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The Finance & Accounting Show

The Finance & Accounting Show

Business Talk Library 122 Episodes Aug 22, 2025

This is the go-to place for practical insights for business where Accounting and Finance meet Business Strategy. Hosted by Terrell and Lola Turner; Finance leaders with experience from some of the largest companies in the world. On this show, we dive into some of the most pressing topics in business and feature interviews with CFOs, Accountants, and Finance experts from around the world as they share lessons learned and best practices.

Episodes

Why Patience is Key to a Successful Marketing Strategy
Why Patience is Key to a Successful Marketing Strategy Aug 22, 2025 653 Why Patience is Key to a Successful Marketing StrategyIn this episode, Terrell discusses the importance of patience and consistency in building an effective marketing strategy. He shares a personal analogy of planting a garden to illustrate how growth takes time – similar to developing a solid brand and customer base. Terrell provides insights on how he adapted his marketing efforts during the COV
Why I Choose Focus Over Boundaries in Business
Why I Choose Focus Over Boundaries in Business Aug 5, 2025 694 In this episode of The Finance and Accounting Show, Terrell A. Turner, CPA shares a candid take on why he doesn't follow the traditional advice of setting strict boundaries in business. Instead, he explains his personal approach—extreme focus—inspired by lessons from his military upbringing.Terrell dives into how this focus-driven mindset helps him manage priorities, protect his time, and sta
Spotting Red Flags: A Tax Fraud Investigation Insight
Spotting Red Flags: A Tax Fraud Investigation Insight Jul 17, 2025 374 In this episode of the Finance and Accounting Show, we dive into a real-world tax fraud case involving Steven T. Mellinger III, who conducted a $106 million fraud scheme over nearly a decade. Learn how the IRS uncovered this massive scam, the mistakes that were made, and the key red flags accountants and firm owners need to watch for. Our AI hosts, Fin and Ally, break down the details and share pr
Tax Tea: How the IRS Cracked a Dark Web Fentanyl and Crypto Money Laundering Ring
Tax Tea: How the IRS Cracked a Dark Web Fentanyl and Crypto Money Laundering Ring Jul 10, 2025 1000 Welcome to the Finance and Accounting Show! In the first episode of our weekly 'Tax Tea', we delve into an official IRS press release detailing a dark web drug case involving fentanyl, cryptocurrency, and money laundering. Discover how the IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) unit played a pivotal role in unraveling this operation by following the money trail. Learn about the methods the
Mastering AI: Three Key Barriers and How to Break Them
Mastering AI: Three Key Barriers and How to Break Them Jul 8, 2025 1382 In this episode, we discuss the top three reasons why businesses fail to successfully implement AI. These reasons are ignorance, fear, and cost. We provide practical examples and solutions for overcoming these challenges, including how AI can improve processes, help with hiring, and enhance marketing strategies. We also address common fears about data security and job loss, and offer insights into
Why We Took a 13 Month Break
Why We Took a 13 Month Break Jul 1, 2025 1327 In this episode, we address why we had to take a 13-month break from our podcast to focus on fixing significant scalability issues in our business. Despite our steady growth, problem-solving demands outpaced our expansion, signaling a critical need for reevaluation. We delve into the areas of staffing, client success, and sales pipeline problems and emphasize the importance of strategic planning t
Navigating Professional Careers: Accounting versus Finance at NCCPA
Navigating Professional Careers: Accounting versus Finance at NCCPA Jun 7, 2025 1273 In this episode, we delve into the debate between Accounting and Finance that took place at the North Carolina CPA Society Business and Industry Conference. Terrell A. Turner, CPA and Chris Word, CPA discuss the distinct paths and benefits of each field, drawing from their professional experiences. They explore the key highlights of their careers, discuss the hiring roadmap from education to CFO r
Finance vs Accounting: Which Path to Choose?
Finance vs Accounting: Which Path to Choose? Jun 4, 2025 694 In this episode of the Finance and Accounting Show, we dive into the evolving landscape of accounting and finance. With over 60% of CPAs nearing retirement and new technology changes impacting the industry, we discuss whether finance is becoming more favorable over accounting. Our hosts Terrell A. Turner, CPA and Chris Word, CPA reflect on their experiences over the past five years, emphasizing th
4 Questions to Skyrocket Accounting Success
4 Questions to Skyrocket Accounting Success Apr 12, 2024 1030 These 4 questions will help you grow a more successful business. Each week we have the opportunity to share a question of the week and during March, we focused on some of the most critical topics that every firm should consider if they want to grow. Here are the four topics that we discussed 1) Firm Goals, 2) Your Strategic GPS, 3) Your Pricing Strategy, and 4) Your Capacity Analysis. In this epis
What's Next in Accounting? Unveiling Secrets to Firm Innovation and Success
What's Next in Accounting? Unveiling Secrets to Firm Innovation and Success Mar 8, 2024 1453 Why are you arguing over pricing? Here is the thing Accounting Firms should never have to argue over pricing when it comes to working with your clients. Now if you do find yourself in a bit of a back-and-forth over pricing this conversation with Arun Mehra could be very helpful for you.Check out our YouTube page for the video version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thefinanceaccountingsh
Double Your Accounting Firm's Revenue in Just 12 Months
Double Your Accounting Firm's Revenue in Just 12 Months Mar 1, 2024 1071 Feeling stuck with your accounting work? You're not alone. Many accountants and firms are looking for a change. This video cuts straight to the chase, showing you how to get back on track and grow your business in 2024.We'll share a straightforward strategy that helped us move from $350K to aiming for $600K in revenue. It's not magic; it's about making smart decisions, focusing
Strategies for Effective Leadership in Accounting Firms
Strategies for Effective Leadership in Accounting Firms Feb 23, 2024 1643 Can a business really create a balance between value for the company and value for the staff? In light of mass company layoffs, social media chatter, and several published articles it appears that many organizations are struggling with doing what is right for the business vs doing what is right for their people; but should this really be a conflict? We sat down with a veteran business owner and le

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