Podcasts about Karbon

Roger Knecht and Mary Delaney, CEO of Karbon, discuss the cultural shift of AI in accounting. Learn how to leverage AI-powered accounting software and transform your firm's operations. This episode offers practical advice for accounting professionals looking to build premier firms and embrace technological advancements. In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to Karbon & AI in Accounting 04:03 AI: A Cultural Shift for Firms 09:44 Practical AI Applications in Accounting 14:20 AI's Role in Advisory & Value-Based Pricing 19:24 Impactful Client Relationships: Joe's Story 26:49 Thriving in Accounting: Mindset & Future 35:54 Gratitude and Closing Thoughts Key Takeaways: Leverage existing software partners to integrate AI into your accounting practice. Cultivate a culture of AI adoption within your firm through training and leadership. Transition from historical analysis to forward-thinking CFO advisory services for clients. Understand and communicate your value to clients to implement value-based pricing effectively. Prioritize client relationships and proactive communication to make a meaningful impact on small businesses. Featured Quotes: "AI doesn't just change the tools or technology in the firm. It changes habits, expectations, roles, and the defined outcomes of the people that are using it." — Mary Delaney "The accounting bookkeeper community people believe that all boats rise together, that there's a reason to help others." — Mary Delaney "We are powered by small businesses. To me, the accounting and bookkeeping profession is really the power behind small businesses." — Mary Delaney Behind the Story: Mary Delaney, CEO of Karbon, shares her vision for the accounting profession, emphasizing the critical role of AI in moving beyond transactional tasks to a more advisory, client-facing approach. She illustrates this with stories of accountants making profound differences in their clients' lives, highlighting the relational aspect of the profession. The discussion underscores the importance of leadership in driving cultural change and embracing technology to enhance efficiency and client value. Conclusion: Thank you for joining us for another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm with Roger Knecht. For more information on how you can establish your own accounting firm and take control of your time and income, call 435-344-2060 or schedule an appointment to connect with Roger's team here. Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth.   Offers: Are you ready for a change, both personally and professionally?  Then accept and participate in the Accountrepreneurs Challenge.  This is a FREE opportunity to apply best practices and make this the best year yet in your career.   Karbon isn't just another tool—it's embedding AI into the very infrastructure of how accounting firms work. It simplifies daily tasks, reduces manual work, and frees up teams to focus on higher-value advisory services. Listeners can learn more or book a demo at karbonhq.com.    Download Karbon's 2025 State of AI in Accounting Report to explore how AI is transforming accounting firms and where the biggest opportunities lie. (https://karbonhq.com/resources/state-of-ai-accounting-report-2025/)    Download Karbon's 2025 Practice Excellence Report for Accounting Firms for a roadmap that guides accounting firms on their journey to practice excellence. (https://karbonhq.com/practice-excellence/)    Get a FREE copy of these books all accounting professionals should use to work on their business and become profitable.  These are a must-have addition to every accountant's library to provide quality CFO & Advisory services as a Profit & Growth Expert today: "Red to BLACK in 30 days – A small business accountant's guide to QUICK turnarounds" – This is a how-to guide on how to turn around a struggling business into a more sustainable model. Each chapter focuses on a crucial aspect of the turnaround process - from cash flow management to strategies for improving revenue. This book will teach you everything you need to become a turnaround expert for small businesses. "in the BLACK, nine principles to make your business profitable" – Nine Principles to Make Your Business Profitable – Discover what you need to know to run the premier accounting firm and get paid what you are worth in this book, by the same author as Red to Black – CPA Allen B. Bostrom. Bostrom teaches the three major functions of business (marketing, production and accounting) as well as strategies for maximizing profitability for your clients by creating actionable plans to implement the nine principles. "Your Strategic Accountant" - Understand the 3 Core Accounting Services (CAS - Client Accounting Services) you should offer as you run your business. Help your clients understand which numbers they need to know to make more informed business decisions. "Your Profit & Growth Expert" - Your business is an asset. You should know its value and understand how to maximize it. Beginning with the end in mind helps you work ON your business to build a company you can leave so that it can continue to exist in your absence or build wealth as you retire and enjoy the time, freedom, and life you want and deserve. Follow the Turnkey Business plan for accounting professionals.  This is the proven process to start and build the premier accounting firm in your area.  After more than 40 years we've identified the best practices of successful accountants and this is a presentation we are happy to share.     Also learn the best practices to automate and nurture your lead generation process allowing you to get the bookkeeping, accounting and tax clients you deserve.  GO HERE to see this presentation and learn what you can do today to identify and engage with your ideal clients.   Check it out and see what you can do to be in business for yourself but not by yourself with Universal Accounting Center.   It's here you can become a:   Professional Bookkeeper, PB Professional Tax Preparer, PTP Profit & Growth Expert, PGE   Next, join a group of like-minded professionals within the accounting community.  Register to attend GrowCon and Stay up-to-date on current topics and trends and see what you can do to also give back, participating in relevant conversations as they relate to offering quality accounting services and building your bookkeeping, accounting & tax business.   The Accounting & Bookkeeping Tips Facebook Group The Universal Accounting Fanpage Topical Newsletters: Universal Accounting Success The Universal Newsletter   Lastly, get your Business Score to see what you can do to work ON your business and have the Premier Accounting Firm. Join over 70,000 business owners and get your score on the 8 Factors That Drive Your Company's Value.   For Additional FREE Resources for accounting professionals check out this collection HERE!   Be sure to join us for GrowCon, the LIVE event for accounting professionals to work ON their business. This is a conference you don't want to miss.   Remember this, Accounting Success IS Universal. Listen to our next episode and be sure to subscribe.   Also, let us know what you think of the podcast and please share any suggestions you may have.  We look forward to your input: Podcast Feedback   For more information on how you can apply these principles to start and build your accounting, bookkeeping & tax business please visit us at www.universalaccountingschool.com or call us at 8012653777  

