by Blake Oliver, CPA
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April 11, 2025
<p>What if the solution to accounting's talent shortage has been hiding in plain sight? In this episode, Navy veteran Mark Steinhoff reveals how the precision required to maintain life support systems on submarines directly translates to accounting excellence. Having managed critical oxygen systems hundreds of feet underwater, Mark now applies that same meticulous attention to detail as an accountant for a water utility. With the profession facing a 70,000-person annual deficit while 200,000 service members transition to civilian life each year, discover how military experience with procedures, documentation, and quality assurance creates natural accounting professionals—and why veterans might be the untapped talent pool accounting desperately needs.</p><p><strong>Chapters</strong><br></p><ul><li>(01:09) - Transitioning from Military to Accounting </li> <li>(02:37) - Similarities Between Military and Accounting </li> <li>(05:46) - Life on a Submarine </li> <li>(11:31) - How Did Working On a Sub Translate to Accounting </li> <li>(16:43) - The Procedure is Not Optional </li> <li>(20:50) - Current Role and Future Aspirations </li> <li>(24:30) - Exploring Career Paths in Accounting </li> <li>(24:53) - Transitioning from Military to Accounting </li> <li>(26:31) - Leveraging the GI Bill for Education </li> <li>(26:44) - Navigating the Pandemic and Career Decisions </li> <li>(28:36) - The Value of a Business Degree </li> <li>(29:08) - Balancing Education and Personal Life </li> <li>(30:53) - Gaining Practical Experience in Accounting </li> <li>(32:23) - Pursuing an MBA and CPA </li> <li>(45:24) - The Evolving Role of Accountants </li> <li>(47:01) - Closing Thoughts and Encouragement</li> </ul><strong>Sign up to get free CPE for listening to this podcast<br></strong><br><a href="https://earmarkcpe.com/">https://earmarkcpe.com</a><br><a href="https://earmark.app/">https://earmark.app/</a><p><strong>Download the Earmark CPE App<br> <br></strong><strong>Apple:</strong><strong> </strong><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728</a></p><p><strong>Android: </strong><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app</a></p><p><br><strong>Connect with Our Guest, Mark Steinhoff</strong></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marknsteinhoff/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/marknsteinhoff/</a></p><p><strong>Connect with Blake Oliver, CPA<br></strong><br>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaketoliver">https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaketoliver</a><br>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/blaketoliver/">https://twitter.com/blaketoliver/</a></p>
March 28, 2025
<p>What if the numbers we use to measure audit quality are fundamentally flawed? PCAOB Board Member Christina Ho reveals why the headline-grabbing 46% deficiency rate in public company audits deserves serious scrutiny. In this candid conversation, Ho explains why smaller audit firms face disproportionate regulatory burdens, how the PCAOB's inspection approach may distort quality metrics, and why less than 5% of "deficient" audits result in incorrect opinions. She also shares her experience of being publicly criticized by Senator Elizabeth Warren for challenging the status quo. Whether you're an auditor, investor, or financial professional, this insider perspective will transform how you interpret future audit quality statistics.<br><br><strong>Chapters</strong><br></p><ul><li>(00:58) - Explaining the PCAOB </li> <li>(01:59) - Inspection and Enforcement Programs </li> <li>(03:53) - Sampling and Inspection Frequency </li> <li>(05:58) - Challenges for Smaller Audit Firms </li> <li>(10:50) - State of Audit Quality </li> <li>(14:03) - Deficiency Rates and Their Implications </li> <li>(31:34) - PCAOB's Role and Accountability </li> <li>(37:11) - Has the PCAOB Improved Audit Quality? </li> <li>(49:23) - Public Dispute with Senators </li> <li>(54:32) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts </li> </ul><strong>Sign up to get free CPE for listening to this podcast<br></strong><br><a href="https://earmarkcpe.com/">https://earmarkcpe.com</a><br><a href="https://earmark.app/">https://earmark.app/</a><p><strong>Download the Earmark CPE App<br> <br></strong><strong>Apple:</strong><strong> </strong><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728</a></p><p><strong>Android: </strong><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app</a></p><p><br><strong>Connect with Our Guest, Christina Ho</strong></p><p><a href="https://pcaobus.org/about/the-board/board-bios/christina-ho">https://pcaobus.org/about/the-board/board-bios/christina-ho</a></p><p><strong>Connect with Blake Oliver, CPA<br></strong><br>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaketoliver">https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaketoliver</a><br>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/blaketoliver/">https://twitter.com/blaketoliver/</a></p>
March 20, 2025
<p>In this episode, Blake Oliver interviews Nicolas Boucher, one of LinkedIn's top finance thought leaders, who demonstrates how AI tools like ChatGPT and Python can dramatically accelerate financial data analysis and reporting while maintaining confidentiality. Nicolas shows how finance professionals can create instant analyses and dashboards, integrate AI with existing systems, and automate repetitive tasks to save time and advance their careers.</p><p><strong>Chapters</strong><br></p><ul><li>(00:00) - Nicolas Boucher's Journey and AI in Accounting </li> <li>(03:11) - Practical Applications of AI in Accounting </li> <li>(04:07) - Demonstration: Cohort Analysis with ChatGPT </li> <li>(08:56) - Challenges and Solutions with AI Tools </li> <li>(15:50) - Advanced Data Visualization with AI </li> <li>(22:52) - AI's Surprising Insight with Box Plots </li> <li>(25:48) - Integrating AI with Excel for Confidential Analysis </li> <li>(27:38) - Exploring AI Tools for Finance </li> <li>(28:46) - Concourse.io: Automating Monthly Financial Reports </li> <li>(33:04) - The Future of Finance Jobs with AI </li> <li>(45:02) - Nicolas Boucher's AI Resources and Community</li> </ul><br><strong>Connect with Our Guest, Nicolas Boucher<p></p></strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bouchernicolas/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/bouchernicolas/</a><br><a href="https://nicolasboucher.online/">https://nicolasboucher.online/</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@nicolasboucherfinance">https://www.youtube.com/@nicolasboucherfinance</a><p><strong>Sign up to get free CPE for listening to this podcast<br></strong><br><a href="https://earmarkcpe.com/">https://earmarkcpe.com</a><br><a href="https://earmark.app/">https://earmark.app/</a></p><p><strong>Download the Earmark CPE App<br> <br></strong><strong>Apple:</strong><strong> </strong><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728</a></p><p><strong>Android: </strong><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app</a></p><p><br><strong>Connect with Blake Oliver, CPA<br></strong><br>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaketoliver">https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaketoliver</a><br>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/blaketoliver/">https://twitter.com/blaketoliver/</a></p>
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