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Join host Adam Larson for a lively conversation with entrepreneur, speaker, author, and president of VisionEdge Marketing, Laura Paterson. Drawing on decades of experience, Laura shares her practical wisdom on building stronger partnerships between marketing and finance in today’s data-driven organizations. Discover why learning to speak each other’s language and focusing on real business outcomes rather than budget line i...

Get ready for another exciting bonus episode from SuiteWorld 25! Host Adam Larson sits down with Kimberlee Duval, CFO of Cymbiotika, an inspiring leader whose unconventional journey in accounting will resonate with anyone passionate about growth and purpose. Kimberlee shares how her early experiences shaped her career, the key lessons she learned while scaling startups, and why her mantra of “measure twice, cut once” is he...

What happens when you mix a lifelong fascination with business, a love of personality quizzes, and a career in academic research? You get Kari Olsen, Department Chair at Utah Valley University and this episode’s featured guest! Join host Adam Larson as he chats with Kari about how our unique personality traits shape the way we work, especially in the world of accounting.

Kari shares his journey from delivering newspapers a...

Get ready for an inspiring chat with Evan Goldberg, co-founder and EVP at Oracle NetSuite, as he sits down with host Adam Larson at SuiteWorld 25. In this special bonus episode, Evan looks back on over 27 years of building the world’s #1 cloud ERP and shares honest stories about his entrepreneurial journey—successes, setbacks, and all the learning in between. Evan opens up about what sparked the idea for NetSuite, how seei...

In this episode of Count Me In, host Adam Larson sits down with Elizabeth Lotardo, author of "Leading Yourself," for a candid and refreshing conversation about finding purpose, battling burnout, and navigating real-life work challenges. Elizabeth shares relatable stories and actionable advice for anyone who’s ever wondered how to stay motivated in a less-than-dream job, or how to handle difficult coworkers and demanding bo...

In this episode of Count Me In, host Adam Larson chats with John Rubinetti, President of B2B Payments at Deluxe, about what it really takes for mid-market companies to move from manual accounts payable and receivable processes to smart automation. John shares eye-opening stats (like 71% of firms still juggling AP/AR manually) and practical insights on making the switch, from overcoming resistance to integrating multiple pa...

Get ready for a practical and energizing conversation with Lisa Levy, founder of Lcubed Consulting and author of "Future Proofing Cubed." In this episode of Count Me In, host Adam Larson sits down with Lisa to talk all things adaptive transformation—what it is, why it matters, and how any organization (big or small) can break down silos, empower teams, and actually make change stick. Lisa shares her proven framework that b...

Thinking about starting—or leveling up—a global finance career? In this episode of Count Me In, host Adam Larson sits down with Unnamalai (Unzi) Ramanathan and Charu Solanki, two dynamic finance professionals who’ve taken their careers across India, Dubai, Hong Kong, and the US. Unzi and Charu get real about why finance skills are more in demand than ever, what sets certifications like CMA and CSCA apart, and how these cre...

In this episode of Count Me In, host Adam Larson chats with Mel Latu, author, founder and CEO of The Cash Flow Boss. Mel shares how her personal journey—balancing finances for two households during a family crisis—inspired her passion for cash flow forecasting and reshaped the way she approaches business.

Mel breaks down common pitfalls small businesses face with their finances, and explains how real-time accounting, moder...

In this episode, Adam Larson sits down with Steve Saah, Executive Director of Permanent Placement Operations at Robert Half, for a candid and practical chat about today’s challenging job market. Steve brings his extensive experience to the table, sharing real-world advice for both employers and job seekers—from how to attract and keep top finance professionals to how technology, remote work, and upskilling are shaking up t...

Looking for a fresh take on ethics in the business world? In this insightful episode of Count Me In, host Adam Larson sits down with acclaimed professors and Curt Verschoor Feature of the Year authors Douglas Boyle, Daniel Haggerty, and Dana Hermanson. The trio brings their unique expertise—and plenty of real-world wisdom—to a lively conversation about what “virtue” really means in accounting, finance, and leadership.

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On this episode of Count Me In, host Adam Larson sits down with Mike Jones, CEO and Managing Partner at Resound, for an eye-opening conversation about branding in the accounting industry. Mike shares his journey from helping his first accounting firm client rebrand to building the Remarkabrand index that tracks how firms stand out—or don’t. The two get into why brand differentiation matters way beyond just picking a nice l...

In this episode of the Count Me In, host Adam Larson welcomes Bill Koefoed, Chief Financial Officer at OneStream, for an engaging chat about how AI is revolutionizing finance. Bill breaks down the real-world impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning on financial forecasting, resource allocation, and everyday tasks like contract analysis and account reconciliation.

He also shares why transparency matters with A...

On this episode of Count Me In, Adam Larson sits down with Jameson Galey, CMA, CPA, and dynamic finance leader whose career has spanned TV production, entrepreneurship, and innovative tech startups. Jameson is also the founder of Ledgeroo, a platform designed to help bring accounting education to the world by making it affordable and accessible through bite-sized, gamified lessons. He shares how an unexpected opportunity l...

Ready to take your career to the next level? Join host Adam Larson as he chats with Brian Hock, Founder and CEO of HOCK International and expert in accounting and finance education, about what really matters when it comes to professional certifications like the CMA. Brian breaks down why earning the certificate is just the start—and why actually applying your knowledge, building communication skills, and getting involved a...

Ready to level up your business operations? In this episode of Count Me In, host Adam Larson sits down with La Tonya Roberts, CEO of Harmony Consulting Group. La Tonya shares her journey from corporate consulting to helping small businesses thrive, opening up about real-world challenges and her favorite strategies for building sustainable growth, strong teams, and systems that actually work (without the burnout).

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Curious about how HR and finance teams can work together to drive real change in the workplace? In this episode of Count Me In, host Adam Larson sits down with Vrinda Sasidhar, Vice President - HR Consulting at HSBC and a seasoned HR leader with 15 years of experience across banking, tech, and process outsourcing. Vrinda shares what she’s learned about building bridges between people and numbers—from using psychology to en...

Curious about becoming a thought leader or author? In this episode of Count Me In, host Adam Larson chats with Ben Cena, Co-founder at High Value Author, about how to turn your expertise into a nonfiction book that actually gets noticed. Ben shares his own story—starting with hating books—and explains how he now helps professionals use books as powerful tools for building brands, attracting clients, and opening doors.

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Ever wondered how a chemical engineering mindset can supercharge financial leadership? Join host Adam Larson as he sits down with Kingsley Afemikhe, CFO of Shield AI, for a refreshingly candid conversation about bringing engineering problem-solving to the finance table. Kingsley shares his unique journey from a family of chartered accountants in the UK to leading finance at one of the most innovative defense tech companies...