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How Accountants Are Actually Using AI Automation | FloQast Transform Deep Dive with Billy Klein
Feb 23, 2026
52m 33s
How AI Will Transform Accountants: Future-Proofing Your Career | FloQast CAO Dan Callaghan
Jan 12, 2026
36m 50s
Former Big 4 Accountant to Fintech CEO: Brett Turner's Journey to Trovata
Dec 16, 2025
1h 07m 02s
The AI Imperative: How CFOs Are Embracing a Smarter Future
Nov 3, 2025
46m 38s
Accounting Year in Review: What's Changed? (Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, Best Of)
Aug 4, 2025
52m 27s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 2/23/26 | How Accountants Are Actually Using AI Automation | FloQast Transform Deep Dive with Billy Klein✨ | AI automationaccounting+3 | Billy Klein | FloQastEY | — | AIautomation+6 | — | 52m 33s | |
| 1/12/26 | How AI Will Transform Accountants: Future-Proofing Your Career | FloQast CAO Dan Callaghan | In this episode of Blood, Sweat, and Balance Sheets, FloQast CEO Mike Whitmire sits down with Dan Callaghan, FloQast's Chief Accounting Officer, to discuss his 30+ year career journey and share his bold vision for the future of accounting in the age of AI. What You'll Learn: Why AI is accounting's "tractor moment" and what that means for your careerHow Dan went from KPMG auditor to CAO of multiple pre-IPO tech companiesThe truth about AI replacing accountants (spoiler: it won't)Why every acco... | 36m 50s | ||||||
| 12/16/25 | Former Big 4 Accountant to Fintech CEO: Brett Turner's Journey to Trovata | Brett Turner has raised nearly $200M and generated over $700M in shareholder value across 4 tech companies. But his journey from Big 4 CPA to serial fintech founder wasn't smooth—and every failure taught him something critical. FloQast CEO and Host Mike Whitmire sat down to discuss his journey to Trovata, and everything he's learned along the way. IN THIS EPISODE: - Why his first board meetings as CFO were brutal (and the all-nighter solution that saved him) - The real story behind 3 ma... | 1h 07m 02s | ||||||
| 11/3/25 | The AI Imperative: How CFOs Are Embracing a Smarter Future | Five years ago, a CFO's main focus was cutting costs and boosting efficiency, but that conversation has dramatically shifted, with artificial intelligence (AI) now topping the priority list. In this episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, host Mike Whitmire sits down with Andrew Moses, Associate Director at Cross Country Consulting, to dive into the evolving role of the modern CFO and the urgent need to adopt AI. They'll unpack why AI is no longer a "nice to have," but an essential bu... | 46m 38s | ||||||
| 8/4/25 | Accounting Year in Review: What's Changed? (Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, Best Of) | Welcome to a very special "Best Of" episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets! Join host Mike Whitmire and longtime producer John Siegel as they revisit the most impactful and entertaining moments from the podcast over the past year (and even a little further back). Beyond the highlights, Mike and John dive into a candid discussion about how the accounting landscape has dramatically shifted. They'll explore key accounting trends, regulatory updates, and evolving workplace dyna... | 52m 27s | ||||||
| 5/12/25 | Reimagining Accounting with Ramp’s Edwine Alphonse: Career, AI, and Transformation | On this episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, FloQast co-founder and CEO, Mike Whitmire, CPA (inactive), sits down with Edwine Alphonse, Senior Controller at Ramp, to discuss how she’s shaping the future of accounting. Edwine shares her inspiring career story, from finding her passion for accounting to driving team success at one of the most innovative and fastest-growing companies in fintech. The conversation dives into her approach to tackling industry challenges, her strateg... | 49m 11s | ||||||
| 3/17/25 | Ethical AI in Action: Compliance, Innovation, and Accounting's Next Frontier | On this episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, host Mike Whitmire sits down with Vicky LeVay, Sr. Director of Compliance, Risk, and Information Security at FloQast, and Jaysen Dyal, Product Marketing Manager at FloQast and former accountant. Together, they discuss the growing role of AI in accounting and FloQast’s achievements, including earning ISO 42001 certification. Vicky provides insights into what it takes to secure this critical certification and why it’s essential for building ... | 46m 15s | ||||||
| 2/10/25 | How Two Ex-Accountants Help Drive Innovation at FloQast | On this episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, Mike Whitmire is joined by Shivang Patel and Megan Gallagher, two former accountants whose expertise in audit and accounting paved the way for their success at FloQast. They share how their deep understanding of the accounting profession uniquely positions them to solve client challenges, connect with peers, and drive innovation in roles like sales engineering and beyond. Additionally, the group discussed FloQast’s vision for deploying its... | 1h 11m 26s | ||||||
