Off the Books

Schools out! Season two is wrapped up and Nick and Steve are grabbing their surfboards and hitting the waves. We’ll be back soon with more on the latest from the financial waves.

We’ve got a fever, and the only prescription is more accounting memes! This time, Steve Soter plays quizmaster and tests the accounting knowledge of Nick Renkoski—who is not an accountant. The results are revealing in more ways than one.

Off the Books stays on top of the emerging world of bitcoin this week by speaking with Steve Soter and Ben Taylor, co-founder and CEO of SoftLedger, an accounting software provider that specializes in cryptocurrency.

Nick Mazing of Sentieo joins Nick Renkoski and Steve Soter to cover the biggest financial news of the first part of the year. SPACs! ESG! Crocs! Oh, my!

Bob Hirth of Protiviti concludes our conversation about ESG reporting, making the case that finance teams would do well to be an early adopter and not a laggard.

Nick Renkoski and Steve Soter are joined by Bob Hirth, Senior Managing Director at Protiviti, and an ESG proponent to discuss his career, the state of ESG, and why businesses should get on board.

Steve Soter, April Brady, and Josh Gertsch are back to finish their lesson for upcoming accounting professionals; the good, the bad, and the stuff no one will tell you. Listen up—don’t worry, there won’t be a test.

With graduation day coming up, Off the Books answers some listener mail about advice for upcoming accounting professionals. Steve Soter, April Brady, and Josh Gertsch drop some knowledge on recent grads. Listen up, class.

Adam Roundy from Hallows & Company in Salina, Utah (population 2,500) join Drew Deubner, Steve Soter, and Nick Renkoski to explain how connectivity allows firms to think big even in small towns, allowing you to do meaningful work wherever you want to be.

Never heard of environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG)? Well, it likely won’t be long before your finance team will be required to report on it. Smart teams are already starting. Darcie Brossart joins Drew Deubner and Steve Soter to discuss what to look out for.

Author Mel Robbins recently spoke to Workiva about her 5-second rule for productivity and creativity. Joel Capperella, who spoke with Mel, join Nick Renkoski and Steve Soter to discuss what Mel’s message means for finance professionals.

Drew, Nick, and Steve are joined by Nick Mazing of Senteo to discuss what has already taken place this year and what it means for the rest of this unprecedented time. From Game Stop to SPACs, we’ve got you covered.

You asked and we answered! Today we look at a piece of listener mail to learn a little bit more about mergers and acquisitions with the conclusion of our conversation with Erik Elfrink of KPMG.

You asked and we answered! Today we look at a piece of listener mail to learn a little bit more about mergers and acquisitions with Erik Elfrink of KPMG.

Meet Nick! He’s taking the reins from Drew while he’s out for a bit. He’s nice and is into hot sauce. You’ll like him.

Today we’re playing a high stakes game of follow the leader, talking with experts from Deloitte about what makes a good financial leader, how that need has changed, and a little bit about how to be liked along the way. Play on!

Hot diggity! It’s the second half of our conversation about SPACs. Join Steve, Drew, Josh Gertsch, and Caleb Cannon as they continue unpacking SPACs and where they’re headed in the future. Tune in!

Great Scott! Will SPACs be the IPO of the 21st Century? Will going public ever be the same? How many pairs of Crocs can Steve cram in his closet? Join Steve, Drew, Josh Gertsch, and Caleb Cannon as they find those answers via 1.21 gigawatts of podcast power. Tune in!

Today, we’re checking the OTB Mailbox. Drew and Steve help a listener understand what in the Sam Hill is going on with GameStop, what the SEC will do next, and learn why the muffaletta is nature’s perfect sandwich. Tune in!

So, banks tried this new accounting standard, and then COVID blew the whole thing to hell. And the related, but kinda-not-related, CARES Act didn’t help things either. It’s a doozy. Heather Markheim and Chris Albela untangle the whole mess for Drew and Steve. Tune in!

So, banks got ready for this new accounting standard, and then COVID blew the whole thing to hell. And the related, but kinda-not-related, CARES Act didn’t help things either. It’s a doozy. Heather Markheim and Chris Albela untangle the whole mess for Drew and Steve. Tune in!

We love listener mail! Steve and Josh explain what busy season is, Drew breaks up their incessant bickering, and somehow snowboarding is involved. Tune in!

In the back half of our two-part conversation, Dom Fatibene and Ernest Anunciacion wax nostalgic about their travels with CAS and how it’s shaped their careers. Let’s go! Tune in now!

Take a moment of silence for General Electric’s corporate audit staff training program. Two former participants say goodbye to the Navy Seals of audit, and offer useful tips for practitioners. Drew offers Kleenex to wipe their tears. Tune in!

Drew is not an accountant, which means he doesn’t understand the accounting memes that make the internet LOL out loud. Steve uses the force and breaks ‘em down. This one's blowin' up like the Death Star. Tune in!