Podcast Episodes

Headlines: Maryland Can't Account For $1.4 Billion of Covid Funds

An independent audit reveals over $1.4 billion in questionable spending and lack of financial oversight at Maryland's Health Department during the COVID pandemic. We break down the audit's alarming f…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Headlines: How a Vegas Hotel Manager Allegedly Stole $773K in Guest Refunds

A former Vegas hotel manager is accused of stealing over $773,000 in guest refunds and using the money to live lavishly. We unpack how he allegedly pulled off the massive refund scam and what could h…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Trump Trial Updates | Are You Coffee Badging? | Proof Americans Move for Lower Taxes

Episode 356

An embezzlement scheme at Aria Hotel costs MGM $770,000, an accounting firm apologizes for paying a staffer below minimum wage, problems with Workday ERP implementations for state and local governmen…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Joshua Lance, CPA: A Humble, Thoughtful Leader

Today, we are honoring the life of Joshua Lance, CPA, founder of Lance CPA Group, who passed away in October at the age of 40 after a battle with cancer. To commemorate Josh's life, we are playing a …

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Headlines: Questions Surround Justice Thomas' RV Loan

A recent report alleges Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose that a $267,000 recreational vehicle loan from a friend was forgiven, raising questions about potential tax issues and…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

QuickBooks Launches Bill Pay | NetSuite Adds AI | How Financial Fraud Will Fill CPA Pipeline

Episode 355

Blake and David discuss the factors that impact accountant salaries, including location, experience, and industry, and highlight the correlation between accounting salaries and overall economic condi…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Evan Goldberg on NetSuite Turning 25 and Pushing Boundaries with AI

NetSuite founder Evan Goldberg discusses the company's 25th anniversary, new AI features like Text Enhance and Customer 360, and his long-term vision for intelligent assistants integrated with NetSui…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Becoming Employee-Owned: How BDO Broke Out of the Partner Model

Wayne Berson, CEO of BDO USA, joins Blake and guest host, David Leary, on the Earmark Podcast to discuss BDO's recent transition to an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), making it the first major …

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Israel War Impact on Fintech | FTX & Trump Trial Updates | Iowa Blames Workday

Episode 354

There’s a lot to digest in this episode! Blake and David discuss Microsoft's $28.9 billion tax bill, and examine a tax-fraud scheme involving art donations. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon predicts th…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Headlines: Microsoft's Puerto Rico Tax Odyssey

After a decade-long audit, Microsoft is facing a whopping $29 billion tax bill from the IRS for what the agency claims was an "illusory scheme" to channel profits through Puerto Rico—but with years o…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago