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As an annual celebration of environmental protection, Earth Day means a lot of things to a lot of people. But in the world of finance and accounting, it’s an opportunity to take stock on the progress the industry has made in building sustainability metrics over the past year as well as the implementation and policy challenges facing companies in the next twelve months.

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In this episode of the podcast we speak with Mike Wallace, Chief Decarbonization Officer at Persefoni about the opportunities and risks the ESG movement faces and how financial executives should navigate those issues until Earth Day 2025.

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Episode links:
\nPersefoni
\nFERF, Persefoni Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Climate Reporting

Special Guest: Mike Wallace.

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Catherine Hoovel, Corporate VP and CAO at McDonald's Corporation shares how important flexible and empowering sponsors are in our careers.

Special Guest: Catherine Hoovel.

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Over the past quarter century NetSuite has become ubiquitous in enterprise software, especially for small and medium sized businesses building their finance operations on its cloud-based platform.
\nBut software never stops evolving, and new technologies like artificial intelligence are creating more questions than answers when it comes to the next 25 years.
\nIn this week’s episode we sat down with NetSuite Founder and Executive Vice President Evan Goldberg about the lessons he’s learned about managing change and how embracing the small business mindset has kept his company competitive.

Special Guest: Evan Goldberg.

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Nicole Thorne Jenkins, John A. Griffin Dean of the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia, talks about navigating transitions and the importance of updating your goals as your career advances.

Special Guest: Nicole Thorne Jenkins.

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With the announcement of the US Securities and Exchange Commission's final rule on carbon disclosure, financial executives and markets have finally gotten something the continuity craves: certainty.

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But with a lot of the post rule discourse built around the SEC’s limiting of ESG disclosure, especially around Scope 3, there is some anticipation that the ESG talent bubble in finance and accounting will begin to burst.

\n\n

In this episode of the podcast we speak with Catherine Harris, director of US sustainable business at executive recruiter Acre Resources, about the prospects for ESG finance and accounting specialists post the SEC rule and how the line between sustainability and traditional financial reporting may be merging.

Special Guest: Catherine Harris.

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A replay from FEI's ICONS: Women of Note 2024 event.

Special Guest: Caroline Sullivan.

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With the recent decision by the US Securities and Exchange Commission around carbon disclosure, it’s important to look at the larger narrative of applying traditional financial valuation methods to natural systems.

\n\n

That’s where natural capital accounting comes in. At its heart, natural capital accounting is a series of practices – including carbon disclosure– where environmental resources are measured against economic activity. It’s not anything new, per se, but natural capital accounting is becoming part of the larger dialogue about government and private market policy.

\n\n

In this episode of the podcast we speak with Professor Nicholas Z. Muller, Lester and Judith Lave Professor of Economics, Engineering, and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University.

\n\n

Dr. Muller’s work focuses on the interaction of environment and economic policy including the use of natural capital accounting.

Special Guest: Nicholas Z. Muller.

","summary":"","date_published":"2024-03-18T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/cd5ce548-2e34-446d-b59c-f97b28af8103.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":42456800,"duration_in_seconds":1768}]},{"id":"0fd7eca8-d41b-497c-b5de-705f2839060d","title":"The skills no one can take from you","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/132","content_text":"PwC's Kathryn Kaminsky makes an argument for getting your CPA, discusses the value of travel, her work-life-choices, and more.Special Guest: Kathryn Kaminsky.","content_html":"

PwC's Kathryn Kaminsky makes an argument for getting your CPA, discusses the value of travel, her work-life-choices, and more.

Special Guest: Kathryn Kaminsky.

","summary":"PwC's Kathryn Kaminsky makes an argument for getting your CPA, discusses the value of travel, her work-life-choices, and more.","date_published":"2024-03-06T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/0fd7eca8-d41b-497c-b5de-705f2839060d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":52085415,"duration_in_seconds":2169}]},{"id":"74e7efdd-1195-4611-9dfe-3105d6623f30","title":"Finance and accounting needs tech acceptance and change champions with Gartner’s Mallory Barg Bulman","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/131","content_text":"With new technologies coming online, it seems almost daily, finance and accounting leaders have been perpetually frustrated by tech’s return on investment and their impact on seemingly intractable issues of financial errors.\nBut a new report issued by research and consulting firm Gartner says there may be a path for financial leaders to successfully adopt and implement new technologie by focusing internally on the concept of technology acceptance. \nIn this episode of the podcast we speak with Gartner’s Mallory Barg Bulman about increasing technology acceptance and creating peer-driven “change champions.”Special Guest: Mallory Barg Bulman.","content_html":"

With new technologies coming online, it seems almost daily, finance and accounting leaders have been perpetually frustrated by tech’s return on investment and their impact on seemingly intractable issues of financial errors.
\nBut a new report issued by research and consulting firm Gartner says there may be a path for financial leaders to successfully adopt and implement new technologie by focusing internally on the concept of technology acceptance.
\nIn this episode of the podcast we speak with Gartner’s Mallory Barg Bulman about increasing technology acceptance and creating peer-driven “change champions.”

Special Guest: Mallory Barg Bulman.

","summary":"Tech success and finance errors with Mallory Barg Bulman","date_published":"2024-02-28T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/74e7efdd-1195-4611-9dfe-3105d6623f30.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37004732,"duration_in_seconds":1540}]},{"id":"9e8aa3cf-9870-4e37-b8c4-4e504d5d12bf","title":"Faster money, faster problems","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/130","content_text":"Andrew Davies, global head of regulatory affairs at ComplyAdvantage is a veteran of the financial crime risk management world. We discuss everything from the biggest fraud and AML trends to the role of AI. Special Guest: Andrew Davies.","content_html":"

Andrew Davies, global head of regulatory affairs at ComplyAdvantage is a veteran of the financial crime risk management world. We discuss everything from the biggest fraud and AML trends to the role of AI.

Special Guest: Andrew Davies.

","summary":"Andrew Davies explores the risks of moving money in real-time and what \"financial crime\" really means.","date_published":"2024-02-21T03:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/9e8aa3cf-9870-4e37-b8c4-4e504d5d12bf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32975027,"duration_in_seconds":1373}]},{"id":"92c38e06-5719-40e5-a95d-44bab7d66f57","title":" The old IPO playbook will not work in the new market with Oracle NetSuite’s Ranga Bodla and Sam Levy","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/129","content_text":"Anyone that has worked on an IPO knows the amount of preparation, diligence and detail needed for a successful move into the public markets. But a combination of economic headwinds and a spac induced hangover have meant the pipeline cut to a slow drip.\n\n2024 is looking more promising, and that means financial executives tasked with preparing for the transition have already begun planning the work do be done.\n\nIn this episode of the FEI Weekly podcast we speak with Oracle NetSuite’s Ranga Bodla and Sam Levy to discuss the outlook for IPOs in 2024 and the tools financial executives will need to be prepared.Special Guests: Ranga Bodla and Sam Levy.","content_html":"

Anyone that has worked on an IPO knows the amount of preparation, diligence and detail needed for a successful move into the public markets. But a combination of economic headwinds and a spac induced hangover have meant the pipeline cut to a slow drip.

\n\n

2024 is looking more promising, and that means financial executives tasked with preparing for the transition have already begun planning the work do be done.

\n\n

In this episode of the FEI Weekly podcast we speak with Oracle NetSuite’s Ranga Bodla and Sam Levy to discuss the outlook for IPOs in 2024 and the tools financial executives will need to be prepared.

Special Guests: Ranga Bodla and Sam Levy.

","summary":"Oracle NetSuite’s Ranga Bodla and Sam Levey discuss the outlook for IPOs in 2024 and the tools financial executives will need to be prepared.\r\n","date_published":"2024-02-14T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/92c38e06-5719-40e5-a95d-44bab7d66f57.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":40907838,"duration_in_seconds":1703}]},{"id":"43fda4cf-f743-4ccc-9789-cb76be5fd565","title":"The longer the accounting shortage continues the worse things will get with the University of Maryland’s Dr. Rebecca Hann","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/128","content_text":"Whatever the industry thinks of as a possible solution to the declining number of accounting students and professionals, there is near unanimous agreement on the dire consequences of the problem. \n\nDeclining financial reporting quality and increased stress on the existing workforce are just two aspects of the fallout.\n\nIn this episode of the podcast we speak with Dr. Rebecca Hann, Dean’s Professor of Accounting and the KPMG Term Professor at the University of Maryland’s Robert Smith School of Business about her new research on the crisis in the accounting pipeline and how problems, like poor internal controls and accounting accuracy may worsen over time.Special Guest: Rebecca Hann.","content_html":"

Whatever the industry thinks of as a possible solution to the declining number of accounting students and professionals, there is near unanimous agreement on the dire consequences of the problem.

\n\n

Declining financial reporting quality and increased stress on the existing workforce are just two aspects of the fallout.

\n\n

In this episode of the podcast we speak with Dr. Rebecca Hann, Dean’s Professor of Accounting and the KPMG Term Professor at the University of Maryland’s Robert Smith School of Business about her new research on the crisis in the accounting pipeline and how problems, like poor internal controls and accounting accuracy may worsen over time.

Special Guest: Rebecca Hann.

","summary":"Dr. Rebecca Hann discusses her research on how internal control issues will worsen as the accounting pipeline crisis continues.","date_published":"2024-02-07T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/43fda4cf-f743-4ccc-9789-cb76be5fd565.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33960383,"duration_in_seconds":1408}]},{"id":"78b8897a-48ae-4754-8b53-6dc930435cf1","title":"Harnessing the power of conflict","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/127","content_text":"CFO of Twisted X Jeff Jones explains how \"miscommunication resolution\" can help you level up (personally and professionally).","content_html":"

CFO of Twisted X Jeff Jones explains how "miscommunication resolution" can help you level up (personally and professionally).

","summary":"Whether you avoid, lean into, or excel in conflict, you can harness its power to move forward.","date_published":"2024-01-31T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/78b8897a-48ae-4754-8b53-6dc930435cf1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":47906379,"duration_in_seconds":1995}]},{"id":"811ae0c7-d576-4163-aeb6-0230a6a6bedc","title":"The executive’s guide to trustworthiness","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/126","content_text":"Executive & Board Coach Aimee Long explains what we get wrong about emotional intelligence and the steps we can take on our leadership journeys to improve trustworthiness.","content_html":"

Executive & Board Coach Aimee Long explains what we get wrong about emotional intelligence and the steps we can take on our leadership journeys to improve trustworthiness.

","summary":"If you can boil all of the elements of emotional intelligence down to one word, it might just be trustworthiness.","date_published":"2024-01-24T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/811ae0c7-d576-4163-aeb6-0230a6a6bedc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":73909167,"duration_in_seconds":3078}]},{"id":"320abe8d-b78e-417c-b214-7fc1c0304a73","title":"A new brand of ambition","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/125","content_text":"Ambition doesn't look one way. Nike's Holly Grennan shares how following her passions has led to promotions, not the other way around.Special Guest: Holly Grennan.","content_html":"

Ambition doesn't look one way. Nike's Holly Grennan shares how following her passions has led to promotions, not the other way around.

Special Guest: Holly Grennan.

","summary":"Nike's Holly Grennan is an \"accidental mentor\" and shares a fresh perspective on ambition.","date_published":"2024-01-03T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/320abe8d-b78e-417c-b214-7fc1c0304a73.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39000903,"duration_in_seconds":1624}]},{"id":"3e632822-c310-4f6f-bcaa-7947521f98ea","title":"The anatomy of an offer ","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/124","content_text":"In this final session from the FEI Engage Job Search Bootcamp, Human Resource Consultant Lauren Gainer shares how to break down a job offer and how to negotiate to get the best package possible. Special Guest: Lauren Gainer.","content_html":"

In this final session from the FEI Engage Job Search Bootcamp, Human Resource Consultant Lauren Gainer shares how to break down a job offer and how to negotiate to get the best package possible.

Special Guest: Lauren Gainer.

","summary":"Learn how to break down a job offer and negotiate to get the best package possible. ","date_published":"2023-12-13T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/3e632822-c310-4f6f-bcaa-7947521f98ea.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":52661129,"duration_in_seconds":2193}]},{"id":"b1f85d33-1a60-46ce-95c3-32e88ed91ba6","title":"Interview like a pro","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/123","content_text":"Maureen Wilner, the founder and CEO of The Wilner Group. In this excerpt from the FEI Engage Job search bootcamp, Maureen shares her best tips for interviewing to put you in the best position for landing the job offer. Special Guest: Maureen Wilner.","content_html":"

Maureen Wilner, the founder and CEO of The Wilner Group. In this excerpt from the FEI Engage Job search bootcamp, Maureen shares her best tips for interviewing to put you in the best position for landing the job offer.

Special Guest: Maureen Wilner.

","summary":"Recruiting expert Maureen Wilner shares her best interviewing tips.","date_published":"2023-12-06T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/b1f85d33-1a60-46ce-95c3-32e88ed91ba6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":84068941,"duration_in_seconds":3501}]},{"id":"8a877ca0-5a30-41f4-85b0-bd7d425f88eb","title":"Your resume and LinkedIn profile need work","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/121","content_text":"Trust us, you’re probably making at least one of these LinkedIn profile and resume mistakes. From the FEI Engage Job Search Bootcamp, listen to personal branding expert Alyssa Gelabrd explain how to improve your resume and online presence.Special Guest: Alyssa Gelbard.","content_html":"

Trust us, you’re probably making at least one of these LinkedIn profile and resume mistakes. From the FEI Engage Job Search Bootcamp, listen to personal branding expert Alyssa Gelabrd explain how to improve your resume and online presence.

Special Guest: Alyssa Gelbard.

","summary":"Hear from Alyssa Gelbard, Founder and CEO of Point Road Group, about how to improve your online presence. ","date_published":"2023-11-29T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/8a877ca0-5a30-41f4-85b0-bd7d425f88eb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":91259317,"duration_in_seconds":3801}]},{"id":"4c87234c-a8f5-4193-b790-a5a9e9b3124d","title":"The encouraging, but not surprising, spread of AI in financial audits with KPMG’s Thomas Mackenzie","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/122","content_text":"We all know that AI will forever change the finance and accounting landscape, but how quickly is it happening and what are the actual benefits? In this episode, we speak with Thomas McKenzie, KPMG audit, US and global CTO about the speed of AI adoption and the critical areas where preparers need to catch up.Special Guest: Thomas Mackenzie.","content_html":"

We all know that AI will forever change the finance and accounting landscape, but how quickly is it happening and what are the actual benefits? In this episode, we speak with Thomas McKenzie, KPMG audit, US and global CTO about the speed of AI adoption and the critical areas where preparers need to catch up.

Special Guest: Thomas Mackenzie.

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As the US settles into its traditional Thanksgiving holiday meal, it should be remembered that a majority of the globe remains in a constant state of food insecurity. According to the USDA, a combination of the lingering effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and risks associated with the ongoing Russian military invasion of Ukraine are fueling the problems.

\n\n

But developed nations are not immune, with the UK experiencing its crisis as food prices are rising and trade agreements with overseas partners failing.

\n\n

In this episode we speak with Dr. Lisa Jack, Professor of Accounting in the Faculty of Business and Law at the University of Portsmouth. Dr. Jack is one of the few accounting researchers to examine the agri-food industry and the effects of accounting and performance measurement practices on the industry, and on society more widely.

\n\n

Join FEI

Special Guest: Lisa Jack.

","summary":"In this episode we speak with Dr. Lisa Jack about the effects of accounting and performance measurement practices on the industry, and on society more widely.\r\n","date_published":"2023-11-21T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/820ce1a6-8dff-47db-a523-d9eb1d41fc8b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":73073540,"duration_in_seconds":3038}]},{"id":"22cd8cec-350c-4673-b96e-7a9696477fd6","title":"What California’s new sustainability disclosure laws mean for coming SEC rules with Persefoni’s Kristina Wyatt","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/119","content_text":"Over the past year the accounting profession has been waiting for the Securities and Exchange Commission to reveal new disclosure rules around sustainability reporting. The rules will have a major impact on how public companies construct and communicate their finance reports.\nBut a funny thing happened on the way to the new SEC rules: California - the largest US state economy and one of the largest world economies – passed their own sustainability disclosure legislation that throws an even greater amount of complexity around the ESG reporting debate.\nIn this episode of the podcast we speak Kristina Wyatt Deputy General Counsel and Chief Sustainability Officer for carbon and climate reporting platform Persefoni, about the new rules and how they could enhance or conflict with future SEC proposals.Special Guest: Kristina Wyatt.","content_html":"

Over the past year the accounting profession has been waiting for the Securities and Exchange Commission to reveal new disclosure rules around sustainability reporting. The rules will have a major impact on how public companies construct and communicate their finance reports.
\nBut a funny thing happened on the way to the new SEC rules: California - the largest US state economy and one of the largest world economies – passed their own sustainability disclosure legislation that throws an even greater amount of complexity around the ESG reporting debate.
\nIn this episode of the podcast we speak Kristina Wyatt Deputy General Counsel and Chief Sustainability Officer for carbon and climate reporting platform Persefoni, about the new rules and how they could enhance or conflict with future SEC proposals.

Special Guest: Kristina Wyatt.

","summary":"Persefoni's Kristina Wyatt discusses how California's new carbon disclosure laws could reshape coming federal rules.","date_published":"2023-11-17T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/22cd8cec-350c-4673-b96e-7a9696477fd6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32874600,"duration_in_seconds":1363}]},{"id":"ddd33d70-c4df-4d76-88cb-c5dca520a66a","title":"Leveraging automation in the close and taking the mystery out of tech in accounting with FinOptimal’s Jesse Rubenfeld and Tom Zehentner","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/118","content_text":"Translating new technology into the sometimes slow to change world of accounting and finance takes a fair amount of passion to overcome established practices and generation skepticism. Jesse Rubenfeld and Tom Zehentner of FinOptimal are an example of a new crop of entrepreneurs trying to move the industry in the right direction. \nIn this episode of the podcast Tom and Jesse discuss their passion for automation, their love hate relationship with Quickbooks and how to have a startup mindset in accounting.\nAs you will hear, we began the conversation after a few technology missteps of our own.Special Guests: Jesse Rubenfeld and Tom Zehentner.","content_html":"

Translating new technology into the sometimes slow to change world of accounting and finance takes a fair amount of passion to overcome established practices and generation skepticism. Jesse Rubenfeld and Tom Zehentner of FinOptimal are an example of a new crop of entrepreneurs trying to move the industry in the right direction.
\nIn this episode of the podcast Tom and Jesse discuss their passion for automation, their love hate relationship with Quickbooks and how to have a startup mindset in accounting.
\nAs you will hear, we began the conversation after a few technology missteps of our own.

Special Guests: Jesse Rubenfeld and Tom Zehentner.

","summary":"How tech automation is remaking accounting with FinOptimal's Jesse Rubenfeld and Tom Zehentner","date_published":"2023-11-08T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/ddd33d70-c4df-4d76-88cb-c5dca520a66a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":46983119,"duration_in_seconds":1951}]},{"id":"576a98c2-a299-4315-9e72-87c8c465123a","title":"Weighing The Cost of Success","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/117","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"CFO Judy Wright shares how she navigated getting her MBA, CPA, raising a young child, and finding work after her move from China.","date_published":"2023-11-01T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/576a98c2-a299-4315-9e72-87c8c465123a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":60704397,"duration_in_seconds":2528}]},{"id":"b551b042-7aec-4cf9-ab2e-86d87d4f3b83","title":"How AI will change small finance teams and accounting careers with NetSuite’s Paul Farrell and Tom Kelly","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/116","content_text":"One of the technical backbones of small and middle market business throughout the US is Oracle’s NetSuite, offering finance and accounting teams a variety of tools that oversees everything from payroll to inventory.\nLast week NetSuite announced a new initiative to incorporate artificial intelligence into its products, promising a similar paradigm shift for users that it delivered over a decade ago when the software made the jump to the cloud.\nIn this episode of the podcast my colleague Boyana Maras interviews NetSuites Tom Kelly and Paul Farrell about the new AI initiative and how small and middle market finance teams are adapting to this rapid technological change.\nJust a note, this conversation took place at NetSuite’s user conference and the first interview you will hear will be from Paul Farrell followed by Tom Kelly. Special Guests: Paul Farrell and Tom Kelly.","content_html":"

One of the technical backbones of small and middle market business throughout the US is Oracle’s NetSuite, offering finance and accounting teams a variety of tools that oversees everything from payroll to inventory.
\nLast week NetSuite announced a new initiative to incorporate artificial intelligence into its products, promising a similar paradigm shift for users that it delivered over a decade ago when the software made the jump to the cloud.
\nIn this episode of the podcast my colleague Boyana Maras interviews NetSuites Tom Kelly and Paul Farrell about the new AI initiative and how small and middle market finance teams are adapting to this rapid technological change.
\nJust a note, this conversation took place at NetSuite’s user conference and the first interview you will hear will be from Paul Farrell followed by Tom Kelly.

Special Guests: Paul Farrell and Tom Kelly.

","summary":"A live interview from SuiteWorld about the AI changes to finance.","date_published":"2023-10-25T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/b551b042-7aec-4cf9-ab2e-86d87d4f3b83.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":45770054,"duration_in_seconds":1901}]},{"id":"cb400ef9-c7a0-4ec4-afaa-d0d47e3aab52","title":"Why finance and procurement need to collaborate for success with Fine Tune’s Matthew Smith","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/115","content_text":"For financial executives, that means getting into the weeds of how money is going out and if procurement operations is getting the most value and efficiency out of their work.\nIn this sponsored episode of the FEI Weekly podcast we speak with Matthew Smith, CFO and cofounder of Fine Tune, an expense management firm focused on getting the most value out of a company’s procurement operations and indirect services.Special Guest: Matthew Smith.Sponsored By:Fine Tune","content_html":"

For financial executives, that means getting into the weeds of how money is going out and if procurement operations is getting the most value and efficiency out of their work.
\nIn this sponsored episode of the FEI Weekly podcast we speak with Matthew Smith, CFO and cofounder of Fine Tune, an expense management firm focused on getting the most value out of a company’s procurement operations and indirect services.

Special Guest: Matthew Smith.

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","summary":"With the economy heading into uncertain times and profits getting squeezed, how companies approach expense management will become a top priority. ","date_published":"2023-10-18T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/cb400ef9-c7a0-4ec4-afaa-d0d47e3aab52.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":60088287,"duration_in_seconds":2497}]},{"id":"0216dd3f-d62a-4b8c-8b48-ea5b6e035ffb","title":"Looking past the paycheck","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/114","content_text":"Tamara Sword is a Certified Public Accountant and ordained minister who works to bridge the worlds of finance and faith. With a passion for making a meaningful impact, she serves as both an employee and consultant, guiding churches, non-profits, and businesses towards success. Become an FEI Engage subscriber today.Special Guest: Tamara Sword.","content_html":"

Tamara Sword is a Certified Public Accountant and ordained minister who works to bridge the worlds of finance and faith. With a passion for making a meaningful impact, she serves as both an employee and consultant, guiding churches, non-profits, and businesses towards success. Become an FEI Engage subscriber today.

Special Guest: Tamara Sword.

","summary":"Tamara Sword makes case for prioritizing company culture over pay.","date_published":"2023-10-11T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/0216dd3f-d62a-4b8c-8b48-ea5b6e035ffb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":54524671,"duration_in_seconds":2271}]},{"id":"e2996ac9-387a-4936-b8c1-4fc874a688a3","title":"AI, SOX and getting control of internal controls with Protiviti's Andrew Struthers-Kennedy","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/113","content_text":"In this episode of the podcast we speak with Andrew Struthers-Kennedy, Protivit’si managing director and global leader of its Internal Audit and Financial Advisory practice, regarding the firms 14th annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance Survey and the changes he’s seeing at the intersection of technologies and internal controls.\n\nLearn more about FEI.Special Guest: Andrew Struthers-Kennedy.","content_html":"

In this episode of the podcast we speak with Andrew Struthers-Kennedy, Protivit’si managing director and global leader of its Internal Audit and Financial Advisory practice, regarding the firms 14th annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance Survey and the changes he’s seeing at the intersection of technologies and internal controls.

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Learn more about FEI.

Special Guest: Andrew Struthers-Kennedy.

","summary":"While Sarbanes Oxley is over two decades old, the development of new technologies and the constantly evolving regulatory landscape means that compliance remains a moving target.","date_published":"2023-10-02T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/e2996ac9-387a-4936-b8c1-4fc874a688a3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":44925985,"duration_in_seconds":1866}]},{"id":"642d879e-42ea-4f9f-bfc9-14228c8f8df4","title":"Will hot strike summer heat up the human capital debate? with Harvard’s Ethan Rouen","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/112","content_text":"Over the past several months tens of thousands of workers– from Hollywood writers and actors, hotel workers, drivers and now auto workers – have organized job actions in an effort to demand higher pay and improved benefits and working conditions. According to reports, more than 300,000 workers walked off their jobs, earning the movement the name “hot strike summer.”\n\nDr. Rouen is an associate professor of business administration at Harvard Business School. We discuss how the summer of strikes may help further define the current debate around human capital disclosure.\n\nJoin FEISpecial Guest: Ethan Rouen.","content_html":"

Over the past several months tens of thousands of workers– from Hollywood writers and actors, hotel workers, drivers and now auto workers – have organized job actions in an effort to demand higher pay and improved benefits and working conditions. According to reports, more than 300,000 workers walked off their jobs, earning the movement the name “hot strike summer.”

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Dr. Rouen is an associate professor of business administration at Harvard Business School. We discuss how the summer of strikes may help further define the current debate around human capital disclosure.

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Special Guest: Ethan Rouen.

","summary":"In this episode of the podcast we speak with Ethan Rouen, an researcher on the intersection of financial reporting, accounting and income equality.","date_published":"2023-09-20T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/642d879e-42ea-4f9f-bfc9-14228c8f8df4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":41054906,"duration_in_seconds":1704}]},{"id":"1b4b2906-8e29-4249-bec7-a5b4b369f83b","title":"Sustainability means new skills for a new generation of professionals with Jeff Hales","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/111","content_text":"FEI Engage – Financial Executives Internatinonal’s platform for the community of students and early career people in accounting finance – held three discussions during the summer for subscribers that were focused on the skills needed for newly minted professionals.\n\nToday’s podcast is a recording of the first seminar held by FEI Engage’s Olivia Berkman with Jeffrey Hales – Executive Director of the Global Sustainability Leadership Institute at University of Texas at Austin – regarding how finance and accounting skills need to adapt to a world that demands new financial reporting skills.Special Guest: Jeffrey Hales, PhD.","content_html":"

FEI Engage – Financial Executives Internatinonal’s platform for the community of students and early career people in accounting finance – held three discussions during the summer for subscribers that were focused on the skills needed for newly minted professionals.

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Today’s podcast is a recording of the first seminar held by FEI Engage’s Olivia Berkman with Jeffrey Hales – Executive Director of the Global Sustainability Leadership Institute at University of Texas at Austin – regarding how finance and accounting skills need to adapt to a world that demands new financial reporting skills.

Special Guest: Jeffrey Hales, PhD.

","summary":"The drive for sustainability has upended the accounting profession, causing a seismic shift in the knowledge and training needed by the next generation of professionals.","date_published":"2023-09-13T07:45:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/1b4b2906-8e29-4249-bec7-a5b4b369f83b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":73796086,"duration_in_seconds":3069}]},{"id":"2151128e-982c-40dc-99c0-8248c62e1a3c","title":"Tractor Supply’s Kris Bybee on middle-American finance, the explosion in rural lifestyle brands and the happiness of “Chick Days” ","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/110","content_text":"The post pandemic economy has reset the playbook for many financial executives and industries, but one company that seemed to have thrived in the crisis is Nashville-based Tractor Supply Company. With stores throughout the US and a focus on rural America, Tractor Supply has grown by double digits in terms of sales and new customers.\n\nAs part of Financial Executive Weekly’s continuing series on finance in middle America, we speak with Kris Bybee, Vice President of Finance at Tractor Supply Company, how they have managed their explosive growth, the challenges of recruiting finance talent outside of coastal cities and what you can learn from America's love of chickens.Special Guest: Kris Bybee.","content_html":"

The post pandemic economy has reset the playbook for many financial executives and industries, but one company that seemed to have thrived in the crisis is Nashville-based Tractor Supply Company. With stores throughout the US and a focus on rural America, Tractor Supply has grown by double digits in terms of sales and new customers.

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As part of Financial Executive Weekly’s continuing series on finance in middle America, we speak with Kris Bybee, Vice President of Finance at Tractor Supply Company, how they have managed their explosive growth, the challenges of recruiting finance talent outside of coastal cities and what you can learn from America's love of chickens.

Special Guest: Kris Bybee.

","summary":"We kick off our series on how rural and middle-American financial executives are thriving in the new economy with a discussion with Tractor Supply's Kris Bybee.","date_published":"2023-09-06T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/2151128e-982c-40dc-99c0-8248c62e1a3c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":57990479,"duration_in_seconds":2410}]},{"id":"d80ef2b4-3a98-4bfd-a39a-a58a79e0f69d","title":"We are making some changes","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/109","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"The Financial Executive Podcast is now the FEI Weekly Podcast","date_published":"2023-08-18T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/d80ef2b4-3a98-4bfd-a39a-a58a79e0f69d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":1257203,"duration_in_seconds":51}]},{"id":"94d0ed43-b707-402e-9928-e2e5d5b8a3a7","title":"What a new finance workforce lacks, leaders need to teach ","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/106","content_text":"How organizations recruit and retain their top talent has never been more of a hot button issue in the finance and accounting industry than it is at this time. Whether it’s the decline in qualified graduates or a no holds barred war for existing talent, how to incentivise and manage your workforce is going through a generational shift that requires pulling many different levers.\nBut its not just about retention. Today’s leaders also need to hand down the traditional communication and project management skills that today’s specialized education curriculums sometimes lack.\nIn this sponsored episode of the podcast week speak with Jill Silman Chapman, Director of Early Talent Programs at Insperity, about these issues and how to recruit and retain the next generation of talent.\n\nLean moreSpecial Guest: Jill Silman Chapman.Sponsored By:Insperity","content_html":"

How organizations recruit and retain their top talent has never been more of a hot button issue in the finance and accounting industry than it is at this time. Whether it’s the decline in qualified graduates or a no holds barred war for existing talent, how to incentivise and manage your workforce is going through a generational shift that requires pulling many different levers.
\nBut its not just about retention. Today’s leaders also need to hand down the traditional communication and project management skills that today’s specialized education curriculums sometimes lack.
\nIn this sponsored episode of the podcast week speak with Jill Silman Chapman, Director of Early Talent Programs at Insperity, about these issues and how to recruit and retain the next generation of talent.

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Lean more

Special Guest: Jill Silman Chapman.

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","summary":"In this sponsored episode of the podcast week speak with Jill Silman Chapman, Director of Early Talent Programs at Insperity, about how to recruit and retain the next generation of talent.","date_published":"2023-07-26T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/94d0ed43-b707-402e-9928-e2e5d5b8a3a7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":46745747,"duration_in_seconds":1942}]},{"id":"3889e7f3-a646-43be-9856-531e3a6c59fc","title":"Can Apprenticeships Fix An Accounting Pipeline That’s Drying Up?","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/107","content_text":"It’s no surprise that the pandemic led companies to reevaluate and adjust their approach to hiring. It also led candidates to reassess their professional preferences and priorities. For Wichita, Kansas-based Koch Industries and its companies, this was an opportunity to disrupt the way they view and hire talent in the tax and accounting fields. \n\nKoch developed an apprenticeship program that aimed to bridge the gap between aptitudes, potential, and opportunity. The goal, according to Koch, was to provide non-traditional candidates an opportunity to pursue a fulfilling career at Koch and its companies, regardless of backgrounds, degrees, or certifications. \n\nOn this episode of the Financial Executive Podcast, we sit down with Kristi Palmer, Controller for Koch Industries, as well as two current apprentices, Juliana Pruitt and Miguel Sarratud. During our conversation we learn more about Koch’s apprenticeship program and how company leaders say it enables the company to hire contribution-motivated candidates and address talent issues. \n\nAnd in an era where accounting and finance is looking to broaden its appeal, Koch says that their apprenticeship path takes a unique approach, focusing on the individual and removing barriers for candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences to pursue a new career path they are passionate about.\n\nJoin FEISpecial Guests: Juliana Pruitt, Kristi Palmer, and Miguel Sarratud.","content_html":"

It’s no surprise that the pandemic led companies to reevaluate and adjust their approach to hiring. It also led candidates to reassess their professional preferences and priorities. For Wichita, Kansas-based Koch Industries and its companies, this was an opportunity to disrupt the way they view and hire talent in the tax and accounting fields.

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Koch developed an apprenticeship program that aimed to bridge the gap between aptitudes, potential, and opportunity. The goal, according to Koch, was to provide non-traditional candidates an opportunity to pursue a fulfilling career at Koch and its companies, regardless of backgrounds, degrees, or certifications.

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On this episode of the Financial Executive Podcast, we sit down with Kristi Palmer, Controller for Koch Industries, as well as two current apprentices, Juliana Pruitt and Miguel Sarratud. During our conversation we learn more about Koch’s apprenticeship program and how company leaders say it enables the company to hire contribution-motivated candidates and address talent issues.

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And in an era where accounting and finance is looking to broaden its appeal, Koch says that their apprenticeship path takes a unique approach, focusing on the individual and removing barriers for candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences to pursue a new career path they are passionate about.

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Special Guests: Juliana Pruitt, Kristi Palmer, and Miguel Sarratud.

","summary":"","date_published":"2023-07-12T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/3889e7f3-a646-43be-9856-531e3a6c59fc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37831798,"duration_in_seconds":1575}]},{"id":"5b3da5d0-4fda-42cf-aa56-a428fae7f106","title":"Accounting fraud and how to model it with Dr. Daniel Beneish","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/108","content_text":"Accounting fraud and how to model it with Dr. Daniel Beneish\nThe search for corporate and accounting fraud has become its own form of academic study with researchers and universities trying to determine the common threads that would offer the easiest path to discovering deceit. It is also fueled the sometimes highly profitable investment practice of “shorting” stocks.\nOne of the most established and well known tools for measuring possible accounting fraud is the Beneish M-score, a model that users say offer the best probabilistic tool for determining financial manipulation.\nIn this episode of the podcast we speak with the model’s namesake – Dr. Daniel Beneish of Indiana University– about the accuracy and limitations of the M-score and what it’s saying about earnings manipulation heading into the next 12 months.\n\nJoin FEISpecial Guest: Messod Daniel Beneish.","content_html":"

Accounting fraud and how to model it with Dr. Daniel Beneish
\nThe search for corporate and accounting fraud has become its own form of academic study with researchers and universities trying to determine the common threads that would offer the easiest path to discovering deceit. It is also fueled the sometimes highly profitable investment practice of “shorting” stocks.
\nOne of the most established and well known tools for measuring possible accounting fraud is the Beneish M-score, a model that users say offer the best probabilistic tool for determining financial manipulation.
\nIn this episode of the podcast we speak with the model’s namesake – Dr. Daniel Beneish of Indiana University– about the accuracy and limitations of the M-score and what it’s saying about earnings manipulation heading into the next 12 months.

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Special Guest: Messod Daniel Beneish.

","summary":"In this episode of the podcast we speak with the model’s namesake – Dr. Daniel Beneish of Indiana University– about the accuracy and limitations of the M-score and what it’s saying about earnings manipulation heading into the next 12 months.\r\n","date_published":"2023-06-28T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/5b3da5d0-4fda-42cf-aa56-a428fae7f106.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":50399203,"duration_in_seconds":2094}]},{"id":"3d3bfdfb-76a0-46ad-975e-02399900d0bb","title":"Commercial real estate: warning signs and opportunities with EisnerAmper’s Lisa Knee","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/105","content_text":"To get some clarity around the issue, I speak with Lisa Knee of EisnerAmper, Tax Partner and National leader of the firm's Real Estate practice and the National Real Estate Private Equity Group her perspective on changes in the commercial real estate market over the next fiscal year and what both CRE investors and users are thinking.\n\nTake our podcast survey\n\nJoin FEISpecial Guest: Lisa Knee.","content_html":"

To get some clarity around the issue, I speak with Lisa Knee of EisnerAmper, Tax Partner and National leader of the firm's Real Estate practice and the National Real Estate Private Equity Group her perspective on changes in the commercial real estate market over the next fiscal year and what both CRE investors and users are thinking.

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Special Guest: Lisa Knee.

","summary":"The headlines around the commercial real estate market are dire, either because of the work from home shift or a drying up of capital as regional banks struggle. For financial executives that either work in the real estate industry or are just trying to figure out their organization's footprint for the next fiscal year, the outlook is confusing.","date_published":"2023-06-14T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/3d3bfdfb-76a0-46ad-975e-02399900d0bb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29264562,"duration_in_seconds":1213}]},{"id":"d48d0e56-eda4-4637-a02b-3a328d9a0823","title":"Bedrock AI’s Kris Bennatti on adapting language models to filings, disclosure “inflation” and replacing critical audit matters with 💩","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/104","content_text":"There is no shortage of hot takes when it comes to the possibility of generative artificial intelligence in finance, especially when it comes to consultants or vendors talking about the ways it can be leveraged by large enterprises in accounting and financial reporting. But like in many instances, first mover advantage usually belongs to investors leveraging new technologies as a window into the balance sheet. \nFor example, Bedrock AI is a startup that uses artificial intelligence to read financial disclosures and apply a machine-learned risk assessment tool. \nBedrock AI’s CEO Kris Bennatti has a unique perspective on the rise of AI in accounting and disclosure, having a background in data science, corporate governance as well as being a CPA.\nIn this episode we speak with Ms. Benatti about how AI can navigate a world of \"over disclosure\" along with ideas regarding how the current financial reporting industry will need to adapt.\n\nJoin FEISpecial Guest: Kris Bennatti.","content_html":"

There is no shortage of hot takes when it comes to the possibility of generative artificial intelligence in finance, especially when it comes to consultants or vendors talking about the ways it can be leveraged by large enterprises in accounting and financial reporting. But like in many instances, first mover advantage usually belongs to investors leveraging new technologies as a window into the balance sheet.
\nFor example, Bedrock AI is a startup that uses artificial intelligence to read financial disclosures and apply a machine-learned risk assessment tool.
\nBedrock AI’s CEO Kris Bennatti has a unique perspective on the rise of AI in accounting and disclosure, having a background in data science, corporate governance as well as being a CPA.
\nIn this episode we speak with Ms. Benatti about how AI can navigate a world of "over disclosure" along with ideas regarding how the current financial reporting industry will need to adapt.

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Special Guest: Kris Bennatti.

","summary":"Bedrock AI’s CEO Kris Bennatti on how AI can navigate a world of \"over disclosure\" along with ideas regarding how the current financial reporting industry will need to adapt.\r\n","date_published":"2023-05-31T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/d48d0e56-eda4-4637-a02b-3a328d9a0823.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":43290026,"duration_in_seconds":1798}]},{"id":"f4262231-d599-47b4-a940-343aee850113","title":"Episode 103: Generative AI and Finance: Opportunities and Challenges","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/103","content_text":"At it's core, generative AI has the potential to bring transformative impact to business and society, comparable to the paradigm shift brought about by cloud technology. Yet despite interest from executives to want to implement Generative AI, a recent survey showed that many CFOs still face significant barriers when introducing AI within their workflow. \n\nOn this episode of the Financial Executives Podcast, we sit down with Sanjay Sehgal Head of Markets for KPMG Advisory Services to get an understanding of what finance executives need to consider when implementing generative AI. Special Guest: Sanjay Sehgal.","content_html":"

At it's core, generative AI has the potential to bring transformative impact to business and society, comparable to the paradigm shift brought about by cloud technology. Yet despite interest from executives to want to implement Generative AI, a recent survey showed that many CFOs still face significant barriers when introducing AI within their workflow.

