Reporting Norms

Reporting Norms uncovers the stories, principles & practices shaping accounting, finance & regulation. From the SEC’s creation in the Great Depression to modern challenges like digital assets & ESG, we explore the forces defining financial markets. Topics include reporting basics, governance, IPOs, regulations, industry trends & key business events. Expert guests share insights & takeaways for professionals & enthusiasts. Join us as we decode rules, share stories & spotlight the people & policies driving transparency, trust & innovation in business.

Reporting Norms is a business podcast hosted by HighIQ.ai, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

HighIQ.ai hosts Reporting Norms, a business show with 29 episodes published.

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  Transforming Finance with AI Powered Automation

  Sep 17, 202535 minS0

  <p>Welcome back to Reporting Norms! In today’s episode, host Norm is joined by Wayne Robinson, a senior program leader with over two decades of experience driving transformation in finance for industry giants like Salesforce, Visa, Cisco, KPMG, and more. This episode dives deep into one of the hottest topics reshaping the finance world: how Generative AI is transforming the CFO function.</p><p>Wayne and Norm unpack the very real shift happening right now in finance teams, where AI is slashing manual work, speeding up processes like financial close, and allowing teams to move from number-crunching to truly st...

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  Environmental Sustainability through Golf Course Redevelopment with Jamie Cook and Jeff Schwinkendorf

  Sep 9, 202535 minS0

  <p>Welcome back to Reporting Norms! In this episode, hosts Norm Osumi, Jamie Cook, and Jeff Schwinkendorf dive into the innovative world of golf course redevelopment with a sharp focus on sustainability, profitability, and forward-thinking land use. We’ll hear the fascinating backstory of Green Lake Golf, a new company founded by industry veterans Jamie and Jeff, who are on a mission to help golf course owners modernize their properties while addressing critical environmental concerns, especially water conservation in the arid Southwest.</p><p>Join us as we uncover how Jamie and Jeff’s shared mentorship and deep experience in fina...

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  Tokenization - Revolution or Risk? The Future of Finance Unpacked

  Aug 27, 202523 minS0

  <p>Welcome back to Reporting Norms! In this episode, host Norm Osumi dives into the rapidly evolving world of tokenization, where real-world assets like stocks, bonds, and real estate are transformed into digital tokens on the blockchain, making them tradable 24/7 across the globe. Norm breaks down what tokenization means, why it’s generating so much buzz on Wall Street and in Silicon Valley, and how it’s challenging the traditional finance (TradFi) system.</p><p>We’ll explore the benefits, like increased liquidity and faster settlement, and the risks, including regulatory uncertainty and potential fraud. Norm also spotlights major developments in cry...

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  Latest Updates on Crypto Exchanges-Lines are Blurring between Trad-fi and De-fi

  Aug 6, 202513 minS0

  <p>Welcome to Reporting Norms, the podcast where finance, regulation, and reality collide. In today’s episode, host Norm Osumi takes us deep into the world of crypto exchanges, examining why giants like Kraken, Coinbase, and Robinhood are commanding eye-popping valuations worth over $200 billion combined. </p><p><br></p><p>We’ll explore how each of these players is rapidly evolving beyond just trading platforms - diving into everything from derivatives to DeFi partnerships, and disruptive banking features. Norm unpacks the shifting regulatory climate in Washington, developments at the SEC, CFTC, and CFPB, and what these changes mean for everyone from...

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  Insights on How FP&A and Accounting Collaborate from an FP&A Expert

  Jul 30, 202545 minS0

  <p>Welcome to another episode of Reporting Norms! In today’s show, host Norm welcomes Sarah Schlott, an accomplished finance leader and strategic consultant with over 18 years of experience in financial planning, corporate finance, and systems integration. Sarah, currently Senior Director of Finance at Trey and principal owner at The Schlott Company, has spearheaded financial transformations across industries, leading everything from M&A integrations to large-scale ERP implementations.</p><p>In this episode, Sarah shares hard-won insights on building effective budgeting and forecasting processes, the often-overlooked art of stress-testing assumptions, and the critical importance of aligning accounting and FP&A fo...

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