Accounting Matters

About Accounting Matters

Accounting Matters lives up to its title, covering vital accounting topics that actually matter to professionals in the accounting trenches. We start with a new topic and definition every episode, then highlight and discuss the key areas, from evaluation to reporting. Accounting Matters is hosted by public accounting veterans Adam Olsen & Nicole Harger from advisory firm Embark. LinkedIn - https://hubs.ly/H0XgZnG0 Instagram - https://hubs.ly/H0XgYNZ0 Twitter - https://hubs.ly/H0Xg-dz0 Facebook - https://hubs.ly/H0XgZR70

Publisher

Embark

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Jul 2021

Latest episode

25 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

10 of 158 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   25 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Both Doors Open: Meet the Dual Track Exit

   Host Adam Olsen interviews Nicole Harger, a financial expert, discussing the dual-track exit strategy, its benefits, and current market drivers for PE-backed companies.

2. 

   18 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Going Public Could Get A Lot Cheaper - The SEC's Proposed 2026 Reporting Overhaul

   Host Adam Olsen and Nicole Harger discuss the SEC's proposed 2026 reporting overhaul, explaining how companies can navigate significant changes to public company reporting and potentially reduce costs.

3. 

   11 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Return of the SPAC: Surviving the De-SPAC

   Embark's Nicole Harger and Adam Olsen explain the complex accounting and reporting mechanics crucial for a successful de-SPAC transition.

Inside a recent episode

Both Doors Open: Meet the Dual Track Exit

Published 25 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] That's what creates that competitive tension. And then, like I said, there's leverage that comes precisely from that credibility being known, like I said, on both sides. Yeah. And I think as you mentioned, what gets undersold here is that the two tracks don't just coexist with Like you said, they actually actively strengthen each other. You know, the IPO prep signals to buyers that company's house is in order. They've got clean financials and audited track record, a documented equity story. You know, and then on the IPO side, having known acquire interest gives underwriters a real transaction benchmark. […]

Who has been a guest on Accounting Matters

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Allison Bradshaw
• FASB experts
• EFRAG representatives
• Managing Directors
• Nicole

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

65 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

29 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

87

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

82

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