David Lam

Make It Count

Business EN ↓ 5 episodes

The Make It Count podcast features interviews with top-tier accounting, finance, and tax leaders from the Big 4, accounting firms, industry, and the CFO's office. Through their personal stories and career paths, we aim to deliver valuable insights and empower you with the knowledge to excel professionally. We delve into the defining moments, the challenges conquered, and the real-world experiences from those at the forefront. Grab your headphones and join us as we Make It Count!

Author

David Lam

Episodes

Building a Modern Firm: Remote Culture, Tech-Driven Growth & Buying KPMG Spark | Matt Tait, Founder of Decimal 14.08.2025 55:21

Matt Tait is the CEO and co-founder of Decimal, a fully remote, tech-forward accounting firm that’s transforming the way small businesses manage bookkeeping, tax, and back-office operations. With a background that spans law, sales, and entrepreneurship, Matt brings a dynamic, future-focused perspective to an industry often stuck in the past. Under Matt’s leadership, Decimal has scaled rapidly, ser...

From Firm Owner to Founder of WAVE: Community, AI and a new accounting conference | Erin Pohan, Founder of Upkeeping, LLC 18.05.2025 52:21

Erin Pohan is the founder of Upkeeping, LLC, a bookkeeping firm built on the belief that small business owners thrive when they understand their numbers. Her passion for financial education, tech-savvy solutions, and community empowerment has made her a standout voice in modern accounting. Now, Erin is launching WAVE, Women in Accounting (& Finance) Visionaries and Entrepreneurs, a one-day, in...

From Big 4 to Firm Owner: Accounting, Advisory, and Scaling a Firm | Melissa Armstrong, Founder of SteadyHand Accounting & Advisory 14.04.2025 43:57

Melissa Armstrong is the founder of SteadyHand Accounting & Advisory, a firm dedicated to helping businesses gain financial clarity, optimize operations, and scale strategically. A third-generation accountant, Melissa’s journey began at Deloitte, where she worked in tax compliance before moving into financial planning at Banco Popular. Her career has spanned various roles, including corporate...

From Big Four to Building a Firm: Lessons in Accounting, Advisory, and Growth | Doyin Ogunbajo, Founder of ASO Financial 02.03.2025 59:50

Doyin Ogunbajo is the founder of ASO Financial, a firm dedicated to providing strategic accounting, tax, and financial advisory services to businesses. With over 13 years of experience, he has worked with major clients, including the U.S. Department of Defense, FCC, and Department of Homeland Security. Before launching ASO Financial, Doyin worked at EY, where he specialized in financial reporting...

From Freelance Accounting to the Future of Tax Services | Thomas Kim, Founder of Wonderful Tax Group 02.03.2025 1:04:21

Thomas Kim is the founder of the Wonderful Tax Group, a firm dedicated to simplifying accounting and taxes, and providing personalized financial solutions for individuals and businesses. Previously, he spent over seven years as an Accounting Controller at Tabular LLC, managing everything from financial statements to audit support for diverse industries like tech startups, non-profits, and medical...