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No surprise to me that there's a glut of apartments on the market  I saw the potential for this oversupply happening in San Diego a couple of years ago. It seemed anywhere you drove within a short distance you would see the construction of new apartment buildings. It is not just here in San Diego though as the glut of apartments is happening around the country. With the dynamics of supply and demand, if you're looking for an apartment today, you're in for a treat. In September rental rates had the steepest drop in more than 15 years. Landlords are now offering months of free rent, gift cards, free parking and some are even paying for your moving expenses just to get you to sign a lease. You may want to play hardball because in some areas they'll even cut the rent on top of all those incentives. In September, 37% of rentals agreed to concessions like months of free rent. What caused the problem for landlords is during the early years of the pandemic, developers could not begin building apartments fast enough, especially in the Sunbelt area where there was a major population migration. It became the biggest apartment construction boom in 40 years, but because of the delay of construction permits and labor shortages, development took much longer than they had hoped. It seemed no one looked around to see all the apartments going up, and now they're all competing with each other for renters. The landlords are hoping they can raise rents by the end of 2026 or at least sometime in 2027, but I don't think they are factoring in how many apartments are online with more still to come. Based on the current apartment inventory and new apartments coming online, renters could be in for lower rent maybe perhaps until 2028. This will not be good for the housing market because rent for houses will be the next to fall and then people will have to factor in the affordability of renting vs buying a home. This would also likely hurt the demand for buying rental properties as an investment if you can't get as much rent as you thought.    Are the large hyperscale companies like Meta, Microsoft, and Alphabet inflating earnings?  Michael Burry, who was made famous by "The Big Short", made the claim that some of America's largest tech companies are using aggressive accounting to pad their profits. He believes they are understating depreciation expenses by estimating that chips will have a longer life cycle than is realistic. Investors are likely aware of the huge investment these companies are making in AI, but they likely don't understand how the accounting of the investments work. If a business makes an investment in these semiconductors/servers of let's say $100 B, that doesn't hit earnings when the money is spent as under generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, they are instead able to spread out the cost of that asset as a yearly expense that is based on the company's estimate of how rapidly that asset depreciates in value. From what I've seen, these companies are generally depreciating their Nvidia chips for over 5 to 6 years. This seems to be a stretch considering Nvidia is on a 1-year chip production cycle, and the technology is changing quite rapidly. Burry estimated that from 2026 through 2028, the accounting maneuver would understate depreciation by about $176 billion and if Burry is correct, hyperscale's will have to write off AI capex as a bad investment, due to depreciation-useful life mismatch. This would then produce a major hit on earnings. While I remain a believer that AI is here to stay, I do believe there will be some big-time losers in this space given all the money that is being spent. Be careful chasing the hype as I do worry the fallout for some of these companies could be larger than many things possible. Burry has also warned this year that AI enthusiasm resembles the late-1990s tech bubble and recently disclosed put options betting against Nvidia and Palantir. He also stated that "more detail" was coming November 25th, and that readers should "stay tuned." I know I'm definitely curious what other information he has!    China is no longer just manufacturing; they are also beginning to innovate.  For many years innovation was generally done here in the US, and we would have the products manufactured in China. China is no longer happy with this arrangement, and its research and development spending is up nearly 9% a year well above the 1.7% here in United States. In 2024, China filed 70,160 international patents which was about 16,000 more than the 54,087 patents the US filed. China also seems to be more advanced in robotics installing 300,000 industrial robots in 2024 compared with roughly 30,000 industrial robots in the US. It also has been noted that when it comes to worldwide sales of electric vehicles, 66% came from China. While these developments seem positive for China, the country is still experiencing problems with a slowing economy as they have seen fixed asset investment decline and a slowdown in retail sales. The population of China has also declined over the last three years, and the real estate market after four years has really taken away a lot of household wealth. China's public and private debt continue to climb rapidly, which is becoming a problem for them as well. It is estimated that China is spending around $85-$95 billion on AI capital spending yet their economy is struggling as noted by the China Merchants Bank which talked about a 11% decline in consumption among customers and retail loans are now under pressure. China's exports to the US are down 27% because of the tariffs, but worldwide their exports are up 8%. It was recently reported that Beijing banned foreign AI chips from Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices and Intel from government funding data center buildouts. Currently, China cannot pass the US and its allies in producing the most advance semiconductors, but they're making very good progress in developing mid-level chips and parts of the AI ecosystem. The US must continue to forge ahead because if we rest, China will be the world dominant power    Financial Planning: 50-year Mortgage: Helpful or Hurtful? A 50-year mortgage is being discussed as a way to reduce monthly payments and help with affordability, offering borrowers slightly lower costs that could help them qualify for homes otherwise out of reach. Critics argue that these loans would saddle buyers with far more interest paid to banks and that many borrowers would never pay off such a long mortgage, but those arguments often miss the bigger picture. Paying a low rate of interest to a bank is not inherently bad if it allows someone to invest money elsewhere at higher returns, just as today's homeowners with 30-year mortgages at 2% benefit greatly from not paying them off early. Also, most mortgages today are never fully paid off anyway because homes are sold, or loans are refinanced long before they reach maturity. A 50-year loan would be no different, especially since borrowers could always pay more than the minimum if they wanted to accelerate payoff. In practice, savvy investors would likely use the freed-up cash flow from 50-year mortgages to invest in higher-return opportunities, but most borrowers probably wouldn't resulting in slower wealth accumulation for the masses without addressing the root cause of housing affordability. If used correctly, this loan could be a useful tool, but I fear the overall impact could be damaging.     Companies Discussed:  Axon Enterprise (AXON), Zoetis Inc. (ZTS), Elf Beauty Inc. (ELF),Sweetgreen Inc. (SG)  

NIO announced Q3 2025 earnings will be released on November 25, 2025, before US market open, with management hosting a conference call at 7 AM Eastern Time. All eyes are on whether NIO can achieve its first quarterly profit under non-GAAP standards in Q4 2025, as promised by CEO William Li.In Q3 2025, NIO delivered 87,071 vehicles within guidance of 87,000-91,000 units, representing 40.77 percent year-over-year growth and 20.84 percent quarter-over-quarter growth. Revenue guidance for Q3 was between RMB 21.81 billion and RMB 22.88 billion. For Q4, NIO aims to deliver 150,000 vehicles averaging 50,000 units per month. October deliveries hit 40,397 vehicles, a record but still short of the 50,000 monthly target needed.However, a massive battery supply crisis is threatening the entire Chinese automotive industry's Q4 delivery targets. XPeng CEO He Xiaopeng admitted he has been drinking with all battery manufacturer bosses over the past two weeks trying to secure supply. Reports indicate purchasing personnel from multiple Chinese automakers gathered at CATL headquarters attempting to secure battery production capacity by camping outside their sales offices.The battery shortage has three main causes: First, the purchase tax exemption for EVs ends December 31, 2025, causing consumers to rush purchases before year-end. From January to October 2025, China produced 13 million new energy vehicles, up 30 percent year-over-year, with October NEV sales exceeding 50 percent of total vehicle sales for the first time. Second, the energy storage market is booming and creating a reverse siphon effect. Q3 2025 energy storage lithium battery shipments hit 165 GWh, up 65 percent year-over-year, with full-year estimates at 580 GWh. Energy storage uses lithium iron phosphate batteries, the same chemistry used in mass-market EVs like NIO's Onvo and Firefly brands. Third, high-nickel ternary batteries for premium long-range vehicles face supply constraints due to raw material price volatility and long safety verification cycles.Meanwhile, NIO's battery swap stations in Sweden received approval from national grid operator Svenska kraftnät to participate in grid frequency regulation through the FCR-D system. This allows NIO's swap stations to function as energy storage facilities that help balance electricity demand during peak hours. Each station participating generates tens of thousands of euros in annual revenue. NIO currently operates 60 battery swap stations across Europe including 8 in Sweden, and 3,563 stations in China.This episode analyzes NIO's Q3 earnings preview, breaks down the brand mix showing Onvo outselling the main NIO brand for the first time with 37,656 units versus 36,928 units, examines how the battery supply crisis could impact NIO's ability to hit 150,000 Q4 deliveries needed for profitability, and explores how grid regulation revenue from battery swap stations could become a meaningful profit center.For NIO bulls and EV investors, the next six weeks are critical. Q3 earnings on November 25th will reveal margin trajectory, cash burn rates, and management's confidence in Q4 guidance. November and December delivery numbers will show whether NIO can navigate the battery shortage better than competitors.