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On this episode of the Financial Executives Podcast, we sit down with Sanjay Sehgal Head of Markets for KPMG Advisory Services to get an understanding of what finance executives need to consider when implementing generative AI.

Special Guest: Sanjay Sehgal.

","summary":"","date_published":"2023-05-17T07:30:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/f4262231-d599-47b4-a940-343aee850113.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":40148420,"duration_in_seconds":1672}]},{"id":"5ac2cdb1-8471-4e47-8eaa-0b5abef296d9","title":"Governments vs. The League Of Extraordinary Accounting Measures","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/102","content_text":"As the US slips closer – again – to the threat of default, one of the ways policymakers talk about delaying the crisis is the use of “extraordinary accounting measures.”.\nNow, that is not a term you hear in the private market and, I would think, if it were used there would be more than a few red flags brought up by investors and regulators.\nSo in today’s podcast we speak with Justin Marlowe, Research Professor in the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. Dr. Marlowe studies government finance, has written or edited several textbooks on public financial management and served on technical advisory bodies for the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.\nAs you will hear, we quickly jump into why extraordinary accounting measures is not really a thing, how the federal and looming economic crisis will affect state and local government and also get into the weeds of how governments are adopting XBRL for financial reporting.\n\nJoin FEISpecial Guest: Justin Marlowe.","content_html":"

As the US slips closer – again – to the threat of default, one of the ways policymakers talk about delaying the crisis is the use of “extraordinary accounting measures.”.
\nNow, that is not a term you hear in the private market and, I would think, if it were used there would be more than a few red flags brought up by investors and regulators.
\nSo in today’s podcast we speak with Justin Marlowe, Research Professor in the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. Dr. Marlowe studies government finance, has written or edited several textbooks on public financial management and served on technical advisory bodies for the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
\nAs you will hear, we quickly jump into why extraordinary accounting measures is not really a thing, how the federal and looming economic crisis will affect state and local government and also get into the weeds of how governments are adopting XBRL for financial reporting.

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Join FEI

Special Guest: Justin Marlowe.

","summary":"As the US slips closer – again – to the threat of default, one of the ways policymakers talk about delaying the crisis is the use of “extraordinary accounting measures.”\r\nWe quickly jump into why extraordinary accounting measures is not really \"a thing\", how the federal and looming economic crisis will affect state and local government and we also get into the weeds of how governments on adopting XBRL for financial reporting.\r\n","date_published":"2023-05-10T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/5ac2cdb1-8471-4e47-8eaa-0b5abef296d9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":57053336,"duration_in_seconds":2371}]},{"id":"bf255c32-8474-4976-b19d-187615a90587","title":"Using \"Water Accounting\" to Understand California's Balance Sheet","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/101","content_text":"For the State of California, oversight over the water supply is of utmost concern. Especially on the back of recent climate related events. \n\nOn this episode of the Financial Executives Podcast we sit down with PPIC Water Policy Center Research Fellow, Andrew Ayres to learn about water accounting: what it is and how the accounting model can be applied outside climate related risks.Special Guest: Andrew Ayres.Sponsored By:Board","content_html":"

For the State of California, oversight over the water supply is of utmost concern. Especially on the back of recent climate related events.

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On this episode of the Financial Executives Podcast we sit down with PPIC Water Policy Center Research Fellow, Andrew Ayres to learn about water accounting: what it is and how the accounting model can be applied outside climate related risks.

Special Guest: Andrew Ayres.

Sponsored By:

","summary":"","date_published":"2023-04-19T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/bf255c32-8474-4976-b19d-187615a90587.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28920482,"duration_in_seconds":1204}]},{"id":"83a252be-59e6-4975-abd1-8454ed00e4c2","title":"How Can Organizations Drive Operational Resilience?","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/99","content_text":"The past three years have been marked by turbulent change. The unanticipated global pandemic fundamentally altered the ways in which organizations operate. From accelerating digital transformations to enabling a highly-functioning virtual work environment, the past three years have forced organizations to be resilient in the wake of adversity.  \n\nOn the three year anniversary of the COVID-19 informed lockdowns, this episode of the Financial Executives Podcast we sit down with John Epperson, Managing Principal, Financial Services to take a closer look at operational resilience. Special Guest: John Epperson.Sponsored By:Crowe: A series of discussions surrounding the most import issues facing senior-level financial executives.","content_html":"

The past three years have been marked by turbulent change. The unanticipated global pandemic fundamentally altered the ways in which organizations operate. From accelerating digital transformations to enabling a highly-functioning virtual work environment, the past three years have forced organizations to be resilient in the wake of adversity.  

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On the three year anniversary of the COVID-19 informed lockdowns, this episode of the Financial Executives Podcast we sit down with John Epperson, Managing Principal, Financial Services to take a closer look at operational resilience. 

Special Guest: John Epperson.

Sponsored By:

","summary":"","date_published":"2023-04-05T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/83a252be-59e6-4975-abd1-8454ed00e4c2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":31259844,"duration_in_seconds":1301}]},{"id":"84e3973a-7318-4bd2-b143-72d352921bbd","title":"Revisiting The Fair Value Debate","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/100","content_text":"It didn’t take long following the most recent banking crisis for the conversation to turn to a debate around accounting and disclosure. Particularly, the fair value and hold to maturity treatment that financial institutions employ around the securities on their balance sheets. \nIn this episode of the podcast we speak with Rober Pozen, currently a senior lecturer at the MIT School of Management. Before entering academics, Bob was steeped in the world of investing and financial reporting as vice chairman of Fidelity Management and Chairman of MFS Investment management.\nBesides teaching, he is also a trustee of the IFRS Foundation, which oversees international financial reporting standard setting.\n\nJoin FEISpecial Guest: Robert Pozen.","content_html":"

It didn’t take long following the most recent banking crisis for the conversation to turn to a debate around accounting and disclosure. Particularly, the fair value and hold to maturity treatment that financial institutions employ around the securities on their balance sheets.
\nIn this episode of the podcast we speak with Rober Pozen, currently a senior lecturer at the MIT School of Management. Before entering academics, Bob was steeped in the world of investing and financial reporting as vice chairman of Fidelity Management and Chairman of MFS Investment management.
\nBesides teaching, he is also a trustee of the IFRS Foundation, which oversees international financial reporting standard setting.

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Join FEI

Special Guest: Robert Pozen.

","summary":"MIT's Robert Pozen discusses how the debate around fair value in banking should be focused on disclosure.","date_published":"2023-03-29T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/84e3973a-7318-4bd2-b143-72d352921bbd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":44512089,"duration_in_seconds":1853}]},{"id":"1c6f779b-228e-4f25-8f83-d7564f441616","title":"Are You Ready For The SEC's Climate Disclosure Rule?","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/95","content_text":"At the onset of the new year, the WSJ reported the SEC is “considering a softening of planned rules” while also highlighting the proposed 1% threshold, otherwise known as a bright-line test.\n\nOn this episode of the Financial Executives Podcast, we sit down with Maura Hodge, KPMG’s ESG Audit Leader, to get a better understanding of what the 1% disclosure threshold could mean for companies and their auditors as they prepare for the SEC’s final climate disclosure rule.\n\nDownload the Financial Education & Research Foundation Report on \"How Corporate Finance is Preparing for Climate Disclosure & Best Practices\" hereSpecial Guest: Maura Hodge.","content_html":"

At the onset of the new year, the WSJ reported the SEC is “considering a softening of planned rules” while also highlighting the proposed 1% threshold, otherwise known as a bright-line test.

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On this episode of the Financial Executives Podcast, we sit down with Maura Hodge, KPMG’s ESG Audit Leader, to get a better understanding of what the 1% disclosure threshold could mean for companies and their auditors as they prepare for the SEC’s final climate disclosure rule.

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Download the Financial Education & Research Foundation Report on "How Corporate Finance is Preparing for Climate Disclosure & Best Practices" here

Special Guest: Maura Hodge.

","summary":"","date_published":"2023-03-22T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/1c6f779b-228e-4f25-8f83-d7564f441616.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33519063,"duration_in_seconds":1395}]},{"id":"38e8ceaa-8673-4c5a-8668-384f834147a9","title":"Fixing The Bank Disclosure/Panic Feedback Loop","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/97","content_text":"The past several days have brought new attention to the way financial institutions communicate the health of their balance sheet and the way that investors and depositors react.\n\nIn this episode of the podcast we speak with Pingyang Gao, Area Head of Accounting and Law and Professor at Hong Kong University. Before joining HKU in 2020, Dr. Gao had been on the faculty of Chicago Booth School of Business and Yale where his research focused on public policy and securities regulation issues, with a special emphasis on the correlation of bank runs and disclosures.Special Guest: Pingyang Gao.","content_html":"

The past several days have brought new attention to the way financial institutions communicate the health of their balance sheet and the way that investors and depositors react.

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In this episode of the podcast we speak with Pingyang Gao, Area Head of Accounting and Law and Professor at Hong Kong University. Before joining HKU in 2020, Dr. Gao had been on the faculty of Chicago Booth School of Business and Yale where his research focused on public policy and securities regulation issues, with a special emphasis on the correlation of bank runs and disclosures.

Special Guest: Pingyang Gao.

","summary":"Prof. Pingyang Goa, a researcher on bank panics, discusses how disclosures need to change in order to prevent the next crisis.","date_published":"2023-03-16T18:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/38e8ceaa-8673-4c5a-8668-384f834147a9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":63352276,"duration_in_seconds":2633}]},{"id":"f8f9747e-a8d9-489a-84b9-a0dab38787dc","title":"Diversify But Verify: Commercial Banking After SVB","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/98","content_text":"Financial executives across the US were given a taste of the unthinkable last week when Silicon Valley Bank was closed by regulators and thousands of businesses - mostly venture or privately backed – had their deposits threatened.\nAlthough regulators stepped in and ended the panic, what was unthinkable suddenly became possible. Would my business lose its deposits? How will I make payments? What if I can’t make payroll?\nIn this episode of the podcast we speak with Jay Jung, founder and managing partner at Embarc Advisors. With over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, Jay works with many small and medium sized businesses in Silicon Valley and throughout the country and he discusses the fallout of the latest banking crisis and how financial executives need to reset their approach to commercial banking.Special Guest: Jay Jung.","content_html":"

Financial executives across the US were given a taste of the unthinkable last week when Silicon Valley Bank was closed by regulators and thousands of businesses - mostly venture or privately backed – had their deposits threatened.
\nAlthough regulators stepped in and ended the panic, what was unthinkable suddenly became possible. Would my business lose its deposits? How will I make payments? What if I can’t make payroll?
\nIn this episode of the podcast we speak with Jay Jung, founder and managing partner at Embarc Advisors. With over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, Jay works with many small and medium sized businesses in Silicon Valley and throughout the country and he discusses the fallout of the latest banking crisis and how financial executives need to reset their approach to commercial banking.

Special Guest: Jay Jung.

","summary":"In this episode of the podcast we speak with Jay Jung, founder and managing partner at Embarc Advisors about how financial executives need to react the the banking crisis.","date_published":"2023-03-15T08:45:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/f8f9747e-a8d9-489a-84b9-a0dab38787dc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34356376,"duration_in_seconds":1430}]},{"id":"d5110e04-3f34-492e-a347-9c9e57012863","title":"Stopping Finance and Accounting Exodus","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/96","content_text":"Towards the end of last year in December 2022, the Wall Street Journal reported that more than 300,000 US accountants and auditors had left their jobs in the past two years. \nOn the academic front, they reported that college enrollment for finance and accounting degrees fell by 17%. Now, this mass exodus of finance and accounting professionals is not entirely a new phenomenon. We've heard a lot over the last couple of years about the COVID 19 induced great resignation and of quiet quitting. But where these conversations fall short is addressing what happens next? \nWhat happens now when employers can't fill the gap that's been created by the number of people who have left their finance and accounting jobs? And what does this trend or these generational shifts really mean for the industry at large?Special Guests: Dr. Wayne Williams, Elizabeth Brown, and Richard Deosingh.","content_html":"

Towards the end of last year in December 2022, the Wall Street Journal reported that more than 300,000 US accountants and auditors had left their jobs in the past two years.
\nOn the academic front, they reported that college enrollment for finance and accounting degrees fell by 17%. Now, this mass exodus of finance and accounting professionals is not entirely a new phenomenon. We've heard a lot over the last couple of years about the COVID 19 induced great resignation and of quiet quitting. But where these conversations fall short is addressing what happens next?
\nWhat happens now when employers can't fill the gap that's been created by the number of people who have left their finance and accounting jobs? And what does this trend or these generational shifts really mean for the industry at large?

Special Guests: Dr. Wayne Williams, Elizabeth Brown, and Richard Deosingh.

","summary":"Recorded from the most recent Financial Executives International Forward Thinking series, listen to leaders from academia, recruiting and a state accounting board discuss what can be done to fix the system. \r\n","date_published":"2023-03-08T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/d5110e04-3f34-492e-a347-9c9e57012863.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":86211518,"duration_in_seconds":3586}]},{"id":"c7a38889-b633-48bd-81ff-a3c1673b3c78","title":"China Reset: IPOs, Mergers and Audits","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/94","content_text":"Tensions with China have been at the top of the political discourse over the past several months whether it's rouge balloons or Taiwan trips. And just like the geopolitical landscape, the capital markets are coming to terms with a reset of the relationship between the US and PRC.\nIn this episode of the Financial Executive Podcast we speak with Weiheng Chen, partner with the law firm of Wilson Sonsini in Hong Kong. Weiheng has been a leader in underwriting and M&A in the China/US market and has worked on deals valued in the billions across technology, media, telecom, healthcare, education, consumer, and financial industries.\n\nWe discuss how market and regulatory changes in both countries will reshape the future of fundraising, dealflow and financial disclosures.Special Guest: Weiheng Chen.Sponsored By:Board","content_html":"

Tensions with China have been at the top of the political discourse over the past several months whether it's rouge balloons or Taiwan trips. And just like the geopolitical landscape, the capital markets are coming to terms with a reset of the relationship between the US and PRC.
\nIn this episode of the Financial Executive Podcast we speak with Weiheng Chen, partner with the law firm of Wilson Sonsini in Hong Kong. Weiheng has been a leader in underwriting and M&A in the China/US market and has worked on deals valued in the billions across technology, media, telecom, healthcare, education, consumer, and financial industries.

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We discuss how market and regulatory changes in both countries will reshape the future of fundraising, dealflow and financial disclosures.

Special Guest: Weiheng Chen.

Sponsored By:

","summary":"We speak with China capital markets expert WiHung Chen, partner with the law firm of Wilson Sonsini in Hong Kong, about how geopolitical changes may spillover in auditing, financial disclosers and dealflow.","date_published":"2023-03-01T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/c7a38889-b633-48bd-81ff-a3c1673b3c78.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":47463912,"duration_in_seconds":1972}]},{"id":"1a4be960-0fde-437f-90ec-6a11cab48e4d","title":"Why Are Students Leaving Accounting?","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/93","content_text":"COVID-19 induced workplace shifts had an affect on almost every indusry. But for the finance and accounting profession at large, these shifts have contributed to a mass exodus of accountants. It was reported by the Wall Street Journal that more than 300,000 U.S. accountants and auditors have left their jobs in the past two years and colleges across the United States have seen a 17% decline in the number of students coming into the field can’t fill the gap. \n\nIn this episode of the Financial Executives Podcast, we sit down with a former accounting major from Temple University: Nathan Wakefield to learn more about his experience and decision to pivot away from accouning and the factors that influenced his decision. Special Guest: Nathan Wakefield.Sponsored By:Workday","content_html":"

COVID-19 induced workplace shifts had an affect on almost every indusry. But for the finance and accounting profession at large, these shifts have contributed to a mass exodus of accountants. It was reported by the Wall Street Journal that more than 300,000 U.S. accountants and auditors have left their jobs in the past two years and colleges across the United States have seen a 17% decline in the number of students coming into the field can’t fill the gap.

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In this episode of the Financial Executives Podcast, we sit down with a former accounting major from Temple University: Nathan Wakefield to learn more about his experience and decision to pivot away from accouning and the factors that influenced his decision.

Special Guest: Nathan Wakefield.

Sponsored By:

","summary":"","date_published":"2023-02-24T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/1a4be960-0fde-437f-90ec-6a11cab48e4d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19457520,"duration_in_seconds":810}]},{"id":"fdf13a0a-e09d-447f-8768-3b7ca0c73574","title":"Digital Transformation In a Time of Uncertainty","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/92","content_text":"Whatever the future holds for the finance function – recession, supply chain disruptions, or management pivots – having the correct and latest financial information will be the key to success. A large part of the battle to optimize financial information falls within an organization's digital transformation efforts.\nIn this sponsored episode of the financial executive podcast we speak with Gina Ferguson,Senior Director of Customer Experience for Finance at Workday about how she works to leverage financial information.Special Guest: Gina Ferguson.Sponsored By:Workday","content_html":"

Whatever the future holds for the finance function – recession, supply chain disruptions, or management pivots – having the correct and latest financial information will be the key to success. A large part of the battle to optimize financial information falls within an organization's digital transformation efforts.
\nIn this sponsored episode of the financial executive podcast we speak with Gina Ferguson,Senior Director of Customer Experience for Finance at Workday about how she works to leverage financial information.

Special Guest: Gina Ferguson.

Sponsored By:

","summary":"We speak with Gina Ferguson,Senior Director of Customer Experience for Finance at Workday about how she works to leverage financial information.\r\n","date_published":"2023-02-14T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/fdf13a0a-e09d-447f-8768-3b7ca0c73574.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30092442,"duration_in_seconds":1248}]},{"id":"a5541d8c-5d92-4275-b6e7-adc24b72fd3d","title":"Beyoncé Has an Accountant","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/91","content_text":"Mentorship in finance and accounting is more important than ever as the economy and job market changes. That’s one of the reasons Financial Executives International is launching a new mentorship platform as part of FEI Engage.\nIn this episode of the podcast we listen to some of the most relevant discussions that FEI’s Olivia Berman had last year as part of FEI Engage’s How I Got Here series.\nIn order of appearance, you will hear highlights from Oliva’s conversations with Edua Dickerson and Kevin McBride of ServiceNow, followed by Wes Bricker of PwC and Talia Smith of Deloitte.Special Guests: Edua Dickerson, Kevin McBride, Thalia Smith, and Wes Bricker.Sponsored By:Board","content_html":"

Mentorship in finance and accounting is more important than ever as the economy and job market changes. That’s one of the reasons Financial Executives International is launching a new mentorship platform as part of FEI Engage.
\nIn this episode of the podcast we listen to some of the most relevant discussions that FEI’s Olivia Berman had last year as part of FEI Engage’s How I Got Here series.
\nIn order of appearance, you will hear highlights from Oliva’s conversations with Edua Dickerson and Kevin McBride of ServiceNow, followed by Wes Bricker of PwC and Talia Smith of Deloitte.

Special Guests: Edua Dickerson, Kevin McBride, Thalia Smith, and Wes Bricker.

Sponsored By:

","summary":"How does an accounting career fit into today's job market and what role does a mentor play?","date_published":"2023-02-14T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/a5541d8c-5d92-4275-b6e7-adc24b72fd3d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":45395606,"duration_in_seconds":1885}]},{"id":"4aeda228-4a1c-47cc-a5d2-af8f1cc80d6f","title":"Can Renewable Energy Save Us?","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/90","content_text":"The War in Ukraine created a new global energy crisis, while at the same time the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act is making a historic investment in solar and renewable energy. The question remains whether the transition away from fossil fuels can keep pace with renewable sector’s capacity as a reliable source of energy for the US economy. Special Guest: William (Tres) Petmecky.Sponsored By:Allianz Trade","content_html":"

The War in Ukraine created a new global energy crisis, while at the same time the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act is making a historic investment in solar and renewable energy. The question remains whether the transition away from fossil fuels can keep pace with renewable sector’s capacity as a reliable source of energy for the US economy.

Special Guest: William (Tres) Petmecky.

