UnAccountable!

UnAccountable

At the intersection of Accounting, Shenanigans, and Bromance, Tyler and Jeremy host the worlds okay-est Finance and Accounting game show. Listeners should be ready for some knowledge bombs, tom-foolery, and maybe a nugget of wisdom (if they're lucky). Come play along and see how well you can do against our hosts! read less
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How Google Ads is Wasting Your Money, and a Canva Snack!
May 23 2024
How Google Ads is Wasting Your Money, and a Canva Snack!
Hello and welcome to Episode 24 of UnAccountable! This episode, we are focused on marketing, AI, impairment, and more! As always, we have your hosts: Tyler “Margin Maverick” Otto from Specialty Bookkeepers & Tax, which specializes in serving medium to large businesses in the glamourous Hospitality and Service industries. Jeremy “Journal Juggler (NOT Jiggalo)” Van Groll from Nonprofit Bookkeeping, championing the noble cause of Nonprofits with his accounting expertise. PLUS, we are blessed by the presence of GA4 Genius, Daniel Martin, who shares some tips on the labyrinth that is marketing in the digital age. For In Da News, Wisconsin wins again with a big AI investment and the IRS is cutting PTIN fees. It’s time for Fast Figures and Daniel is in the hot seat. How will our Fast Figures rookie do with these trivia questions answered with numerical answers? For halftime on App Snack, we are discussing Canva, a design platform that is user-friendly and gives you the tools to create everything from print to digital. Next, it’s Ad-counting Time! Can Tyler match up the tagline to some of the big accounting firms? Who or what is Intellectually Impaired? Jeremy spins some tales of impairment valuation for Tyler to solve. Announcing the Winner of the Week: Aspiring Accountants Now, the Loser of the Week: “Bitcoin Jesus” Thanks for tuning in! We’ll see you in a fortnight for our next episode.  For more accounting podcasting entertainment, news, and tips, subscribe to UnAccountable. Like what you've been hearing? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can find us at Unaccountable.co and our Facebook group. Let us know what you want to hear us talk about!
Déjà Vu, When a Loser is a Winner, and Fathoming Fathom!
May 9 2024
Déjà Vu, When a Loser is a Winner, and Fathoming Fathom!
Welcome back to episode 23 of Unaccountable! We have your hosts: Tyler “Youthful Ute” Otto from Specialty Bookkeeping & Tax, which specializes in serving medium to large businesses in the glamourous Hospitality and Service industries. Jeremy “Wise-old Wisconsinite” Van Groll from Nonprofit Bookkeeping, championing the noble cause of Nonprofits with his accounting expertise. For In Da News, we are chit-chatting about noncompetes and why you should NOT start an accounting podcast. Now it’s Updates and Updogs, where Tyler asks Jeremy what’s new in the accounting software and product world. We are talking Relay, FinOptimal, LiveFlow, and everyone’s favorite accounting overlords, Intuit. For halftime on App Snack, we are discussing Fathom, an AI note-taking software used in conjunction with video conference platforms. Ready for some But Wait, There’s More!? In this segment, Jeremy tests Tyler’s knowledge of the statement of retained earnings.It’s time for Fast Figures, where trivia questions are answered with numerical answers. Tyler quizzes Jeremy on - déjà vu edition! Announcing the Winner of the Week: Jeremy’s son (pardon the NEPOTISM!). Now, the Loser of the Week: Bill Loser – errrrr, we guess this is a win too! Thanks for tuning in! We’ll see you in a fortnight for our next episode.  For more accounting podcasting entertainment, news, and tips, subscribe to UnAccountable. Like what you've been hearing? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can find us at Unaccountable.co and our Facebook group. Let us know what you want to hear us talk about!
The Account-emy Awards, Taxes for Dummies (or, um Jeremy), and Avalara!
Apr 25 2024
The Account-emy Awards, Taxes for Dummies (or, um Jeremy), and Avalara!