Send us fan responses! The fastest way to lose your power is to give it away with your signature. We unpack how that happens every day—through forms, licenses, and registrations—and what it takes to reclaim control with private trusts, family covenants, and clear jurisdiction. From the opening beat, we ground the conversation in value-for-value boundaries, the reality that time is a resource, and why your name already functions like a business in the public.We walk through the practical effects of operating under a public trust tied to labor, then flip the lens to the private side: contracts, covenants, and family law that predate corporate governance. You'll hear how to think like a private family, not a public dependent; why nationality and allegiance matter; and how lineage, records, and tribal identity anchor your authority. We explore concrete steps: document your family story, keep internal agreements, and build entities that manage assets, disputes, and succession on your terms. Along the way, we preview our Atlanta training with trust attorneys, credit experts, and private practitioners teaching status correction, 508(c)(1)(a) structures, holding companies, offshore options, and grant strategy.Money talk gets real when it meets accounting. We break down why every debt is an account, how GAAP fundamentals protect you, and where contract law intersects with liability assignment, business credit, and lawful tax credits. You'll leave with a sharper map: when to stay private, when to interface with the public, and how to keep clean books that reflect intent, not chaos. If you've felt the gap between hard work and lasting wealth, this conversation connects the dots between structure, status, and legacy.Ready to operate with clarity and build a protected family enterprise? Subscribe, share this with someone who needs the blueprint, and leave a review with your top question so we can go deeper next time.https://donkilam.com FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD - DON KILAMGO GET HIS BOOK ON AMAZON NOW! https://open.spotify.com/track/5QOUWyNahqcWvQ4WQAvwjj?autoplay=trueSupport the showhttps://donkilam.com

The episode opens with the volatile reaction on Wall Street to 3PL RXO's third-quarter earnings, which saw the ⁠stock plummet over 14.8% in pre-market trading after the 6:30 a.m⁠. The logistics provider reported performance that was largely stagnant year-over-year, including a decline in adjusted net income to $2 million and a GAAP net loss of 8 cents per share, prompting the CEO to emphasize strategic scale and cost initiatives for future profitability. We also cover the ongoing disruption at UPS Worldport in Louisville following the deadly cargo jet crash that happened on Tuesday. Although night sorting operations resumed Wednesday evening to enable next-day air deliveries for Thursday, ⁠UPS has relaxed delivery commitments⁠, extending some time-definite services by 90 minutes or 72 hours due to the continuing investigation and resulting runway closure. National Transportation Safety Board investigators have ⁠successfully recovered both the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder from the MD-11 freighter⁠. Authorities have confirmed 12 fatalities from the incident, including the three crew members, as investigators work diligently to determine the probable cause and minimize slowdowns to the critical freight network, which moves life-saving drugs and postal products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The episode opens with the volatile reaction on Wall Street to 3PL RXO's third-quarter earnings, which saw the stock plummet over 14.8% in pre-market trading after the 6:30 a.m. The logistics provider reported performance that was largely stagnant year-over-year, including a decline in adjusted net income to $2 million and a GAAP net loss of 8 cents per share, prompting the CEO to emphasize strategic scale and cost initiatives for future profitability. We also cover the ongoing disruption at UPS Worldport in Louisville following the deadly cargo jet crash that happened on Tuesday. Although night sorting operations resumed Wednesday evening to enable next-day air deliveries for Thursday, UPS has relaxed delivery commitments, extending some time-definite services by 90 minutes or 72 hours due to the continuing investigation and resulting runway closure. National Transportation Safety Board investigators have successfully recovered both the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder from the MD-11 freighter. Authorities have confirmed 12 fatalities from the incident, including the three crew members, as investigators work diligently to determine the probable cause and minimize slowdowns to the critical freight network, which moves life-saving drugs and postal products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Tearsheet podcast, where we explore financial services together with an eye on technology, innovation, emerging models and changing expectations. I'm Tearsheet Editor in Chief, Zack Miller. There's an old theory in lending that you can only master two or three things: growth, credit performance and profitability. For decades, this has been accepted wisdom, until AI started changing the fundamentals of how we assess credit risk. Today, I'm joined by Paul Gu, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Upstart. Paul's journey reads like a modern Silicon Valley story—from Chinese immigrant to Yale dropout. He became part of the inaugural class of Thiel Fellows before co-founding Upstart in 2012. Under his leadership, Upstart has gone from zero model training data points in 2013 to processing 91 million data points today. Their AI predicts both default and prepayment likelihood for every month of a loan's term, and Paul believes Upstart's AI is bringing them closer to achieving all three pillars of lending—an approach that could redefine consumer lending across the entire credit lifecycle. We'll explore how this evolution is playing out, dive into Upstart's 2025 roadmap, including their push for 10x AI leadership and GAAP profitability, and discuss what this means for the future of credit.

Welcome back to the To the Point Cybersecurity Podcast! In this week's episode, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher continue their engaging conversation with Ed Gaudet, CEO and founder of Censinet, as they dive even deeper into the evolving world of risk management in healthcare and beyond. Ed unpacks the complex landscape of AI adoption, from ambient listening in clinical settings to the delicate balance of technological innovation and patient safety. The discussion covers the limitations of current risk ratings, the continuous nature of cyber threats, and why traditional approaches—like static audits and certification “scorecards”—fall short in today's rapidly changing environment. Ed also shares his vision for a future framework similar to GAAP for cybersecurity, emphasizes the critical importance of board-level leadership, and explores the challenges of fostering true transparency in risk reporting. With insights that span from technical to strategic, this episode is packed with practical takeaways for business and security leaders navigating the ever-shifting risk landscape. Tune in—and don't forget to subscribe for your weekly dose of cybersecurity perspective! For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e353

Sea Ltd (SE) stock is a large conglomerate operating in key emerging markets like Southeast Asia and Latin America, primarily in e-commerce (Shopee), digital finance (Monee), and digital entertainment (Garena).The company has successfully flipped to GAAP profitability, showing a stunning operational turnaround. In Q2 2025, GAAP Operating Income hit $488 million, up significantly from the prior year. Crucially, the Garena gaming platform, featuring the wildly popular game Free Fire, is the main earnings driver, contributing 44% of adjusted EBITDA. Following a return to growth in its core gaming segment, Sea Limited raised its full-year guidance, expecting digital entertainment bookings to grow over 30% in 2025.The strong balance sheet, with $11.5 billion in net cash , provides a long runway for continued expansion and digital migration across its markets. We perform a reverse DCF valuation based on the current $1.95 TTM EPS to see what growth is currently "baked into" the stock price. Find out why you should "let your winners keep winning" and why we are holding this stock.Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membershipSupercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formTimestamps:[0:00] - The Financial Turnaround: Revenue Growth & Operating Leverage[1:34] - Sea Limited Conglomerate: E-commerce, Gaming, and Fintech Overview[2:21] - The Massive Addressable Market and Hierarchy[2:48] - Why the Stock is Up: GAAP Profitability and Market Expectations[4:05] - Segment Analysis: Revenue Breakdown vs. Earnings Power[4:30] - What is a Digital Entertainment Booking (Garena's Model)?[5:30] - The Global Scale of the Free Fire Game[6:06] - Garena's Growth Resumes: Bookings and Active Users Rise[7:05] - The EBITDA Story: Why Sea is Still a Gaming Company (44% of Earnings)[8:06] - Group Profitability: Q2 2025 GAAP Operating Income[8:45] - Adjustments to EBITDA (Deferred Revenue, Loan Book, SBC)[9:40] - The Strong Balance Sheet[10:10] - Strategic Importance in Southeast Asia & Latin America[11:09] - Valuation Check: P/E Ratio and TTM EPS[11:58] - Reverse DCF Analysis: What Growth is Priced In?[13:35] - Why We Don't Trim Winning StocksIf you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!********************************************************Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal.#seastock #sestock #ecommerce #southeastasia #investing #stocks #investing #investor #chipstockinvestor Nick and Kasey own shares of Sea Ltd

Everyone is talking about a new memory super cycle related to AI data centers, and suddenly, NAND flash is having its moment. SanDisk (SNDK) has returned to the public market after its spinoff IPO from Western Digital, and it's back in growth mode.In this deep dive, we use our investing framework to analyze SanDisk's position in the storage market. We examine the major shift from HDDs (Hard Disk Drives) to SSDs (Solid State Drives) in data centers due to product shortages and the need for new solutions.Key Topics Covered:The Market: Why the NAND flash market is about to heat up and how SanDisk is uniquely positioned against memory chip makers like SK hynix and Micron.The Partnership: Our preference for SanDisk over Kioxia due to their Flash Ventures joint venture, allowing SanDisk to buy finished wafers at cost with a small markup (asset light model).The Innovation: SanDisk's invention of HBF (High Bandwidth Flash), which might be an answer to HBM for co-packaging next to GPUs.The Financials: Analyzing the 30x expected free cash flow valuation, the company's flip from free cashflow loss to free cashflow positive, the GAAP net loss, and the loan inherited from Western Digital.Investment Thesis: Whether SanDisk should be a small bet in a basket play alongside Lam Research and Pure Storage.TImestamps:(00:00:00) | Introduction: The Memory Supercycle and SanDisk's Re-IPO(00:01:06) | Core Product: NAND Flash, IDMs, and the $200 Billion Market(00:03:00) | SanDisk's History: Spin-off from Western Digital & The NAND Landscape(00:03:38) | The Storage Supply Chain: Lam Research, Kioxia, and Pure Storage(00:05:14) | Kioxia Partnership: Why SanDisk Gets Wafers "At Cost"(00:07:34) | The Market Catalyst: HDD Shortages and Data Center SSD Demand(00:09:56) | Next-Gen Innovation: High Bandwidth Flash (HBF) vs. HBM(00:11:15) | Enablers & Market Exposure: Fab Equipment (Lam, Applied) and Client/Cloud Segments(00:14:02) | Financials: Flipping from Free Cash Flow Loss to Positive(00:16:08) | Q1 Fiscal 2026 Guidance, Debt, and NTM Valuation(00:18:12) | Final Takeaway: SanDisk as a "Small Bet" in a Basket PlayJoin us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membershipSupercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formIf you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!********************************************************Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal. #SanDisk #NANDFlash #AIDC #MemorySupercycle #Investing #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks

Netskope, a competitor in cloud security and SASE, has just hit the public market with its new IPO (NTSK). While the company operates in the booming cybersecurity industry and is growing revenue at over 30%, there are several critical risks potential investors must consider.In this analysis, we run Netskope through our investing framework to uncover the opportunities and the red flags. We'll explore its innovative SASE platform, the ongoing "Browser Wars" in the AI era, and the complicated legal battles and shareholder structure lurking beneath the surface. Is this a top cybersecurity stock to buy now, or a high-risk bet for your portfolio?In this video, we cover:[00:00:00] A Hot New Cybersecurity IPO: Introducing Netskope and its role in the emerging "Enterprise Browser Wars".[00:01:00] The Venture Capital Connection: Examining the role of top shareholder Lightspeed Ventures and its connection to another recent IPO, Rubrik[00:03:00] The SASE Market Opportunity: A breakdown of Netskope's focus on the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market and how its platform unifies cloud security.[00:05:00] Patent Battles & Legal Risks: Netskope's ongoing legal proceedings with competitor Fortinet over patent infringement claims.[00:06:00] Complex Shareholder Structure: Unpacking the risks of the dual-class share structure, where Class B shares get 20 votes each, concentrating control among insiders and VCs.[00:08:00] The Financial Red Flags: Netskope's GAAP net losses and negative free cash flow, despite impressive revenue growth.[00:10:00] Balance Sheet Concerns: A look at potential burdens on common shareholders from convertible debt and preferred stock.[00:11:00] Our Final Takeaway: Why we are still interested in Netskope as a potential small bet and a hedge against SASE leaders like Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet.What are your thoughts on the Netskope IPO? Let us know in the comments below!

Why do so many women of faith struggle with saying “no”? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Sherrika Sanders, MBA, founder and CEO of Transform the GAAP, to talk about how faith-driven wives and moms can lead at work and at home without burning out. Sherrika mentors women to align their values with their goals, honor their calling, and reclaim themselves in the process. Through her work, she equips women to steward their purpose while still prioritizing rest, boundaries, and balance. In this episode: - Why always saying “yes” comes at a spiritual and practical cost - How to set healthy boundaries without guilt - Signs you've lost yourself in trying to be everything to everyone - How to prioritize yourself while still honoring your faith and family This conversation will inspire every woman who feels unseen, exhausted, or overwhelmed to reclaim her “no” as an act of strength and self-love. Connect with Sherrika:

Today, I welcome back to the show Arad Levertov, CEO and co-founder of Sunbit (I last had him on the show in 2019), one of the leaders in offline buy-now-pay-later. From 2,000 retail locations in 2019 to nearly 30,000 across verticals like auto repair, dental, and veterinary services, Sunbit has achieved tremendous growth. But what I found most impressive is this: a 90% approval rate combined with low single-digit default rates.Arad reveals the secret behind these remarkable metrics lies not just in sophisticated AI-powered underwriting, but in their holistic approach that includes strategic merchant selection, gamified associate training, personalized offers, and a customer-first philosophy with zero fees. Now serving over 4.5 million customers and approaching $400 million in revenue while reaching GAAP profitability, Sunbit demonstrates how the right blend of technology and human elements can revolutionize offline lending.In this podcast you will learn:The highlights for Sunbit over the last six years.Why they have remained focused on the offline space.The different verticals they have targeted.How their lending process works.How they are able to approve 90% of their borrowers.Why the key to their success is the associates in the physical stores.Attributes of the 10% of borrowers they decline.Their average default rate.How they decide which merchants to bring on their platform.How Sunbit makes money.How they are growing their merchant base.What their partnership with Stripe looks like.How they are partnering with Checkout.com.How Arad views the competitive moat he has built at Sunbit.What they are doing differently when it comes to collections.Their expansion plans for the future.Connect with Fintech One-on-One: Tweet me @PeterRenton Connect with me on LinkedIn Find previous Fintech One-on-One episodes

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Send us a textWhat if chasing growth was silently killing your business?In this candid and high-impact episode, Joey Pinz sits down with Rick Murphy, the founder of Cogent Growth Partners and a veteran of over 200 M&A deals in the tech sector. Rick opens up about his personal transformation—losing 60+ pounds—and ties it directly to the mindset needed for sustainable business growth.They dive deep into what Rick calls “Top Line Disease,” a common but costly obsession with revenue at the expense of profitability. He breaks down the symptoms like “Staff Infection” (overpaid, underperforming teams) and “Credit Line Addiction” (debt-fueled operations) — and offers powerful insights on curing them.

Eric Brown vividly recalls his trial by fire at MicroStrategy. Joining a subsidiary, he expected to help deploy hundreds of millions from a planned secondary raise. Instead, “the parent company had a restatement…raised zero,” he tells us. Elevated to CFO, he faced layoffs of two-thirds of staff and operating margins at -40%. Over three years, Brown led a turnaround to +30% margins and a market cap recovery from $55 million to more than $1 billion. “Nothing really phases me,” he says of the experience.That resilience shaped how he later embraced growth. At Tanium, he oversaw hyperbolic expansion—ARR surging from $8 million to over $220 million in three years—while remaining operating cash-flow positive. At Electronic Arts, he guided the transformation from disc-based game sales to digital distribution. And at Informatica, he achieved what he once missed at another firm: leading a successful $1 billion IPO.Now at Cohesity, Brown sees a new frontier in AI. Comparing it to earlier waves like the internet and cloud, he emphasizes the capital intensity and strategic importance of data. Training large language models will be limited to “maybe eight to ten long-term” entities worldwide, he tells us. For Cohesity, which secures and curates customer data, AI offers both internal efficiencies—like case resolution and policy querying—and external growth through its Gaia platform.From existential crisis to IPO triumphs, Brown frames AI as the next defining wave. “The broad-based applicability is extraordinary,” he tells us, adding that the real battle will be for privileged data.CFOTL: Thank you for that perspective. You revealed to us pretty much what Cohesity is up to, and maybe you can tell us a little bit about the acquisition last year of Veritas. After that was announced, it was said you were now the largest data protection software provider by market share. How has that transformed your business strategy or competitive positioning?Brown: First of all, this transaction is a landmark deal—something that would make an amazing business school case study. To set it up: Cohesity, a private company with about $550 million in GAAP run-rate revenue, had just reached break-even. Then we bought 72% of Veritas in a carve-out from a private entity. That move doubled our size—Veritas had roughly $1.1 billion in GAAP revenue.You ask, how does a $500 million company buy a $1.1 billion company? The answer is you need a compelling case and a lot of capital. The case was horizontal consolidation: Veritas had an incredible install base but an older-generation product, while Cohesity had a next-gen hyper-converged product. Together, we could offer something better. With 4,000 Cohesity customers and 9,000 from Veritas—and only 2% overlap—we created a highly complementary enterprise customer base.To finance it, we essentially became a deal-specific private equity company, raising $950 million of equity and $2.8 billion of debt. We closed the deal in December last year. Since then, we've integrated at record speed—three to four times faster than you'd normally see in an M&A transaction. Every system has converged except customer care, which will be complete by November. Customer response has been strong, and the original thesis—that we'd be better together with a stronger roadmap and a future-proofed Veritas base—has proven absolutely true. This wasn't just financial engineering; the combined product value proposition is rock solid, and it's been great to see that play out.

Sahill Poddar is the Co-founder and CEO of Parafin, helping marketplaces, vertical SaaS, and point of sale providers offer financial services their merchants.Sahill and his team have quietly built Parafin to nearly a $100m GAAP revenue run rate in only four years, and they've done it in an industry that's become a Silicon Valley graveyard: SMB lending.Sahill talks about how they partnered with other marketplaces, vertical SaaS, and point of sale providers to offer financial services to SMBs at scale, landing DoorDash as their first customer before building the product, and advice for technical teams learning enterprise sales.Sahill's a fascinating founder, as he started his career getting a PhD discovering the Higgs boson particle at CERN's Large Hadron Collider. We talk about physics, he explains how the Large Hadron Collider works, why physics is just real world machine learning, and all the lessons he learned on the growth teams at Facebook and Robinhood (including the way Robinhood acquired most of its userbase!)A thank you to Hans Tung at Notable Capital, Nick Shalek at Ribbit, and Mahdi Raza at Pathlight for their help brainstorming topics for the conversation.Thanks to Ramp for supporting this episode. It's the corporate card and expense management platform used by over 40,000 companies, like Shopify, CBRE and Stripe. Time is money. Save both with Ramp. Get your $250 here.Timestamps:(4:06) Lending to SMBs inside marketplaces and platforms(9:39) Why SMB lending is so hard(12:50) Three ways AI is changing Fintech(16:47) Silicon Valley's graveyard of SMB lenders(22:44) Getting a PhD in Particle Physics(26:15) How CERN's Large Hadron Collider works(31:49) Discovering new dimensions(34:10) Building billion user data sets at Facebook(39:53) Working with other physicists at Robinhood(50:29) Growth lessons from FB + Robinhood(1:00:57) Starting Parafin, embedded, horizontal SMB lending(1:06:09) Why credit is the biggest problem for SMBs(1:10:53) Raising a Seed from Ribbit pre-product(1:13:25) Landing DoorDash as the first customer(1:16:51) Mastering B2B sales as a technical founder(1:22:58) Lessons from Vlad at RobinhoodReferencedParafin:Careers at ParafinEpisode with Charley & MahdiJuliusCERNLarge Hadron ColliderFollow SahillTwitterLinkedInFollow TurnerTwitterLinkedInSubscribe to my newsletter to get every episode + the transcript in your inbox every week.

