Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets
The accounting profession is in a state of flux. With a shocking number leaving the industry and fewer students opting to major in Accounting, it's clear that change is needed — and fast. Hosted by FloQast co-founder and CEO Mike Whitmire, inactive CPA, Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets explores the modern accounting landscape to identify how to uplift the profession, ways in which leaders can evolve operations to empower employees, and highlights individuals making material impacts in finance and accounting.
Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets
Reimagining Accounting with Ramp’s Edwine Alphonse: Career, AI, and Transformation
On this episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, FloQast co-founder and CEO, Mike Whitmire, CPA (inactive), sits down with Edwine Alphonse, Senior Controller at Ramp, to discuss how she’s shaping the future of accounting.
Edwine shares her inspiring career story, from finding her passion for accounting to driving team success at one of the most innovative and fastest-growing companies in fintech. The conversation dives into her approach to tackling industry challenges, her strategies for building high-performing teams, and how Ramp’s rapid growth is fueled by technology and forward-thinking strategies.
Explore the transformative role of AI in easing workload pressures, bridging the talent gap, and empowering accountants to focus on high-value work. Gain actionable insights from Edwine’s experience and vision for an industry navigating rapid change.
Whether you're a seasoned professional, a tech enthusiast, or curious about the evolution of accounting, this episode offers fresh perspectives and practical takeaways you won’t want to miss.
Key Highlights:
Edwine Alphonse’s Career Journey
From discovering her passion for accounting to making an impact at Ramp, hear her personal story.
Ramp’s Rapid Growth in Fintech
Explore how Ramp is leading the way as one of fintech’s fastest-growing companies, driving innovation at scale.
Innovative Approaches to Accounting
Learn how Edwine tackles industry challenges and builds successful, high-performing teams.
The Role of AI in Accounting
Insights into how AI is transforming the profession, easing workloads, and driving efficiency.
Future of the Accounting Industry
Edwine's vision for navigating rapid changes and addressing the talent gap.
Don’t miss this engaging conversation filled with expertise, actionable advice, and a glimpse into the future of accounting!
