In the premiere episode of The Anti-Accountant, join hosts Tyler Caskey, Shaye Thyer, and Joe Newbold discussing their unconventional career paths in accounting, challenging traditional practices, and how to bring innovation to the field. They share personal stories, advice for aspiring accountants, and their views on the future of the industry.

Key Topics:

• Realizing traditional accounting wasn't the right fit
• Unconventional advice that shaped their careers
• Barriers to high performance in accounting
• Bringing creativity and innovation to accounting roles
• Changing perceptions of professionalism in the industry
• Specializations and current focus areas

Notable Quotes:

"For me, it starts from about being good to work with. And I know that sounds funny to answer that question that way, but I think the biggest thing that accountants lack is they're just not typically good to be in a business with." - Tyler Caskey

"I hope that the landscape is changing now. I hope that there's more space in practice, more space in industry for people to show up outside of the box." - Shaye Thyer

"If anybody thinks that they can come from a top four as a senior manager, leave there and then come into an owner-managed craft ale brewery business that's turning over 10 million and thinks they know what’s going on, they're grossly mistaken." - Joe Newbold

Key Takeaways:

1. Traditional accounting practices may not suit everyone - exploring alternative paths can lead to more fulfilling careers.
2. Breaking out of the conventional mould in accounting can be challenging but rewarding.
3. Bringing innovation and creativity to accounting roles can add significant value to businesses.
4. The perception of professionalism in accounting is evolving, allowing for more individuality.

Where to Find the Hosts:

• Tyler Caskey on Linkedin and The Bean Counters
• Shaye Thyer on LinkedIn and WeArePallas.io
• Joe Newbold on Linkedin