| 1/13/25 | From Talent Gaps to Tech Gains: What 2025 Holds for Accounting | 2025 is upon us, but what does that mean for the accounting profession? From dwindling headcounts to heightened expectations, an expected bullish IPO/M&A market to a new emphasis on utilizing technology in the profession, there's a lot we don't know. On this episode of *Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets*, join Stefan van Duyvendijk, FloQast's Accounting Operations Evangelist and a former financial controller at Skullcandy Inc. and Kodiak Cakes, and Mike Whitmire, FloQast co-founder and CE... | 1h 15m 02s | ||||||
| 11/18/24 | Shift Happens: Taking a Deep Dive Into Our New Book on the Future of Accounting's Operational Change | In this special episode, cohosts Mike Whitmire and Stefan van Duyvendijk join forces to delve into their forthcoming book, "Shift Happens: The Rise of the Operational Mindset and How Controllers Can Drive Real Value." Together, they explore the evolving landscape of the accounting profession, the emergence of the operational mindset, and how controllers can become pivotal in driving organizational success. | 41m 12s | ||||||
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| 10/21/24 | Breaking the Barrier: AICPA and NASBA Overhaul the 150-Hour CPA Rule | In this special emergency episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, Mike and Stefan dive into the groundbreaking news shaking the accounting world — the AICPA and NASBA have proposed a radical shift in the 150-hour rule. A new "Competency-Based Experience Pathway" could eliminate the need for 30 additional credit hours, offering aspiring CPAs an alternative route through work experience and verified competencies. The guys explore: - Implications for future CPAs - How it addresses c... | 7m 22s | ||||||
| 10/7/24 | Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets: An Inside Look at How FloQademy is Revolutionizing CPE | In this episode of "Blood Sweat and Balance Sheets," Mike Whitmire interviews Kendall MacLean about her career journey from public accounting to the tech industry. Kendall shares insights into her roles at FloQast, including her start as an Implementation Consultant and her contributions to developing FloQademy, an educational platform providing free CPE credits to accountants. The discussion covers the integration of accountants into customer success roles, emphasizing the importance of cont... | 48m 38s | ||||||
| 8/26/24 | Understanding Financial Transformation: Key Insights for CFOs and Accountants | In this episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, guest host Stefan van Duyvendijk, Accounting Operations Evangelist at FloQast, sits down with Chris Hennesey, AWS Enterprise Strategist at Amazon Web Services and former Technology CFO at Capital One, along with FloQast CFO Razzak Jallow. They explore the findings of FloQast’s latest survey, Embracing Financial Transformation: What It Is, Why Organizations Should Want It, and How to Achieve It. The discussion highlights the critical role o... | 1h 10m 58s | ||||||
| 7/22/24 | Marine Veteran Josh Glover on Leadership and Driving Success at FloQast | In the latest episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, Mike sits down with Josh Glover, President and Chief Revenue Officer at FloQast. Josh, a decorated veteran, shares his riveting journey from serving four combat tours as a Marine and, later, special operations team commander with MARSOC’s 2d Marine Raider Battalion, to becoming a key leader in the tech industry, first with nCino, and now, with FloQast. Josh discusses his transition into the corporate world, starting at nCino as an in... | 44m 33s | ||||||
| 6/17/24 | Building Bridges: Adam Yarnell's Journey from Audit to Sales to helping FloQast launch in Australia | In this episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, FloQast co-founder and CEO Mike Whitmire delves into Adam Yarnell's remarkable transition from audit to sales at FloQast, highlighting his pivotal role in growing FloQast's Sales function, helping drive the success of the newly-founded Sales Engineering team, and, now, launching FloQast's presence in Australia. Learn how Adam leaned on his accounting experiences to thrive in Sales, help manage up-and-coming salespeople, and what dre... | 48m 16s | ||||||
| 5/6/24 | Ready, Set, IPO: Navigating Market Dynamics for Potential Public Offerings | In this episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, hosts Mike Whitmire and Stefan van Duyvendijk, alongside guest Craig Clay, President at Donnelley Financial Systems (DFIN), delve into the intricate world of IPOs. With the market landscape poised for change in 2024, the discussion centers on understanding market dynamics to capitalize on potential public offerings, including insights on the evolving SPAC market. Tune in as Craig offers invaluable insights into the current market trends s... | 45m 50s | ||||||
| 4/15/24 | A Behind-the-Scenes Look at FloQast’s $100M Series E: Fundraising Insights for Accountants | On the latest episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, FloQast CEO Mike Whitmire is joined by CFO Razzak Jallow to discuss the ins and outs of FloQast’s Series E round of funding. Take an inside look at all the work that goes on behind the scenes, from investor relations to negotiating term sheets, Mike and Razzak candidly discuss the fundraising process, providing valuable insights for accountants and entrepreneurs alike. Key Takeaways: Behind-the-Scenes Insights: Razzak provides a fir... | 55m 44s | ||||||