Amazon (AMZN) earnings kick off a busy Thursday slate with an initial downside reaction. Alex Coffey and Scott Durfey join Marley Kayden for immediate reaction to the print. For AMZN, a lower than anticipated profit outlook could be weighing on shares. Alex and Scott point to AWS revenue as a positive, but not enough to lift the shares higher. Meanwhile, Reddit (RDDT) shares soared on "active daily uniques" growth and Strategy (MSTR) swings to a non-GAAP profit in its 2Q print.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Does your retention data feel off—or even meaningless—because of catch-up invoices, credit notes, or daily revenue recognition? In episode #301, Ben Murray explains how proper revenue recognition practices can sometimes interfere with clear retention reporting and what SaaS operators can do about it. Learn how to build a pro forma MRR schedule that strips out accounting noise and gives you clean, consistent retention metrics you can actually rely on. What You'll Learn Why revenue recognition can distort retention metrics, even if your accounting is correct The difference between GAAP-based MRR and a pro forma MRR schedule How Ben built and used a pro forma model during a private equity exit process How to build your own pro forma MRR schedule using invoice data The critical role of invoice data as your source of truth Tools & Resources BackOfficeTools App: Upload your invoice data and generate retention metrics. Check out the tutorial here to learn more and sign up: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/zz3ZR2WL Key Quote from Ben “We still follow proper revenue recognition, but when it comes to retention, sometimes we need a second view. A pro forma MRR schedule helps us cut through the noise.”

What happens when you build a company specifically to sell it—and then execute that plan? Liz Saunders went from running registration at Seller Summit to delivering the closing keynote, all while building Fluencer Fruit, the Chrome extension that helps Amazon Influencer creators optimize their content strategy. In this powerful episode, Liz reveals her entire exit playbook, from reading "Exit Preneur" before she even started building to keeping GAAP-compliant books from day one. But this isn't just an acquisition story—it's a masterclass in understanding the Amazon Influencer ecosystem, where creators earn 1-4% commissions and brands are discovering that video converts better than text, and UGC converts better than brand videos.—Sponsored by OMG Commerce - go to (https://www.omgcommerce.com/contact) and request your FREE strategy session today!—Chapters: (00:00) Re-Introducing Liz Saunders (03:30) The Journey of Fluencer Fruit(07:20) Amazon Influencer Program Insights(10:09) Shifts in Influencer Marketing(13:35) Brand Strategies for Influencer Engagement(19:05) Multi-Channel Selling(21:31) Building and Selling Fluencer Fruit(28:03) Insights from the Sales Process(32:05) Future Endeavors—Connect With Brett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@omgcommerce Website: https://www.omgcommerce.com/ Relevant Links:Liz's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-saundersFluencer Fruit: https://fluencerfruit.com/_Past guests on eCommerce Evolution include Ezra Firestone, Steve Chou, Drew Sanocki, Jacques Spitzer, Jeremy Horowitz, Ryan Moran, Sean Frank, Andrew Youderian, Ryan McKenzie, Joseph Wilkins, Cody Wittick, Miki Agrawal, Justin Brooke, Nish Samantray, Kurt Elster, John Parkes, Chris Mercer, Rabah Rahil, Bear Handlon, JC Hite, Frederick Vallaeys, Preston Rutherford, Anthony Mink, Bill D'Allessandro, Jeff Oxford, Bryan Porter and more

Have you ever seen a public company restate its ARR? In episode #296, Ben Murray dives into a real-world example from the London Stock Exchange—Celebrus Technologies—and unpacks why and how they updated their Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) definition. Key Highlights: Financial restatements ≠ just GAAP: ARR, a non-GAAP metric, is increasingly being scrutinized as pricing and revenue models evolve. Case Study: Celebrus Technologies Old ARR definition: Included license revenue, cloud, support & maintenance, third-party software licenses, and project revenue (i.e. services). New ARR definition: Focuses solely on Celebrus software licenses and managed services—excluding third-party licenses and project revenue. Why the change? To better align with how peers in their sector define ARR. To give investors a “cleaner” view of core recurring software revenue. Impact of the change: ARR restated downward and now reported at 18.8M (FY25). Ben's take: This is a positive trend. While managed services are still debatable as “recurring,” overall transparency in ARR definitions is improving across public SaaS companies. Bonus Insight: ARR restatements, especially when they lower reported revenue, are rare—but this signals a maturing investor focus on true recurring revenue quality. Upcoming Webinar: Join Ben Murray and Ray Rike on July 17 as they explore how public SaaS companies are defining and calculating ARR. >> https://thesaascfo.webinarninja.com/live-webinars/10693368/register

Watch Out For This Chinese Stock Scam! Yes, there's another scam out there trying to part you from your hard-earned money. This has happened many times in recent years and it's occurred in very small Chinese stocks that are vulnerable to manipulation. For some reason some US investors see these and think they've hit it big. US regulators try their best, but typically cannot get access to information in China to go after these people. They're so good they trick people who should know better like businesspeople and even a university professor lost $80,000 in the scam. Their advertisements show up on social media or in messages on WhatsApp and they contain investment advice that looks very convincing with the alure of big, quick returns. They trick investors into thinking that this company is on the verge of something very big and they show that there are already short-term gains, which are engineered by the scammers through manipulative trading. The hucksters come from Malaysia, Taiwan and other places around the world. Some have been so bold that for some investors who lost money, they come back with a second better offer to make up losses on the first investment. Obviously, these people have no shame and the only thing I can recommend is to stay away from small Chinese stocks, especially if you see them advertised on social media. Remember the old saying if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.   Is The Current 401K System Out of Date? The current 401(k) system was first established 42 years ago in 1978 when the use of normal pension plans was in place and when people still worked for a single employer for most of their career. This change in 1978 was beneficial to both the employees and employers, because it gave employees control over their retirement plan and reduced the long-term financial risk for many companies with underfunded pension plans that caused multiple problems form companies during the 2008 financial crisis. Today, times have changed and employees might experience over their 40 years plus work career different jobs that may include side gigs, the launch of a business or two and potentially a change in their job that could take place as much as 12 times over their career. The benefit for employees of the 401(k) is it gives people the ability to control their retirement. If they do leave an employer, they can take their retirement with them and invest it as they see best. The problem of today with changing jobs so many times is unfortunately these employees decide to take and use the money, even though the penalties and taxes due are sometimes as high as 50%. In my opinion, there is not one good reason why you should be taking your retirement money early as you'll pay for it many times over if you reach retirement with little or no retirement funds. Believe me, it is hard being older, but it is devastating to be older with no retirement funds. It has been estimated that frequent job changes over a career can cost as much as $300,000 in retirement savings. I like the new system that has made auto enrollment the default for employees starting a new job, but there is talk that they also want to require when a worker leaves an employer that their 401(k) automatically follows them to the new job and it should contain the same contribution rates as well. I think this is a terrible idea as it could get employees that are changing jobs locked into a terrible new 401(k). It could perhaps be additional administrative work for the new employer who already has enough to take care of when you include all the regulations, they have along with health insurance and current retirement plan administration. Being an employer myself one would not believe how much employers have to do already.    The Unknown Risk of the S&P 500 Many people love investing in the S&P 500 because the recent performance has been very strong. We have talked in the past about the over concentration of technology in the index, but I was shocked to learn that 71% or roughly 351 companies in the index report either non-GAAP income or non-GAAP earnings-per-share. This is dangerous for investors because you're not comparing apples to apples and 89% of those 351 companies that made adjustments had results that appeared better. Wall Street has forced companies to continue to report higher and higher earnings each year and sometimes each quarter or else the stock gets pulverized. Non GAAP numbers were supposed to be allowed to explain extenuating or extraordinary circumstances like a factory fire or a sale of a division, but companies have abused the rule and exclude items like stock based compensation, amortization of intangible assets and currency fluctuations. The one that bugs me the most is restructuring charges that occur every year. For example, Oracle has had a restructuring charge for the past five years. Unfortunately, the SEC is absent on enforcing the rules and non-GAAP earnings have just about become the standard. The problem for investors is with no standard, you cannot compare true earnings of a company. If you have been investing as long as I have, you'll remember the last time the abuse of non-GAAP earnings was during the tech boom and bust. Some people say we are too conservative with our investing and we are missing out on some big gains, but I do believe fundamental investing and understanding the true numbers of a company is far safer and it should produce better returns in the long run.     Financial Planning: What is the Net Investment Income Tax? The Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) is a 3.8% federal surtax that began in 2013 under the Affordable Care Act, targeting high-income individuals. It applies to any net investment income that exceeds a single taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) of $200,000 or $250,000 for married couples filing jointly. Crucially, these thresholds are not indexed for inflation, so while they may have seemed high in 2013, today they would equal roughly $270,000 and $337,500 in 2025 had they been indexed for inflation, meaning more taxpayers are caught by the tax over time. Net investment income includes interest, dividends, capital gains, rental income, passive business income, and the earnings portion of non-qualified annuity distributions. While non-investment income sources such as wages, IRA withdrawals or conversions, and active business profits aren't directly subject to NIIT, realizing large amounts of those sources can push your MAGI above the threshold, thereby exposing your investment income to this additional tax.  Also keep in mind, most investment income is still taxed as ordinary income as well. Only long-term capital gains and qualified dividends receive the lower capital gain tax treatment, but all investment income may trigger the NIIT if income exceeds the thresholds.   Companies Discussed: Fiserv, Inc. (FI), Pinterest, Inc. (PINS), Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) & General Mills, Inc. (GIS)

In this episode, we chat with Katrina Nacci, a CPA based in Frankfurt, Germany who helps European companies navigate US accounting standards. Originally from Boston, Katrina describes her work as "bridging the gap with two A's" - taking companies from local European accounting to US GAAP or IFRS when they're seeking American investors or planning IPOs. After 12 years abroad and experience at PwC and in private equity, Katrina found her niche with scale-up companies in the $30-50 million revenue range. Her approach leverages clients' internal teams through collaborative "GAAP summits" where she guides finance departments through accounting differences, making the process more cost-effective than larger firms. Interestingly, Katrina often discovers companies struggle not just with accounting standard differences, but with correctly applying their current standards. She works across the UK, Germany, Netherlands and other European countries, each with their own requirements. Despite initial language barriers, Katrina has adapted to life in Europe, traveling monthly throughout the continent. She reflects on her growth from a "dorky technical accountant" to a confident business owner with a unique specialization at the intersection of European and American financial requirements.