Sponsored By:

","summary":"A conversation with Cypress Creek Renewables’ Chief Financial Officer, Tres Petmecky.","date_published":"2022-12-16T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/4aeda228-4a1c-47cc-a5d2-af8f1cc80d6f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":77815523,"duration_in_seconds":3236}]},{"id":"7bafae37-67ca-47a6-b2fc-c6af28442baa","title":"Linking Finance and Human Resources For Better Planning","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/89","content_text":"In this sponsored episode of the Financial Executive podcast we speak with Rehman Rashid, Finance Leader at Workday and Rex Blodgett Director, People Analytics at Workday, regarding their approach to closely tying together finance and human resources for more effective planning, Special Guests: Rehman Rashid and Rex Blodgett.Sponsored By:Workday","content_html":"

In this sponsored episode of the Financial Executive podcast we speak with Rehman Rashid, Finance Leader at Workday and Rex Blodgett Director, People Analytics at Workday, regarding their approach to closely tying together finance and human resources for more effective planning,

Special Guests: Rehman Rashid and Rex Blodgett.

Sponsored By:

","summary":"Coming out of the past two years of economic uncertainty, and entering an even greater period of uncertainty, means that finance and human resources need to work more closely than ever to make sure the enterprise is staffed correctly for all possibilities. \r\n","date_published":"2022-11-18T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/7bafae37-67ca-47a6-b2fc-c6af28442baa.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39103902,"duration_in_seconds":1623}]},{"id":"a1ce47b6-bd3d-44b1-a92c-6fd8c0bb1ee3","title":"The Future of the Global Energy Infrastructure","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/88","content_text":"Whether it’s uncertainty in the Gulf, war in Ukraine or the move to renewable sources, the energy industry is facing a generational paradigm shift with long-term implications for its future. Not since the crisis of the 1970s have energy providers been confronted with so many risks and opportunities.\n\nFossil fuels remain at the center of the global energy ecosystem, and Houston-based Halliburton provides the infrastructure to keep it flowing, from exploration to production. But as global geopolitical dynamics change, and domestic priorities shift, how the oil and gas industry responds to changes on the ground today will shape the sector for decades.Special Guest: Charlie Geer.","content_html":"

Whether it’s uncertainty in the Gulf, war in Ukraine or the move to renewable sources, the energy industry is facing a generational paradigm shift with long-term implications for its future. Not since the crisis of the 1970s have energy providers been confronted with so many risks and opportunities.

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Fossil fuels remain at the center of the global energy ecosystem, and Houston-based Halliburton provides the infrastructure to keep it flowing, from exploration to production. But as global geopolitical dynamics change, and domestic priorities shift, how the oil and gas industry responds to changes on the ground today will shape the sector for decades.

Special Guest: Charlie Geer.

","summary":"","date_published":"2022-11-03T22:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/a1ce47b6-bd3d-44b1-a92c-6fd8c0bb1ee3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":59068278,"duration_in_seconds":2460}]},{"id":"ceac4dc3-a6e0-4a6f-85f3-00cfaa8e2e8e","title":"ESG Strategy: Challenges, Pitfalls and Being Tangible","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/87","content_text":"Environmental, Social and Governance standards have recently moved beyond the realm of necessities. These standards, used to attract socially conscious investors, have become necessities for companies and organizations alike. \nThe real struggle for many investors is tangibility and practicality. Greenwashing too, has become a real industry challenge. \n\nChris McClure is the leader of the Crowe's newly established ESG Center of Excellence. With over 25 years of experience in regulatory and compliance matters, Chris dismantles some of the most common pitfall’s organizations face when setting the ESG agenda and concurrently when applying the strategy. Special Guest: Chris McClure.","content_html":"

Environmental, Social and Governance standards have recently moved beyond the realm of necessities. These standards, used to attract socially conscious investors, have become necessities for companies and organizations alike.
\nThe real struggle for many investors is tangibility and practicality. Greenwashing too, has become a real industry challenge.

\n\n

Chris McClure is the leader of the Crowe's newly established ESG Center of Excellence. With over 25 years of experience in regulatory and compliance matters, Chris dismantles some of the most common pitfall’s organizations face when setting the ESG agenda and concurrently when applying the strategy.

Special Guest: Chris McClure.

","summary":"","date_published":"2022-10-20T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/ceac4dc3-a6e0-4a6f-85f3-00cfaa8e2e8e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39423146,"duration_in_seconds":1641}]},{"id":"5f407c41-daf1-448c-be0c-33469ff9a058","title":"Coming Out and Being An Ally In the Finance Suite","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/86","content_text":"October 11 is National Coming Out Day and we thought it would be a good time to share a conversation that took place earlier this year during Financial Executives International Belonging In Finance.\n\nDillon Papenfuss, FEI’s Director of Research and Kevin Lavin, a partner with EY had a very thoughtful discussion about some of the hurdles they faced when coming out in the industry and what changes that still need to happen to make it a more inclusive profession.Special Guest: Kevin Lavin.","content_html":"

October 11 is National Coming Out Day and we thought it would be a good time to share a conversation that took place earlier this year during Financial Executives International Belonging In Finance.

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Dillon Papenfuss, FEI’s Director of Research and Kevin Lavin, a partner with EY had a very thoughtful discussion about some of the hurdles they faced when coming out in the industry and what changes that still need to happen to make it a more inclusive profession.

Special Guest: Kevin Lavin.

","summary":"On National Coming Out Day, a discussion from FEI recent Belonging In Finance series.","date_published":"2022-10-11T14:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/5f407c41-daf1-448c-be0c-33469ff9a058.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":89468343,"duration_in_seconds":3722}]},{"id":"486de9c2-7743-4e90-8d75-d7feddf4d8e1","title":"Getting Finance In Sync","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/84","content_text":"Financial professionals are currenlty dealing with a lot of unknowns in this economic environment, whether that is revenue, budgeting or even staffing. This can lead to a lot of static in your numbers and a lot of confusion for anyone trying to rely on those numbers.\nIn this sponsored episode of the Financial Executive Podcast we speak with Christopher Geers, Director at Huron Consulting Group, about the role that digitization in finance can play in getting you work in synchrony.Special Guest: Christopher Geers.Sponsored By:Huron Consulting Group: Huron is a global professional services firm that collaborates with clients to put possible into practice by creating sound strategies, optimizing operations, accelerating digital transformation, and empowering businesses and their people to own their future. By embracing diverse perspectives, encouraging new ideas, and challenging the status quo, we create sustainable results for the organizations we serve.","content_html":"

Financial professionals are currenlty dealing with a lot of unknowns in this economic environment, whether that is revenue, budgeting or even staffing. This can lead to a lot of static in your numbers and a lot of confusion for anyone trying to rely on those numbers.
\nIn this sponsored episode of the Financial Executive Podcast we speak with Christopher Geers, Director at Huron Consulting Group, about the role that digitization in finance can play in getting you work in synchrony.

Special Guest: Christopher Geers.

Sponsored By:

","summary":"A in depth discussion about getting digital \"synchronicity\" in finance.","date_published":"2022-09-29T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/486de9c2-7743-4e90-8d75-d7feddf4d8e1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33745296,"duration_in_seconds":1400}]},{"id":"46196562-4e3d-435f-9017-dea3b2b69490","title":"Mental Health In Finance and Accounting","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/85","content_text":"In this episode of the podcast we speak with Mark Cowan, a professor of accountantcy at Boise State University. A CPA and a lawyer, Prof Cowan has spent his career in both public and industry accounting and has written about the role of mental health in the profession and the need for some things to change.\n\nDepression and the CPA\nHow CPAs and employers can support mental healthSpecial Guest: Mark Cowan.Sponsored By:Workday","content_html":"

In this episode of the podcast we speak with Mark Cowan, a professor of accountantcy at Boise State University. A CPA and a lawyer, Prof Cowan has spent his career in both public and industry accounting and has written about the role of mental health in the profession and the need for some things to change.

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Depression and the CPA
\nHow CPAs and employers can support mental health

Special Guest: Mark Cowan.

Sponsored By:

","summary":"An important discussion about the role of mental health in accounting with Prof. Mark Cowan.","date_published":"2022-09-27T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/46196562-4e3d-435f-9017-dea3b2b69490.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36940941,"duration_in_seconds":1533}]},{"id":"d6faad97-9e7c-4aeb-b664-9e9685440c39","title":"Episode 83: Financial Services Facing the Unknown","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/83","content_text":"Consecutive market shocks of a global pandemic, rising inflation, and a threatened recession continue to chip away at market confidence. Despite these traumas, the US financial services industry has never been more stable.Special Guests: Giannine Cohoon and Tonya Hummers.","content_html":"

Consecutive market shocks of a global pandemic, rising inflation, and a threatened recession continue to chip away at market confidence. Despite these traumas, the US financial services industry has never been more stable.

Special Guests: Giannine Cohoon and Tonya Hummers.

","summary":"","date_published":"2022-09-15T22:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/d6faad97-9e7c-4aeb-b664-9e9685440c39.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":51064870,"duration_in_seconds":2127}]},{"id":"8ee16f06-8afb-4ac1-a05b-2e86e58e95a4","title":"Episode 82: The Changing Face of Consumer Credit","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/82","content_text":"Rapid changes in the US economy are forcing consumer credit providers to shore up their balance sheets and operations for some rough waters. Amex’s David Fabricant sits down with FEI to detail how one of the largest credit provider is bracing for any change.Special Guest: David Fabricant.","content_html":"

Rapid changes in the US economy are forcing consumer credit providers to shore up their balance sheets and operations for some rough waters. Amex’s David Fabricant sits down with FEI to detail how one of the largest credit provider is bracing for any change.

Special Guest: David Fabricant.

","summary":"","date_published":"2022-08-31T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/8ee16f06-8afb-4ac1-a05b-2e86e58e95a4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":74347054,"duration_in_seconds":3097}]},{"id":"38d21361-601a-4967-9616-695d149f9527","title":"Adapting and Creating Value Through FP&A","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/79","content_text":"There is a great deal of uncertainty rolling through the business community and markets, and strategies, customers and products that seemed a sure thing six months ago are being called into question. Financial executives with critical financial planning and analysis, or FP&A skills, will be needed more than ever to help management prepare for all economic possibilities.Special Guest: James Hsieh.Sponsored By:Workday","content_html":"

There is a great deal of uncertainty rolling through the business community and markets, and strategies, customers and products that seemed a sure thing six months ago are being called into question. Financial executives with critical financial planning and analysis, or FP&A skills, will be needed more than ever to help management prepare for all economic possibilities.

Special Guest: James Hsieh.

Sponsored By:

","summary":"In the sponsored episode of the Financial Executive Podcast we speak with James Hsie, director of corporate FP&A at Workday, about his approach to FP&A and how other finance professionals can leverage new technology and systems to meet that challenge.","date_published":"2022-08-08T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/38d21361-601a-4967-9616-695d149f9527.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36325097,"duration_in_seconds":1508}]},{"id":"3ccc4092-3dc5-44bb-9dce-5940113c32f2","title":"Episode 81: Payment Services","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/81","content_text":"Payments are the lifeline of any business, as the main artery for cashflow and financial sustainability. Kristy Carstensen lead’s the finance efforts of Minneapolis-based US Bank’s payment services and will offer her perspective on how payments practices will evolve over the next decade.Special Guest: Kristy Carstensen.","content_html":"

Payments are the lifeline of any business, as the main artery for cashflow and financial sustainability. Kristy Carstensen lead’s the finance efforts of Minneapolis-based US Bank’s payment services and will offer her perspective on how payments practices will evolve over the next decade.

Special Guest: Kristy Carstensen.

","summary":"","date_published":"2022-08-03T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/3ccc4092-3dc5-44bb-9dce-5940113c32f2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":65665060,"duration_in_seconds":2735}]},{"id":"7f2bbdac-1353-419c-b43c-437a79902ad0","title":"Episode 80: How to Modernize and Digitize Finance","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/80","content_text":"Consecutive market shocks of a global pandemic, rising inflation, and a threatened recession continue to chip away at market confidence. Despite these traumas, the US financial services industry has never been more stable.\n\nThe Financial Education & Research Foundation (FERF), in cooperation with Robert Half | Protiviti, will hold live, in-depth Q&A discussions with three leaders that will offer insight on how American banks are navigating these unprecedented and challenging times, and what their customers can expect as financial services reacts to an increasingly volatile world.\n\nWhether it is paying for a parking spot with your phone or transferring cash across the globe, all aspects of banking and finance are being digitized. Citi’s Johnbull Okpra will discuss how these changes are impacting the industry from the unique position as one of globes largest banking institutions.Special Guest: Johnbull Okpara.","content_html":"

Consecutive market shocks of a global pandemic, rising inflation, and a threatened recession continue to chip away at market confidence. Despite these traumas, the US financial services industry has never been more stable.

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The Financial Education & Research Foundation (FERF), in cooperation with Robert Half | Protiviti, will hold live, in-depth Q&A discussions with three leaders that will offer insight on how American banks are navigating these unprecedented and challenging times, and what their customers can expect as financial services reacts to an increasingly volatile world.

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Whether it is paying for a parking spot with your phone or transferring cash across the globe, all aspects of banking and finance are being digitized. Citi’s Johnbull Okpra will discuss how these changes are impacting the industry from the unique position as one of globes largest banking institutions.

Special Guest: Johnbull Okpara.

","summary":"","date_published":"2022-08-01T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/7f2bbdac-1353-419c-b43c-437a79902ad0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":75669792,"duration_in_seconds":3152}]},{"id":"948f0814-3998-4a1a-b0b6-f87765a8362a","title":"A New World Needs a New Way to Close","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/77","content_text":"A key responsibility for anyone in the finance function is closing the company books on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis. And although to a layperson that may seem like a straightforward process, anyone with an accounting or finance background knows it’s anything but.\n\nFilled with multiple stakeholders and dependencies, the financial close can be a complicated process for even a small organization. But that complexity can increase algorithmically with the size of the organization.\n\nIn this sponsored episode of the Financial Executive Podcast I speak with Nancy Wu, head of sales and support at SkyStem. SkyStem provides month-end close automation for enterprise-level accounting teams.\n\nNancy speaks about the increased use of automation in the financial close and how recent events, like the move to remote working during the COVID-19 pandemic, may have accelerated an already rapidly changing financial close process.\n\nFor more information on SkyStem please visit www.skystem.com.Special Guest: Nancy Wu.","content_html":"

A key responsibility for anyone in the finance function is closing the company books on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis. And although to a layperson that may seem like a straightforward process, anyone with an accounting or finance background knows it’s anything but.

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Filled with multiple stakeholders and dependencies, the financial close can be a complicated process for even a small organization. But that complexity can increase algorithmically with the size of the organization.

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In this sponsored episode of the Financial Executive Podcast I speak with Nancy Wu, head of sales and support at SkyStem. SkyStem provides month-end close automation for enterprise-level accounting teams.

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Nancy speaks about the increased use of automation in the financial close and how recent events, like the move to remote working during the COVID-19 pandemic, may have accelerated an already rapidly changing financial close process.

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For more information on SkyStem please visit www.skystem.com.

Special Guest: Nancy Wu.

","summary":"In this sponsored episode of the Financial Executive Podcast I speak with Nancy Wu, head of sales and support at SkyStem, about closing the books with certainty today requires a new approach. \r\n","date_published":"2022-06-27T00:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/948f0814-3998-4a1a-b0b6-f87765a8362a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":42342285,"duration_in_seconds":1758}]},{"id":"52f0e7bb-54ef-47f0-8b81-a67d1a0e1c65","title":"Episode 78: Auditing a Company's Civil Rights Record","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/78","content_text":"Civil rights audits, also known as racial equity audits, have become a new way for organizations to review their internal and external operations for systemic racism and discrinination. Although they do not necessarily involve the finance function, they do have a significant impact on company disclosures and strategy.\nIn this episode of the podcast we speak with Valecia McDowell and Elena Mitchell, both of the law firm of Moore & Van Allen, about the increasingly important role of civil rights audits and how they fit into an organization's push for transparency.Special Guests: Elena Mitchell and Valecia McDowell.Sponsored By:Workday","content_html":"

Civil rights audits, also known as racial equity audits, have become a new way for organizations to review their internal and external operations for systemic racism and discrinination. Although they do not necessarily involve the finance function, they do have a significant impact on company disclosures and strategy.
\nIn this episode of the podcast we speak with Valecia McDowell and Elena Mitchell, both of the law firm of Moore & Van Allen, about the increasingly important role of civil rights audits and how they fit into an organization's push for transparency.

Special Guests: Elena Mitchell and Valecia McDowell.

Sponsored By:

","summary":"Civil rights audits are becoming tables stakes for investors increasingly focused on discrimination the the work place and marketplace.","date_published":"2022-06-22T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/52f0e7bb-54ef-47f0-8b81-a67d1a0e1c65.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":50817350,"duration_in_seconds":2112}]},{"id":"e25fccba-9fcb-48e0-aba4-1f12b53f734e","title":"Proxy Season is ESG Season","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/76","content_text":"Shareholders have filed more ESG resolutions in 2022 than in all previous years, according to Morngingstar.. \n\nIn this podcast we speak with Andrew Behar, CEO of the non-profit As You Sow, a shareholder advocacy non-profit that focuses on corporate social responsibility. We discuss the current proxy season and how accounting, auditing and financial disclosure practices fit into their approach to engaging with public companies.Special Guest: Andrew Behar.","content_html":"

Shareholders have filed more ESG resolutions in 2022 than in all previous years, according to Morngingstar..

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In this podcast we speak with Andrew Behar, CEO of the non-profit As You Sow, a shareholder advocacy non-profit that focuses on corporate social responsibility. We discuss the current proxy season and how accounting, auditing and financial disclosure practices fit into their approach to engaging with public companies.

Special Guest: Andrew Behar.

","summary":"The current proxy season has seen a flurry of proposals that focus on ESG disclosures, especially issues of climate and diversity.","date_published":"2022-06-01T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/e25fccba-9fcb-48e0-aba4-1f12b53f734e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":53353051,"duration_in_seconds":2217}]},{"id":"32de858e-ec53-4aa7-934f-0c648ed7cc35","title":"Putting a SOC in Crypto","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/74","content_text":"Crypto and blockchain are finding quick adoption in the corporate world, and that means financial executives are looking for ways to overlay some of the time tested assurance practices.\n\nGiven the emphasis on the technology underpinning crypto it should be no surprise that service organization control reports, often referred to as SOC reports, are being embraced by companies looking to develop an operational risk structure around blockchain services. \n\nDisclaimer:\nThe information in this podcast is not – and is not intended to be – audit, tax, accounting, advisory, risk, performance, consulting, business, financial, investment, legal, or other professional advice. The information is general in nature, based on existing authorities, and is subject to change. The information is not a substitute for professional advice or services, and you should consult a qualified professional adviser before taking any action based on the information. Crowe is not responsible for any loss incurred by any person who relies on the information discussed in this document.Special Guest: Rich Perilloux.","content_html":"

Crypto and blockchain are finding quick adoption in the corporate world, and that means financial executives are looking for ways to overlay some of the time tested assurance practices.

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Given the emphasis on the technology underpinning crypto it should be no surprise that service organization control reports, often referred to as SOC reports, are being embraced by companies looking to develop an operational risk structure around blockchain services.

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Disclaimer:
\nThe information in this podcast is not – and is not intended to be – audit, tax, accounting, advisory, risk, performance, consulting, business, financial, investment, legal, or other professional advice. The information is general in nature, based on existing authorities, and is subject to change. The information is not a substitute for professional advice or services, and you should consult a qualified professional adviser before taking any action based on the information. Crowe is not responsible for any loss incurred by any person who relies on the information discussed in this document.

Special Guest: Rich Perilloux.

