Anything But Bland

In this episode, Aly talks about AAU, what it is, what they do, their programs/mission, how people can get involved and support AAU as well as how COVID has impacted AAU.    If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com  #Binformed #Binspired #Bawesome Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Follow our  “Happy Hour at Bland” podcast...

In this episode, one of our not-for-profit specialists, Rachel Turek, joins us to share ideas that can make operating your non-profit in a post-pandemic world a little less stressful.   If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com  #Binformed #Binspired #Bawesome Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Follow our  “Happy Hour at Bl...

In this episode Ashley and Kailey are joined by Tax Manager, Danie Senske, from Bland & Associates, to talk about Qualified Improvement Property (QIP).  What it is?  Why is it important now due to the CARES Act changes?  #Binformed #Binspired #Bawesome If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com  Subscribe so you don’t miss an...

Kailey tells a story from American Greed: The Fake Housewife of Orange County about how Elizabeth (Lizzy) Mulder finances her plastic surgery, fancy family trips, and ocean view real estate worth millions by being deceitful to all of her, so called, best friends. If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com  #Binformed #Binspired #...

Too much responsibility given to one person leads to one of the largest municipal frauds in our country’s history. Kailey tells us a story about a fraud that occurred for more than 15 years and how the perpetrator was able to get away with it for so long. Join us for the interesting story and a few tips about preventing fraud in your organization! If you ever have a topic you think you might want...

What is an ESOP? What are the benefits of being an ESOP? We will answer those questions and more in this episode! If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com  #Binformed #Binspired #Bawesome Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Follow our  “Happy Hour at Bland” podcast on Instagram ! Also, follow Bland & Associates on Insta...

Have you received your PPP funds? Has the lease for your rental space been modified as a result of COVID-19?  Are you now offering additional employee benefits or providing termination benefits due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic? Yes? This episode will provide guidance on the accounting for those items. Please contact us if you have any questions! If you ever have a topic you think you...

Curious about long-term care and how we are involved? Bob Dick joins Kailey and Ashley to breakdown this growing niche at Bland & Associates. If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com  #Binformed #Binspired #Bawesome Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Follow our  “Happy Hour at Bland” podcast on Instagram ! Also, follow...

At Bland, we try to promote work-life balance and encourage our employees to be healthy! Today, we are talking about the Wellness committee, and we have two of the committee members here to fill us in, Diana Busche and Melinda Rutledge! If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com  #Binformed #Binspired #Bawesome Subscribe so you d...

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provides forgivable loans to small businesses to help cover up to eight weeks of payroll costs, interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities. Jamie Brewer is joining us today to talk more about the PPP in detail as well as more COVID related updates. Click HERE to see an outline of what we discussed and don’t forget to check our COVID-19 Resource Page for more C...

We started our own non-profit foundation in 2014 called Bland Cares Foundation. On today’s episode, Danie Senske, the treasurer, joins us to break down Bland Cares and how it works, what we do, etc. If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com  #Binformed #Binspired #Bawesome Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Follow our  “Hap...

May  the  Fourth  be with you! Staring diehard Star Wars fans Jeremy Vokt and Chip Thompson who talk about their love for Star Wars, marketing, how they know each other and more! If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com  #Binformed #Binspired #Bawesome Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Follow our  “Happy Hour at Bland” po...

Hiring and retaining employees are two of the biggest challenges business owners face. Jeremy Vokt and Megan Geissinger are here to tell us about the talent management practices utilized at Bland & Associates. If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com  #Binformed #Binspired #Bawesome Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! F...

Spencer Pruss, Toastmaster & Teammate, joins us to talk about both organizations. Thinking about joining either? This episode will provide great information about both! If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com  #Binformed #Binspired #Bawesome Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Follow our  “Happy Hour at Bland” podcast...

In this episode, Ashley and Kailey talk to Justin Frauendorfer, Certified Fraud Examiner, about his experience working with organizations who have suffered fraud. He will share some best practices to aid our listeners in preventing fraud at their organizations.  If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com  #Binformed #Binspired #B...

In this episode, Ashley and Kailey share a little about themselves in hopes for you to get to know them a little better. If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com  #Binformed #Binspired #Bawesome Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Follow our  “Happy Hour at Bland” podcast on Instagram ! Also, follow Bland & Associates o...

In this episode, Kailey will break down the new revenue recognition accounting standard. What does this mean? If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com  #Binformed #Binspired #Bawesome Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Follow our  “Happy Hour at Bland” podcast on Instagram ! Also, follow Bland & Associates on Instagram...

In this episode, Ashley and Kailey interview Amanda Pontow, the only female Partner at Bland & Associates, and discuss her path to success and why she felt it was important to lead a women’s initiative at our Firm. If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com  #Binformed #Binspired #Bawesome Subscribe so you don’t miss an episo...

In this episode, Ashley and Kailey are joined by Partner Michael Seelhoff, and Associate II Abby Welsh, from Bland & Associates, to talk about the importance of tax planning. If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com  #Binformed #Binspired #Bawesome Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Follow our  “Happy Hour at Bland” po...

In our very 1st podcast, Ashley and Kailey host Nikki Snow, a Tax Director at Bland & Associates, who talks about the important facts every new business owner (or future business owner) should know. If you ever have a topic you think you might want to speak on, please email it to HappyHouratBland@blandcpa.com  #Binformed #Binspired #Bawesome Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Follow our ...