Welcome back to a new episode of UnAccountable! In this episode, we’ve got movie recs and what to do with your used underwear, plus some accounting stuff… Here’s Episode 22: Tyler “Exhausted Extrovert” Otto from Specialty Bookkeepers & Tax, which specializes in serving medium to large businesses in the glamourous Hospitality and Service industries. Jeremy “Irritated Introvert” Van Groll from Nonprofit Bookkeeping, championing the noble cause of Nonprofits with his accounting expertise. For In Da News, we have the Tax Debrief edition. We talk about how accountants are giving AI the cold shoulder and how this new CPA pipeline is helping recent accounting grads. Next, we have The Account-amy Award Goes To, where we test your knowledge of accountants on the silver screen. For halftime on App Snack, we are discussing Avalara, a software that streamlines the tax compliance process, including registration and licensing, calculation, document management, reporting, and e-invoicing. Ready for some Taxes for Jeremy (*cough* dummies)? In this segment, we go over some tax basics. Then it’s time for Fast Figures, where trivia questions are answered with numerical answers. Jeremy quizzes Tyler - how many answers do you know? Announcing the Winner of the Week: RightTool (woohoo!). Now, the Loser of the Week: KPMG. Thanks for tuning in! We’ll see you in a fortnight for our next episode. For more accounting podcasting entertainment, news, and tips, subscribe to Unaccountable. Like what you've been hearing? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts, Podchaser, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can find us at ⁠Unaccountable.co⁠ and in our Facebook group. Let us know what you want to hear us talk about! Sponsored by LiveFlow - LiveFlow has been successfully automating financial reporting from QuickBooks Online to Google Sheets for 1000s of accountants and their clients, but if you were an accountant that used Microsoft Excel, you would have been missing out…until now. Now, you can use LiveFlow to connect Microsoft Excel to QuickBooks Online and sync your reports in custom dashboards in real-time. With LiveFlow's newest feature, in just a few clicks you can automate financial reporting from QuickBooks Online and sync your data with Excel to create live, auto-updating dashboards and reports keeping your clients in the loop. And LiveFlow makes customizing reports easy. Add rows, columns, and calculations without breaking the live connection. Your formatting even stays put when the QuickBooks data refreshes. You’ll save hours every month by eliminating manual exports and fixing broken spreadsheets and you’ll finish client work in record time by utilizing LiveFlows over 100 customizable templates. It's a true set-it-and-forget-it solution that allows you to spend your time offering insightful client advisory. Click here to revolutionize your financial reporting in Excel with LiveFlow and to get 25% off your first three months.
South Carolina's Loose Change, Tax Day History, and Liveflow!
Apr 11 2024
South Carolina's Loose Change, Tax Day History, and Liveflow!
Welcome back to another episode of “Unaccountable,” where the snow in April has everyone’s tax filings feeling like a seasonal mix-up. This week, your favorite dynamic duo, Tyler “Hospitality Hero” Otto and Jeremy “Charitable Champion” Van Groll, dig into the mysterious case of South Carolina’s extra $1.8 billion. It’s not every day you find a billion lounging in the couch cushions! In today’s In Da News, they uncover how South Carolina ended up with a surplus that could give the most seasoned accountants a frostier reception than a snow day in spring. Meanwhile, our hosts have upped their hiring game by turning their new recruits into podcast fans—because what’s better than mixing business with pleasure, right? During the SWOT analysis, Tyler and Jeremy decide whether SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Tacos, because who wouldn’t want a tasty treat while strategizing? And in a desperate attempt to increase listenership, they contemplate hiring everyone who tunes in. That’s one way to ensure your audience numbers! Tyler and Jeremy also unpack a Yahoo Finance article that’s scarier than a surprise audit—talking about how homebuyers now need to earn 80% more than they did in 2020 to afford a median-priced home. It’s like finding out you owe back taxes... from the last decade! At halftime during AppSnack, our dynamic duo discusses Liveflow - advanced reporting and consolidation for QuickBooks Online that turns your Google Sheets or Excel spreadsheets into live FP&A dashboards. Lastly, let’s not forget the Fast Figures segment, where Tyler grills Jeremy on everything from pet tax deductions to the mysterious tax powers of Voldemort’s Horcruxes. Only on Unaccountable can you find tax advice that spans from Hogwarts to your home office. Link: IRS.gov Don’t miss this snow-globe shake-up of accounting adventures. For your dose of laughs, lessons, and ledger talk, tune into Episode 21 of Unaccountable. And if our accounting antics brighten your day, drop us a review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, or your favorite podcast platform. Catch us at Unaccountable.co and our Facebook group and share your thoughts, or suggest topics you’re itching to hear about. Until next time, stay warm, stay informed, and stay unaccountably entertained!
