Beyond The Numbers Podcast

In this episode, Randy Kardas sits down with John Vance of SteriCube at OrthoCon 2026 to discuss how orthopedic teams can improve efficiency between the sterile processing department and the operating room. They talk about the common delays caused by tray preparation, wrapping, and turnover time, and how SteriCube helps simplify the process for high-volume orthopedic practices, surgery centers, an...

When an employee changes positions, how many spreadsheets do you have to check to find the correct title and effective date? In this episode of Beyond the Numbers, Randy Kardas turns that common frustration into a custom Sage Intacct solution. Follow along as he builds an employee management application that tracks position history and automatically updates titles, dates, and statuses. Discover ho...

AP should not feel like a scavenger hunt through inboxes, spreadsheets, PDFs, and approval chains. In this episode of Beyond the Numbers , Randy Kardas, CPA, is joined by Dylan Hume and Nico McEown from Quadient for Ctrl+Alt+Delete Your Manual AP Process . They discuss what modern accounts payable can look like when automation, visibility, ERP integration, and accounting-led implementation work to...

Cost containment in healthcare should not start with blanket cuts. In this episode of Beyond the Numbers, Randy and Chris discuss how healthcare organizations can control costs by improving the processes, systems, and reporting behind financial decisions. They cover manual workflows, delayed reporting, fragmented systems, reimbursement uncertainty, AP automation, budget-to-actual visibility, staff...

What do firms really expect from interns on day one? In this episode of Beyond the Numbers , we break down five traits that help interns stand out early. From delivering value to being coachable and showing initiative, this is a practical conversation on how trust is earned and careers begin. Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.campbelltechnologyadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Call us at 352-683-7365 Or drop us a...

Tax season should not feel like a financial ambush. In this episode of Beyond the Numbers , Randy Kardas, CPA, and Chris explain why most tax surprises are really timing problems, not tax problems. They discuss why filing season is about reporting what already happened, while real tax planning happens throughout the year. From withholding and estimated payments to recordkeeping, investment basis,...

High-producing surgeons can still feel underpaid — even when the practice is performing well. The disconnect is rarely about effort. It’s about the hidden economics of shared costs and the overhead drivers behind them. In this episode of Beyond the Numbers , Randy Kardas, CPA, explains why allocation models built for smaller, simpler practices often fail as complexity grows. When shared services,...

Your EMR sees operational truth in real time. Your financial statements often see a compressed version of it. In this episode, Randy Kardas explains why orthopedic groups get stuck debating numbers instead of making decisions and what changes when EMR data, including encounters, payments, adjustments, and patient counts, flows into structured reporting using Excel and Sage Intacct. Topics include...

When the physician P&L hits the screen and the room gets tense, you do not have a spreadsheet problem. You have a trust problem. In this episode of Beyond the Numbers, Randy Kardas walks through why physician-level reporting often creates conflict inside orthopedic groups and what leaders can do to fix it in a practical, real-world way. You will hear: • Why blunt allocation methods distort per...

What does it really take to embrace change—and build a business that can keep up? In this episode of Beyond the Numbers , Randy Kardas, CPA, sits down with Jackie R. Campbell, CFP®, CPA, PFS (Founder & President of Campbell & Company) to talk about how technology and AI are reshaping operations, decision-making, and long-term business value. They cover what it takes to move past manual wor...

Intercompany is where multi-entity reporting loses trust fast. Randy Kardas explains why consolidations look inflated and why due to/due from won’t tie—then walks through a Sage Intacct demo showing intercompany automation, entity-pair tie-outs, and a cleaner path to consistent eliminations. Visit us at https://www.campbelltechnologyadvisors.com⁠⁠ Call us at 352-683-7365 Or drop us a line at ⁠⁠bey...

In this episode of Beyond the Numbers , recorded at the Sage Future conference, Randy Kardas, CPA, is joined by Audrianna Saglimbeni from TaxBandits to tackle one of the most stressful parts of year-end compliance: 1099 filing. They discuss why 1099 season so often turns into a last-minute scramble, the operational drag caused by spreadsheet-driven workflows, and how automation can turn 1099 filin...

Accounts payable automation is one of the most overlooked — yet highest-ROI — opportunities in modern finance. Recorded at the Sage Future Conference, this episode of Beyond the Numbers explores how native AP automation inside Sage Intacct is helping finance teams move faster, gain visibility, and scale without adding headcount. Randy Kardas, CPA, sits down with Jared from MineralTree to discuss w...