Mekanisme bursa karbon dan pajak emisi merupakan dua instrumen nilai ekonomi karbon yang dirancang untuk menekan pelepasan gas rumah kaca ke atmosfer dengan cara memberikan harga pada setiap unit emisi yang dihasilkan. Bursa karbon beroperasi melalui sistem cap and trade, di mana pemerintah menetapkan batas atas (cap) emisi bagi sektor tertentu dan menerbitkan izin atau kuota emisi. Di sisi lain, pajak emisi atau pajak karbon adalah pungutan langsung yang dikenakan atas kandungan karbon atau jumlah emisi yang dilepaskan. Kedua instrumen ini bertujuan untuk menginternalisasi biaya kerusakan lingkungan ke dalam biaya produksi, sehingga pelaku usaha terdorong untuk beralih ke teknologi yang lebih ramah lingkungan. Dalam operasional bursa karbon, perusahaan yang berhasil menekan emisinya di bawah batas yang ditentukan akan memiliki kelebihan kuota yang dapat dijual kepada perusahaan lain yang emisinya melampaui batas. Proses perdagangan ini menciptakan harga pasar bagi karbon dan memberikan insentif finansial bagi perusahaan yang lebih efisien dan inovatif dalam penggunaan energi. Sebaliknya, bagi perusahaan yang memiliki emisi tinggi dan tidak melakukan mitigasi, mereka akan menghadapi beban biaya tambahan dengan membeli kredit karbon dari pasar atau dari proyek-proyek penyerapan karbon seperti reboisasi hutan. Hal ini memastikan bahwa secara kolektif, total emisi nasional tetap terjaga dalam batas yang telah ditetapkan. Sementara itu, pajak emisi berfungsi sebagai instrumen pelengkap atau alternatif yang memberikan kepastian harga bagi setiap unit polusi yang dihasilkan. Di Indonesia, sistem ini sering dipadukan menjadi mekanisme cap and tax, di mana pajak dikenakan jika suatu entitas gagal memenuhi kewajiban batas emisinya melalui bursa karbon. Pendapatan yang dihimpun dari pajak karbon ini dapat dialokasikan kembali oleh negara untuk mendanai investasi hijau, pengembangan energi terbarukan, serta program adaptasi perubahan iklim bagi masyarakat yang terdampak. Melalui sinergi antara perdagangan dan perpajakan karbon ini, diharapkan tercipta transisi ekonomi yang berkelanjutan tanpa mengorbankan pertumbuhan industri secara keseluruhan.

