Accounting Insiders

Natalia Arriaga, an Accounting Major at Winthrop University, sits down with Gary to chat about her recent win of the Mary T. Washington Award at Xerocon New Orleans. In this episode, Natalia shares why she chose to pursue accounting, how important scholarships are for minority students, and ways the accounting industry can attract young people to the profession. Live from Xerocon 2022, Natalia shares the profound impact scholarships have had on her, more about her school's chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants, and how she plans to attract more students to the club now that she's vice president. Listen now to learn about Natalia's advice to young people interested in accounting and her plans after graduation!  Connect with Insightful AccountantWebsite: http://insightfulaccountant.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://insightfulaccountant.activehosted.com/f/2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/insightfulActnt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insightfulActnt/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightful-accountant/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCueK6XwHM9TxRUCGZ8rQAzg Connect with Insightful Accountant! 🔔 Subscribe & Stay Updated for expert insights on the latest trends shaping the accounting industry!👉 https://hubs.li/Q03jRllK0👉 Explore our Be Insightful Membership: https://hubs.li/Q03jR86n0Website 👉 http://insightfulaccountant.com/ Twitter (X) 👉 https://twitter.com/insightfulActnt Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/insightfulActnt/ LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightful-accountant/ 

Tate Henshaw, the Co-Founder and COO at Arc Business Management, joins Gary to share his journey as a finance major in college, to working in entertainment. In this episode, Tate shares the different paths he took to get where he is today, why he chose to pursue a career in entertainment management, and how his management company allows their clients to focus on what they do best.  Live from Xerocon 2022, Tate shares how Arc Business Management is more than just a bookkeeping and tax firm, how he became a Xero Ambassador, and how he manages his time between all of his current projects.  Listen now to learn about Tate's stellar tech stack and what's down the pipeline for Arc Business Management!  Learn more about Tate and Arc Business Management: https://www.arcmgmt.co/  Connect with Insightful AccountantWebsite: http://insightfulaccountant.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://insightfulaccountant.activehosted.com/f/2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/insightfulActnt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insightfulActnt/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightful-accountant/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCueK6XwHM9TxRUCGZ8rQAzg  Connect with Insightful Accountant! 🔔 Subscribe & Stay Updated for expert insights on the latest trends shaping the accounting industry!👉 https://hubs.li/Q03jRllK0👉 Explore our Be Insightful Membership: https://hubs.li/Q03jR86n0Website 👉 http://insightfulaccountant.com/ Twitter (X) 👉 https://twitter.com/insightfulActnt Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/insightfulActnt/ LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightful-accountant/ 

Hamish Cook, VP of Product at Xero, and Ben Richmond, Country Manager at Xero, join Gary DeHart to discuss what's new with Xero. In this episode, Hamish and Ben share what's down the pipeline for Xero, how they manage client feedback, and how Xero can help practitioners offer advisory services to their clients.  Live from Xerocon 2022, Hamish and Ben share more information about Xero's partner program, how they strive to be at the forefront of innovation, and how their open API has helped over 1,200 applications build their software.  Listen now to learn what's next for Xero and how their partner program can help accounting firms improve and grow their business. Learn more about Xero: http://www.Xero.com Check out their advisor directory: https://www.xero.com/us/advisors/ Search their application marketplace: https://apps.xero.com/us  Connect with Insightful AccountantWebsite: http://insightfulaccountant.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://insightfulaccountant.activehosted.com/f/2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/insightfulActnt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insightfulActnt/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightful-accountant/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCueK6XwHM9TxRUCGZ8rQAzg   Connect with Insightful Accountant! 🔔 Subscribe & Stay Updated for expert insights on the latest trends shaping the accounting industry!👉 https://hubs.li/Q03jRllK0👉 Explore our Be Insightful Membership: https://hubs.li/Q03jR86n0Website 👉 http://insightfulaccountant.com/ Twitter (X) 👉 https://twitter.com/insightfulActnt Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/insightfulActnt/ LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightful-accountant/ 