| 2/26/24 | Automating the Audit: How This Controller Streamlined Operations for a Pain-Free Busy Season | On the latest episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, host Mike Whitmire, CPA, co-founder, and CEO of FloQast, sits down with Ashley Griesshammer, VP Controller at Lovevery, a rapidly growing Boise-based e-commerce company. Join us as Ashley shares her journey of automating and simplifying Lovevery's audit process, ensuring a smooth and pain-free busy season. As a seasoned finance professional — and the 2023 FloQast Controller of the Year — Ashley delves into the intricacies of overseei... | 41m 11s | ||||||
| 1/22/24 | Controller’s Guidebook Unveiled: Navigating Trends in Accounting — Pt. 2 | Join host Mike Whitmire and guest Stefan van Duyvendijk in the concluding episode on the Controller's Guidebook research series. Part Two delves into critical aspects shaping the accounting landscape, including burnout, talent shortage, salary challenges, and the transformative role of technology. Explore why accountants should embrace a more strategic role, unlocking valuable insights for business success and creating more fulfillment in their careers. Get real-world insights on leadership e... | 35m 19s | ||||||
| 1/8/24 | Controller’s Guidebook: Talent, Tech, Burnout — Understanding the Current State of Accounting Pt. 1 | In this episode of 'Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets,' host Mike Whitmire and FloQast's Accounting Operations Evangelist Stefan van Duyvendijk take a deep dive into the findings of FloQast's research series into the state of the accounting industry, Controller's Guidebook. Part One unveils critical insights into the current state of the accounting profession, exploring topics such as talent retention, technology trends, burnout, and more. Gain practical perspectives on industry dynamics, set... | 36m 54s | ||||||
| 12/18/23 | Forecasting 2024: Navigating ESG, Generative AI, and Security in Accounting | In the concluding episode of 'Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets,' host Mike Whimtire and special guest Stefan van Duyvendijk, FloQast's Accounting Operations evangelist, provide thoughtful insights into anticipated shifts in the accounting landscape for 2024. In this second part, the discussion focuses on the significant impacts of ESG on accounting practices, the role of generative AI in financial operations, and the critical importance of security measures. Join Mike and Stefan as they navi... | 36m 51s | ||||||
| 12/4/23 | 2024 Accounting Predictions: Employee Retention, Better Pay for Accountants, Automation, and More | In the latest episode of "Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets," host Mike Whimtire is joined by special guest Stefan van Duyvendijk, the Accounting Operations evangelist from FloQast, for an insightful discussion on the upcoming trends and predictions shaping the accounting landscape in 2024. In this first part of a two-part series, Mike and Stefan delve into crucial topics such as employee retention strategies, the evolving dynamics of accountant compensation, the impact of automation on tradi... | 38m 15s | ||||||
| 10/16/23 | A Decade of Accounting Leadership: FloQast Founders' Insights — Pt. 2: Lessons Learned | In this second part of our series taking a look back at 10 years of FloQast, co-founders Mike Whitmire and Chris Sluty continue their discussion, sharing the invaluable lessons they've gathered from a decade of leading the company. Gain unfiltered insights into accounting, entrepreneurship, and leadership as they openly reflect on their experiences. From navigating financial intricacies to the ups and downs of tech company management, this episode offers practical wisdom and insights into wha... | 39m 54s | ||||||
| 10/2/23 | The Origins of FloQast With FloQast Founders Mike Whitmire and Chris Sluty — Pt. 1: Learning To Lead | In the first episode of our two-part series, FloQast co-founders Mike Whitmire and Chris Sluty discuss the origins of FloQast, from meeting as undergrads to teaming up with CTO Cullen Zandstra, and more. Listen in as Mike and Chris share the story of how they first crossed paths while majoring in accounting, their separate paths after graduation, and the fateful reunion that took place in Los Angeles. They'll take you through the early days of FloQast's inception, discussing the challenges ... | 43m 33s | ||||||
| 8/21/23 | From Audit Associate to SaaS Sales to Running FloQast EMEA: How Adam Zoucha Attained His Dream Job | In this episode of "Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets," host FloQast Co-founder and CEO Mike Whitmire chats with FloQast's first business development representative and current Managing Director, EMEA, Adam Zoucha, Managing Director about his incredible journey from audit at Deloitte to becoming a successful account executive, sales manager, and now, a key figure in FloQast's European expansion. Listen in as Mike and Adam reminisce about FloQast's early days, operating out of the cramped FloQ... | 40m 36s | ||||||
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