Forum iklim tingkat Asia Tenggara digelar di Jakarta. Pemerintah dan pemangku kepentingan regional sepakat mendorong kerja sama konkret dalam transisi energi dan pengembangan pasar karbon ASEAN.

Mary Delaney, CEO of Karbon, opens Episode 250 of The Unique CPA with a powerful story: she tells Randy about a neighbor whose accountant didn't just crunch numbers but delivered life-changing advice that transformed his business into a legacy. That moment crystallizes what technology can unlock for the profession. Rather than something to be feared, it has the potential to grant us the freedom to focus on advisory work that truly matters. Mary explains how automation handles the mundane, potentially flipping the statistic that 80% of small businesses fail by year ten. With the right technology, every small business could access some level of advisory support. But accountants must make a critical shift: to stop thinking like practitioners and start running their firms as businesses. Mary shares her own experience growing a compliance-heavy services company from single-digit margins to 25%, emphasizing the importance of identifying levers, whether that's increasing referrals, automating workflows, or offshoring strategically. Empowered people deliver exceptional client experiences, and it's not people first or clients first, it's both, simultaneously. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com

''Zafer Algöz geride hiç karbon izi bırakmadı. ''| 241.Bölüm by Zafer Algöz Can Yılmaz

W nowym odcinku „Rowery, nie bajki” gościmy konstruktora i współzałożyciela marki rowerowej 6p composites. Stanisław Pyrka opowiada, do czego służy karbon w rowerach, jak wyglądają współczesne ramy karbonowe i jak przebiega produkcja ramy karbonowej od podstaw. Pyrka, wcześniej współpracujący z fabryka Kross, opowiada o swoim doświadczeniu. Wie najlepiej, jak złożyć rower od podstaw, i wspomina, do czego wykorzystuje się tunel aerodynamiczny w projektowaniu rowerów. Jak wygląda współczesny karbonowy Gravel? Lepsza jest rama karbonowa czy aluminiowa? I czy malowanie ramy karbonowej ma wpływ na wagę roweru? Odpowiadamy na wszystkie te pytania. Rozmawiamy też o tym, czy polskie rowery - rowery Kross - mogą być konkurencją dla światowych marek: Trek czy S-Works. A może chińskie ramy rowerowe (np. rama karbonowa z Aliexpress) prześcignęły już rynek europejski? Obejrzyj cały odcinek, żeby poznać lepiej karbon w rowerach, fakty i mity o nim. Rozmowę ze Stanisławem Pyrką prowadzi Julek Ćwieluch, Rowery, nie bajki.

Espen snakker med Jeg møter Ingrid Kristiansen, en av Norges mest suksessfulle langdistanseløpere, og snakker om identitet, overganger og hvordan man finner balanse i en hverdag med krav. Ingrid deler hvordan utholdenhet bygges: momentum, enkel trening, og hvordan man holder treningsgleden når livet endrer seg. En praktisk samtale om å være aktiv gjennom livet. .

Less legacy infrastructure could mean faster adoption and outsized opportunity.Accounting ARCWith Liz Mason, Byron Patrick, and Donny ShimamotoCenter for Accounting TransformationIn their New Year's episode, the hosts of Accounting ARC do something many industry commentators avoid: they revisit last year's predictions, mark what proved accurate, and adjust what did not. Donny Shimamoto, CPA.CITP, CGMA — founder and managing director of IntrapriseTechKnowlogies and founder and inspiration architect of the Center for Accounting Transformation— joins Liz Mason, CPA, CEO and founder of High Rock Accounting, and Byron Patrick, CPA.CITP, CGMA, senior product manager for Karbon, and co-founder and educator for TB Academy, to grade last year's predictions and discuss what's to come in 2026.  MORE Accounting ARC: Downgraded: What the DOE Said About Accounting | Savage: Using Your License as a Megaphone |  Baker: Interpreting Pricing Psychology | Don't Get Fired by Your Own Automation | What Amazon Doesn't Tell You | Royalties, Residuals, and Reality Checks | ARC-SLC | Free Speech Is a Right; Respect Is a Responsibility | Cash Bags, Casinos & Audits: How First Jobs Shape Us | Gen Z Redefines Careers | Bootleggers, Baptitsts & CPAs: Rethinking Licensure The episode blends reflective scorekeeping with forward-looking speculation, centering on three forces that continue to reshape accounting: alternative licensure pathways, the pace of AI adoption, and the role of culture in firm competitiveness.