What if the foundation of financial accounting is fundamentally flawed? Tom Selling, author of The Accounting Onion blog, argues that historical cost accounting creates a "truth in labeling problem" that allows management to manipulate earnings while failing to capture economic reality. Through compelling examples from oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and subscription businesses, he explains why value creation often occurs years before GAAP recognizes a single dollar of revenue. You'll discover how a $2 change in expected cash flows can trigger a $400,000 impairment loss, why the FASB shifted focus from earnings to balance sheets, and how current corporate governance essentially lets management "grade their own papers." This conversation challenges core assumptions about what accounting should measure and offers a provocative vision for reform.Chapters(01:21) - The Myth of Honest Financial Accounting (02:28) - Management Gaming the System (03:22) - Historical Cost Accounting Explained (05:44) - Examples of Manipulation and the Enron Scandal (09:16) - Impairment and Depreciation Issues (13:26) - Alternatives to Historical Cost Accounting (20:59) - The Disconnect in Value Recognition (25:08) - R&D Expenses and Unrecognized Assets (25:39) - Challenges in Valuation and Accounting (27:08) - Measuring Assets and Liabilities (28:09) - Industry-Specific Accounting Limitations (31:08) - The Role of Transparency in Accounting (34:12) - Subscription Businesses and Revenue Recognition (44:22) - The Problem with Estimates and Auditing (48:18) - Conclusion and Summary Sign up to get free CPE for listening to this podcasthttps://earmarkcpe.comhttps://earmark.app/Download the Earmark CPE App Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appConnect with Our Guest, Tom SellingThe Accounting Onion: http://accountingonion.comConnect with Blake Oliver, CPALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaketoliverTwitter: https://twitter.com/blaketoliver/

Join hosts Nicole Harger and Adam Olsen as they explore the intricacies of accounting for R&D costs. This episode covers the current U.S. GAAP treatment, challenges in the life sciences sector, and differences with IFRS. Discover potential changes from FASB and gain insights into how these accounting principles impact financial statements across industries. Perfect for professionals navigating the evolving landscape of R&D accounting.

Points of Interest1:09 – 2:28 – Meet Rich Brett: Rich shares his background in agency finance and how he now serves 12–15 agencies monthly by bridging gaps between finance, operations, and strategy.2:29 – 4:03 – The FinOps Mindset: Rich defines FinOps as the intersection of finance and operations—connecting financial data with the reality of agency delivery for more meaningful insights.4:04 – 6:02 – Rate Cards and Data Integrity: The duo explores how operational metrics like utilization and recovery must align with financial planning, especially when building rate cards.6:03 – 9:03 – Revenue Recognition Fundamentals: Rich explains revenue recognition as booking revenue based on delivery progress rather than invoice or payment dates, providing a more accurate financial view.9:04 – 12:08 – Cash vs. Accrual Accounting: Marcel and Rich outline the critical distinction between accrual accounting for tax, GAAP, and management purposes—and why methodology matters for insight.12:09 – 15:17 – Common RevRec Mistakes: Many agencies overcomplicate revenue recognition or fail to track only fee-earned income, leading to distorted financials and misaligned reporting.15:18 – 17:55 – Building a Methodology: Rich outlines a practical approach using project forecasts, resourcing, and delivery inputs to estimate monthly revenue earned from projects.17:56 – 21:08 – Percent Complete Frameworks: The episode covers five models for calculating project completion—from time vs. timeline to project manager estimates—each with pros and cons.21:09 – 24:47 – Operational Insights from Finance: They highlight how mismatches between recognized revenue and time tracking reveal performance issues and inform staffing decisions.24:48 – 27:37 – Working with Accountants: Rich emphasizes keeping revenue recognition simple and ensuring bookkeepers support your methodology with appropriate journal entries.27:38 – 36:00 – Scope Clarity and Internal Truth: The conversation turns to separating internal planning from client-facing documents and how poor internal assumptions lead to inaccurate reporting.Show NotesRich's LinkedInResource plan-based/general forecastMy FrameworkTime vs timelineHours vs budgetBurndownInitial project shape% complete

In this episode, I demystify the often complex process of preparing your business for sale. From unexpected offers to due diligence, I provide actionable steps to ensure you're ready for any opportunity that comes your way. Learn how to clean up your financials, document operational procedures, and mitigate risks to build buyer confidence. Discover why it's crucial to have GAAP-compliant financial statements, a well-documented corporate structure, and key contracts at your fingertips. Whether you're ready to sell or just want to be prepared, this episode is your go-to guide for making your business a more attractive asset. Tune in now to start taking proactive steps toward a profitable exit strategy!   What You'll hear in this episode: [00:50] Unexpected Offers: The Start of a Business Sale [01:50] Understanding the Letter of Intent (LOI) [02:15] Preparing for Due Diligence [03:20] Importance of Clean Financials [04:20] Key Documents and Metrics for Buyers [11:50] Avoiding Deal Killers [14:50] Final Thoughts and Next Steps   If you like this episode, check out: The Five Steps to Selling Your Business How to Value a Business What Are the 3 Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Business?   Want to learn more so you can earn more?  Visit keepwhatyouearn.com to dive deeper on our episodes  Visit keepwhatyouearncfo.com to work with Shannon and her team  Watch this episode and more here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMlIuZsrllp1Uc_MlhriLvQ  Connect with Shannon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/shannonkweinstein/   The information contained in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and is not individual tax advice. Please consult a qualified professional before implementing anything you learn.

En este episodio cubrimos los eventos más importantes tras la apertura del mercado: • Wall Street en pausa por datos clave: Los futuros caen: $SPX y $US100 -0.5%, $INDU -0.3%. Los inversionistas esperan el PPI de abril (+0.2% M/M, +2.5% A/A), reclamos por desempleo (229K esperados) y ventas minoristas planas. También hablará Jerome Powell en un evento sobre marcos económicos. • Boeing alcanza récord histórico: $BA marcó un nuevo máximo intradía en 52 semanas tras recibir un pedido de $96B por 210 aviones de Qatar (787 y 777X). También se sumó un contrato con Arabia Saudita por 20 aviones 737-8. China levantó prohibición de entregas como parte del acuerdo comercial. En la región también se anunciaron inversiones por $80B en tecnología por parte de $GOOG, $ORCL, $CRM, $AMD y $UBER. • DICK'S adquiere Foot Locker: $DKS compra $FL por ~$4.9B. Los accionistas de $FL podrán recibir $24 o 0.1168 acciones de $DKS. Se anticipan sinergias de $100M–$125M. A pesar de ventas comparables +4.5% y ganancias no-GAAP de $3.37 (mejor de lo esperado), $DKS cayó -13% y $FL subió +80% en premarket. • RTX cierra venta récord con Turquía: $RTX venderá misiles por $304B a Turquía: 53 AIM-120C-8, 60 AIM-9X Sidewinder y componentes extra. El contrato busca reforzar la alianza OTAN. Aún requiere aprobación del Congreso. Coincide con la visita de Marco Rubio a Ankara. Un episodio cargado de fusiones, defensa y señales técnicas clave. ¡No te lo pierdas!

Dan DeGolier is the founder and CEO of Ascent CFO Solutions, a fractional CFO firm providing a part-time, flexible way for growing companies to engage with an experienced chief financial officer.    Dan has operated as a CPA with a global accounting firm, a full-time CFO with multiple private companies, and a fractional CFO with companies in all stages across diverse industries.   Dan is recognized as a two-time Colorado Titan 100 Leadership Award winner and helped lead Ascent CFO to a spot on the Inc. 5000 list, ranking at #2,813.   Dan explains that financial modeling and forecasting are at the heart of what they do. At the same time, they offer a range of services—from accounting and GAAP compliance to exit planning and capital raising.   He emphasizes that the firm's success is rooted in its people. Their approach is built on trust, consistency, and a commitment to under-promise and over-deliver.   Dan highlights the importance of collaboration, openness to diverse perspectives, and building teams that complement your strengths.   In addition, Dan recommends books like Blue Ocean Strategy, Traction, and Good to Great, and credits his long-time executive assistant as a key productivity partner.   Website: Ascent CFO Solutions  LinkedIn: Dan DeGolier   Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter–our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE.  I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!