","summary":"In this episode of the podcast we speak with Rich Perilloux, principal in the audit and assurance services group at Crowe about how he is working to bring some established IT assurance practices to the crypto world.\r\n","date_published":"2022-05-11T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/32de858e-ec53-4aa7-934f-0c648ed7cc35.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33961213,"duration_in_seconds":1409}]},{"id":"241f9073-ec28-458f-9648-7b32d72e0b21","title":"FEI Engage 101: China Accounting and Audit","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/75","content_text":"This podcast is the first in a series of discussions we are conducting for our FEI Engage subscribers, with the goal of offering access to senior auditing and accounting professionals and academics to get their thoughts on the biggest issues facing students and early career professionals entering the industry.\nIn this inaugural Engage 101 podcast, we look at China.\nOver the past 20 years the rise of China in the global economic order has astounded economists. That has translated into an influx of Chinese companies looking to tap the U.S. capital markets.\nAs a result, there has been a debate between global regulators about the audit standards that China-based companies should be held to when they access the US equity markets.\nWe speak with Professor Paul Gillis of Peking University in China. Professor Gillis started out at Price Waterhouse and led their entrance into China before retiring in 2004 and entering academics.Special Guest: Paul Gillis.","content_html":"

This podcast is the first in a series of discussions we are conducting for our FEI Engage subscribers, with the goal of offering access to senior auditing and accounting professionals and academics to get their thoughts on the biggest issues facing students and early career professionals entering the industry.
\nIn this inaugural Engage 101 podcast, we look at China.
\nOver the past 20 years the rise of China in the global economic order has astounded economists. That has translated into an influx of Chinese companies looking to tap the U.S. capital markets.
\nAs a result, there has been a debate between global regulators about the audit standards that China-based companies should be held to when they access the US equity markets.
\nWe speak with Professor Paul Gillis of Peking University in China. Professor Gillis started out at Price Waterhouse and led their entrance into China before retiring in 2004 and entering academics.

Special Guest: Paul Gillis.

","summary":"We talk to Professor Gillis how the audit industry in China has changed and what he expects for the future.\r\n","date_published":"2022-04-04T20:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/241f9073-ec28-458f-9648-7b32d72e0b21.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":44933411,"duration_in_seconds":1867}]},{"id":"19daae75-7a81-4c43-a5a1-b1459a38d45c","title":"Episode 73: Inflation, Currency Volatility and Your Balance Sheet in 2022","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/73","content_text":"The past two years of pandemic-induced uncertainty have opened the door for risks that financial executives have not had to manage at scale in decades: rapidly rising inflation and the knock-on effect of currency volatility.\n\nJoin the Financial Education and Research Foundation (FERF) for the first ForwardThinking session of the New Year to learn about how these new risks should be reported, measured and hedged when possible. It has been generations since these risks have been seen at any scale and new strategies may be needed to meet old challenges.Special Guests: Amol Dhargalkar and Elizabeth Gordon.","content_html":"

The past two years of pandemic-induced uncertainty have opened the door for risks that financial executives have not had to manage at scale in decades: rapidly rising inflation and the knock-on effect of currency volatility.

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Join the Financial Education and Research Foundation (FERF) for the first ForwardThinking session of the New Year to learn about how these new risks should be reported, measured and hedged when possible. It has been generations since these risks have been seen at any scale and new strategies may be needed to meet old challenges.

Special Guests: Amol Dhargalkar and Elizabeth Gordon.

","summary":"","date_published":"2022-02-03T16:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/19daae75-7a81-4c43-a5a1-b1459a38d45c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":85333870,"duration_in_seconds":3554}]},{"id":"a3e2a7d9-5abf-49e6-bef8-8faf5a1d7fe3","title":"Why Media Finance Matters More Than Ever","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/72","content_text":"For finance leaders in the media, news and entertainment industries, digital transformation has altered traditional business models. Disruptions in politics, public policy, and consumer habits along with ever-changing digital platforms, have forced many to pivot. Media financial executives are tasked with trying to survive in an industry beset with risks, and also making their organizations financially viable for years to come.Special Guests: Paul McDonald and Paul Sachs.","content_html":"

For finance leaders in the media, news and entertainment industries, digital transformation has altered traditional business models. Disruptions in politics, public policy, and consumer habits along with ever-changing digital platforms, have forced many to pivot. Media financial executives are tasked with trying to survive in an industry beset with risks, and also making their organizations financially viable for years to come.

Special Guests: Paul McDonald and Paul Sachs.

","summary":"A wrap up discussion on our most recent ForwardThinking series. We are joined by Robert Half's Paul McDonald and Protiviti's Paul Sachs.","date_published":"2022-01-04T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/a3e2a7d9-5abf-49e6-bef8-8faf5a1d7fe3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":64960129,"duration_in_seconds":2701}]},{"id":"76e956e2-eeaa-4d95-a78d-ee6a344c5dff","title":"Episode 66: The Next Battleground In The Trade Revolution ","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/66","content_text":"Over the past several months there has been no shortage of discussion regarding global trade and the knock on-effects of the pandemic. But while debates over supply chain and cargo disruptions are at the top of everyone’s minds when it comes to physical trade, there is an even more important discussion building about the future of the global trade in services. \n\nIn this episode of the Financial Executive Podcast we speak with Nawaz Ali, head of market insights at Western Union Business Solutions, regarding Western Union’s new research report -- The Global Services Trade Revolution -- which looks at how the trade of services and digital products is going through its own upheaval and revolution.Special Guest: Nawaz Ali.Sponsored By:Western Union Business Solutions","content_html":"

Over the past several months there has been no shortage of discussion regarding global trade and the knock on-effects of the pandemic. But while debates over supply chain and cargo disruptions are at the top of everyone’s minds when it comes to physical trade, there is an even more important discussion building about the future of the global trade in services.

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In this episode of the Financial Executive Podcast we speak with Nawaz Ali, head of market insights at Western Union Business Solutions, regarding Western Union’s new research report -- The Global Services Trade Revolution -- which looks at how the trade of services and digital products is going through its own upheaval and revolution.

Special Guest: Nawaz Ali.

Sponsored By:

","summary":"In this episode of the Financial Executive Podcast we speak with Nawaz Ali, head of market insights at Western Union Business Solutions.","date_published":"2021-12-21T14:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/76e956e2-eeaa-4d95-a78d-ee6a344c5dff.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35219805,"duration_in_seconds":1462}]},{"id":"8acb9019-6c39-4dc6-a6a3-d022b2493580","title":"Empty Spaces Full of Risk","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/71","content_text":"The new year may start with a bang for lenders, but not in a good way.\n\nOn the heels of the federal eviction moratorium expiration for most states that takes place in January, lenders may see a rise in commercial foreclosures—both on properties that had been in default before COVID-19 took hold and properties that were vacated over 2021. \n\nIn this episode the podcast we speak with Brendan Arnott, Senior Vice President at Chubb insurance about what risks lenders and other financial institutions need to keep in mind when taking ownership of a growing vacant property portfolio. \n\nThanks to SAP for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about SAP use the link below\n\nhttps://www.sap.com/products/erp-financial-management.htmlSpecial Guest: Brendan Arnott.","content_html":"

The new year may start with a bang for lenders, but not in a good way.

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On the heels of the federal eviction moratorium expiration for most states that takes place in January, lenders may see a rise in commercial foreclosures—both on properties that had been in default before COVID-19 took hold and properties that were vacated over 2021.

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In this episode the podcast we speak with Brendan Arnott, Senior Vice President at Chubb insurance about what risks lenders and other financial institutions need to keep in mind when taking ownership of a growing vacant property portfolio.

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Thanks to SAP for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about SAP use the link below

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https://www.sap.com/products/erp-financial-management.html

Special Guest: Brendan Arnott.

","summary":"In this episode the podcast we speak with Brendan Arnott, Senior Vice President at Chubb insurance.","date_published":"2021-12-15T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/8acb9019-6c39-4dc6-a6a3-d022b2493580.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32650246,"duration_in_seconds":1355}]},{"id":"ad55fca8-2c7a-43e8-b281-af46db3fa656","title":"How Finance Can Keep Live Entertainment Alive","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/70","content_text":"At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, government-mandated shutdowns placed live, cultural activity companies in jeopardy. Dance crews and entertainment studios known for being creative in their mediums turned to financial teams for their creative, sustainable solutions. Brian Parisi, Chief Financial Officer at Break the Floor, the nation’s prominent live entertainment company will share how live entertainment companies landed during the pandemic, and where they go from here. Special Guest: Brian Parisi.","content_html":"

At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, government-mandated shutdowns placed live, cultural activity companies in jeopardy. Dance crews and entertainment studios known for being creative in their mediums turned to financial teams for their creative, sustainable solutions. Brian Parisi, Chief Financial Officer at Break the Floor, the nation’s prominent live entertainment company will share how live entertainment companies landed during the pandemic, and where they go from here.

Special Guest: Brian Parisi.

","summary":"As part of FEI's ForwardThinking interview series, Shivani Somaiya interviews Chief Financial Officer at Break the Floor Productions, Brian Parisi.","date_published":"2021-12-13T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/ad55fca8-2c7a-43e8-b281-af46db3fa656.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":73153956,"duration_in_seconds":3047}]},{"id":"1249ca6f-544a-41a0-910f-04efdcc7a192","title":"Episode 69: Rise of the Streaming Culture and Art of the COVID Pivot","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/69","content_text":"Government mandated stay-at-home orders significantly contributed to the growth of the streaming culture. The quarantine mandates also resulted in a mass shutdown of content productions. For media and entertainment companies that rely on production revenues, the impact was grave. Join us as we speak with Viacom EVP, Controller and CAO Katherine Gill-Charest about their transfer of non-core assets to support the growth of streaming, and how they deal with production halts.Special Guest: Katherine Gill-Charest.","content_html":"

Government mandated stay-at-home orders significantly contributed to the growth of the streaming culture. The quarantine mandates also resulted in a mass shutdown of content productions. For media and entertainment companies that rely on production revenues, the impact was grave. Join us as we speak with Viacom EVP, Controller and CAO Katherine Gill-Charest about their transfer of non-core assets to support the growth of streaming, and how they deal with production halts.

Special Guest: Katherine Gill-Charest.

","summary":"As part of FEI's ForwardThinking interview series, Shivani Somaiya interviews Executive Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller at ViacomCBS","date_published":"2021-12-07T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/1249ca6f-544a-41a0-910f-04efdcc7a192.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":73838766,"duration_in_seconds":3075}]},{"id":"9c6b5b1f-c3b0-498d-bef0-b3bf9dfe0623","title":"Balancing And Changing While Growing Fast In Finance","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/68","content_text":"Patricio is an industry veteran with 25 years of public company finance experience. He would be able to provide insight on a Latin American company successfully going public in the U.S. and also the company’s record third quarter 2021 financial results.\nIn this episode of the podcast we speak about how he was able to navigate through a SPAC transition and keeping his team focused in the middle of a pandemic.\n\nThanks to episode sponsor SAP. To learn more about SAP's work with financial executives click on the link below.\n\nwww.SAP.com/financeSpecial Guest: Patricio Vargas.","content_html":"

Patricio is an industry veteran with 25 years of public company finance experience. He would be able to provide insight on a Latin American company successfully going public in the U.S. and also the company’s record third quarter 2021 financial results.
\nIn this episode of the podcast we speak about how he was able to navigate through a SPAC transition and keeping his team focused in the middle of a pandemic.

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Thanks to episode sponsor SAP. To learn more about SAP's work with financial executives click on the link below.

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www.SAP.com/finance

Special Guest: Patricio Vargas.

","summary":"A conversation with Procaps Group CFO Patricio Vargas.","date_published":"2021-12-03T13:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/9c6b5b1f-c3b0-498d-bef0-b3bf9dfe0623.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37817393,"duration_in_seconds":1570}]},{"id":"d392fd13-cbac-4e79-9de7-468a657e10a0","title":"Gaining Inclusivity, Battling Isolation: Crowe Quarterly Insight","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/65","content_text":"Chris Mitchell has been with Crowe for six years, serving as a consulting principal within the technology, media, and telecommunications services group prior to this appointment at the firm’s first Chief Diversity Officer. As CDO, Mitchell is responsible for driving a programmatic agenda to support a culture of inclusion in line with the firm’s vision and strategy. \nIn this conversation, we talk with Chris about his experiences moving up in the accounting/audit/consulting industry and his hopes for making sure diversity is represented in its ranks.\n\n**_The information in this podcast is not – and is not intended to be – audit, tax, accounting, advisory, risk, performance, consulting, business, financial, investment, legal, or other professional advice. The information is general in nature, based on existing authorities, and is subject to change. The information is not a substitute for professional advice or services, and you should consult a qualified professional adviser before taking any action based on the information. Crowe is not responsible for any loss incurred by any person who relies on the information discussed in this document.\n_Special Guest: Chris Mitchell .","content_html":"

Chris Mitchell has been with Crowe for six years, serving as a consulting principal within the technology, media, and telecommunications services group prior to this appointment at the firm’s first Chief Diversity Officer. As CDO, Mitchell is responsible for driving a programmatic agenda to support a culture of inclusion in line with the firm’s vision and strategy.
\nIn this conversation, we talk with Chris about his experiences moving up in the accounting/audit/consulting industry and his hopes for making sure diversity is represented in its ranks.

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**_The information in this podcast is not – and is not intended to be – audit, tax, accounting, advisory, risk, performance, consulting, business, financial, investment, legal, or other professional advice. The information is general in nature, based on existing authorities, and is subject to change. The information is not a substitute for professional advice or services, and you should consult a qualified professional adviser before taking any action based on the information. Crowe is not responsible for any loss incurred by any person who relies on the information discussed in this document.
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Special Guest: Chris Mitchell .

","summary":"An interview with Crowe's first Chief Diversity Officer.","date_published":"2021-12-01T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/d392fd13-cbac-4e79-9de7-468a657e10a0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35838663,"duration_in_seconds":1488}]},{"id":"c37a56ef-0a06-4b51-8f63-a9af4f1ab8f8","title":"Inflation Accounting and Accounting for Inflation","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/67","content_text":"Real inflation-- where prices jump and spending is pummeled -- and is not something that businesses in the United States have had to deal with in decades. In this episode we speak with Dr. Elizabeth Gordon, Professor and Chair of the Department of Accounting at the Fox School of Business at Temple University in Philadelphia about how inflation will need to change financial disclosures.\n\nBecome a member of FEI.Special Guest: Elizabeth Gordon.","content_html":"

Real inflation-- where prices jump and spending is pummeled -- and is not something that businesses in the United States have had to deal with in decades. In this episode we speak with Dr. Elizabeth Gordon, Professor and Chair of the Department of Accounting at the Fox School of Business at Temple University in Philadelphia about how inflation will need to change financial disclosures.

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Become a member of FEI.

Special Guest: Elizabeth Gordon.

","summary":"A discussion about accounting in inflationary times with Temple's Dr. Elizabeth Gordon.","date_published":"2021-11-17T13:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/c37a56ef-0a06-4b51-8f63-a9af4f1ab8f8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32318884,"duration_in_seconds":1341}]},{"id":"f150f674-80a4-4bb9-88f5-4aa263350e10","title":"Your Cash Flows Don't Make Any Sense","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/63","content_text":"When it comes to public company disclosures, the statement of cash flows does not receive a great amount of attention. Seemingly a straightforward accounting of a company’s cash position, many preparers and investors spend more time debating the makeup of the balance sheet or income statement.\n\nBut for Counterpoint Global’s Michael Mauboussin, anyone that treats the cash flow statement as an “afterthought” is making a mistake. In his new research piece titled “Categorizing for Clarity”, he argues that the cash flow statement needs to be completely overhauled to keep pace with the ways that companies absorb and pay out their cash positions.\n\nIn this episode we speak to Mr. Mauboubissin about his proposals (which can be found in the episode’s show notes) and the issues that a confused cash flow statement brings up for both prepares and investors.\n\nCategorizing for Clarity\nJoin FEISpecial Guest: Michael J. Mauboussin.","content_html":"

When it comes to public company disclosures, the statement of cash flows does not receive a great amount of attention. Seemingly a straightforward accounting of a company’s cash position, many preparers and investors spend more time debating the makeup of the balance sheet or income statement.

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But for Counterpoint Global’s Michael Mauboussin, anyone that treats the cash flow statement as an “afterthought” is making a mistake. In his new research piece titled “Categorizing for Clarity”, he argues that the cash flow statement needs to be completely overhauled to keep pace with the ways that companies absorb and pay out their cash positions.

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In this episode we speak to Mr. Mauboubissin about his proposals (which can be found in the episode’s show notes) and the issues that a confused cash flow statement brings up for both prepares and investors.

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Categorizing for Clarity
\nJoin FEI

Special Guest: Michael J. Mauboussin.

","summary":"In this episode we speak to Counterpoint Global’s Michael Mauboussin about his proposals around cash flow statements and the issues that a confused cash flow statement brings up for both prepares and investors.\r\n","date_published":"2021-11-10T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/f150f674-80a4-4bb9-88f5-4aa263350e10.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":50814238,"duration_in_seconds":2112}]},{"id":"d80f76e7-e9ca-4157-9606-eee702cadc0c","title":"Banks and CECL's Future","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/62","content_text":"CECL continues to remain at the top of mind for Financial Executives in the banking industry and in this episode of the podcast we speak to two professionals from the American Bankers Association that are at the forefront of those adoption efforts: Michael L. Gullette, Senior Vice President of Tax & Accounting and Joshua Stein, Vice President, Accounting and Financial Management Special Guests: Joshua Stein and Michael L. Gullette.","content_html":"

CECL continues to remain at the top of mind for Financial Executives in the banking industry and in this episode of the podcast we speak to two professionals from the American Bankers Association that are at the forefront of those adoption efforts: Michael L. Gullette, Senior Vice President of Tax & Accounting and Joshua Stein, Vice President, Accounting and Financial Management

Special Guests: Joshua Stein and Michael L. Gullette.

","summary":"In 2019 the banking industry was on the cusp of adapting one of the most transformative changes to their capital accounting measures, called the current expected credit loss or CECL model. But on the way to making CECL a reality the COVID-19 pandemic hit, causing delays. ","date_published":"2021-11-03T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/d80f76e7-e9ca-4157-9606-eee702cadc0c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35982148,"duration_in_seconds":1494}]},{"id":"550b4dc2-a9fb-42b3-bcfa-204785939ad6","title":"Episode 61: Digitization and How to Finance the News","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/61","content_text":"Like many news and publishing houses, Guardian News & Media faced unsustainable annual losses as a result of the pandemic. Join the conversation with Regina Buckley, Chief Operating Officer, President and Former Chief Financial Officer, to learn about how amongst many challenges faced by the publishing industry (primarily digitization), she pivoted and adapted to keep their business models afloat.Special Guest: Regina Buckley.","content_html":"

Like many news and publishing houses, Guardian News & Media faced unsustainable annual losses as a result of the pandemic. Join the conversation with Regina Buckley, Chief Operating Officer, President and Former Chief Financial Officer, to learn about how amongst many challenges faced by the publishing industry (primarily digitization), she pivoted and adapted to keep their business models afloat.

Special Guest: Regina Buckley.

","summary":"As part of FEI's ForwardThinking interview series, Shivani Somaiya interview Guardian News & Media's Regina Buckley.","date_published":"2021-10-21T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/550b4dc2-a9fb-42b3-bcfa-204785939ad6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":80165127,"duration_in_seconds":3335}]},{"id":"29a66852-95db-459b-a89c-c05d416bfb6f","title":"Episode 60: Sustainability Disclosure \"Must Be Done\" With Existing Rules","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/60","content_text":"Financial executives in the US are waiting for a new set of rules focused on sustainability reporting that’s expected to come from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission before the end of the year. That could mean a great deal of resources and time for the preparer community to adapt to any new standards.\n\nBut sustainability reporting doesn’t necessarily need to be laden with new rules and a lot can be accomplished within the existing frameworks. That’s the argument of David Pitt Watson, one of the leaders of the Climate Accounting Project: an informal group of finance and investment executives attempting to advance the ESG accounting and reporting dialogue out of the UK.\n\nIn this episode of the podcast we speak with Mr. Pitt Watson about his hopes for ESG reporting in the US, the usefulness of existing rules and the challenges of accounting and reporting carbon emissions.\n\nLearn more about becoming an FEI member.Special Guest: David Pitt-Watson.","content_html":"

Financial executives in the US are waiting for a new set of rules focused on sustainability reporting that’s expected to come from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission before the end of the year. That could mean a great deal of resources and time for the preparer community to adapt to any new standards.