It's Accrual World, An Uninvited Guest, and Tax Planner Pro!
Mar 28 2024
It's Accrual World, An Uninvited Guest, and Tax Planner Pro!
Good day, and welcome back to a new episode of Unaccountable! Here’s Episode 20: Tyler “Charming Chap” Otto from Specialty Bookkeeping & Tax, which specializes in serving medium to large businesses in the glamourous Hospitality and Service industries. Jeremy “Lovable Lad” Van Groll from Nonprofit Bookkeeping, championing the noble cause of Nonprofits with his accounting expertise. In Da News, we heard that Grant Thorton sold their majority stake and the Sustainable Accounting Industry is about to get a boost. Next, we have It’s Accrual World, where Tyler gives Jeremy some spicy scenarios for a cash basis accountant - will Jeremy face the accrual truth? Continuing our tax season (#trending) theme on App Snack, we are discussing Tax Planner Pro, a software that assists with tax projections, strategies, and reports for tax accountants and bookkeepers. Time for the “Cost Is Correct”, Tyler testing if Jeremy is up to date on the cost of the apps and software for accountants. Drew Carrey: don’t sue us. It’s time for Fast Figures, where trivia questions are answered with numerical answers. Jeremy quizzes Tyler on things related to accounting and also baseball in honor of opening day! Announcing the Winner of the Week: Jeremy AND Tyler. But why, you ask? You have to listen. Now, the Loser of the Week: Realtors Thanks for tuning in! We’ll see you in a fortnight for our next episode.  For more accounting podcasting entertainment, news, and tips, subscribe to Unaccountable. Like what you've been hearing? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can find us at Unaccountable.co and in our Facebook group. Let us know what you want to hear us talk about! Sponsored by Relay* - an online client banking and money management platform that works with your tech stack. * Relay is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services and FDIC insurance are provided through Thread Bank; Members FDIC. The Relay Visa® Debit Card is issued by Thread Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa® debit cards are accepted.
Rockstars, Payrolling with the Punches, and TaxDome!
Mar 14 2024
Rockstars, Payrolling with the Punches, and TaxDome!
Welcome back to a new episode of Unaccountable! Here’s Episode 19: Tyler “Statement Savant” Otto from Specialty Bookkeepers & Tax, which specializes in serving medium to large businesses in the glamourous Hospitality and Service industries. Jeremy “Guidance Genius” Van Groll from Nonprofit Bookkeeping, championing the noble cause of Nonprofits with his accounting expertise. In Da News, we are talking about some of the Big Four getting sloppy and the Corporate Transparency Act stalling out. Next, we have Payrolling with the Punches, where we see what Jeremy knows about the nuances of payroll. Topics include PTO payout, sick leave, minimum wage, and final checks. In honor of tax season on App Snack, we are discussing TaxDome, which is practice management software for tax, bookkeeping, and accounting firms to streamline and oversee daily operations.  Now it’s ARS or RRS, where Jeremy asks Tyler if a name is on the list of the top 100 most influential people in accounting (Accounting Rock Star) or a Real Rock Star. And maybe some of our accounting crushes are revealed (*cough Jason Staats*). It’s time for Fast Figures, where trivia questions are answered with numerical answers. Tyler quizzes Jeremy on all things related (and loosely related) to Pi Day. Announcing the Winner of the Week: Jeremy and his special Etsy page. Now, the Loser of the Week: Dover, New Jersey. Thanks for tuning in! We’ll see you in a fortnight for our next episode.  For more accounting podcasting entertainment, news, and tips, subscribe to Unaccountable. Like what you've been hearing? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts, Podchaser, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can find us at ⁠Unaccountable.co⁠ and in our Facebook group. Let us know what you want to hear us talk about! .................................. Sponsored by Relay* - an online client banking and money management platform that works with your tech stack.
