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Interview - Bernardo Diaz

Today’s guest is Bernardo Diaz. Bernardo was born in Mexico, immigrated to the U.S., finished high school in two years, and started his career at Deloitte. Since then he’s worked for some of the world’s biggest brands. Read about it below!

Tax

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Interview - Argel Sabillo

Today’s guest is Argel Sabillo. Argel is a Deloitte alum, an entrepreneur and a philanthropist. This post is the first time Argel has publicly shared his story. We’re thrilled he chose this platform to do so!

Startups

Tax

Entrepreneurship

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Interview - Nicole Bentz

Today’s guest is Nicole Bentz. Nicole started her career in risk assurance with PwC and now works in venture capital. Enjoy the read!

Venture Capital

Risk Assurance

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Interview - Nate Frischknecht

Today’s guest is Nate Frischknecht. Nate lives in Salt Lake City and is currently the Senior Manager of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting at Venafi. Hope you enjoy!

Financial Reporting

Technical Accounting

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Interview - Gentry Craig

Today’s guest is Gentry Craig. Gentry started his career at PwC and is now the Director of Finance at Payit, a govtech startup in Kansas City. Gentry is also working on an interesting side project! Hope you enjoy the read.

Startups

FP&A

M&A

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Interview - Ananth Avva

Today’s guest is Ananth Avva. Ananth, originally from India, started his career at KMPG. Since leaving public accounting he has worked in equity research, in Google’s finance department, and for multiple startups. Ananth is currently the President and COO for Pipefy, a workflow automation platform.

Operations

CFO

FP&A

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Interview - Spencer Glenn (Part 1)

Today’s guest is Spencer Glenn. Spencer is a PwC alum and made an interesting transition from tax to FP&A. We had so much good content with Spencer that we had to split the interview into two parts. Read the first part below!

FP&A

IPO

Tax

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Interview - Mike Chalfant

Today’s guest is Mike Chalfant. Mike spent two years at KPMG, leaving as an associate to join a small business in the logistics industry. Since joining the company, Mike has been promoted up the ranks and currently serves as the company’s President.

Operations

CFO

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Interview - Ed Frindt

Today’s guest is Ed Frindt. Ed is an EY alum and partner at KCRise, an early stage venture fund. Enjoy the read!

Private Equity

Venture Capital

Startups

Interview - Blake Koriath

Today’s guest is Blake Koriath. Blake is the CFO of High Alpha, a premier venture studio in Indianapolis. Blake does not have a public accounting background, but has great perspective on the industry and hires CPAs!

CFO

Venture Capital

Startups

M&A

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Interview - Ryan Roepke

Today’s guest is Ryan Roepke. Ryan left PwC (twice) to join the investing world. Read about it below!

Private Equity

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Interview - Scott Moir

Today’s guest is Scott Moir. Scott started his career at KPMG and now works in FP&A at a publicly-traded real estate technology firm.

FP&A

Technical Accounting

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Interview - Katie Minion

Today’s guest is Katie Minion. After spending 7 years in tax, Katie left accounting — sort of — to start a writing career (and an art business). Read her story below!

Entrepreneurship

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Interview - Spencer Glenn (Part 2)

This is part 2 (of 2) of our interview with Spencer Glenn.

FP&A

IPO

Tax

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Interview - Blake Goodman

Today’s guest is Blake Goodman. Blake left Deloitte as a manager to join one of Kansas City’s fastest-growing companies. Enjoy the read!

Financial Reporting

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Interview - Meagan Dowell

Today’s guest is Meagan Dowell, who spent 9 years in Tax with CBIZ. Meagan left public accounting in 2018 to start her own company. Read below!

Tax

Entrepreneurship

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Interview - Ryan McCarthy

Today’s guest is Ryan McCarthy. Ryan, a PwC alum, is an Associate Director of Healthcare Transaction Advisory at Berkeley Research Group.

M&A

Consulting

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Interview - JoAnna Muenks

Today’s guest is JoAnna Muenks. JoAnna started her career at Grant Thornton, is a Venture for America Fellow, and recently joined a growth equity firm. Enjoy the read!

Private Equity

Entrepreneurship

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Interview - Clint Myers

Today’s guest is Clint Myers. Clint is a former public accountant who now works in venture capital. Clint is also the founder of Kill Busy Season, so…uh…he’s interviewing himself today.

Venture Capital

Entrepreneurship

Private Equity

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Interview - Stephen Mock

Today’s guest is Stephen Mock, retired BKD Partner. Stephen spent 30+ years in public accounting. He started and ran his own firm for 18 years and merged with BKD in 2006. Do read the full post.

CFO

Operations

M&A

Tax

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Interview - Sean Kennedy

Today’s guest is Sean Kennedy. Sean is currently a manager in RSM’s Litigation and Investigation Consulting practice. Enjoy the read!

Consulting

Interview - William Webster

Today’s guest is William Webster. William spent 7 years on the tax side of public accounting. He now works in business development for Pitchbook in San Francisco. Enjoy the read!

Tax

Startups

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Interview - Mike Kistler

Today’s guest is Mike Kistler. Mike started his career at PwC and has since worked at two of the most recognizable names in business: Google and Amazon. This has led to many opportunities for Mike, including launching products, working in emerging markets, and living abroad. Read on!

Financial Reporting

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Interview - Nick Buchanan

Today’s guest is Nick Buchanan. Nick started his career at Deloitte. Upon leaving, he forwent the traditional accounting path to start something new. Read on!

Entrepreneurship

Operations

M&A

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Interview - Amie Kuntz

Amie is a freelance tax writer and consultant with 13 years experience in several areas of taxation. She also runs the tax and business blog Living the Tax Life. Hope you enjoy!

Tax

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