QuickBooks Connect 2022 is just around the corner! In this episode, Ted Callahan—Director of Accountant Strategies and Partnerships—shares more details about the event, what accounting professionals can expect to learn, and even shares a hint about a secret surprise they plan to debut!  Hosted in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Aria hotel, QuickBooks Connect will feature speakers like Serena Williams, Malcolm Gladwell, and Simon Sinek, and will include unique opportunities for accounting professionals who are looking to connect with the community. Planning to go to the event?  Listen now to learn more about the 100+ vendors who will be in attendance and why Ted says this event will be unlike anything they have produced before!  Learn more about QuickBooks Connect: https://quickbooksconnect.com/   Connect with Insightful AccountantWebsite: http://insightfulaccountant.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://insightfulaccountant.activehosted.com/f/2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/insightfulActnt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insightfulActnt/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightful-accountant/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCueK6XwHM9TxRUCGZ8rQAzg  Connect with Insightful Accountant! 🔔 Subscribe & Stay Updated for expert insights on the latest trends shaping the accounting industry!👉 https://hubs.li/Q03jRllK0👉 Explore our Be Insightful Membership: https://hubs.li/Q03jR86n0Website 👉 http://insightfulaccountant.com/ Twitter (X) 👉 https://twitter.com/insightfulActnt Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/insightfulActnt/ LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightful-accountant/ 

Kellie Parks, CPB is a bookkeeper and Cloud Accounting Aficionado at Calmwaters Cloud Accounting. In this episode, Kellie shares why firms need to be at the forefront of technology, why you must document your processes, and why the best time to take action is now! Live from Xerocon 2022, Kellie shares her experience as a Kinesiology major turned bookkeeper, her preferred tech stack, and her advice to firms who may be on the fence about adopting new technology. Listen now to learn which pain points firms should solve first, how cloud technology can save you time, and why refusing to adopt change will cause more problems in long run. Learn more about Kellie and Calmwaters Cloud Accounting!https://www.calmwatersbookkeeping.com/  Connect with Insightful AccountantWebsite: http://insightfulaccountant.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://insightfulaccountant.activehosted.com/f/2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/insightfulActnt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insightfulActnt/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightful-accountant/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCueK6XwHM9TxRUCGZ8rQAzg Connect with Insightful Accountant! 🔔 Subscribe & Stay Updated for expert insights on the latest trends shaping the accounting industry!👉 https://hubs.li/Q03jRllK0👉 Explore our Be Insightful Membership: https://hubs.li/Q03jR86n0Website 👉 http://insightfulaccountant.com/ Twitter (X) 👉 https://twitter.com/insightfulActnt Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/insightfulActnt/ LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightful-accountant/ 

Paul Hamann is the Founder of RCReports, a service that provides accurate insights into Reasonable Compensation for closely held businesses to ensure your clients remain compliant, minimize risk, and realize maximum payroll tax savings.Paul sits down with Gary to share why he started RCReports, the three most common myths people believe about reasonable compensation, and how this service can reveal if clients are overpaying on their taxes.Listen now to learn how RCReports can help accounting and bookkeeping firms offer trusted advisor services to their clients.Learn more about RCReports: RCReports.com Connect with Insightful AccountantWebsite: http://insightfulaccountant.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://insightfulaccountant.activehosted.com/f/2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/insightfulActnt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insightfulActnt/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightful-accountant/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCueK6XwHM9TxRUCGZ8rQAzg   Connect with Insightful Accountant! 🔔 Subscribe & Stay Updated for expert insights on the latest trends shaping the accounting industry!👉 https://hubs.li/Q03jRllK0👉 Explore our Be Insightful Membership: https://hubs.li/Q03jR86n0Website 👉 http://insightfulaccountant.com/ Twitter (X) 👉 https://twitter.com/insightfulActnt Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/insightfulActnt/ LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightful-accountant/ 

Liz Mason is the Founder and CEO of High Rock Accounting and Rebel Rock. In this episode, Liz shares with Gary what services her companies offer, how they've created an advanced integration system, and why Liz is phasing out "titles" in her company.Live from Xerocon 2022, Liz shares her upcoming plans for her company, her preferred tech stack, and how her company's profits grew over 300% in just the last three years!Listen now to learn the driving force behind her success, and how High Rock Accounting made The Inc.'s 5000 list! Learn more about High Rock Accountinghttps://highrock.co/ Learn more about Rebel Rockhttps://rebelrock.co/ Connect with Insightful AccountantWebsite: http://insightfulaccountant.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://insightfulaccountant.activehosted.com/f/2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/insightfulActnt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insightfulActnt/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightful-accountant/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCueK6XwHM9TxRUCGZ8rQAzg  Connect with Insightful Accountant! 🔔 Subscribe & Stay Updated for expert insights on the latest trends shaping the accounting industry!👉 https://hubs.li/Q03jRllK0👉 Explore our Be Insightful Membership: https://hubs.li/Q03jR86n0Website 👉 http://insightfulaccountant.com/ Twitter (X) 👉 https://twitter.com/insightfulActnt Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/insightfulActnt/ LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightful-accountant/ 