Recorded at the Sage Future Conference, this episode of Beyond the Numbers explores how donor management and automation are shaping nonprofit fundraising as organizations head into 2026. Randy Kardas, CPA, sits down with Darryl Moser of DonorPerfect to discuss the growing pressure nonprofits face as grants tighten, fundraising expectations rise, and teams are asked to do more with limited resource...

Technology transformation is not a software purchase — it’s a financial decision that must stand up to CFO scrutiny. In this session, we break down how finance leaders can build a defendable, CFO-ready technology ROI business case before committing to ERP upgrades, AP automation, reporting tools, or AI-powered solutions. Rather than relying on vague assumptions or vendor-driven math, this discussi...

This episode of Beyond the Numbers was recorded at Sage Future for Partners 2025 in Orlando and coincides with the announcement of Quadient as an official partner of Campbell Technology Advisors. Randy Kardas, CPA, sits down with Nico McEown from Quadient to unpack what real AP and AR automation looks like in practice — not just scanning invoices, but building workflows that reflect how finance ac...

Historic tax reform is here — and it’s anything but simple. In this episode of Beyond the Numbers , host Randy Kardas is joined by tax expert Russell Persons, CPA at Campbell & Company, to break down the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and what it means for entrepreneurs. From R&D credits and Section 179 expensing to tax-free Trump accounts and the QBI deduction made permanent , this conversation...

Buying the right software isn’t the finish line — it’s the starting block. In this episode of Beyond the Numbers , Randy Kardas makes the case for why technology alone isn’t enough — and how Campbell Technology Advisors helps healthcare organizations turn Sage Intacct into real-world results. You’ll learn the 10 reasons top medical groups trust Campbell to guide their transformation, including:✅...

Scaling a healthcare practice isn’t just about growth — it’s about getting your financial house in order before the chaos scales with it. In this episode of Beyond the Numbers , Randy Kardas takes a no-fluff tour through seven essential features of Sage Intacct that actually move the needle for medical groups, surgical centers, and multi-entity practices. Forget the bloated feature lists — this is...

What if your finance tech stack actually understood healthcare? 💡 In this episode of Beyond the Numbers , Randy Kardas breaks down exactly what makes Sage Intacct different — not just better — for fast-growing medical groups and specialty practices. This isn’t just new software. It’s a full-on shift from chaos to clarity. We unpack the must-haves for modern healthcare finance:✅ Real-time multi-e...

Is your medical group’s back office held together with spreadsheets, PDFs, and prayers? 🩺📉 In this episode of Beyond the Numbers , Randy Kardas takes us inside the financial reality of growing healthcare organizations — from orthopedic practices to multi-site clinics — and breaks down why the systems you started with won’t carry you to scale. We explore the all-too-familiar chaos:➡️ Disconnected...

Is your accounting system still stuck in the Stone Age? 🦕 In this episode of Beyond the Numbers, Randy Kardas dives into the real-world consequences of outdated back-office systems — and why spreadsheets, QuickBooks chaos, and late nights aren’t a badge of honor… they’re a red flag. We unpack the hidden costs of doing nothing, break down what modern finance teams actually need, and explore how Sa...

"We have a great culture!" Cool. But what happens when no one’s watching? Ready to take you next steps towards becoming the hero of your own technology transformation story? Click Here to Schedule an appointment In this episode of Beyond the Numbers , CPA and leadership consultant Randy Kardas unpacks one of the most overused—and misunderstood—buzzwords in business: culture . You’ll hear...

You ever stare into a client’s P&L… and suddenly question everything? In this punchy, no-fluff episode of Beyond the Numbers , CPA and chaos-tamer Randy Kardas unpacks what happens when revenue looks great — but the bottom line tells a totally different story. Spoiler: champagne-worthy top-line growth doesn’t mean much if your margins are crying in a corner. If you are ready to take the next s...

What if your client’s tech stack is less of a stack and more of a spaghetti monster of disconnected tools? In this pilot episode of Beyond the Numbers , CPA and software whisperer Randy Kardas reveals why accounting shouldn’t be an afterthought—it should be the nucleus of every client’s tech ecosystem. You’ll hear: Why QuickBooks + Google Sheets + vibes = tech chaos, a real-world sandwich shop tha...