Türkiye'de sigara tüketimi artık bireysel bir tercih alanının çok ötesine geçmiş, adeta toplumsal bir “kendine zarar verme ekonomisi” inşa etmiş durumda. Sağlık Bakanı'nın “Toplumun üçte biri sigara kullanıyor” açıklaması, aslında hepimizin bildiği ama yüksek sesle söylemekten kaçındığı gerçeği yeniden hatırlatıyor. Bir anlamda biz sigaraya değil, sigara bize bağımlı hâle gelmiş. Karbon emisyonlarının çevreye bıraktığı tahribat “karbon ayak izi” ile ölçülüyor ve ona göre politikalar şekilleniyorsa, nikotinin topluma bıraktığı iz de benzer bir ciddiyetle değerlendirilmelidir.

Is the audit profession under threat from AI? Ryan and Indi discuss a viral discussion sparked by a graduate questioning if they should accept a Big Four internship given PwC's heavy investment in AI audits. The hosts discuss whether automation will replace juniors or simply change the nature of the work. Also - this week in accounting tech news: Intuit and OpenAI: Intuit announces a strategic partnership with OpenAI to power new AI agents across Credit Karma and TurboTax. Digits' Bold Claim: The platform says it can automate the monthly close and bank reconciliations to save significant time on manual work. New Entrants: Record OS launches to fix the data collection bottleneck for self-assessments, whilst Vinyl releases a mobile app to capture client meeting data. Integration News: Karbon connects with Active Workpapers and Socket, whilst FreeAgent integrates with Pleo via Shift API. Plus, good news for the industry as Mazuma founder Lucy Cohen is appointed President of the AAT. Finally, Ryan speaks with Anoop Rehal from BKL for the Xledger spotlight. They discuss why mid-market firms are turning to outsourcing to solve talent gaps and how moving away from complex app stacks to modern ERPs helps drive efficiency. ➡️ Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Digi-Tools in Accrual World podcast! 03:32 PwC bets big on AI audits 10:37 Intuit deploys AI agents across Credit Karma and TurboTax 14:50 Karbon connects with Active and Socket 16:22 FreeAgent connects with Pleo 19:47 Digits claims to fully automate the monthly close using AI bank reconciliation 21:36 New entrant Record OS launches to fix the self-assessment bottleneck 23:52 Vinyl launches a mobile app to help accountants manage meetings on the go 27:30 Dext releases November product updates 28:43 AAT appoints Mazuma founder Lucy Cohen as its new president 32:34 Mid-Market Outsourcing: Solving Talent Gaps and Tech Stacks with BKL - Xledger 44:16 Rate, like and subscribe

Earmark Media Presents a bonus episode of Earmark Podcast:Blake sits down with Mary Delaney, CEO of Karbon, and Kenji Kuramoto, co-founder of Acuity, to explore how standardizing workflows can unlock growth without sacrificing the artistry of advisory work. They discuss Karbon's acquisition of Aider, the power of time studies to identify automation opportunities, and why getting senior advisors to embrace process requires framing workflow as empowerment rather than micromanagement. Kenji shares lessons from building Acuity's advisory practice and why workflow due diligence became critical during their 14-firm merger with Sorren.Meet Our GuestsMary DelaneyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marywdelaney/Learn more about KarbonOfficial website: http://karbonhq.comKenji KuramotoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenjikuramoto/Learn more about AcuityOfficial website: https://acuity.coNeed CPE?Get CPE for this episode: https://earmark.app/c/2877Get 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 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: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/OvercastClassifiedsWant to get the word out about your newsletter, webinar, party, Facebook group, podcast, e-book, job posting, or that fancy Excel macro you just created? Let the listeners of The Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad. Go here to create your classified ad: https://cloudacctpod.link/RunClassifiedAdTranscriptsThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page

