Greg Kyte: Being a CPA is Like Being the Marie Kondo of Numbers | Accounting ARC

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Greg Kyte defies every stereotype of the typical accountant. Kyte, a licensed CPA and in-house accountant for a company managing medical office buildings, is also a stand-up comedian. 

In a recent interview on Accounting ARC, hosted by Donny Shimamoto, CPA, CITP, CGMA, Kyte discussed his unconventional journey and how he uses humor to engage audiences in the accounting field. 

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Before entering accounting, Kyte spent over a decade teaching middle school math. Reflecting on the shift, Kyte recalls, “After 10 years, I realized I wasn’t enjoying teaching anymore, and I knew it was time for a change.” Driven by his longstanding interest in numbers and the promise of stability, Kyte made the leap to accounting. “I had always loved math and organization, so accounting was a natural fit,” he adds. 

Kyte’s current role as an in-house CPA for a commercial real estate company involves a blend of accounting and property management, including overseeing financial operations, contract reviews, and even some maintenance oversight. 

"I get to make up my title to fit whatever circumstance I'm in," he says with a laugh. "If I want to flex on somebody, I'm the CFO. If I'd like to dodge responsibility, I'm an accounts payable clerk."