Australia Disconnects, Capital One Eats Discover, and Accruer!
Feb 29 2024
Australia Disconnects, Capital One Eats Discover, and Accruer!
Get ready to LEAP into a new episode of Unaccountable! Welcome to Episode 18: Tyler “Reporting Ranger” Otto from Specialty Bookkeepers & Tax, which specializes in serving medium to large businesses in the glamourous Hospitality and Service industries. Jeremy “Credit Conqueror” Van Groll from Nonprofit Bookkeeping, championing the noble cause of Nonprofits with his accounting expertise. First up, it’s Security Feud! It’s time for Tyler to get quizzed on security best practices that we learned from Duane. In Da News, we are talking about Australia’s Right to Disconnect and the Capital One - Discover merger. During halftime on App Snack, we are discussing Accruer, which seeks to solve the headache of sorting through deferred revenue, accruals, and fixed assets scheduling through automation. Now it’s Updates and Updogs, where Tyler asks Jeremy what’s new in the accounting software and product world. Then it’s time for Fast Figures, where trivia questions are answered with numerical answers. Jeremy quizzes Tyler on all things related (and loosely related) to Leap Day. Announcing the Winner of the Week: Residents of Hawaii and Arizona. Now, the Loser of the Week: Sick children in Las Vegas. Thanks for tuning in! We’ll see you in a fortnight for our next episode.  For more accounting podcasting entertainment, news, and tips, subscribe to Unaccountable. Like what you've been hearing? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts, Podchaser, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can find us at Unaccountable.co. Let us know what you want to hear us talk about! Sponsored by Relay* - an online client banking and money management platform that works with your tech stack.  * Relay is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services and FDIC insurance are provided through Thread Bank; Members FDIC. The Relay Visa® Debit Card is issued by Thread Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa® debit cards are accepted.
We Got Hacked, Governmental Love, and Firewalla
Feb 15 2024
We Got Hacked, Governmental Love, and Firewalla
Here’s a sweet for our sweeties - a new episode of Unaccountable! Welcome to Episode 17, with your stupid cupids: Tyler “Romantic Reconciler” Otto from Specialty Bookkeeping & Tax, which specializes in serving medium to large businesses in the glamourous Hospitality and Service industries. Jeremy “Fiscal Flirt” Van Groll from Nonprofit Bookkeeping, championing the noble cause of Nonprofits with his accounting expertise. First up, it’s Economical Embraces! Jeremy and Tyler jump into some of the details of the Tax Relief Bill It’s time for Fast Figures, where trivia questions are answered with numerical answers. We have a special guest, Duane Laflotte, the CTO from Pulsar Security. You’ll learn some things that will keep you up at night. During halftime on App Snack, we are discussing Firewalla, which provides affordable firewall technology protection with products like its Intrusion Detection System and Intrusion Prevention System with a modern mobile interface, and a powerful cloud. Then, Duane gives us some great pointers on easy, best practices to implement for keeping your organization secure. Following we have Price Updates, where Tyler shares some potential hits to your budget from Wave, auto depreciations, and more taxes! Announcing the Winner of the Week: Durham County School workers. Now, the Loser of the Week: Clients of a certain Ft. Lauderdale bookkeeping firm. Thanks for tuning in! We’ll see you in a fortnight for our next episode.  For more accounting podcasting entertainment, news, and tips, subscribe to Unaccountable. Like what you've been hearing? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts, Podchaser, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can find us at Unaccountable.co. Let us know what you want to hear us talk about! Sponsored by Relay* - an online client banking and money management platform that works with your tech stack.  * Relay is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services and FDIC insurance are provided through Thread Bank; Members FDIC. The Relay Visa® Debit Card is issued by Thread Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa® debit cards are accepted. Bonus! Check out Duane’s podcast “Security This Week” here!