On this episode of the Woodard Report podcast, Joe and Heather talk about the evolving accounting landscape including Anderson Group's bold IPO and Carbon's acquisition of AIDER AI. What do these moves signal about automation, workflow convergence, and private equity's growing influence?  Current events — Tax firm Andersen to file publicly for IPO as soon as this week Karbon acquires Aider to deliver the future of AI-powered accounting and bookkeeping TV/Movie quote of the week — Heather mentioned the movie "The Greatest Showman" Joe mentioned both "Dune Prophecy" and "Lost in Space" Excellent things we learned — Magical AI: the text expander Member spotlight — Beth Whitworth presented by Kim Petro, Practice Advancement Coach at Woodard The Woodard Report article of the week — Confronting Self-Doubt: Accountants' Edge in an AI World Thank you to our show sponsor, Zoho! Zoho is a unique and powerful software suite to transform the way you work, designed for businesses of all sizes, built by a company that values your privacy. Learn more about the show and our sponsors at Woodard.com/podcast

Welcome to the Digi-Tools in Accrual World Podcast, your essential update on UK Accounting Tech News and Fintech News!  This week, Ryan Pearcy and John Toon discuss the strategies shaking up the software world and the latest app updates you need to know about. First, Ryan speaks with Ben Carter, Product Director for the Small Business Division at Access. Ben shares the vision behind integrating products like Unleashed, MintSoft, and Tradify. He explains their mission to deliver "value in seven minutes" and how they're using AI to revolutionise data onboarding for new trial users.   Then, it's a packed App News segment: Sumday (Xero): An AI bot has been added to the carbon tracking platform to help analyse data and build sustainability business cases. AI-Native Payments: Ryan questions if AI-driven automatic payment runs are a genuine innovation or just a buzzword. Adfin Autopilot: The platform has launched an AI agent to intelligently and automatically chase customer debts. Karbon & Spotlight: A new integration allows firms to automate the scheduling and generation of Spotlight reports directly from Karbon tasks. Katana: The inventory tool for manufacturers has introduced a free plan, limited to 30 SKUs and 3 locations. WorkGuru: The project management tool adds project document templates and an OCR integration with Easy Bills. Employment Hero: The system now automates the complex calculation of leave entitlement for offboarding employees. Cyber Attacks: John covers startling research from FreeAgent showing 6 in 10 UK small businesses were hit by a cyber attack last year. Finally, Kevin Fitzgerald, MD of UK for Employment Hero, returns. He explains the strategic decision to pause and relaunch their bureau program , moving away from a "race to the bottom" on price to a new model focused on integrating HR and payroll services for accounting firms.   This episode is sponsored by Unleashed and Employment Hero.    TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome to Digi-Tools in Accrual World 03:44 Unleashing Success: Inside the Small Business Division at Access 14:18 App News 14:22 Xero adds Sumday AI sustainability analysis 17:06 AI-native payments promise faster cashflow for firms 20:58 Adfin launches Autopilot automation 23:40 Karbon integrates with Spotlight for automated reporting 25:52 Katana introduces free plan for small manufacturers 27:52 WorkGuru adds templates and purchase orders 30:36 Employment Hero automates leave entitlement on offboarding 32:10 FreeAgent: Three in five small businesses hit by a cyber attack 38:00 Transforming Bureaus: Employment Hero's Approach to Payroll and HR Subscribe to our newsletter for more news, and reach out if you're interested in attending the Digital Disruption Awards next year!

Suatu hal yang dibuang dari hasil pembakaran di suatu alat transportasi memang sangat membahayakan buat udara maupun diri kita sendiri. Karbon Dioksida (CO2), Karbon Monoksida (CO), hingga PM2.5 pun sudah bertebaran di udara yang kita hirup setiap harinya. Apalagi sektor transportasi itu menjadi salah satu penyumbang terbesar emisi Gas Rumah Kaca (GRK) di Indonesia.Berbagai kebijakan transisi energi sudah banyak dilakukan pemerintah, yaitu dengan cara, penggunaan biofuel, shifting melalui elektrifikasi transportasi publik, hingga melakukan carbon pricing dan carbon trading yang baru-baru ini sedang mencuat kebijakannya.Episode ketiga series kolaborasi Transpod Podcast dengan INSTRAN ini akan mengenalkan tentang emisi karbon apa aja yang di dalam sektor transportasi dana bagaimana pula pemerintah berkomitmen mengatasi hal ini dengan segudang kebijakannya. Yuk simak episodenya langsung di Spotify, Apple Podcast, maupun platform podcast lainnya! Semoga bermanfaat!