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But sustainability reporting doesn’t necessarily need to be laden with new rules and a lot can be accomplished within the existing frameworks. That’s the argument of David Pitt Watson, one of the leaders of the Climate Accounting Project: an informal group of finance and investment executives attempting to advance the ESG accounting and reporting dialogue out of the UK.

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In this episode of the podcast we speak with Mr. Pitt Watson about his hopes for ESG reporting in the US, the usefulness of existing rules and the challenges of accounting and reporting carbon emissions.

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Learn more about becoming an FEI member.

Special Guest: David Pitt-Watson.

","summary":"In this episode of the podcast we speak with David Pitt Watson about his hopes for ESG reporting in the US, the usefulness of existing rules and the challenges of accounting and reporting carbon emissions","date_published":"2021-10-14T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/29a66852-95db-459b-a89c-c05d416bfb6f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39181098,"duration_in_seconds":1628}]},{"id":"a5d81e3d-8154-4b9b-aefb-afeb2331daa1","title":"Episode 52: Tax Proposal Targeting Silicon Valley","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/52","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"A tax provision called a “qualified small business stock,” or QSBS, is the target of lawmakers looking for revenue.","date_published":"2021-09-30T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/a5d81e3d-8154-4b9b-aefb-afeb2331daa1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24123127,"duration_in_seconds":1000}]},{"id":"b722159f-7451-42bb-820f-524d49e4ff3e","title":"Episode 51: Fraud in the Time of COVID","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/51","content_text":"Financial executives have been at the center of fighting financial and accounting fraud, adapting as both the players and the schemes have changed with circumstances. But the COVID-19 pandemic unleashed a combination of forces that will take combating fraud to a new level, whether its remote workforces, changes in global supply chain security or hundreds of billions in government assistance pouring into corporate coffers. Special Guests: Margo Cella and Pam Verick.","content_html":"

Financial executives have been at the center of fighting financial and accounting fraud, adapting as both the players and the schemes have changed with circumstances. But the COVID-19 pandemic unleashed a combination of forces that will take combating fraud to a new level, whether its remote workforces, changes in global supply chain security or hundreds of billions in government assistance pouring into corporate coffers.

Special Guests: Margo Cella and Pam Verick.

","summary":"Margot Cella of the Center for Audit Quality and Pam Verick of Protiviti discusses some of the challenges faced by financial executives when it comes to fraud during the pandemic.","date_published":"2021-09-24T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/b722159f-7451-42bb-820f-524d49e4ff3e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":77987982,"duration_in_seconds":3245}]},{"id":"e468c231-d5a7-41c8-868e-cf78d4cf8845","title":"Episode 50: Government Controllers Speak","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/50","content_text":"With trillions of dollars at stake, government comptrollers are at the tip of the spear in making sure taxpayers’ money is spent wisely and the right private sector partners are working within the system.\n\nThe Financial Education and Research Foundation (FERF), in cooperation with Robert Half | Protiviti, held a series of interviews featuring live, in-depth Q&A discussions with government controllers on the ways they are leading the state and federal government out of the pandemic.Special Guests: Carol Beaumier and David Araldi.","content_html":"

With trillions of dollars at stake, government comptrollers are at the tip of the spear in making sure taxpayers’ money is spent wisely and the right private sector partners are working within the system.

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The Financial Education and Research Foundation (FERF), in cooperation with Robert Half | Protiviti, held a series of interviews featuring live, in-depth Q&A discussions with government controllers on the ways they are leading the state and federal government out of the pandemic.

Special Guests: Carol Beaumier and David Araldi.

","summary":"The role of government has never been more important than it is today, with federal, state and local leaders working with the private sector to lead the US economy out of the financial crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic. ","date_published":"2021-07-20T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/e468c231-d5a7-41c8-868e-cf78d4cf8845.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37402713,"duration_in_seconds":1554}]},{"id":"e58eca21-cec9-4d09-ac8a-37b675dc2cba","title":"Episode 49: Navigating One City’s Financial Future 2021","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/49","content_text":"As part of our ongoing ForwardThinking series, FEI’s Shivani Somaiya speaks with Phialelphia’s controller Rebecca Rhynhart about how the city of brotherly love is fighinto to come back from the crisis.Special Guest: Rebecca Rhynhart.","content_html":"

As part of our ongoing ForwardThinking series, FEI’s Shivani Somaiya speaks with Phialelphia’s controller Rebecca Rhynhart about how the city of brotherly love is fighinto to come back from the crisis.

Special Guest: Rebecca Rhynhart.

","summary":"An in depth discussion with Philadelphia's City Controller.","date_published":"2021-07-07T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/e58eca21-cec9-4d09-ac8a-37b675dc2cba.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":81711943,"duration_in_seconds":3400}]},{"id":"d12eeb8b-3a21-49b1-8c75-3b36416c1004","title":"Episode 48: Crypto On the Balance Sheet","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/48","content_text":"Over the past year as the price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has risen institutions have started to take a serious look at digital currencies not only for customer transactions, but also as an asset class to hold on the balance sheet within treasury accounts.\n\nIt should no surprise that an ecosystem of providers is cropping up to assist companies in the transition into digital currencies..Special Guest: Luke Sully.","content_html":"

Over the past year as the price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has risen institutions have started to take a serious look at digital currencies not only for customer transactions, but also as an asset class to hold on the balance sheet within treasury accounts.

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It should no surprise that an ecosystem of providers is cropping up to assist companies in the transition into digital currencies..

Special Guest: Luke Sully.

","summary":"In this episode of the financial executive podcast we speak with Luke Sully, CEO of newly launched Ledgermatic, a startup that is looking to address the market by providing corporate treasury services for crypto.\r\n","date_published":"2021-06-24T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/d12eeb8b-3a21-49b1-8c75-3b36416c1004.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":46089803,"duration_in_seconds":1916}]},{"id":"61c4458e-da69-4df6-83a4-a29f6b054ed6","title":"Episode 47: The Growing Role of the Federal Government","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/47","content_text":"With the passage of the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package the US federal government will have a monumental task of accounting for how and where the money is spent. As head of the Government Accountability Office, Comptroller General Gene Dodaro will be responsible for overseeing how taxpayer dollars are spent and provide objective, non-partisan, fact-based analysis.Special Guest: Gene Dodaro .","content_html":"

With the passage of the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package the US federal government will have a monumental task of accounting for how and where the money is spent. As head of the Government Accountability Office, Comptroller General Gene Dodaro will be responsible for overseeing how taxpayer dollars are spent and provide objective, non-partisan, fact-based analysis.

Special Guest: Gene Dodaro .

","summary":"An exclusive discussion with US Comptroller General. ","date_published":"2021-06-10T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/61c4458e-da69-4df6-83a4-a29f6b054ed6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":75263479,"duration_in_seconds":3131}]},{"id":"b132b518-0127-4313-a6c5-306ef1aaf99e","title":"Episode 42: Making SPACs Work: The Crowe Quarterly Podcast","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/42","content_text":"Special-purpose acquisition companies,or SPACs, have become the latest rage in corporate finance, allowing private companies to go public by first being acquired by a blank check company. According to the latest figures, there are over 400 SPACs now in the market that are seeking private firms to acquire and take public. \n\nIn this episode of Financial Executive Podcast we speak with Mandi Simpson, a partner with Crowe accounting advisory, and Bill Watts, a principal also with Crowe accounting advisory, about how financial executives involved with a SPAC transaction should plan and think about these unique transactions. \n\n_The information in this podcast is not – and is not intended to be – audit, tax, accounting, advisory, risk, performance, consulting, business, financial, investment, legal, or other professional advice. The information is general in nature, based on existing authorities, and is subject to change. The information is not a substitute for professional advice or services, and you should consult a qualified professional adviser before taking any action based on the information. Crowe is not responsible for any loss incurred by any person who relies on the information discussed in this document.\n_Special Guests: Mandi Simpson and William Watts.Sponsored By:Crowe: A series of discussions surrounding the most import issues facing senior-level financial executives.","content_html":"

Special-purpose acquisition companies,or SPACs, have become the latest rage in corporate finance, allowing private companies to go public by first being acquired by a blank check company. According to the latest figures, there are over 400 SPACs now in the market that are seeking private firms to acquire and take public.

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In this episode of Financial Executive Podcast we speak with Mandi Simpson, a partner with Crowe accounting advisory, and Bill Watts, a principal also with Crowe accounting advisory, about how financial executives involved with a SPAC transaction should plan and think about these unique transactions.

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_The information in this podcast is not – and is not intended to be – audit, tax, accounting, advisory, risk, performance, consulting, business, financial, investment, legal, or other professional advice. The information is general in nature, based on existing authorities, and is subject to change. The information is not a substitute for professional advice or services, and you should consult a qualified professional adviser before taking any action based on the information. Crowe is not responsible for any loss incurred by any person who relies on the information discussed in this document.
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Special Guests: Mandi Simpson and William Watts.

Sponsored By:

","summary":"How can financial executives create success in a SPAC transactiion.","date_published":"2021-05-25T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/b132b518-0127-4313-a6c5-306ef1aaf99e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":31573178,"duration_in_seconds":1311}]},{"id":"78c9a58b-5acb-4199-95a1-3485a11e0f8b","title":"Episode 46: FowardThinking: One State’s Path to Recovery","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/46","content_text":"Like many states, California had their economy turned upside down by the pandemic. Betty Yee - the second woman in California’s history to serve as the state’s elected controller and the daughter of Chinese immigrants – is now tasked with helping lead the state out of the crisis.\n\nJoin the Financial Education and Research Foundation (FERF), in cooperation with Robert Half | Protiviti, for the Q2 sessions of a year-long series featuring live, in-depth Q&A discussions with government controllers on the ways they are leading the state and federal government out of the pandemic.Special Guest: Betty Yee.","content_html":"

Like many states, California had their economy turned upside down by the pandemic. Betty Yee - the second woman in California’s history to serve as the state’s elected controller and the daughter of Chinese immigrants – is now tasked with helping lead the state out of the crisis.

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Join the Financial Education and Research Foundation (FERF), in cooperation with Robert Half | Protiviti, for the Q2 sessions of a year-long series featuring live, in-depth Q&A discussions with government controllers on the ways they are leading the state and federal government out of the pandemic.

Special Guest: Betty Yee.

","summary":"he role of government has never been more important than it is today, with federal, state and local leaders working with the private sector to lead the US economy out of the financial crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic. ","date_published":"2021-05-18T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/78c9a58b-5acb-4199-95a1-3485a11e0f8b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":78460379,"duration_in_seconds":3264}]},{"id":"dd1bd9c4-ca3b-4e81-a709-d75ed1d2b533","title":"Episode 45: Speed, Agility and the CFO","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/45","content_text":"In the episode of the Financial Executive Podcast we partnered with Accenture to bring you the top lessons learned from their most recent global CFO research “CFO Now: Breakthrough speed for breakout value” survey with an interview with Annie Peabody, Managing Director of Accenture Strategy & Consulting, and co-author of the research.Special Guest: Annie Peabody.Sponsored By:Accenture","content_html":"

In the episode of the Financial Executive Podcast we partnered with Accenture to bring you the top lessons learned from their most recent global CFO research “CFO Now: Breakthrough speed for breakout value” survey with an interview with Annie Peabody, Managing Director of Accenture Strategy & Consulting, and co-author of the research.

Special Guest: Annie Peabody.

Sponsored By:

","summary":"We discuss the results of the most recent CFO survey published by Accenture and discuss how all financial leaders can learn from the lessons of a transformative year.\r\n","date_published":"2021-05-14T00:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/dd1bd9c4-ca3b-4e81-a709-d75ed1d2b533.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30537848,"duration_in_seconds":1268}]},{"id":"5f8ba2e9-364c-409f-9a03-99cdd794a8b5","title":"Episode 44: Big Data and Sustainability Reporting","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/44","content_text":"One of the big challenges for companies, as well as investors, when it comes to ESG is wrangling the data points that are important to every stakeholder and a relevant to the issue of sustainability.\n\nIn this episode of the podcast we speak with Rebeca Minguela, Founder and CEO of Clarity AI. Clarity AI uses big data and machine learning to tracks a broad universe of companies to measure sustainability metrics. In January BlackRock purchased a minority stake in the company and plans to integrate Clarity AI into its investment analytics platform.\n\nWe discuss the importance of disclosures, the challenges to standardized ESG data and why there is no turning back when it comes to sustainability reporting.\n\nThanks to the episode's sponsor, Deloitte.Special Guest: Rebeca Minguela.","content_html":"

One of the big challenges for companies, as well as investors, when it comes to ESG is wrangling the data points that are important to every stakeholder and a relevant to the issue of sustainability.

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In this episode of the podcast we speak with Rebeca Minguela, Founder and CEO of Clarity AI. Clarity AI uses big data and machine learning to tracks a broad universe of companies to measure sustainability metrics. In January BlackRock purchased a minority stake in the company and plans to integrate Clarity AI into its investment analytics platform.

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We discuss the importance of disclosures, the challenges to standardized ESG data and why there is no turning back when it comes to sustainability reporting.

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Thanks to the episode's sponsor, Deloitte.

Special Guest: Rebeca Minguela.

","summary":"A discussion with Clarity AI's Rebeca Minguela.","date_published":"2021-04-29T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/5f8ba2e9-364c-409f-9a03-99cdd794a8b5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33207254,"duration_in_seconds":1379}]},{"id":"58a688c3-153c-4c6f-9e1f-cafda92c5fbd","title":"Episode 43: Career and Connection in 2021","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/43","content_text":"The Q1 sessions of FowardThinking talks with leaders on the ways in which organizations are charting a new course on how and where they work.Special Guests: Christopher Wright and Paul McDonald.","content_html":"

The Q1 sessions of FowardThinking talks with leaders on the ways in which organizations are charting a new course on how and where they work.

Special Guests: Christopher Wright and Paul McDonald.

","summary":"The world, and work, of financial executives has changed forever and many will spend 2021 trying to recalibrate. There is no rule book for what lies ahead; the way to manage people and organizations needs to be completely rebuilt.","date_published":"2021-04-16T04:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/58a688c3-153c-4c6f-9e1f-cafda92c5fbd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":52963675,"duration_in_seconds":2202}]},{"id":"95a59e60-32d5-4b28-958b-2417e526b0a3","title":"Episode 41: What Is Extinction Accounting?","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/41","content_text":"Sustainability reporting is something that both financial statement preparers and investors have been discussing for years, and it’s expected to become even more of a hot button issue in the US as a new administration focused on climate change takes charge of capital markets oversight.\n\nIt’s fair to say that in Europe, the debate regarding ESG reporting practices is more evolved. There is already a movement to adopt a practice known as “extinction accounting” where companies report on the impact they have in biodiversity.\n\nIntertested in FEI membersip? Click here.Special Guest: Jill Atkins.","content_html":"

Sustainability reporting is something that both financial statement preparers and investors have been discussing for years, and it’s expected to become even more of a hot button issue in the US as a new administration focused on climate change takes charge of capital markets oversight.

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It’s fair to say that in Europe, the debate regarding ESG reporting practices is more evolved. There is already a movement to adopt a practice known as “extinction accounting” where companies report on the impact they have in biodiversity.

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Intertested in FEI membersip? Click here.

Special Guest: Jill Atkins.

","summary":"In this episode I speak with Professor Jill Atkins of Sheffield University’s Management School. Professor Atkins is a leading researcher in the field of extinction accounting and in this discussion she helps define its practice and its importance on the ESG debate.","date_published":"2021-01-26T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/95a59e60-32d5-4b28-958b-2417e526b0a3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":47796588,"duration_in_seconds":1987}]},{"id":"4fe7e7bf-58d1-49cf-bd4b-462e51512e90","title":"Episode 40: What Financial Executives Really Think About Internal Controls","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/40","content_text":"Given all that internal controls encompass, it’s not surprising that they are labor and time intensive and that financial executives continually seek ways to make sure they work in the most efficient way.\n\nWhere Are We Now? The Story of ICFR at Large Public Companies as Told by Financial ExecutivesSpecial Guests: Devin William, Jeffrey Pickerd, Jeff Wilks, and Mark Kissman.","content_html":"

Given all that internal controls encompass, it’s not surprising that they are labor and time intensive and that financial executives continually seek ways to make sure they work in the most efficient way.
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\nWhere Are We Now? The Story of ICFR at Large Public Companies as Told by Financial Executives

Special Guests: Devin William, Jeffrey Pickerd, Jeff Wilks, and Mark Kissman.

","summary":"In this episode, we speak to three academic researchers and the sponsor of a new research report released by the Financial Education and Research Foundation - titled Where Are We Now? The Story of ICFR at Large Public Companies as Told by the Financial Executive -- about how leaders are dealing with the responsibility of ICFR and how technology can be leveraged to measure and track them.","date_published":"2021-01-19T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/4fe7e7bf-58d1-49cf-bd4b-462e51512e90.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":50670474,"duration_in_seconds":2107}]},{"id":"7e35ea9f-3fe0-4bde-9728-dcb221da0400","title":"Episode 39: Section 230 Reform And Back to The Dystopian Future","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/39","content_text":"In this episode of the Financial Executive Podcast we speak with Eric Goldman, Professor of Law at Santa Clara University and co-director of the High Tech Law Institute. Special Guest: Eric Goldman.","content_html":"

In this episode of the Financial Executive Podcast we speak with Eric Goldman, Professor of Law at Santa Clara University and co-director of the High Tech Law Institute.

Special Guest: Eric Goldman.

","summary":"How did Section 230 became such an integral part of the social platforms based in Silicon Valley and what their future business models may look like if the law is reformed.\r\n","date_published":"2021-01-12T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/7e35ea9f-3fe0-4bde-9728-dcb221da0400.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36767995,"duration_in_seconds":1527}]},{"id":"ae417f6a-2620-402e-b2ab-fdde28f42f24","title":"Episode 38: CECL, Loss Models and the Unintended Consequences of COVID-19","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/38","content_text":"The current expected credit losses standard, or CECL, had been hotly debated in banking and accounting circles long before COVID-19 surfaced earlier this year. While the resulting market and economic disruptions caused by the pandemic delayed a full rollout of CECL, many financial institutions that had begun the hard work of incorporating the standard into their models are living through a real-life stress test of CECL’s approach to accounting for credit losses.\n\nIn this episode of the Financial Executive Podcast we speak with Amnon Levy, managing director and head of Moody’s Analytics Portfolio and Balance Sheet Research group regarding what the current financial crisis reveals about financial credit models and the unintended consequences of CECL.\n\nLinks:\n\nIncorporating Emerging Risks within Credit Models: Lessons from Sociological Reactions to COVID-19\n\nNonbank players are ready for CECL — are banks?\n\nEarnings Volatility, Share Price Performance, and Credit Portfolio Management Under CECL and IFRS 9Special Guest: Amnon Levy.","content_html":"

The current expected credit losses standard, or CECL, had been hotly debated in banking and accounting circles long before COVID-19 surfaced earlier this year. While the resulting market and economic disruptions caused by the pandemic delayed a full rollout of CECL, many financial institutions that had begun the hard work of incorporating the standard into their models are living through a real-life stress test of CECL’s approach to accounting for credit losses.

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In this episode of the Financial Executive Podcast we speak with Amnon Levy, managing director and head of Moody’s Analytics Portfolio and Balance Sheet Research group regarding what the current financial crisis reveals about financial credit models and the unintended consequences of CECL.

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Links:

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Incorporating Emerging Risks within Credit Models: Lessons from Sociological Reactions to COVID-19

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Nonbank players are ready for CECL — are banks?

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Earnings Volatility, Share Price Performance, and Credit Portfolio Management Under CECL and IFRS 9

Special Guest: Amnon Levy.

