In today's episode Carol interviews Michelle Muth Ausburn, partner in a major accounting firm, BPM, LLP.  As fellow women in senior finance positions in the wine industry, Carol and Michelle have a lively conversation about why pursuing a career in accounting was attractive to Michelle, what she values in her professional relationships, and an important lessons she learned from her entrepreneur father.  Through the conversation Michelle demonstrates the high level of discretion and ethics that characterize the top performers in the fields of finance and accounting.

Mentioned in this episode:

BPM: https://www.bpm.com/

GAAP:  (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/gaap.asp

LIFO: (Last In, First Out Inventory Accounting) https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/accounting/last-in-first-out-lifo/

Sponsor: Global Wine Partners

https://www.globalwinebank.com/

Music: Nate Collison

Logo Photography: John Corcoran