Leaders of the Ledger
Beyond Compliance: Gamifying the Future of Accounting | Kendale King on Leaders of the Ledger
What happens when CPAs move beyond compliance and bring their skills to creators, entertainers, and gamers? In this episode of Leaders of the Ledger, host Rob Brown talks with Kendale King, CPA and founder of CPACon. Kendale shares his journey from Deloitte auditor to business manager for creators. He also explains why compliance-only careers no...…
September 22, 2025 | Listen Now
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Burnout, Branding & Building a CPA Firm That Lasts | Kathryn Horton on Leaders of the Ledger
What happens when burnout sparks the journey to building a thriving CPA firm? In this episode of Leaders of the Ledger, host Rob Brown talks with Kathryn Horton, CPA. She is the founder of Kathryn K. Horton, CPA, P.A., based in Stuart, Florida. Kathryn shares how she moved from national firms to launching her own...…
September 15, 2025 | Listen Now
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Shaping the Future of Accounting: AI, Human Connection, and Mentorship | Caleb Jenkins on Leaders of the Ledger
In this episode of Leaders of the Ledger, Caleb Jenkins, an Enrolled Agent (EA), shares his unique journey into the world of accounting, not as a traditional CPA, but as an educator and mentor, committed to reshaping the profession. Caleb discusses the evolution of accounting, the impact of AI, and why he believes human connection remains...…
September 8, 2025 | Listen Now
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AI, Private Equity, and the Future of Accounting | Goran Gmitrovic on Leaders of the Ledger
In this episode of Leaders of the Ledger, host Rob Brown speaks with Goran Gmitrovic, founder of Outlook Accounting & Taxes, named one of CPA Practice Advisor’s 40 Under 40. Goran shares his inspiring journey from Croatia to Chicago, his path from football player to firm owner, and how he’s growing Outlook into a top...…
September 3, 2025 | Listen Now
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From Tech to Talent: The New Era of Accounting Leadership | Rob Brown on Leaders of the Ledger
This is the premiere episode of Leaders of the Ledger, brought to you by CPA Practice Advisor. While technology dominates much of the conversation in accounting, this podcast focuses on the people—the accounting leadership that is driving change with courage, culture, and vision. Hosted by Rob Brown, this show highlights the human side of accounting:...…
August 27, 2025 | Listen Now