","summary":"","date_published":"2020-12-15T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/ae417f6a-2620-402e-b2ab-fdde28f42f24.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":49084189,"duration_in_seconds":2041}]},{"id":"177c943d-dfe8-41b8-82e3-b98e1130a9c0","title":"Episode 37: Navigating the Impact of PPP and Government Assistance: Crowe Quarterly Update","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/37","content_text":"The US government's Paycheck Protection Program was a lifeline for many public and private companies during the early dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic. But as financial executives begin a new year, and look to close their 2020 financials, several questions remain regarding the accounting and financial reporting of government assistance.\n\nIn today’s podcast we speak with Sean Prince, a senior manager in Crowe’s Assurance Professional Practice, regarding how financial leaders can navigate both lingering and developing government assistance issues.\n\nThe information in this podcast is not – and is not intended to be – audit, tax, accounting, advisory, risk, performance, consulting, business, financial, investment, legal, or other professional advice. The information is general in nature, based on existing authorities, and is subject to change. The information is not a substitute for professional advice or services, and you should consult a qualified professional adviser before taking any action based on the information. Crowe is not responsible for any loss incurred by any person who relies on the information discussed in this document.Special Guest: Sean Prince.","content_html":"

The US government's Paycheck Protection Program was a lifeline for many public and private companies during the early dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic. But as financial executives begin a new year, and look to close their 2020 financials, several questions remain regarding the accounting and financial reporting of government assistance.

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In today’s podcast we speak with Sean Prince, a senior manager in Crowe’s Assurance Professional Practice, regarding how financial leaders can navigate both lingering and developing government assistance issues.

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The information in this podcast is not – and is not intended to be – audit, tax, accounting, advisory, risk, performance, consulting, business, financial, investment, legal, or other professional advice. The information is general in nature, based on existing authorities, and is subject to change. The information is not a substitute for professional advice or services, and you should consult a qualified professional adviser before taking any action based on the information. Crowe is not responsible for any loss incurred by any person who relies on the information discussed in this document.

Special Guest: Sean Prince.

","summary":"How can financial executive manage the government assistance labyrinth.","date_published":"2020-12-15T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/177c943d-dfe8-41b8-82e3-b98e1130a9c0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34938050,"duration_in_seconds":1451}]},{"id":"4d448aa8-590f-40c2-a42c-e4e45d267740","title":"Episode 36: Racial Justice Is a Movement, Not a Moment","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/36","content_text":"As part of our FEI Forward Thinking series, we're speaking with 4 different senior-level financial executives about navigating such challenging times. \nWe discuss how remote work has helped Calvin gain the trust of his team and how we can turn this time of increased attention to racial injustice into a movement, not just a moment. Special Guest: Calvin Harris.Sponsored By:Robert Half International/Protiviti","content_html":"

As part of our FEI Forward Thinking series, we're speaking with 4 different senior-level financial executives about navigating such challenging times.
\nWe discuss how remote work has helped Calvin gain the trust of his team and how we can turn this time of increased attention to racial injustice into a movement, not just a moment.

Special Guest: Calvin Harris.

Sponsored By:

","summary":"Olivia Berkman colleague at FEI Laura Shiffman and I interview the CFO of the National Urban League, Calvin Harris. ","date_published":"2020-09-06T19:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/4d448aa8-590f-40c2-a42c-e4e45d267740.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":73588977,"duration_in_seconds":3065}]},{"id":"2a1e0bf5-8e57-48c9-9633-660a0c3b7721","title":"Episode 35: At the Center of the Storm","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/35","content_text":"The Financial Education and Research Foundation (FERF), in cooperation with Robert Half | Protiviti, will hold live, in-depth Q&A discussions with four FEI members that have seen their industries and world upended overnight, and they’ll share how they plan to navigate the unclear road ahead.Special Guest: Dennis Dahlen.Sponsored By:Robert Half International/Protiviti","content_html":"

The Financial Education and Research Foundation (FERF), in cooperation with Robert Half | Protiviti, will hold live, in-depth Q&A discussions with four FEI members that have seen their industries and world upended overnight, and they’ll share how they plan to navigate the unclear road ahead.

Special Guest: Dennis Dahlen.

Sponsored By:

","summary":"An discussion with Dennis Dahlen, CFO, Mayo Clinic","date_published":"2020-09-03T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/2a1e0bf5-8e57-48c9-9633-660a0c3b7721.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":82673489,"duration_in_seconds":3444}]},{"id":"7c0ab849-70f8-4679-846b-609008238cc9","title":"Episode 34: Going on Offense","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/34","content_text":"The Financial Education and Research Foundation (FERF), in cooperation with Robert Half | Protiviti, will hold live, in-depth Q&A discussions with four FEI members that have seen their industries and world upended overnight, and they’ll share how they plan to navigate the unclear road ahead.Special Guest: Dan Crumb.Sponsored By:Robert Half International/Protiviti","content_html":"

The Financial Education and Research Foundation (FERF), in cooperation with Robert Half | Protiviti, will hold live, in-depth Q&A discussions with four FEI members that have seen their industries and world upended overnight, and they’ll share how they plan to navigate the unclear road ahead.

Special Guest: Dan Crumb.

Sponsored By:

","summary":"Dan Crumb, CFO, Kansas City Chiefs, interviewed by Andrej Suskavcevic, CAE, President & CEO, FEI.","date_published":"2020-09-03T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/7c0ab849-70f8-4679-846b-609008238cc9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":84090127,"duration_in_seconds":3503}]},{"id":"90b10ab4-bf2f-484c-8280-fcfbc29edfc2","title":"Episode 33: Delivering When It Matters Most","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/33","content_text":"The Financial Education and Research Foundation (FERF), in cooperation with Robert Half | Protiviti, held live, in-depth Q&A discussions with four FEI members that have seen their industries and world upended overnight, and they’ll share how they plan to navigate the unclear road ahead.Special Guest: Teri Reinseth.Sponsored By:Robert Half International/Protiviti","content_html":"

The Financial Education and Research Foundation (FERF), in cooperation with Robert Half | Protiviti, held live, in-depth Q&A discussions with four FEI members that have seen their industries and world upended overnight, and they’ll share how they plan to navigate the unclear road ahead.

Special Guest: Teri Reinseth.

Sponsored By:

","summary":"Teri Reinseth, Corporate Controller & CAO, 3M Company, interviewed by Chris Westfall, Vice President of Content Strategy, FEI.","date_published":"2020-09-02T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/90b10ab4-bf2f-484c-8280-fcfbc29edfc2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":84063835,"duration_in_seconds":3502}]},{"id":"88caadcc-647f-4911-8e13-d2f2ca69235b","title":"Episode 32: Cybersecurity As a Competitive Advantage: Crowe Quarterly Insight","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/32","content_text":"The COVID-19 public health crisis has forced businesses across all industries to rapidly adapt their thinking and adoption of new digital technologies and working models in order to sustain business processes. This rapid shift has introduced new security risks and challenges. Special Guest: Troy La Huis.","content_html":"

The COVID-19 public health crisis has forced businesses across all industries to rapidly adapt their thinking and adoption of new digital technologies and working models in order to sustain business processes. This rapid shift has introduced new security risks and challenges.

Special Guest: Troy La Huis.

","summary":"A discussion with Troy La Huis, Digital Security Leader at Crowe, talk about what financial executives need to know about new security risks and challenges in a rapidly evolving information security climate.","date_published":"2020-08-31T00:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/88caadcc-647f-4911-8e13-d2f2ca69235b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":45358773,"duration_in_seconds":1886}]},{"id":"98acff91-277a-4280-86a0-59ef08479683","title":"Four Challenges, Four Leaders","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/31","content_text":"In this series we spoke with\n\n\nTeri Reinseth, Corporate Controller & CAO, 3M Company\nCalvin Harris Jr., SVP, Finance and CFO, National Urban League\nDennis Dahlen, CFO, Mayo Clinic\nDaniel Crumb, CFO, Kansas City Chiefs Football Club\n\n\nIn this episode of the Financial Executive Podcast we speak with Paul McDonald, senior executive director of Robert Half and Christopher Wright, managing director of Protiviti, in order to break down and understand some of the challenges these leaders discussed.Special Guests: Christopher Wright and Paul McDonald.","content_html":"

In this series we spoke with

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In this episode of the Financial Executive Podcast we speak with Paul McDonald, senior executive director of Robert Half and Christopher Wright, managing director of Protiviti, in order to break down and understand some of the challenges these leaders discussed.

Special Guests: Christopher Wright and Paul McDonald.

","summary":"This summer Financial Executives International -- in partnership with Robert Half International and Protiviti -- launched a new series of in-depth discussions with finance leaders focusing on how they are dealing with the incredible disruption happening in society and economy.","date_published":"2020-08-26T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/98acff91-277a-4280-86a0-59ef08479683.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":62222128,"duration_in_seconds":2588}]},{"id":"6f6ccdcf-c979-4b40-954e-1a4b080af540","title":"Episode 30: Staying Liquid Means Staying Open: Crowe Quarterly Insight","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/30","content_text":"The Financial Executive Podcast speaks with John A. Grivetti III, partner with Crowe’s advisory services group about how senior-level financial executives can keep cash on the books even as little is coming through the door.\n\n\nThe information in this podcast is not – and is not intended to be – audit, tax, accounting, advisory, risk, performance, consulting, business, financial, investment, legal, or other professional advice. The information is general in nature, based on existing authorities, and is subject to change. The information is not a substitute for professional advice or services, and you should consult a qualified professional adviser before taking any action based on the information. Crowe is not responsible for any loss incurred by any person who relies on the information discussed in this document.\nSpecial Guest: John A. Grivetti III.","content_html":"

The Financial Executive Podcast speaks with John A. Grivetti III, partner with Crowe’s advisory services group about how senior-level financial executives can keep cash on the books even as little is coming through the door.

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The information in this podcast is not – and is not intended to be – audit, tax, accounting, advisory, risk, performance, consulting, business, financial, investment, legal, or other professional advice. The information is general in nature, based on existing authorities, and is subject to change. The information is not a substitute for professional advice or services, and you should consult a qualified professional adviser before taking any action based on the information. Crowe is not responsible for any loss incurred by any person who relies on the information discussed in this document.

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Special Guest: John A. Grivetti III.

","summary":"Conserving and accessing capital has never been more important for corporate leaders as they scramble to fortify balance sheets in a upended, post-COVD-19 world.","date_published":"2020-05-14T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/6f6ccdcf-c979-4b40-954e-1a4b080af540.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27627990,"duration_in_seconds":1147}]},{"id":"5b760669-dad2-42fe-b5ba-2529a8082cc7","title":"Episode 29: Accounting, Tax and Financial Reporting Impacts of COVID-19: Crowe Quarterly Insight","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/29","content_text":"There are a myriad of tax and financial reporting changes, in addition to liquidity options, for companies that are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The chainges are complex, and will add to an already heavy burden for senior-level financial executives navigating the crisis.\n\nThe Financial Executive podcast spoke with two professionals from Crowe LLP about those changes -- Matthew Schell, a partner in Crowe's assurance professonal practice and Howard Wagner, a partner with Crowe’s national tax office, to review some of the most developments and the issues that financial leaders need to consider during implementation.\n\nDisclaimer:\nThe information in this podcast is not – and is not intended to be – audit, tax, accounting, advisory, risk, performance, consulting, business, financial, investment, legal, or other professional advice. The information is general in nature, based on existing authorities, and is subject to change. The information is not a substitute for professional advice or services, and you should consult a qualified professional adviser before taking any action based on the information. Crowe is not responsible for any loss incurred by any person who relies on the information discussed in this document.Special Guests: Howard Wagner and Matthew Schell.Sponsored By:Crowe: A series of discussions surrounding the most import issues facing senior-level financial executives.","content_html":"

There are a myriad of tax and financial reporting changes, in addition to liquidity options, for companies that are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The chainges are complex, and will add to an already heavy burden for senior-level financial executives navigating the crisis.

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The Financial Executive podcast spoke with two professionals from Crowe LLP about those changes -- Matthew Schell, a partner in Crowe's assurance professonal practice and Howard Wagner, a partner with Crowe’s national tax office, to review some of the most developments and the issues that financial leaders need to consider during implementation.

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Disclaimer:
\nThe information in this podcast is not – and is not intended to be – audit, tax, accounting, advisory, risk, performance, consulting, business, financial, investment, legal, or other professional advice. The information is general in nature, based on existing authorities, and is subject to change. The information is not a substitute for professional advice or services, and you should consult a qualified professional adviser before taking any action based on the information. Crowe is not responsible for any loss incurred by any person who relies on the information discussed in this document.

Special Guests: Howard Wagner and Matthew Schell.

Sponsored By:

","summary":"The Financial Executive podcast speaks with two professionals from Crowe LLP about the myriad impacts of COVID-19.","date_published":"2020-03-31T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/5b760669-dad2-42fe-b5ba-2529a8082cc7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":51346056,"duration_in_seconds":2135}]},{"id":"86dbdf47-7150-4953-b49b-cb82994f6ee9","title":"Episode 28: Measuring The True Value of ESG Reporting: Crowe Quarterly Insight","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/28","content_text":"There is a push for more holistic measures of value than what sits on a company's bottom line. These efforts -- combined with increased concerns stemming from corporate scandals, climate change and social justice movements -- have increased the demand for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting. FEI Daily sat down with two professionals focused on ESG reporting, Jeffrey Hales, chair of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and professor of accounting at the University of Texas at Austin, and Gregg Anderson, managing director at Crowe and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' Sustainability Task Force. Special Guests: Gregg Anderson and Jeffrey Hales, PhD.Sponsored By:Crowe: A series of discussions surrounding the most import issues facing senior-level financial executives.","content_html":"

There is a push for more holistic measures of value than what sits on a company's bottom line. These efforts -- combined with increased concerns stemming from corporate scandals, climate change and social justice movements -- have increased the demand for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting. FEI Daily sat down with two professionals focused on ESG reporting, Jeffrey Hales, chair of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and professor of accounting at the University of Texas at Austin, and Gregg Anderson, managing director at Crowe and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' Sustainability Task Force.

Special Guests: Gregg Anderson and Jeffrey Hales, PhD.

Sponsored By:

","summary":"A discussion regarding the value of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) reporting and it practical consideration for financial executives. ","date_published":"2019-11-08T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/86dbdf47-7150-4953-b49b-cb82994f6ee9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":52383813,"duration_in_seconds":2179}]},{"id":"29f104f3-a781-4ded-a930-b0cf8a1f4d57","title":"Episode 27: What's Driving Audit Fees","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/27","content_text":"How and when audit fees rise and fall is something that has been of intense interest to senior-level financial executives and academics. In anticipation of the annual audit fee survey from the Financial Education and Research Foundation (FERF) and Workiva coming out this November, FERF's Dillon Papenfuss speaks with Professor W. Robert Knechel, Ph.D. -- the Frederick E. Fisher Eminent Scholar and Director of the International Accounting and Auditing Center at the University of Florida -- discuss the long and short-term drivers of audit fees.Special Guest: Robert Knechel.","content_html":"

How and when audit fees rise and fall is something that has been of intense interest to senior-level financial executives and academics. In anticipation of the annual audit fee survey from the Financial Education and Research Foundation (FERF) and Workiva coming out this November, FERF's Dillon Papenfuss speaks with Professor W. Robert Knechel, Ph.D. -- the Frederick E. Fisher Eminent Scholar and Director of the International Accounting and Auditing Center at the University of Florida -- discuss the long and short-term drivers of audit fees.

Special Guest: Robert Knechel.

","summary":"Professor W. Robert Knechel of the University of Florida and FERF's Dillon Papenfuss discuss long-term and short term drivers of audit fees.","date_published":"2019-09-05T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/29f104f3-a781-4ded-a930-b0cf8a1f4d57.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":41813285,"duration_in_seconds":1739}]},{"id":"c114c7f1-de4e-405c-90f9-46fa22bc9620","title":"Episode 26: Project Management For Financial Executives","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/26","content_text":"Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez details the competencies required to transform and thrive in the new digital and project-driven economy.Special Guest: Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez.","content_html":"

Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez details the competencies required to transform and thrive in the new digital and project-driven economy.

Special Guest: Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez.

","summary":"Managing Editor Olivia Berkman speaks with project management expert Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez regarding how financial executives can bring project management expertise to their skillset.","date_published":"2019-07-27T10:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/c114c7f1-de4e-405c-90f9-46fa22bc9620.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":24389328,"duration_in_seconds":1013}]},{"id":"91e44014-28c6-448a-8a67-21f68a44b335","title":"Episode 25: Data Strategy Drives Better Quality, Cost Savings ","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/25","content_text":"Technologies and techniques such as robotics, machine learning, natural language processing, and blockchain present a defining opportunity for the finance function. However, companies that have not adequately invested in data will find their digital transformation efforts frustrated. \nThe Financial Education & Research Foundation is working on a report with EY to help senior-level financial executives better understand data strategy and quality needed for their digital transformation. \nAs part of that effort we speak with Professor Dave Waterman, an adjunct lecturer at Georgetown University and a data scientist at U.Group.Special Guest: Professor Dave Waterman.","content_html":"

Technologies and techniques such as robotics, machine learning, natural language processing, and blockchain present a defining opportunity for the finance function. However, companies that have not adequately invested in data will find their digital transformation efforts frustrated.
\nThe Financial Education & Research Foundation is working on a report with EY to help senior-level financial executives better understand data strategy and quality needed for their digital transformation.
\nAs part of that effort we speak with Professor Dave Waterman, an adjunct lecturer at Georgetown University and a data scientist at U.Group.

Special Guest: Professor Dave Waterman.

","summary":"“If you allow people to enter data manually and you don't have any checks before it gets stored, you're going to see some really crazy stuff.”","date_published":"2019-06-16T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/91e44014-28c6-448a-8a67-21f68a44b335.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":24599960,"duration_in_seconds":1021}]},{"id":"edc624a0-80b8-4344-bcda-5182f31bb16a","title":"Episode 24: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – One Year On","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/24","content_text":"In this episode of the Financial Executive Podcast, Dillon Papenfuss, Research Analyst for the Financial Education & Research Foundation (FERF), spoke with Brigham Young University (BYU) School of Accountancy Associate Teaching Professor Troy Lewis about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) winners and losers and how executives can prepare for future uncertainties and surprises. Professor Lewis is the past chair of the tax executive committee of the American Institute of CPAs in Washington DC. In this role, he has testified six times before the United States Senate Finance Committee and the House Committee on Small Business.Special Guest: Troy Lewis.","content_html":"

In this episode of the Financial Executive Podcast, Dillon Papenfuss, Research Analyst for the Financial Education & Research Foundation (FERF), spoke with Brigham Young University (BYU) School of Accountancy Associate Teaching Professor Troy Lewis about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) winners and losers and how executives can prepare for future uncertainties and surprises. Professor Lewis is the past chair of the tax executive committee of the American Institute of CPAs in Washington DC. In this role, he has testified six times before the United States Senate Finance Committee and the House Committee on Small Business.

Special Guest: Troy Lewis.

","summary":"The Financial Education & Research Foundation speaks with BYU Professor Troy Lewis about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) winners and losers and how executives can prepare for future uncertainties and surprises.","date_published":"2019-06-09T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/edc624a0-80b8-4344-bcda-5182f31bb16a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":31593332,"duration_in_seconds":1711}]},{"id":"3a49793e-ec94-4c05-bd50-617975b95404","title":"Episode 23: A Guide to ICFR by Preparers, for Preparers","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/23","content_text":"FEI’s Committee on Corporate Reporting (CCR) recently release two ICFR: Insights, Issues, and Practices documents that address internal control considerations for preparers’ adoption of both the new leases standard and the new current expected credit loss (CECL) standard.\n\nFEI’s Managing Editor of FEI Daily Olivia Berkman spoke with Laura Phillips, Google - Director, Finance Compliance; CCR ICFR Working Group Leader, Matt Janzaruk, Procter & Gamble - Director, Finance & Accounting; CCR ICFR Leases Pilot Team Leader, and Craig Schmidt, Wells Fargo - Governance and Oversight Leader; CCR ICFR CECL Pilot Team Leader about what preparers can learn from these documents and their biggest takeaways from the experience.Special Guests: Craig Schmidt, Laura Phillips, and Matt Janzaruk.","content_html":"

FEI’s Committee on Corporate Reporting (CCR) recently release two ICFR: Insights, Issues, and Practices documents that address internal control considerations for preparers’ adoption of both the new leases standard and the new current expected credit loss (CECL) standard.