Did you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.A video of this podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, or PwC's website at viewpoint.pwc.comThis episode kicks off a new video miniseries focused on SEC reporting that will keep you up to speed on the SEC landscape and take a “back to basics” look at key reporting areas. In today's episode, we cover capital raising, one of the pillars of the SEC's tripartite mission and a focus of the new SEC Chairman. Whether you're preparing for an IPO or navigating ongoing public company reporting, this discussion breaks down the key requirements and considerations. From SEC filing requirements to readiness, our guests share insights for companies at every stage of growth. In this episode, we discuss: 1:11 – Overview of the capital markets, including IPO activity 4:48 – Key disclosure obligations for new public companies 17:47 – Overview of the IPO process (e.g., SEC reviews, confidential filings, roadshow and pricing process) 24:05 – Financial disclosures, interim reporting, and pro forma adjustments 32:36 – Public company readiness (e.g., governance, systems, investor communications) 36:12 – Other capital raising considerations (e.g., follow-on offerings, shelf registrations, seasoned issuer reviews) Be sure to follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter for the latest thought leadership.  About our guests Ryan Spencer is a partner at PwC's National Office specializing in SEC financial reporting. He has over 25 years of experience serving clients and is a frequent contributor to PwC's publications and communications. Mike Bellin is a PwC Deals partner who leads PwC's US Capital Markets practice. Mike advises clients on accessing the debt and equity capital markets by providing clients with technical/project management advice on complex accounting and financial reporting issues associated with the SEC registration process, IPOs, direct listings, SPAC mergers, 144A debt and equity offerings, divestitures, spin-offs and carve-outs, and GAAP conversions. About our guest host Kyle Moffatt is PwC's Professional Practice leader, leading a team responsible for working with standard setters and regulators as well as delivering brand-defining thought leadership and educational materials. He also consults with engagement teams and audit clients on SEC reporting matters. Before PwC, Kyle spent almost 20 years with the SEC, most recently as Chief Accountant and Disclosure Program Director in the Division of Corporation Finance. Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com.

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/JAnrssj-v2gAbout the Guest: John Martinka is a veteran dealmaker who has spent nearly 30 years helping executives exit corporate life by buying businesses—and helping business owners exit with style and grace. Based in the Pacific Northwest, John runs Nokomis Advisory Services alongside his daughter, focusing on $5–15 million deals. He's also the author of five books, including Buying a Business That Makes You Rich and If They Can Sell Pet Rocks, Why Can't You Sell Your Business?Summary: In this insightful episode of How2Exit, host Ron Skelton sits down with seasoned M&A advisor and author John Martinka, founder of Nokomis Advisory Services. With three decades of experience and five books under his belt, John shares a no-nonsense view of the acquisition world—highlighting why rapport trumps spreadsheets, how buyers sabotage themselves, and what sellers really care about when handing over the keys. This episode is a goldmine for first-time buyers and retiring business owners alike. John deconstructs the psychology behind a sale, the pitfalls of MBA-fueled delusions, and the reality that good businesses do sell—just not always to the highest bidder.Key Takeaways:People, not just numbers, drive deals: Relationships and cultural fit often outweigh the purchase price. If the seller doesn't like you, you won't get the deal—no matter what you offer.Sellers want a safe pair of hands: Beyond valuation, owners care about who will take care of their people, their customers, and their legacy.Most buyers never close a deal: John estimates 94% of buyers walk away without ever completing an acquisition. It's not about funding—it's about grit, relationship-building, and actually doing the work.New buyers often ask for financials too soon: Many rookie buyers blow the deal by jumping to numbers without building trust. This is a relationship business, not just a spreadsheet game.The “Ivy League trap” is real: Fancy degrees don't mean you're qualified to run a blue-collar business. Know the culture before you buy—or you'll get eaten alive.Forget perfection—buy a good business and go: In today's climate, waiting to find a ‘perfect deal' is a mistake. If the business fits your skill set and the seller trusts you, don't sharpen the pencil—just close.Due diligence goes beyond the books: Understand the customers, culture, suppliers, and lease terms. Financials alone won't reveal the real risks or opportunities.Small business accounting is messy: Expect creative add-backs, non-GAAP practices, and a paper trail that takes digging. Don't panic—but don't blindly trust either.--------------------------------------------------Contact John onLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmartinka/Website: http://www.nokomisadvisory.com/--------------------------------------------------

Oh boy -  Supply Chain Concerns again? Summertime lines - for goods/food? Empty shelves? China factories shutting down. Talks/No-Talks Underway with China/US. PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter  Warm-Up - Now Supply Chain Concerns - Summertime lines - for goods/food? Empty shelves? - China factories shutting down - Talks/No-Talks Underway with China/US - DONE DONE DONE - Lutnick Markets - Capital Raise - Big Boost - ELON - Economics - Big Week - Earnings - The big tech names are on tap - Berkshire annual meeting and earnings this weekend ELON - Elon Musk's xAI Holdings is in discussions with investors to raise about $20 billion, Bloomberg News reported. - The funding would value the company at over $120 billion, according to the report. - THIS: The artificial intelligence firm last month acquired X in an all-stock deal that valued xAI at $80 billion and the social media platform at $33 billion. - "This combination will unlock immense potential by blending xAI's advanced AI capability and expertise with X's massive reach." - ELON also says that he will be stepping back from DOGE and refocus on TESLA HAHA! FAV STORY! - Tesla reported a $97 million loss due to digital assets, the company's Bitcoin holdings. In the fourth quarter, there was a gain of $270 million. - Tesla now excludes Bitcoin swings from its non-GAAP results.  Tesla also backs out stock-based compensation from its adjusted numbers. - That means the Bitcoin gains were included in the company's fourth-quarter adjusted results, and the losses weren't included in the first-quarter adjusted results. - Tesla's report states that the accounting switch was due to the “adoption of the new crypto assets standard.” Powell Under Fire - Update - All is good - no new discussions is helping keep a bid under markets Are Talks Ongoing at ALL? - China says NO - US says YES - Which is it? DONE DONE DONE - Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday teased that the Trump administration has reached its first trade deal, but said it was not fully finalized and declined to name the country involved. - “I have a deal done, done, done, done, but I need to wait for their Prime Minister and their parliament to give its approval, which I expect shortly,” Lutnick told CNBC's Brian Sullivan. Unusual Winner - With consumer sentiment shrinking and concerns about recession - Travel companies are feeling the pinch - BUT, Travel insurance companies are cashing n on the Cancel for Any Reason Plans - People want to travel but are hesitant as they don't know what will be in the future - therefore buy travel insurance - No pure-play publicly traded stock --  Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection, Nationwide Amazon White House - The White House on Tuesday slammed Amazon for reportedly planning to display the cost of President Donald Trump's tariffs next to the total price of products on its site. - "This is hostile and political act by Amazon," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a press briefing. - "Why didn't Amazon do this when the Biden administration hiked inflation to the highest level in 40 years?" Leavitt asked. - Amazon spokesperson tells Washington Post putting tariff rates next to products "was never under consideration for the main Amazon website. - Says Amazon Haul has considered listing import price duties on certain products. ----- What is our take on this? Big Moves - Novo Nordisk and Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE: HIMS) today announced a long-term collaboration designed to make proven obesity care and treatments more accessible, more affordable, and more connected for millions of Americans.

In this brilliant interview with Blue Box Asset Mangement's William de Gale we talk about everything from how to account for growth and financial modeling to his own clever and insightful mental models for tech investing. William deGale is the Lead Portfolio Manger of the Blue Box Global Technology Fund and, as of the end of March 2025, the fund has returned ~17% per annum since inception in 2018.  *~*~*~*~*  Get access to all of Speedwell Research's in-depth Research Reports here. If you need help getting Speedwell added as an approved research vendor for your investment firm, please reach out to info@speedwellresearch.com  -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes (0:00) — Background (4:55) — Growth Expectations, Nvidia, Buying Optically Expensive Stocks (17:55) — Modeling and Reverse DCFs (21:28) — Riding the Tech Sector (25:19) — Why Tech and “Direct Connection” (34:43) — Disrupters vs Enablers (41:51) — GAAP adjustments and Mature Margin Frameworks? (53:15) — Circle of Competence in High Tech (57:51) — Champagne Glass Model of Tech Investing (1:08:13) — Position Sizing -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Become a Speedwell Member here to gain access to *all* of our in-depth research reports and more!   Sign up for Speedwell's free newsletter and weekly memos here *~*~*~*~*  Follow Us: Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. Please see our full disclaimers here:  https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/