Blake sits down with Mary Delaney, CEO of Karbon, and Kenji Kuramoto, co-founder of Acuity, to explore how standardizing workflows can unlock growth without sacrificing the artistry of advisory work. They discuss Karbon's acquisition of Aider, the power of time studies to identify automation opportunities, and why getting senior advisors to embrace process requires framing workflow as empowerment rather than micromanagement. Kenji shares lessons from building Acuity's advisory practice and why workflow due diligence became critical during their 14-firm merger with Sorren.Chapters(01:14) - Introducing the Guests: Mary Delaney and Kenji Kuramoto (01:31) - Big News: Carbon's Acquisition of ER (02:41) - Defining Workflow Revolution in Small Firms (04:35) - Kenji's Journey: From Big Four to Acuity (07:03) - Challenges in Building Advisory Workflows (08:59) - Empowering Teams Through Workflow (17:46) - The Importance of Time Studies (19:14) - Kenji's Hands-On Approach to Workflow (25:16) - The Role of Workflow in Mergers and Acquisitions (28:08) - AI and the Future of Workflow in Accounting (30:39) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts 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 Guests:Mary DelaneyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marywdelaney/Learn more about KarbonOfficial website: http://karbonhq.comKenji KuramotoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenjikuramoto/Learn more about AcuityOfficial website: https://acuity.coConnect with Blake Oliver, CPALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaketoliverTwitter: https://twitter.com/blaketoliver/

Show Summary: In this episode of Grow My Accounting Practice, we welcome Ian Vacin, co-founder of Karbon and co-author of the upcoming book Scale with Purpose: The Service Entrepreneur's Guide to Intentional Growth, written with Jason Blumer. Together, they've drawn from over 25 years of experience advising, consulting, and mentoring service firm owners to create a practical roadmap for entrepreneurs who want to grow their businesses intentionally—not accidentally. Ian discusses why scaling a service-based business is about far more than just growth in numbers. He shares insights from the book, including how to optimize human capital, plan across different time horizons, and address the biggest challenge that keeps owners up at night: capacity. From understanding when your team is overworked or underutilized to navigating structural adjustments at different growth plateaus, Scale with Purpose offers proven tools and case studies that help owners maximize profitability while building sustainable businesses. Whether you're leading a small team or running a firm with dozens of employees, this conversation will give you a clear framework to scale consciously, manage your team effectively, and unlock the true enterprise value of your company.   Website:scalewithpurpose.info karbonhq.com/practice-excellence/ https://karbonhq.typeform.com/leader-survey   Corporate Partner:Miles Talent Hub - http://www.mileseducation.com Profit First App Version 2.0 is here!  More Education. More Functionality. More Profit!