Cashflow Throwdown, Canadian Invasion, and Relay Gives Free Money!
Feb 6 2024
Cashflow Throwdown, Canadian Invasion, and Relay Gives Free Money!
Do you feel the love? Happy February and welcome to Episode 16, with your hosts: Tyler “Margin Maestro” Otto from Specialty Bookkeeping & Tax, which specializes in serving medium to large businesses in the glamourous Hospitality, Service, and Construction industries. Jeremy “Treasury Trailblazer” Van Groll from Nonprofit Bookkeeping, championing the noble cause of Nonprofits with his accounting expertise. First up, it’s Cash Flow Throwdown! Do you still have nightmares from accounting class? This won’t help. It’s time for Fast Figures, where trivia questions are answered with numerical answers. We have a special guest: Deanna Zubrickas from Relay. During halftime on App Snack, we are talking all things Relay, including some BIG updates. ⁠Book a demo with Relay⁠ ⁠Learn more about the partner program here Disclosure: Relay is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services and FDIC insurance are provided through Thread Bank; Members FDIC. The Relay Visa® Debit Card is issued by Thread Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa® debit cards are accepted. With Forgotten, Surrendered, Awshucks, we talk about two tax-advantaged accounts (FSA and HSA) and their strengths and limitations. Following we have Lowdown on Updates, where Tyler shares notable updates in the accounting industry. Hot news! Announcing the Winner of the Week: Entrepreneurs. Now, the Loser of the Week: Vikrum Luther, CFO of Arthur Daniels Midland. Thanks for tuning in! We’ll see you in a fortnight for our next episode.  For more accounting podcasting entertainment, news, and tips, subscribe to Unaccountable. You can find us at ⁠⁠Unaccountable.co⁠⁠ and in our ⁠⁠UnAccountable Facebook group⁠⁠. Like what you've been hearing? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! Sponsored by Relay* - an online client banking and money management platform that works with your tech stack.  * Relay is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services and FDIC insurance are provided through Thread Bank; Members FDIC. The Relay Visa® Debit Card is issued by Thread Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa® debit cards are accepted. Bonus! If you want to check out Jeremy’s Etsy spreadsheet store, here it is!
Bonus Episode - It's Such a Tease!
Feb 1 2024
Bonus Episode - It's Such a Tease!
Expecting a full episode of Unaccountable? Too bad, so sad! You have to wait for next week. Until then, we are talking trash (or treasure) about some of the big names in the accounting and tax world. Get the goss with your hosts: Tyler “Budgeting Buccaneer” Otto from Specialty Bookkeeping & Tax, which specializes in serving medium to large businesses in the glamourous Hospitality, Service, and Construction industries. Jeremy “Equity Emperor” Van Groll from Nonprofit Bookkeeping, championing the noble cause of Nonprofits with his accounting expertise. The IRS launched a pilot of their free Direct File program. We’ll discuss what this might mean to everyday taxpayers. QuickBooks Money is now giving 5% cash back on their “savings envelopes”. Hear how it stacks up. This month, the House Ways and Means Committee introduced The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 with proposed legislation to move up the ERC filing deadline to January 31. The IRS revised tax forms for a question about crypto currency. Is it the end of an era for bitcoin investors? Thanks for joining us for this bonus episode. More soon, you accounting maniacs! For more accounting podcasting entertainment, news, and tips, subscribe to Unaccountable. Like what you've been hearing? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts, Podchaser, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can find us at Unaccountable.co and in our UnAccountable Facebook group. Sponsored by Relay* - an online client banking and money management platform that works with your tech stack.  * Relay is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services and FDIC insurance are provided through Thread Bank; Members FDIC. The Relay Visa® Debit Card is issued by Thread Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa® debit cards are accepted.
