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Baseball is back, which means Shohei Ohtani is in the spotlight - however, it’s his translator that’s getting all the attention. With great power comes great responsibility, and so Drew and Mike use their business to entertainment translating abilities to discuss updates from the accounting and fintech worlds, including Grant Thornton getting Private Equity, the SEC enacting assurance regulations around climate, and Apple getting hit with a new lawsuit that will last for years to come. Our new s...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Every publication coming out is about tax season, so we’re giving you the rest of what’s going on in the accounting and finance world! That includes a bunch of fascinating stats on the ROI of privacy measures and data security, new questions surrounding what constitutes insider trading, and a breakdown of what goes into founding a start-up company! Timeless pieces coming all year from the FinTech Flo with FloQast CEO Mike Whitmire and Producer Drew Carrick. This episode and all FinTech Flo episo...
Mar 14, 2024•55 min•Season 2Ep. 3
You’ve heard for years about how social security is running out, but when exactly will that happen, and why? Public accounting firms are starting to take Private Equity money, how will that shake up the industry? What do you need to know about stock options and exercising of them in start-ups? All this and more on the new season of the FinTech Flo, with Mike Whitmire and Drew Carrick! This episode and all FinTech Flo episodes are available for CPE credit over at FloQademy and on the Earmark app ...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Has the accounting content pipeline been keeping you up at night?! Well, fortunately, The FinTech Flo is back, newly housed on FloQast's YouTube, along with a ton of great thought leadership! What’s still keeping industry professionals up at night, however, is the talent pipeline, SPACs, the economy, and busy season! Drew Carrick (FloQast Studios Producer), and Mike Whitmire (FloQast’s Co-founder & CEO) tackle the hottest topics of 2024 with this timeless episode! This episode and all FinTec...
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 1
We’re wrapping up 2023 with the best episode of the year, which includes an Ask Us Anything section after the Concluding Cycle that is filled with insights on growing business and starting companies! Drew and Mike also tackle the biggest headlines from the Wall Street Journal, the IRS entity, changes to audit confirmations, and the insane world of employment at tech giants! You don’t want to miss this Season 1 wrap up! This episode and all FinTech Flo episodes are available for CPE credit over a...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 20
FinTech Flo - Episode 19 (11/30/23): More Expensive Audits and a $240M Mistake Is the switch back to in-person work the move? How much would it cost to have a day without the internet? How did a $240M forecasting error possibly destroy a major university’s athletic program?! A lot happened in November, and we’re catching everyone back up to speed on the finance and accounting industries! This episode and all FinTech Flo episodes are available for CPE credit over at FloQademy and on the Earmark a...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 19
As the 2023 year enters the final stretch, the work-life balance conversation is tracking to become the major talking point of 2024, specifically as it relates to the push for Return-to-Office. This could be a significant factor in the culture of work as a whole, especially in the accounting profession which is showing the lowest numbers entering the industry in recent history. Addressing the pipeline issue is also elevating to crisis mode, especially as demands are increasing in the realm of AI...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Spooky Season Is A Going Concern We are deep into October, which means the spooky season is in full swing - naturally, along with that comes a growing going concerning section. On this episode, the compliance versus advisory services get some clarification above the noise that circulates the accounting profession, the current financial landscape gets opened up by borrowing tactics and start-up risks, and the need for more transparency of financials gets called upon once again. This episode and a...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 17
The Accountant Pipeline to the Future of Work Voices from the accounting industry, especially the large organizations with many letters in their acronyms, are getting loud as the size of the workforce itself gets smaller. On this episode, we dive into what causes people to leave jobs they enjoy, how the future of internal auditors is being shifted by the PCAOB, and why the workforce pipeline problems expand beyond just the accounting industry and profession. Get the latest and earn CPE for it, o...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 16
The Wild West of Accounting The accounting world is looking a bit like the wild west on this episode of the FinTech Flo. We tackle the basic updates, like FASB finally creating regulations around crypto asset reporting. But things quickly unravel as we touch on the collapse of a Chattanooga accounting firm and their shady chairman, a return-to-office debate on Reddit, a new company hoping to reduce your mortgage payment, and an MIA search for all the accounting meme accounts! To top it all off, ...
Sep 21, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 15
What To Love About Accounting & An Industry Recap The highlight of this episode is… we asked the accounting subreddit, and they responded with the things they LOVE about working in accounting! Between new FASB policies and regulations, PCAOB actions, and a shifting landscape of the type of work needing accounting professionals, this end of summer FinTech Flo episode is the perfect recap for the state of the accounting industry! Don’t forget, you can earn CPE for watching/listening, over at E...
Sep 07, 2023•56 min
Accounting For Soccer and Expanding the Scope of Audit Back in the studio in LA, Drew hosts FloQast’s Accounting Brand Evangelist Stefan van Duyvendijk to discuss accounting behind the soccer industry, or futball as they say in Europe, as well as the expansion of the audit role if a new PCAOB proposal is enacted. Of course, there’s always some fun memes and Reddit posts along the way. You don’t want to miss this summer special remote episode of the FinTech Flo, and earn CPE credit while doing it...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Summer Economic Loving and The Next Accounting Prodigy Coming to you live from both the East and West Coasts, this remote episode 12 of the FinTech Flo is providing some good seasonal optimism! Drew and Mike discuss the Q2 results of the economy, encouraging financial news, and the next accounting prodigy. Even in this summer heat, there’s a lot of positive sunshine to soak up, as well as CPE credit which can be earned at your leisure through the links below. Watch/listen for CPE credit via FloQ...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 12