In this solo episode Heather Smith shares her proven process for creating impactful presentations, from topic selection to AI tools, helping accountants communicate with clarity, confidence, and audience engagement. The accompanying article to this podcast appeared in Karbon Magazine : https://karbonhq.com/resources/creating-impactful-presentations/ In this episode, we talk about . . . Key Topics: Choosing a clear, focused topic tied to your strengths. Event prep checklist (theme, audience, timing, learning outcomes). Leveraging AI tools like Gamma.ai & ChatGPT for brainstorming and refinement. Presentation design tips with Canva & accessibility considerations. Audience engagement strategies (polls, paired discussions, live reflections). Practising delivery, managing timing, and adjusting to conference themes. Apps & Tools Mentioned: Canva, Gamma.ai, ChatGPT, Otter.ai, Mentimeter, Slido. 00:00 – Welcome & Episode Introduction  Heather introduces the Accounting Apps Podcast and today's focus on presentation skills. 03:05 – The Accountant as Storyteller  Why storytelling matters in accounting presentations. 05:12 – Picking Your Presentation Topic  Identifying core strengths and aligning with audience needs. 08:20 – Event Prep Checklist  Heather's go-to template for conference and session details. 12:18 – Knowing Your Audience & Agenda Positioning  Adapting delivery based on audience energy levels and schedule timing. 16:05 – Drafting Content & Reusing Resources  Repurposing past slides, articles, and podcasts to save time. 19:40 – Designing for Clarity with Canva  Practical slide design tips and exploring Gamma.ai for inspiration. 24:10 – Essential Presentation Structure  Key slide elements from title page to call-to-action. 27:55 – Engaging Your Audience  Using polls, paired discussions, and live reflections to boost interaction. 32:05 – Slide Strategies & Accessibility  Heather's approach to slide density, colour choices, and design resources. 35:40 – Leveraging AI for Content Review  Using ChatGPT to refine flow, style, and relevance. 39:05 – Practice, Backup Plans & Conference Day Routine  Preparation techniques, tech checks, and handling unexpected issues. 41:25 – Lifelong Learning for Accountants  Encouragement to keep developing skills for impactful communication.   Contact details: Accounting Apps newsletter: http://accountingapps.io/ Accounting Apps Mastermind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XeroMasterMind LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/HeatherSmithAU/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ANISEConsulting X: https://twitter.com/HeatherSmithAU

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Here's that video about building your service library https://youtu.be/T8rQzr3ogkM?si=GahF4kvCd4WYRguZ

Here's the original LinkedIn post where folks shared their stacks https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jstaats_drop-your-firms-tech-stack-here-and-ill-activity-7334226164871217152-WKtr

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Here's a link to that email from Intuit https://x.com/EmDeeEm/status/1925998610883219951

U velikoj akciji Karbon uhićeno je šest osoba, sumnjiči ih se za krijumčarenje droge iz Kolumbije, ali i planiranje napada. Planula su skladišta u nedovršenoj bolnici u zagrebačkom Blatu, istraga počinje čim svane. U Kumrovcu veliko slavlje Titovog rođendana, okupilo se više od 10.000 obožavatelja Josipa Broza.

Canada's Got Talent (CGT) is back for a new season! Country music legend Shania Twain and comedian Katherine Ryan join series veteran judges Howie Mandel, Kardinal Offishall, and host Lindsay Ell to find Canada's next superstar!   Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar thanks our friends at Citytv for bringing some of my favorite acts to the platform for the fourth year in a row!  The CGT finale is tonight, and I am thrilled that members of Funkyverse took time out of their preparation to speak with me.   This Toronto-based dance crew blew the audience and judges away with their spectacular routines. Funkyverse is one of two acts (besides their fellow finalist and Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar friend Jacob Lewis) to earn TWO GOLDEN BUZZERS and $50,000 from CIBC this season!  On this fourth special CGT episode of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Funkyverse's Karbon and Cheech shared their group's origin story, why they auditioned for the Canadian talent competition, spoke about their two Golden Buzzer moments, and previewed their finale performance.Canada's Got Talent airs Tuesdays on Citytv.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.

Is it Possible to Bring a Karbon Pesach today? When did the Ashes of the Para Aduma stop?

Bill distro hops. Larry considers a distro hop. Bill fixes his problem with Snap packages. Larry fixes his app probles. Is using AI cheating? We discuss what you get with these office suites: LibreOffice, WPS Offce, ONLYOffice, Calligra, and Microsoft 365 Online. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #466 · Using Linux to get things done in Work and School (Office Suites) 01:24 Life gets in the way. 02:34 Bill's MX Linux hop update 03:21 The return to Zorin 04:45 Larry considers a switch to Open SUSE 07:01 Using Linux to get things done 07:39 Bill updates snapd and solves his problem with Snap packages 08:39 Larry reinstalls an app to solve problems 09:31 AI disclaimer for this episode - a GPT4All and Deep Seek collaboration 12:24 Is using AI cheating? Let us know 14:03 Check your distribution's repositories for packages before downloading from the webpages for each office suite we mention 16:31 LibreOffice - Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Base, Math, Charts 21:26 WPS Office - WPS Writer, WPS Spreadsheet, WPS Presentation, WPS PDF Reader 25:11 ONLYOffice - Document Editor, Spreadsheet Editor, Presentation Editor, PDF Editor 34:40 Calligra - Words, Stage, Sheets, Karbon, KEXI, Plan 43:31 Microsoft 365 'Free' er uh 'Trial' er uh 'Subscription' Online - Documents, Presentations, Workbooks 56:18 App pick: GPT4All 59:36 End