No Mo' Cash Flow, the Rise of Minimum Wage, and Gusto!
Jan 18 2024
No Mo' Cash Flow, the Rise of Minimum Wage, and Gusto!
Happy Jan'ry! Welcome to Episode 15, with your hosts who are totally relaxed and not-at-all completely swamped with year-end craziness: Tyler “Huge Liability” Otto from Specialty Bookkeepers & Tax, which specializes in serving medium to large businesses in the glamourous Hospitality, Service, and Construction industries. Jeremy “Only Asset” Van Groll from Nonprofit Bookkeeping, championing the noble cause of Nonprofits with his accounting expertise. In Da News, finally, a week to celebrate tax professional awareness. We are expecting many gifts and compliments. Also, we discuss which states are increasing minimum wages as of Jan 1.Time to play Accounting Mashup! Using the prompt, can you figure out the answer of two connected phrases? During halftime on App Snack, we have Gusto on the brain, which allows you to hire, pay, insure, and support your employees in one platform. With Rank and File, we talk about how financial roles stack up salary-wise. It’s time for Fast Figures, where trivia questions are answered with numerical answers. Can Tyler stump Jeremy? Announcing the Winner of the Week: Stock market investors. Now, the Loser of the Week: Tax filers. Thanks for tuning in! We’ll see you in a fortnight for our next episode. For more accounting podcasting entertainment, news, and tips, subscribe to Unaccountable. Like what you've been hearing? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts, Podchaser, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can find us at Unaccountable.co. Let us know what you want to hear us talk about! Sponsored by Relay* - an online client banking and money management platform that works with your tech stack and puts you in complete control of your cash flow. * Relay is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services and FDIC insurance are provided through Thread Bank; Members FDIC. The Relay Visa® Debit Card is issued by Thread Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa® debit cards are accepted.
No Soup (or ERC) for You, GAAP Attack, and Track 1099!
Jan 10 2024
No Soup (or ERC) for You, GAAP Attack, and Track 1099!
New year, same ol’ shenanigans! Welcome to Episode 14, with your quotable hosts: Tyler “Willy Nilly” Otto from Specialty Bookkeeping & Tax, which specializes in serving medium to large businesses in the glamourous Hospitality, Service, and Construction industries. Jeremy “1099s 4EVER” Van Groll from Nonprofit Bookkeeping, championing the noble cause of Nonprofits with his accounting expertise. In Da News, the IRS is kicking butts and taking names when it comes to errant ERC claimants and disallowing over 20k ERC claims. Up next we have Within Reason - a riddle within a riddle: Jeremy gives Tyler two clues; what one word or phrase encompasses both answers? During halftime on App Snack, we are talking about Avalara Track1099, a creatively named software that allows you to easily compile, review, and file your 1099s. Link: Track1099 With Mind the GAAP, Tyler checks to see how much Jeremy recalls about generally accepted accounting principles. It’s time for Fast Figures, where trivia questions are answered with numerical answers. Will Jeremy stump Tyler? Announcing the Winner of the Week: Delinquent Taxpayers! Now, the Loser of the Week: Oakland Business Owners. Thanks for tuning in! We’ll see you in a fortnight for our next episode.  For more accounting podcasting entertainment, news, and tips, subscribe to Unaccountable. Like what you've been hearing? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts, Podchaser, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can find us at Unaccountable.co. Let us know what you want to hear us talk about! Sponsored by Keeper - an all-in-one app that delivers all that you need as a bookkeeper. Use code “Unpod” for 20% off.
DEATH TO DESKTOP, Receipt Capture is the new "Fetch", and Zeffy!
Dec 21 2023
DEATH TO DESKTOP, Receipt Capture is the new "Fetch", and Zeffy!
