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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. 



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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. 

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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.

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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!

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. 

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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. 

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