Everyone knows the numbers are off. But no one’s talking about why.In this explosive conversation, Blake Oliver — CPA, founder of Earmark CPE, and host of the #1 accounting podcast in the world — joins Devon Coombs to expose the hidden crisis destroying trust, ethics, and sustainability in the accounting profession.We unpack:Secret time sheets and the lies firms rewardHow burnout is built into the system by designWhy CPE and training have become a jokeRevenue recognition games that inflate earningsThe cultural rot infecting public accounting—and how to fix itThis isn’t just for CPAs. If you’ve ever worked in a broken system, felt punished for telling the truth, or wondered why honest people burn out… this episode will hit home.🎧 Watch, share, and subscribe for more truth-driven leadership convos.🔗 More at: devoncoombs.com🔗 Connect: linkedin.com/in/devoncoombs#accounting #burnout #leadership #cpa #ethics

Get a 25% discount on TABot's AI Software using the code DEVON25.In this episode of Ambition Aligned, I sit down with Nina and Harton—two high-achievers who left lucrative careers at Google and Big 4 firms to build TA Bot, an AI-powered co-pilot for technical accountants.We talk about:Why they walked away from stability to chase purposeHow they’re using fine-tuned AI to save hundreds of hours in audit and memo prepThe shocking truth about AI hallucinations in accounting (and how they fixed it)What it really takes to start a lean startup in a regulated spaceHow Series B+ CFOs and controllers are using their tool for real ROITheir journey is equal parts practical, emotional, and inspiring—a must-watch for anyone interested in leadership, innovation, or entrepreneurship in the AI era.📩 Interested in partnering or joining the beta? Visit https://www.tabot.info🌐 Learn more at: devoncoombs.com🔗 Connect with me: linkedin.com/in/devoncoombs#Leadership #AccountingAI #StartupLife #AuditTech #AmbitionAligned

Most promotions come with a dangerous lie: you’re ready.In reality? You're stepping into a role you were never trained for.In this episode of Ambition Aligned, executive coach Kent Frazier (ex-Korn Ferry, Cargill, Buffalo Wild Wings) breaks down why top performers often fail upward—and what to do instead.We explore:Why being good at your job makes you a bad managerThe invisible shift from contributor to leaderOptics vs. outcomes: the trap of trying to “look” successfulHow to win influence before you “need” itThe 90-day playbook every new leader should followIf you've been recently promoted—or are gunning for it—this is the conversation you can’t afford to skip. No fluff. No theory. Just real talk from the trenches of leadership development.🎧 Subscribe, leave a comment with your biggest takeaway, and share with a new leader who needs this!📍More from Kent: kent.coach.com🌐 More from Devon: devoncoombs.com🔗 Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/devoncoombs#leadershipdevelopment #newleaders #promotiontrap #executivecoaching #ambitionaligned