Ho-ho-ho! Welcome to Episode 13, with your jolly hosts: Tyler “O’Tannenbaum” Otto from Specialty Bookkeeping & Tax, which specializes in serving medium to large businesses in the glamourous Hospitality, Service, and Construction industries. Jeremy “Jingle Bells” Van Groll from Nonprofit Bookkeeping, championing the noble cause of Nonprofits with his accounting expertise. In Da News is first and Quickbooks is stirring up some changes, TaxDome might have made the nice and naughty lists, and two new receipt capture services have appeared in beta over at Keeper and Relay Financial. In I Got 1099 Problems, Tyler asks Jeremy for some 1099 answers… During halftime on App Snack, we are talking about Zeffy, a donor management platform for nonprofits. Link: Zeffy In a new and questionably named segment called Bonus Boners, we talk through some end-of-year scenarios for employee bonuses. It’s time for Fast Figures, where trivia questions are answered with numerical answers. Will Tyler stump Jeremy on all things end of the year? Announcing the Winner of the Week: Excel Masterminds. Now, the Loser of the Week: Jacksonville Jaguars. Thanks for tuning in! We’ll see you in a fortnight for our next episode. See you next year! For more accounting podcasting entertainment, news, and tips, subscribe to Unaccountable. Like what you've been hearing? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts, Podchaser, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can find us at Unaccountable.co. Let us know what you want to hear us talk about! Sponsored by Keeper - an all-in-one app that delivers all that you need as a bookkeeper. Use code “Unpod” for 20% off.
QB's Missed Connections, IRS Phone Home, and Excel-lent Fast Figures!
Dec 7 2023
QB's Missed Connections, IRS Phone Home, and Excel-lent Fast Figures!
Yippee Kay-yay! Welcome to Episode 12, with your rootin’ tootin’ hosts: Tyler “Goldurnit” Otto from Specialty Bookkeepers & Tax, which specializes in serving medium to large businesses in the glamourous Hospitality, Service, and Construction industries. Jeremy “Over Yonder” Van Groll from Nonprofit Bookkeeping, championing the noble cause of Nonprofits with his accounting expertise. In Da News is first and we are talking about the IRS delay and the new “IT” couple, Xero and Avalara. In Missed Connect-ions, Tyler quizzes Jeremy on all things revealed at this year’s QB Connect. During halftime on App Snack, we are talking about Zapier, a workflow automation tool that is known for supporting many different apps. Link: Zapier In this edition of Updates and Updogs, Tyler asks Jeremy what’s new in the accounting software and product world including a phone survey, new CTO, and a new trend in accounting careers. It’s time for Fast Figures, where trivia questions are answered with numerical answers. Will Jeremy stump Tyler on everything Excel, from Tatsuo Horiuchi to Mr. Burns? If you want to hear even more of Tyler’s voice, check out his new Excel course! Get ready to have your mind blown, but in a fun way. Announcing the Winner of the Week: Turbo Tax users. Now, the Loser of the Week: Electric Vehicles enthusiasts. Thanks for tuning in! We’ll see you in a fortnight for our next episode. For more accounting podcasting entertainment, news, and tips, subscribe to Unaccountable. Like what you've been hearing? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts, Podchaser, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can find us at Unaccountable.co. Let us know what you want to hear us talk about! Sponsored by Keeper - an all-in-one app that delivers all that you need as a bookkeeper. Use code “Unpod” for 20% off.
Thank Goodness, Give Ben Stein Money, and Keeper!
Nov 23 2023
Thank Goodness, Give Ben Stein Money, and Keeper!