Veronica Wasek is a Shopify accounting pro and the Founder and CEO of VM Wasek. In this episode, Veronica shares with Gary how she successfully started her own business in the midst of the Great Recession, how she became an expert in QuickBooks, and how she uses her talents to help entrepreneurs succeed with their e-commerce ventures.  Live from Scaling New Heights, Veronica shares how she uses social media to market her business, her criteria for attracting premium clients, and the tech stack she requires all of her clients to use.  Listen now to learn how Veronica uses YouTube to attract her ideal client, and why niching down your business can bring you more success than think! Connect with Veronica https://www.vmwasek.com/https://5minutebookkeeping.com/  Connect with Insightful AccountantWebsite: http://insightfulaccountant.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://insightfulaccountant.activehosted.com/f/2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/insightfulActnt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insightfulActnt/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightful-accountant/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCueK6XwHM9TxRUCGZ8rQAzghttps://www.youtube.com/c/5minutebookkeepingquickbooksonlinetraining/videos Connect with Insightful Accountant! 🔔 Subscribe & Stay Updated for expert insights on the latest trends shaping the accounting industry!👉 https://hubs.li/Q03jRllK0👉 Explore our Be Insightful Membership: https://hubs.li/Q03jR86n0Website 👉 http://insightfulaccountant.com/ Twitter (X) 👉 https://twitter.com/insightfulActnt Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/insightfulActnt/ LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightful-accountant/ 

Debra Kilsheimer is a Top 100 ProAdvisor Award Winner, and the owner of Behind the Scenes Financial Services. In this episode, Debra shares with Gary how she has leveraged the Top ProAdvisor award in her firm, as well as her strategy for maintaining a successful business.  Live from Scaling New Heights, Debra shares her secrets about how to run a successful firm, her process for selecting what new technology to implement, and how to foster a great client relationship.  Listen now to learn why Debra no longer charges her clients on a hourly basis, and why doing so is leaving money on the table!  Learn more about Debra and her firm: http://www.bsfsllc.com/About-Debbie.html Connect with Insightful AccountantWebsite: http://insightfulaccountant.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://insightfulaccountant.activehosted.com/f/2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/insightfulActnt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insightfulActnt/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightful-accountant/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCueK6XwHM9TxRUCGZ8rQAzg Connect with Insightful Accountant! 🔔 Subscribe & Stay Updated for expert insights on the latest trends shaping the accounting industry!👉 https://hubs.li/Q03jRllK0👉 Explore our Be Insightful Membership: https://hubs.li/Q03jR86n0Website 👉 http://insightfulaccountant.com/ Twitter (X) 👉 https://twitter.com/insightfulActnt Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/insightfulActnt/ LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightful-accountant/ 

Mike "Cash Flow Mike" Milan of Truly Financial joins Accounting Insiders to chat about his beginnings as a business owner, how not to be a D.U.M.B business owner, and how Truly Financial can improve your business.Live from Scaling New Heights, Mike dives deep into what mismatched financing really is, how Truly Financial can benefit your business, and shares the "5 Silent Cash Killers" that are interrupting the cash flow into your business.Listen now to learn more about Truly financial, and how improving your cash flow is easier than you think.Learn more about Truly Financial: https://trulyfinancial.com/Learn more about Mike: https://cashflowmike.com/Mike's Books: The 7 Minute Conversation : The Way You Should Be Thinking: https://www.amazon.com/Minute-Conversation-Should-Thinking-Business/dp/1950088952 Don’t be a D.U.M.B. Business Owner : (Don't Understand My Business) : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GV2XLGN/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1 Connect with Insightful AccountantWebsite: http://insightfulaccountant.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://insightfulaccountant.activehosted.com/f/2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/insightfulActnt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insightfulActnt/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightful-accountant/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCueK6XwHM9TxRUCGZ8rQAzg  Connect with Insightful Accountant! 🔔 Subscribe & Stay Updated for expert insights on the latest trends shaping the accounting industry!👉 https://hubs.li/Q03jRllK0👉 Explore our Be Insightful Membership: https://hubs.li/Q03jR86n0Website 👉 http://insightfulaccountant.com/ Twitter (X) 👉 https://twitter.com/insightfulActnt Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/insightfulActnt/ LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightful-accountant/