👂 The business world in a nutshell: Produced by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), and presented by Adam R. Larson, Count Me In tackles everything accounting, business, and financial management. Through conversations with an elite group of experts, CEOs, industry pioneers, and business authors, Count Me In gives you a well-rounded briefing on global business happenings.

The podcast boasts an impressive backlog of relevant topics, from fostering synergy between departments and accelerating growth and adapting to crises all the way to how companies can retain talents, adopt successful strategies, and build trust and transparency throughout the work environment.

Forecasting with AI: In one episode, Larson hosts Bill Koefoed, CFO of OneDream software, to discuss the only hot topic on everyone’s lips: AI. Koefoed and Larson discuss how AI could be utilized within financial departments, particularly when it comes to making forecasts. The duo also discusses the non-negotiable skills that the upcoming generation of finance professionals need to adopt to keep up with the times.

Koefoed then veers into his own company’s offerings, which provides AI solutions for professionals in the finance sector. The CFO spoke of the importance of transparency and clarity when working with the new tech, addressing several privacy challenges that face an industry that cannot risk any leaks by virtue of its nature.

Business-savvy? Working in finance? Still in school? You’ll want to tune in. Throughout 320 episodes, the podcast proves a comprehensive source to everyone in the business sphere; if you’re a leader, you’ll receive plenty of good advice on how to lead. If you’re an employee, you’ll find plenty of tips and tricks throughout the episodes. Count Me In is a niche podcast that doesn’t stray away from its business scope — so if you’re looking for a one-stop business edutainment shop, step right in.

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