Veronica Wasek joins Alicia for "wheel of rants" to dive into QuickBooks Online's chart of accounts transformation. They explore how Intuit's changes to expand the chart have created both opportunities and challenges for accountants and small business owners alike. The hosts discuss common account types including opening balance equity, undeposited funds, and reconciliation discrepancies, while offering insights on modernizing traditional categories to better reflect today's digital business environment..SponsorsRightworks Rightnow 2025 - https://uqb.promo/rightnow2025 (use code UQB15 for 15% OFF)(00:00) - Welcome to the Show (00:35) - QuickBooks Online's Chart of Accounts Evolution (02:18) - Reactions to the New Chart of Accounts (04:01) - Renaming Classic Categories (07:33) - GAAP and Custom Chart of Accounts (12:14) - Detail Types and Tax Preparation (17:33) - Managing Opening Balance Equity (21:51) - Undeposited Funds Workflow (25:20) - Reconciliation Discrepancy (27:47) - QuickBooks Online Adjustments (30:32) - The Importance of Numbering Systems (33:59) - Reclassify Tool and Modern Categories (37:21) - Meals and Entertainment Changes (38:52) - Merchant Services and Modern Expenses (43:47) - Final Thoughts and Upcoming Classes Send your Questions/Comments (we could read/answer them on air) unofficialquickbookspodcast@gmail.comAlicia's classes:Chart of Accounts in QBO: http://royl.ws/QBOCOAReconciling in QBO, Including troubleshooting: http://royl.ws/Reconciling-In-QBOCredit Cards in QBO, April 1, 2025: http://royl.ws/QBO-credit-cardsVeronica's class:QBO Paid Diagnostic Review System: http://bit.ly/5mb_diagnostic

What happens when tax enforcement weakens? With 17% of millennials considering skipping their tax filing altogether, Blake and David dig into how IRS budget cuts might impact compliance and revenue. They analyze fascinating survey data revealing what taxpayers truly value when choosing between professional preparation and free options like Direct File. Plus, discover the accounting scandal forcing Financial Times to retract its Tesla analysis, exposing how GAAP complexity confounds even financial experts. You'll also learn why three major US cities face billion-dollar budget holes and the disturbing revelation that duplicate Medicaid payments are costing taxpayers billions—all while Tether still can't produce an audit after ten years of promises.Sponsors Bluevine - http://accountingpodcast.promo/bluevine (Bluevine is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking Services provided by Coastal Community Bank, Member FDIC.)    RightWorks- http://accountingpodcast.promo/rightnow2025Chapters(00:00) - Introduction and Podcast Overview (00:42) - Top Stories of the Week (02:27) - Sponsor Messages and Event Announcements (04:52) - Interview with Christina Ho on PCAOB (07:57) - Discussion on IRS Cuts and Tax Compliance (19:44) - Survey on IRS Direct File (28:21) - AI's Impact on Tax Professionals (29:14) - Discrepancies in Tax Software Results (30:08) - Public Opinion on Tax Filing Services (31:23) - Challenges for Tax Professionals (32:39) - LA's Budget Crisis (36:24) - Federal Government Spending Issues (37:28) - Medicaid Duplicate Payments Scandal (45:55) - Tether's Audit Controversy (50:38) - Tesla's Financial Discrepancies (56:16) - Big Four Transparency Rankings (58:07) - Conclusion and Farewell  Show NotesTax Revenue Could Drop by 10 Percent Amid Turmoil at IRShttps://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/03/22/irs-tax-revenue-loss-federal-budget/ Survey: Some Americans Might Roll the Dice on Not Filing Their Taxes This Year Due to IRS Job Cutshttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/03/26/survey-some-americans-might-roll-the-dice-on-not-filing-their-taxes-this-year-due-to-irs-job-cuts/157877/ Most Americans Are Interested in Using IRS Direct File to Prepare and File Their Taxeshttps://taxpolicycenter.org/briefs/most-americans-are-interested-using-irs-direct-file-prepare-and-file-their-taxes TurboTax vs Free Tax USA: A Shocking Price Comparison https://www.tiktok.com/@carolinesadventure/video/7482613418801859870 Survey: 91% of Americans Think Filing Taxes Should Be Freehttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/03/11/survey-91-of-americans-think-filing-taxes-should-be-free/157176/ Why you should think twice before claiming an income-tax extension. ‘This is not the year to do your normal procrastinating.'https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-you-should-think-twice-before-claiming-an-income-tax-extension-this-is-not-the-year-to-do-your-normal-procrastinating-89937e0d LA Faces $1 Billion Budget Hole, Warns of Thousands of Layoffshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-20/la-faces-1-billion-budget-hole-warning-thousands-of-layoffs WSJ investigation: Medicaid paid health insurers billions by covering the same patients twicehttps://www.risehealth.org/insights-articles/wsj-investigation-medicaid-paid-health-insurers-billions-by-covering-the-same-patients-twice/ Tether seeks Big Four firm for its first full financial audit — Reporthttps://cointelegraph.com/news/stablecoin-issuer-tether-big-four-firm-full-reserve-audit-report Financial Times retracts report on Tesla's alleged shady accountinghttps://www.teslarati.com/financial-times-retracts-report-tesla-shady-accounting/ The Big 4 Transparency Accounting Awardshttps://big4transparency.beehiiv.com/p/the-big-4-transparency-accounting-awards Need CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring the Cloud Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website - accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessitiesTeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribeApple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/ApplePodcastsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccountingPodcastSpotify:

In a special Technology Reseller News podcast recorded at Channel Partners Conference & Expo 2025, Crexendo executives Jon Brinton, Chief Operating Officer, and Doug Gaylor, President and Chief Operating Officer, announced that the company has surpassed six million users on its NetSapiens® platform—a milestone achieved primarily through its rapidly growing base of channel partners and licensees. “This is a significant accomplishment for us,” said Gaylor. “We've tripled the number of users in just three and a half years. That growth is organic, partner-led, and backed by a solid financial foundation.” Crexendo, a NASDAQ-listed company, also recently announced record annual revenue and net income, reporting 14% year-over-year organic growth and six consecutive quarters of GAAP profitability. “No one else in the space can match those metrics,” Gaylor added. Brinton highlighted that more than 235 licensees now power their UCaaS and CCaaS offerings using the NetSapiens platform, with 17 new licensees added in the past year—10 of which migrated from major competitors including Cisco and Microsoft. The NetSapiens model, known for its “Seconds, Not Seats” concurrent usage pricing, is credited with helping partners maintain industry-leading margins and deploy with unmatched flexibility—either on-premise or hosted in the cloud via Crexendo's OCI infrastructure. Brinton emphasized the ecosystem around the platform. “We now have over 100 developers actively building solutions for our marketplace. Many of those are AI-driven—already available today, not years away,” he said. Crexendo partners are leveraging real-time AI features like voice studio tools, sentiment analysis, call transcription and summarization, and AI-enhanced video and contact center applications. Gaylor and Brinton also pointed to the strength of the Crexendo community as a key growth driver. “Our partners grow at twice the market rate,” said Brinton. “They share best practices, support each other, and many are on this show floor offering competitive solutions powered by NetSapiens—under their own brand.” As the company celebrates six million users, Gaylor noted that Crexendo is on pace to reach seven million before year-end. Read the Press Release. To learn more, visit www.crexendo.com or follow the company on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. #Crexendo #NetSapiens #UCaaS #CCaaS #ChannelPartners2025 #AIinUC #UnifiedCommunications #PartnerFirst #TechnologyResellerNews  

Every Wednesday we release our all new “HALO Academy: 2 Minute Financial Drill" by Integrity Square Founder & HALO Talks host, Pete Moore on everything you need to know for financial literacy, unit economics, legal documents used for M&A and capital raises, capital sources you can access, understanding how financings are structured, valuation metrics and parameters, and what you need to know about your own business before engaging in cap raises and/or a potential sale. If you missed our email about this, you can re-read it here: https://mailchi.mp/9567da51c0ce/2025programschedule  ====================================================== RESOURCES  https://www.integritysq.com https://www.halotalks.com https://www.thehaloacademy.com  =================================================== ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR  Pete is the Founder, Managing Partner and Chief Dream Architect at Integrity Square ("ISQ"), a leading boutique financial advisory firm focused on the $4.7T Health, Active Lifestyle, Outdoor ("HALO") sector. Since founding ISQ in 2010, the firm has played an active advisory role in 100+ mergers & acquisitions, private placements and advisory assignments across North America. Pete Moore and his team have also invested in passionate entrepreneurs at HigherDOSE, XTEND, and Promotion Vault. ISQ's media and "live education" properties include HALO Talks, the leading B2B podcast in the sector, Time To Win Again, and the HALO Academy, an Executive Education Bootcamp Series.  Prior to ISQ, Pete was Head of the Active Lifestyle & Wellness Group at Sagent Advisors (2003-2010.) Prior to 2003, Pete was co-founder of FitnessInsite, a SasS sales management platform with 1500+ clients (based in AZ.) At FitnessInsite, Pete invested his personal capital, leveraged his credit cards and learned what it takes to manage a startup. Pete built his business and financial acumen on top of the foundation laid at three critical positions early in his career: Senior Associate at Brockway Moran & Partners, the private equity owner of Gold's Gym International, Inc; worked as an Associate at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette; and an Analyst at Chase Securities. (Now JP Morgan.)  ISQ saw a need for a deeper & more useful level of education in the HALO sector. In response, we launched the HALO Talks podcast, with 500+ completed interviews and over 120,000 downloads. HALO Talks has become a “must listen” for anyone working or investing in the sector. Pete graduated from Emory University (BBA, 1994) and received his MBA from Harvard Business School (1999.) While at HBS, he co-founded IRON PLANET, the leading B2B auction site for used heavy equipment, which was sold to Ritchie Bros for $758 million. His hobbies include: Football, basketball, tennis, podcasting, amateur ventriloquism, pro bono DJ and fitness enthusiast.