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FEI’s Managing Editor of FEI Daily Olivia Berkman spoke with Laura Phillips, Google - Director, Finance Compliance; CCR ICFR Working Group Leader, Matt Janzaruk, Procter & Gamble - Director, Finance & Accounting; CCR ICFR Leases Pilot Team Leader, and Craig Schmidt, Wells Fargo - Governance and Oversight Leader; CCR ICFR CECL Pilot Team Leader about what preparers can learn from these documents and their biggest takeaways from the experience.

Special Guests: Craig Schmidt, Laura Phillips, and Matt Janzaruk.

","summary":"A Q&A with FEI's CCR ICFR Working Group members Laura Phillips, Matt Janzaruk, and Craig Schmidt on what preparers can learn from the ICFR: Insights, Issues, and Practices documents and their biggest takeaways from the experience.","date_published":"2018-11-18T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/3a49793e-ec94-4c05-bd50-617975b95404.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26123554,"duration_in_seconds":1088}]},{"id":"a790e650-d042-4e9e-998e-0e19d2591168","title":"Episode 22: Where Is Technology Taking Auditing and Accounting?","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/22","content_text":"Rapid advances in technology are quickly disrupting the auditing, accounting and financial reporting industry at a pace not seen in decades. As soon as one leap forward is adopted, such as cloud technology, another waits in the wings, such as blockchain.\nThe Financial Executives Research and Education Foundation is working on a report looking to help senior-level financial executives better understand how to consider and prioritize changes in financial technology.\nAs part of that effort we speak with Dr. Ryan Teeter, clinical assistant professor of accounting information systems at the University of Pittsburgh regarding his work on the area of technology changes in the financial reporting industry.Special Guest: Ryan Teeter, Ph.D..","content_html":"

Rapid advances in technology are quickly disrupting the auditing, accounting and financial reporting industry at a pace not seen in decades. As soon as one leap forward is adopted, such as cloud technology, another waits in the wings, such as blockchain.
\nThe Financial Executives Research and Education Foundation is working on a report looking to help senior-level financial executives better understand how to consider and prioritize changes in financial technology.
\nAs part of that effort we speak with Dr. Ryan Teeter, clinical assistant professor of accounting information systems at the University of Pittsburgh regarding his work on the area of technology changes in the financial reporting industry.

Special Guest: Ryan Teeter, Ph.D..

","summary":"A discussion with Prof. Ryan Teeter from the University of Pittsburgh about the future of financial reporting technology.","date_published":"2018-10-12T15:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/a790e650-d042-4e9e-998e-0e19d2591168.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":49113420,"duration_in_seconds":2042}]},{"id":"866ea914-5329-4527-9582-ce5d96f06ad5","title":"Episode 21: Career Check: A Discussion with CFO Recruiter Samuel Dergel","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/21","content_text":"FEI Daily Managing Editor Olivia Berkman speaks with Samuel Dergel, a search consultant assisting companies with their C-suite and executive talent needs across the United States and Canada\n\nDergel will discuss trends he sees as companies search for CFOs, controllers, and CAOs in addition to how members looking to transition into board seats can best position their resumes.Special Guest: Samuel Dergel .","content_html":"

FEI Daily Managing Editor Olivia Berkman speaks with Samuel Dergel, a search consultant assisting companies with their C-suite and executive talent needs across the United States and Canada

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Dergel will discuss trends he sees as companies search for CFOs, controllers, and CAOs in addition to how members looking to transition into board seats can best position their resumes.

Special Guest: Samuel Dergel .

","summary":"As senior-level financial executives return from much needed summer vacations, it’s an opportune time to make sure their careers are moving in the right direction.","date_published":"2018-09-25T05:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/866ea914-5329-4527-9582-ce5d96f06ad5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":36905134,"duration_in_seconds":1534}]},{"id":"ceb94a12-6799-4ade-9703-da5ab9afdcbf","title":"Episode 20: Inline XBRL, Explained","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/20","content_text":"This summer the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adopted a new rule that requires the use of “Inline XBRL” in the financial reporting process. Inline XBRL allows the user to embed data directly into a filing so that it is both human-readable and machine-readable.\n\nIn this episode of the Financial Executive Podcast we will speak with SEC and XBRL industry professionals regarding the impact of the new requirement, the benefits and challenges of implementation and how preparers can get ready for the transition.Special Guests: Emily Huang, Mike Starr, and Mike Willis.","content_html":"

This summer the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adopted a new rule that requires the use of “Inline XBRL” in the financial reporting process. Inline XBRL allows the user to embed data directly into a filing so that it is both human-readable and machine-readable.

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In this episode of the Financial Executive Podcast we will speak with SEC and XBRL industry professionals regarding the impact of the new requirement, the benefits and challenges of implementation and how preparers can get ready for the transition.

Special Guests: Emily Huang, Mike Starr, and Mike Willis.

","summary":"A discussion of new financial reporting requirements with representatives of the industry and the SEC.","date_published":"2018-09-17T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/ceb94a12-6799-4ade-9703-da5ab9afdcbf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":58777044,"duration_in_seconds":2433}]},{"id":"d9dfde5e-3fe2-44cf-80de-02f31d7c956d","title":"Episode 19: Tariffs, Trade Wars and Planning For Uncertainty","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/19","content_text":"Increasing tariffs and the threat of a global trade war is something that all senior-level financial executives need to consider when planning for their organization’s financial future. But how can you do that when policies seem to change daily.\n\nWe speak with Philip Sutter -- Director of U.S. Regulatory Affairs of global trade broker Livingston International – regarding his advice to clients when it comes to the global disruption in tariffs and trade.Special Guest: Philip Sutter.","content_html":"

Increasing tariffs and the threat of a global trade war is something that all senior-level financial executives need to consider when planning for their organization’s financial future. But how can you do that when policies seem to change daily.

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We speak with Philip Sutter -- Director of U.S. Regulatory Affairs of global trade broker Livingston International – regarding his advice to clients when it comes to the global disruption in tariffs and trade.

Special Guest: Philip Sutter.

","summary":"How can senior-level financial executives navigate an increasingly fraught global trade environment.","date_published":"2018-07-22T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/d9dfde5e-3fe2-44cf-80de-02f31d7c956d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":39157314,"duration_in_seconds":1597}]},{"id":"4e0e8aa6-51be-49d2-9bc7-cdde11d1deea","title":"Episode 15: RPA Is Becoming Finance’s New Norm","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/15","content_text":"How and where to leverage those technologies – and the knock on effect it has on finance staff and productivity – is the subject of a white paper that the Financial Executives Research Foundation is currently working towards publishing.\n\nIn this episode of the Financial Executive Podcast, FEI Daily Managing Editor Olivia Berkman speaks with Dave Sackett, Senior Director of Finance & Administration at ULVAC Technologies and member of Financial Executive International’s Committee on Finance and Information Technology about his use if RPA and where he thinks it’s taking his company and the industry.Special Guest: Dave Sackett .","content_html":"

How and where to leverage those technologies – and the knock on effect it has on finance staff and productivity – is the subject of a white paper that the Financial Executives Research Foundation is currently working towards publishing.

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In this episode of the Financial Executive Podcast, FEI Daily Managing Editor Olivia Berkman speaks with Dave Sackett, Senior Director of Finance & Administration at ULVAC Technologies and member of Financial Executive International’s Committee on Finance and Information Technology about his use if RPA and where he thinks it’s taking his company and the industry.

Special Guest: Dave Sackett .

","summary":"Senior-level financial leaders are moving out the exploratory stage of robotic process automation (RPA) and artificial intelligence into implementation.","date_published":"2018-06-30T18:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/4e0e8aa6-51be-49d2-9bc7-cdde11d1deea.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":13185069,"duration_in_seconds":534}]},{"id":"95c559c6-30cd-4231-b03a-ad1387a79867","title":"Episode 16: Technology Is Changing Everything In The Finance Suite: 2018 Benchmarking the Finance Function Preview","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/16","content_text":"FEI Daily Managing Editor Oliva Berkman and Rober Half's Paul McDonald discuss how the latest survey of 1,700 financial executives reveals how digital transformation emergedas a critical business focus.\n\nSponsored by\n\nSpecial Guest: Paul McDonald.","content_html":"

FEI Daily Managing Editor Oliva Berkman and Rober Half's Paul McDonald discuss how the latest survey of 1,700 financial executives reveals how digital transformation emergedas a critical business focus.

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Sponsored by

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Special Guest: Paul McDonald.

","summary":"The 9th annual Benchmarking the Finance Function report reveals how financial leaders are shifting resources as technology and automation increase.","date_published":"2018-06-26T05:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/95c559c6-30cd-4231-b03a-ad1387a79867.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":22315419,"duration_in_seconds":915}]},{"id":"e5a03ac0-a735-4656-916e-c3b82fa97ee4","title":"Episode 13: Career Strategies for Financial Executives in 2018","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/13","content_text":"The war for talent isn't cooling down anytime soon, especially when it comes to the financial suite. Companies are finding unique ways of attracting job seekers and seeking candidates with a particular set of technical and soft skills who will also fit in with the company culture. Carrie Wentling, FEI's Director of Member Services, helps FEI members in staffing permanent employees and in their transitions between roles. We spoke with Carrie about what we can expect in the battle for financial talent in the new year.Special Guest: Carrie Wentling.","content_html":"

The war for talent isn't cooling down anytime soon, especially when it comes to the financial suite. Companies are finding unique ways of attracting job seekers and seeking candidates with a particular set of technical and soft skills who will also fit in with the company culture. Carrie Wentling, FEI's Director of Member Services, helps FEI members in staffing permanent employees and in their transitions between roles. We spoke with Carrie about what we can expect in the battle for financial talent in the new year.

Special Guest: Carrie Wentling.

","summary":"A discussion with Carrie Wentling, FEI's Director of Member Services about new career tracks for finance executives. ","date_published":"2018-02-11T13:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/e5a03ac0-a735-4656-916e-c3b82fa97ee4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":14979892,"duration_in_seconds":609}]},{"id":"2c02dc4b-28c1-40d5-af7f-750c15d2e150","title":"Episode 11: Harassment, Toxic Workplaces and the Role of Leaders","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/11","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"What should financial leaders know about sexual harassment and how do they broach the heated topic with their staff? Dr. Stefanie Johnson speaks with FEI Managing Editor Olivia Berkman.","date_published":"2017-10-29T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/2c02dc4b-28c1-40d5-af7f-750c15d2e150.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":22546240,"duration_in_seconds":924}]},{"id":"0de4d046-f29d-4371-9b10-a49ee539f799","title":"Episode 10: The Critical Difference Between Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/10","content_text":"Financial Executives International Managing Editor Olivia Berkman discusses cyber resilience with Paul Nicholas, Senior Director, Global Security Strategy and Diplomacy at Microsoft.Special Guest: Paul Nicholas.","content_html":"

Financial Executives International Managing Editor Olivia Berkman discusses cyber resilience with Paul Nicholas, Senior Director, Global Security Strategy and Diplomacy at Microsoft.

Special Guest: Paul Nicholas.

","summary":"Senior level financial executives need to understand the increasing role of cyber resilience in corporate security.","date_published":"2017-10-15T09:30:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/0de4d046-f29d-4371-9b10-a49ee539f799.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":18528699,"duration_in_seconds":757}]},{"id":"afe0d072-ff6f-4fe3-a920-afda9cc32bf8","title":"Episode 9: Where Will the Next Generation of Financial Executives Come From?","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/9","content_text":"Companies are struggling to attract experienced hires from public accounting firms. This is particularly concerning as companies adjust to all of the accounting-rule changes in the U.S.\n\nIn this podcast, we speak with Ajit Kambil, Global Research Director of the Deloitte CFO Program, and Charles Holley, Retired CFO of Walmart and CFO-in-Residence of the Deloitte CFO Program on hiring strategies, the effects of automation, and developing accounting talent.Special Guests: Ajit Kambil and Charles Holley.","content_html":"

Companies are struggling to attract experienced hires from public accounting firms. This is particularly concerning as companies adjust to all of the accounting-rule changes in the U.S.

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In this podcast, we speak with Ajit Kambil, Global Research Director of the Deloitte CFO Program, and Charles Holley, Retired CFO of Walmart and CFO-in-Residence of the Deloitte CFO Program on hiring strategies, the effects of automation, and developing accounting talent.

Special Guests: Ajit Kambil and Charles Holley.

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Hurricane Harvey, which struck Texas and parts of Louisiana last week, has dumped nearly 19 trillion gallons of water and damaged or destroyed over 100,000 homes.

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The storm has impacted people from all walks of life, including several members of Financial Executives International’s Houston Chapter.

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We spoke with Josh Tabin, a member of FEI Houston and Chair of its Young Leaders program to discuss the personal toll the storm has taken and how he will use his skills as a financial executive to rebuild for the future.

Special Guest: Josh Tabin.

","summary":"An interview with Houston FEI member Josh Tabin about his Hurricane Harvey experience.","date_published":"2017-09-01T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/55372580-d11b-482d-9a68-a38e045bb13a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":26787927,"duration_in_seconds":1101}]},{"id":"02c01219-1490-47d0-b351-bbe73c457afd","title":"Episode 7: Five Years Later: Learning the Lessons of the JOBS Act","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/7","content_text":"The Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act) was signed into law five years ago this week with hope that removing burdensome disclosure requirements and encouraging the use of crowdfunding tools would spur new business startups to eventually grow into large public companies.\n\nThe Financial Executive Research Foundation, in partnership with Donnelly Financial Solutions, is preparing to publish a white paper this month on the JOBS Act, whether is has changed the IPO market and how the law could change in the next five years.\n\nIn this second podcast on the subject, we speak with Professor Reena Aggarwal, Director of Georgetown University’s Center for Financial Markets and Policy. Dr. Aggarwal, specializes in capital raising, initial public offering and corporate governance, discusses what lessons financial executives should learn regarding the first five years of the JOBS Act. Special Guest: Dr. Reena Aggarwal.Sponsored By:Donnelley Financial Solutions : Thanks to Donnelly Financial Solutions for sponsoring this research and this podcast.","content_html":"

The Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act) was signed into law five years ago this week with hope that removing burdensome disclosure requirements and encouraging the use of crowdfunding tools would spur new business startups to eventually grow into large public companies.

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The Financial Executive Research Foundation, in partnership with Donnelly Financial Solutions, is preparing to publish a white paper this month on the JOBS Act, whether is has changed the IPO market and how the law could change in the next five years.

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In this second podcast on the subject, we speak with Professor Reena Aggarwal, Director of Georgetown University’s Center for Financial Markets and Policy. Dr. Aggarwal, specializes in capital raising, initial public offering and corporate governance, discusses what lessons financial executives should learn regarding the first five years of the JOBS Act.

Special Guest: Dr. Reena Aggarwal.

Sponsored By:

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Uncertainty is not the friend of the financial executive, especially when it comes to long-term capital planning. What taxes will you pay, what businesses will be in demand and what regulations you will face are all subject to similar uncertainty as policies and programs are hammered out in Washington?

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In this episode of the Financial Executives Podcast we talk with Robert Fry, Chief Economist of Robert Fry Economics LLC. Mr Fry, who recently retired as Senior Economist at DuPont and currently teaches economics at the University of Delaware, will discuss what financial executives how financial executives can deal with the uncertainty dominant the current economic climate.

Special Guest: Robert Fry.

","summary":"Uncertainty is not the friend of the financial executive, especially when it comes to long-term capital planning. ","date_published":"2017-03-29T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/164aeb96-a814-4e29-87ae-0b1a6652418e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":26082574,"duration_in_seconds":1072}]},{"id":"37159242-1d05-482f-bbe8-c3459d4d7d14","title":"Five Years Later: Did the Jobs Act Change the IPO Market (or Did the IPO Market Change the Jobs Act)?","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/jobsact","content_text":"The Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, or JOBS Act, will be celebrating its fifth anniversary in April. When it was passed in 2012, the hopes were that streamlining the financial disclosure process and opening crowd funding platforms for capital raising would encourage more companies to go public.\n\nThe Financial Executives Research Foundation, in partnership with Donnelly Financial Solutions, is working on a research project focusing on the Jobs Act and the impact on Emerging Growth Companies born out of the legislation.\n\nIn this issue of the podcast, we speak with Joseph Hall, a partner at the law firm of Davis Polk. Mr. Hall is head of the firm’s corporate governance practice and is a former Managing Executive for Policy at the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission. Today, he often advises companies on the disclosure relief embedded in the Jobs Act.Special Guest: Joseph Hall.Sponsored By:Donnelley Financial Solutions : Thanks to Donnelly Financial Solutions for sponsoring this research and this podcast.","content_html":"

The Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, or JOBS Act, will be celebrating its fifth anniversary in April. When it was passed in 2012, the hopes were that streamlining the financial disclosure process and opening crowd funding platforms for capital raising would encourage more companies to go public.

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The Financial Executives Research Foundation, in partnership with Donnelly Financial Solutions, is working on a research project focusing on the Jobs Act and the impact on Emerging Growth Companies born out of the legislation.

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In this issue of the podcast, we speak with Joseph Hall, a partner at the law firm of Davis Polk. Mr. Hall is head of the firm’s corporate governance practice and is a former Managing Executive for Policy at the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission. Today, he often advises companies on the disclosure relief embedded in the Jobs Act.

Special Guest: Joseph Hall.

Sponsored By:

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A discussion with Joe Howell, Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Workiva about how CFOs and other financial executives can take control of audit fees.

","summary":"A discussion with Joe Howell, Executive Vice Pres…","date_published":"2016-04-10T21:49:49.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/8e3b7e10-a68a-4c8e-a202-5e968eab7407.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":40434343,"duration_in_seconds":1674}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/232407093","title":"Episode 4: Simplification and 2016 Priorities with FASB Vice Chairman James Kroeker","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/4","content_text":"FASB's James L. Kroeker speaks with FEI's Erik Bradbury regarding financial reporting simplification initiatives going on with the accounting standard setter. ","content_html":"

FASB's James L. Kroeker speaks with FEI's Erik Bradbury regarding financial reporting simplification initiatives going on with the accounting standard setter.

","summary":"FASB's James L. Kroeker speaks with FEI's Erik Br…","date_published":"2015-11-10T05:21:10.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/cfd4a277-ceb6-4a82-9ffd-7dbae575667a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":51540660,"duration_in_seconds":2137}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/229387840","title":"Episode 3: Confessions of a Startup CFO With Mark MacLeod","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/3","content_text":"A discussion with Mark MacLeod of SuperPath Advisors on his career as a startup financial executive.","content_html":"

A discussion with Mark MacLeod of SuperPath Advisors on his career as a startup financial executive.

","summary":"A discussion with Mark MacLeod of SuperPath Advis…","date_published":"2015-10-21T05:43:08.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/bb0b6b8b-84b1-47b4-a9e0-6f6b322e45c2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":47647504,"duration_in_seconds":1974}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/228179951","title":"Episode 2: Cybersecurity and the CFO With John Stark","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/2","content_text":"Want to know the first call a CFO makes in a data breach? It's not who you think.","content_html":"

Want to know the first call a CFO makes in a data breach? It's not who you think.

","summary":"Want to know the first call a CFO makes in a data…","date_published":"2015-10-13T04:56:56.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/5eba8f38-e28f-4353-aa39-cbc2a98bcc9d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":55248010,"duration_in_seconds":2291}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/225299484","title":"Episode 1: Private Healthcare Exchanges With ADP's William Giaconia","url":"https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/1","content_text":"How should CFOs and other financial executives think and plan for private healthcare exchanges? ADP's Will Giaconia explains.","content_html":"

How should CFOs and other financial executives think and plan for private healthcare exchanges? ADP's Will Giaconia explains.

","summary":"How should CFOs and other financial executives th…","date_published":"2015-09-23T21:10:15.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/b796249a-0dc4-4dce-b495-3d9b215a5eff/003daa57-f2c4-458f-8bb8-1b4df8c2607e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":48415665,"duration_in_seconds":2007}]}]}