Welcome to Episode 11, with your thankful hosts: Tyler “Pumpkin Pie” Otto from Specialty Bookkeeping & Tax, which specializes in serving medium to large businesses in the glamourous Hospitality, Service, and Construction industries. Jeremy “Cranberry Sauce or Bust” Van Groll from Nonprofit Bookkeeping, championing the noble cause of Nonprofits with his accounting expertise. It’s In Da News o’clock, and accountants are the problem (at least according to Trump). Following up is Fast Figures, this week we are testing our Rockstar Guest Ben Stein of Keeper fame!  During halftime on App Snack, we obviously have to talk about Keeper, management software for bookkeepers and accountants. Link: keeper.com - Use code “Unpod” for 20% off. Up next is Fact or Fake, Tyler asks Jeremy three questions about Beneficial Ownership Information reporting. Yeah BOI! Special Holiday topic: Thank Goodness! How do you say thanks to your clients? Announcing the Winner of the Week: Relay users. Now, the Loser of the Week: Deloitte Auditors. Thanks for tuning in! We’ll see you in a fortnight for our next episode. For more accounting podcasting entertainment, news, and tips, subscribe to Unaccountable. Like what you've been hearing? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts, Podchaser, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can find us at Unaccountable.co. Let us know what you want to hear us talk about! Sponsored by Keeper - an all-in-one app that delivers all that you need as a bookkeeper. Use code “Unpod” for 20% off.
Amex Gets with the times, Tax Friendly States, and RC Reports!
Nov 9 2023
Amex Gets with the times, Tax Friendly States, and RC Reports!
Can you believe it? We’ve made it to episode 10, with your determined hosts: Tyler Otto from Specialty Bookkeeping & Tax, which specializes in serving medium to large businesses in the glamourous Hospitality, Service, and Construction industries. Jeremy Van Groll from Nonprofit Bookkeeping, championing the noble cause of Nonprofits with his accounting expertise. Back by popular demand, it's We’re Under A-Tax! Can Jeremy answer Tyler’s trivia regarding absurd tax laws? We’ve got everything from whaling ships to states with no income tax to how tax friendly is your state. During halftime on App Snack, we talk about RC Reports, a service that quickly creates reasonable compensation reports that hold up under IRS scrutiny and litigation. Link: rcreports.com It’s In Da News, and we are talking about Fed Now updates and Amex Business Accounts. It’s time for Fast Figures, where trivia questions are answered with numerical answers. Will Jeremy stump Tyler? Announcing the Winner of the Week: Listeners Record yourself saying our Fast Figures Intro below and be immortalized forever! Welcome to Fast Figures 10 Questions 1 minute (ish) All Answers are numbers   The Game. Starts. Now. Submit your recordings here. Now, the Loser of the Week: Tax Preparers in California Thanks for being the best listener for the world’s most okay-est accounting game show! We’ll see you in a fortnight for our next episode with our special guest, Ben Stein. For more accounting podcasting entertainment, news, and tips, subscribe to Unaccountable. Like what you've been hearing? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts, Podchaser, or wherever you listen to your podcasts!You can find us at Unaccountable.co.
Niche Please, The accounting roller Coaster, and Bookkeep.com!
Oct 26 2023
Niche Please, The accounting roller Coaster, and Bookkeep.com!
It’s podcast episode 9, hot off the press, with your dynamic duo hosts : Straight out of SLC is Tyler Otto from Specialty Bookkeeping & Tax, which specializes in serving medium to large businesses in the glamourous Hospitality, Service, and Construction industries. Wilding out in Wisconsin is Jeremy Van Groll from Nonprofit Bookkeeping, championing the noble cause of Nonprofits with his accounting expertise. In Niche Please, Tyler quizzes Jeremy on the five fastest-growing business sectors. Need a new niche? We got you covered! During halftime on App Snack, we talk about Bookkeep.com, an accounting automation software.  Link: Bookkeep.com Time to play Accounting Mashup! Using the prompt, can you figure out the answer of two connected phrases? It’s time for Fast Figures, where trivia questions are answered with numerical answers, including some about the new best practices from the IRS. Will Tyler stump Jeremy?  Announcing the Winner of the Week: Taxpayers using small firms Now, the Loser of the Week: Accounting Firms Thanks for listening to the world’s most okay-est accounting game show! We’ll see you in a fortnight for our next episode. For more accounting podcasting entertainment, news, and tips, subscribe to Unaccountable. Like what you've been hearing? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts, Podchaser, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! You can find us at Unaccountable.co. Sponsored by Keeper - an all-in-one app that delivers all that you need as a bookkeeper. Use code “Unpod” for 20% off.