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Thinking of starting your own business after a career in finance or accounting? In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we talk to Bob Wang—CPA, entrepreneur, former Deloitte leader, and fractional CFO—about his journey from audit to acquisition and everything in between.

Bob shares how he built and sold his first accounting firm, the lessons he learned while scaling to 30+ employees, and how he uses his private equity experience to help small businesses grow through M&A. We also dive into the realities of leadership, balancing family and entrepreneurship, and why knowing yourself is the most underrated skill in a finance career.

Whether you're in FP&A, public accounting, or considering a career pivot—this episode offers wisdom, strategy, and inspiration from someone who’s done it all.