En este episodio, analizamos los eventos clave que están moviendo los mercados y sectores estratégicos: Wall Street cae con fuerza tras entrevista de Trump: Los futuros del $SPX bajan 0.9%, el $NDX pierde 1.1% y el $DJI cae 0.8%. La incertidumbre aumenta luego de que Trump en Fox News evitara descartar una recesión, describiendo la situación como una "transición económica". DoorDash se dispara tras entrar al S&P 500: $DASH sube 4.8% en premarket luego de confirmarse su inclusión en el índice el 24 de marzo. Cumple con los criterios de rentabilidad GAAP y Bank of America mantiene su calificación de "Buy", destacando el crecimiento de su negocio publicitario. Coinbase sufre tras quedar fuera del S&P 500: $COIN cae 5% en premarket tras ser excluido de la última actualización del índice. La exclusión impacta otras acciones del sector cripto, con Bitcoin retrocediendo 2.3% a $83.7K. En contraste, $TKO, $WSM y $EXE sí fueron seleccionadas. Boeing enfrenta demanda colectiva por seguridad: Un juez federal en Virginia permite que inversionistas demanden a $BA por presuntamente exagerar su compromiso con la seguridad aérea. El caso se intensificó tras la explosión de un panel en un 737 Max 9, lo que llevó a la FAA a restringir su producción. Acompáñanos para entender cómo estos eventos están moldeando los mercados y qué esperar en los próximos días. ¡Un episodio lleno de análisis estratégico!

“Consolidation. A  lot of people don't know exactly what it is. They think that it's just an aggregation of numbers. Like you just add numbers, but it's more technical than that. Most of the time when we are talking about consolidation, it's international big groups that have subsidiaries around the world. Consolidation is the process of converting those financial statements normally built locally, because they have to be compliant with the local requirements and be compliant with the GAAP of the group.” Charaf Bourhalla has been Head of Consolidation at Nestle Skin Health, Vimian Group and Edify Investment Partner.  He holds several key certifications, including the FMVA from CFI, ACCA with a focus on IFRS, and the PMP from PMI. His posts on LinkedIn reach millions of people explaining complex topics simply such as IFRS 10 – Consolidated Financial Statements, AS 16 – Property, Plant and Equipment and AS 1 – Presentation of Financial Statements. In this episode: From years of struggle, to Kimberly Clarke as a reporting analyst to entering a pharma company as business controller  13-year tenure as a consultant developing a deep understanding of IFRS, USGAAP, French GAAP, and IPSAS,  3 Jobs as Head of Consolidation including Nestle Skin Health with 70 subsidiaries around the world Simplifying complexities of financial consolidation and non financial KPIs Secrets to working with FP&A for consolidation and forecasting and building a mid-term plan Continual training for teams in subsidiaries  Technology and complexity changing the consolidation game How Charaf called in when a company found itself consolidating more than 70  legal entities using Excel Not to pick consultants with partnerships with only one provider  Connect with Charaf on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charaf-bourhalla-04760a1b/

Brad and his guests discuss the recently issued FASB accounting standard update on expense disaggregation disclosures as well as guidance on non-GAAP financial measures. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Resources:FASB ASU 2025-01, Income Statement — Reporting Comprehensive Income — Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Clarifying the Effective DateJournal of Accountancy article: Exercising caution with non-GAAP measures and disclosuresAccounting and auditing articles and eventsFraud prevention articles and eventsJoin the Accounting & Auditing Standards Interest Group

In this episode, we dive into the real challenges of modern work - figuring out what actually matters. From sifting through endless meetings to understanding the power of AI, we’re breaking down how to work smarter, not harder. We explore why prioritization is key, how AI is shaping the future of productivity, and whether remote work policies are sustainable. Special guest Lindsay Metzler joins to talk social media at work, and George Wells makes a return to teach us more about the financial realities behind running a business by going over what GAAP means.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Implied ARR is the SaaS metric used to convert GAAP revenue for public SaaS companies into an equivalent to Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) used by investors and private SaaS companies. Dave "CAC" Kellogg and Ray "Growth" Rike discuss the what, why and how behind Implied ARR.During this episode CAC and Growth discuss multiple Implied ARR topics including:Implied ARR Calculation FormulaWhy Investors Calculate Implied ARRSaaS Metrics that use Implied ARRChallenges with Implied ARRImplied ARR versus Trailing Twelve Month RevenueIf you are interested in how public SaaS companies analysts use Implied ARR, and what the differences are between private SaaS companies ARR and public SaaS companies Implied ARR this is another great listen!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My guest today is Sir Ronald Cohen, often referred to as "the father of British venture capital" and "the father of impact investing." As Co-founder and President of GSG Impact, Sir Ronald is leading a revolution to transform how the financial world measures and reports a company's value by including its net impact on people and our planet. Early in his career, he co-founded Apax Partners, one of the oldest and largest international private equity firms. His ability to anticipate market shifts – a principle which he calls “the second bounce of the ball” – was key to his success.However, he saw his financial success was also increasing inequality, prompting him to create new tools like the Social Impact Bond, which ties investor returns to measurable social benefits.Through his latest initiative, the International Foundation for Valuing Impact (IFVI), Sir Ronald has established rules to standardize impact valuation in financial terms, akin to how GAAP standardizes financial disclosures for US publicly traded companies.IFVI is working to establish a global framework that quantifies social and environmental impact in monetary terms. The foundation provides open-source data, methodologies, and valuation metrics to ensure transparency and consistency in impact measurement across industries.IFVI is already gaining traction among major financial institutions, corporations, and regulators. By integrating impact into core business and investment strategies, IFVI aims to reshape markets – ensuring that companies reducing carbon emissions, improving labor conditions, and fostering social equity are rewarded not just ethically, but financially.This marks a fundamental shift in capitalism, one that aligns profit with purpose and empowers investors to accelerate the transition toward a more sustainable and equitable global economy.With over $40 trillion invested in ESG and impact funds today, he believes we are on the brink of a financial revolution – one where companies are no longer valued solely by net income as we do today but by the total financial value that their operations contribute to people and our planet.Tune in and meet the true visionary of impact investing!—Connect with SRI360°:PODCASTWEBSITEXFACEBOOKSign up for the free weekly email update—Key Takeaways:Intro (00:00)Sir Ronald's background (03:48)Discovering venture capital at Harvard (13:17)Founding Apax Partners and shaping the European VC landscape (19:28)Co-founding IFVI (33:16)The potential for impact accounting to drive innovation (45:41)The “brown-to-green” transition and the role of impact measurement (54:09)The challenges of aligning IFVI's methodology globally (01:04:23)Sir Ronald's advice for impact investors (01:09:05)Rapid Fire Questions (01:17:19)Contact info (01:20:22)—Additional Resources:Connect with Sir Ronald Cohen:

Burnie and Ashley discuss Eowyn, semantic-based lore, Xbox, non-Fable news, Doom, Earthbound Hells, solving relativistic travel, TikTok still banned on iOS, and scars of the early internet. This episode is extended on Patreon. Extended version of this podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/morningsomewhere For the link dump visit: http://www.morningsomewhere.com For merch, check out: http://store.morningsomewhere.com

Tesla stock closed the day at $428 per share, representing a valuation of $1.5T. Reflecting on this milestone, I wanted to analyze what Tesla's financials were and what would be needed to justify a valuation of this level, and beyond. My high level theory is, Tesla is in a very unique spot. The core business is likely to generate $9B in GAAP operating income for the full year of 2024. Based on today's closing price, that is a valuation of 167X price/earnings. A little steep. Buying at today's $1.5T price implies an expected valuation of $3-5T in the future (a potential double or triple on your money). To justify this, Tesla will need about $100B in earnings. So that is my questions? When does Tesla hit this number? How fast do Cybercab & Optimus contribute to the company's earnings and cashflow? Will the market continue keeping an Elon Musk premium on the stock forever, or could it decrease? Let me know what you think in the comments below!

Send us fan responses! Ever wondered how personal experiences shape business success? Join us as we explore this intriguing dynamic with Kenny Brooks, a charismatic Detroit native whose journey from door-to-door salesman to multimillionaire entrepreneur is nothing short of inspiring. Kenny's story is a testament to the power of resilience, hustle, and self-love, set against the backdrop of his challenging upbringing. As he shares insights on nurturing ambition in today's generation, you'll learn the art of mastering sales with confidence and empathy, turning adversity into opportunity, and the importance of forming genuine connections before closing deals.Our conversation isn't just about business acumen; it's a deep dive into personal growth, self-transformation, and the empowering journey toward financial independence and sovereignty. We unpack complex topics like credit building, tax exemption, and the legalities surrounding tribal sovereignty, all while emphasizing the role of language in shaping our reality. Through historical and cultural constructs, we offer fresh perspectives on navigating modern life's complexities, encouraging listeners to embrace their heritage and strategically leverage relationships for a prosperous future.In this captivating episode, we also touch on the spiritual aspects of entrepreneurship and personal development. Discover the power of spiritual manifestation and self-awareness as Kenny shares his journey of overcoming adversity and finding purpose. With actionable insights on credit strategy, legal structures, and the art of building a strong financial foundation, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone looking to take control of their personal and professional lives. Don't miss out on these valuable lessons that blend identity, culture, and financial empowerment seamlessly.FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD - DON KILAMGO GET HIS BOOK ON AMAZON NOW! https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Touch-This-Diplomatic-Immunity/dp/B09X1FXMNQ https://donkilam.com https://www.amazon.com/CapiSupport the showhttps://donkilam.com

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