A quick idea in the importance of mindfulness in our speech. Relevant to when we use Hashem's name, even to designate a Karbon. And relevant to an important Halacha in how to speak when buying meat and chicken for Pesach.Have a wonderful Shabbos HaGadol

Dave Yuan is the founder of Tidemark, an active growth equity investor focusing on vertical SaaS companies with outsized advantages that can become “control points” in their markets and grow very big. Dave and Tidemark have invested in successful companies like Toast, ServiceTitan, Karbon and Dutchie.  In this episode, Dave shares some of the most useful strategic growth frameworks for vertical SaaS companies to grow through winning market share, expanding with additional products, and even extending through an industry ecosystem serving new markets. We also talk about the impact of AI on established vertical SaaS players and how it's both an opportunity and a thre Tidemark supports the global community of practical vertical SaaS founders by publishing their strategic growth frameworks, their annual Vertical SaaS Benchmarketing Report,  and they host the annual Vertical SaaS Collective Live conference for founders.  Quote from Dave Yuan, founder at Tidemark “Vertical SaaS founders should not be asleep with AI. You can wave it off, view it as a toy, and say that no one's going to trust that outcome or use it. That may have been the case, but things are changing really quickly. “Lots of smart people are making it better every month, and you have a massive opportunity to improve it with your data and workflow. “Jump into it to control your destiny. Don't get caught sleeping without AI in your product in a useful way.” Links Dave Yuan on LinkedIn Tidemark on LinkedIn Tidemark website Tidemark Vertical SaaS Knowledge Project  VSaaS Collective Live 2025 conference Vertical SaaS Benchmark Report 2024 The Practical Founders Podcast Tune into the Practical Founders Podcast for weekly in-depth interviews with founders who have built valuable software companies without big funding. Subscribe to the Practical Founders Podcast using your favorite podcast app or view on our YouTube channel. Get the weekly Practical Founders newsletter and podcast updates at practicalfounders.com/newsletter.

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Episode 239 FACULTY: Scott Scarano, EA and Matt Kid, CPA CLASS: #Shoperations In this episode, our substitute teacher, Matt Kidd, continues his interview with Scott Scarano, EA where Scott shares the story of how he grew his accounting firm to $1.3 million with $400,000 in annual cash flow, and became completely removed from daily operations. Scott provides insights into the importance of a strong team, unique hiring methods, and embracing technology and innovation in the firm. He also touches on his passion for rapping, his struggle with growth versus letting off the reins, and his future aspirations for his firm.

Episode 236 FACULTY: Joe Carufe and Ben Curtis, CPA CLASS: #Shoperations In this episode, Scotty hosts Joe Carufe and Ben Curtis of Good Measure. They discuss their unique approach to building a new type of firm, embracing partnership without ego, and intentionally planning for sustainable growth. The conversation dives into the evolution from their past experiences to creating Good Measure with a focus on strong client relationships and community impact. Joe and Ben share their vision for a balanced professional and personal life, their process in finding ideal clients, and the importance of giving back. Engaging and insightful, this episode provides a blueprint for building a purpose-driven, successful firm.

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Episode 234 FACULTY: Matt Kidd, CPA CLASS: #Shoperations In this throwback to Sons of CPAs, Scotty chats it up with Matt about his two CPA brothers, diving into how they each built successful practices, inspired by their CPA father. They talk about managing and transitioning CPA firms, incorporating wealth management, modernizing traditional practices, tax season, and client relationships. Tune in for a comprehensive view on growing a client-centric, million-dollar CPA practice, with insights on practical strategies and overcoming challenges in the accounting profession.