{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Count Me In®","title":"Ep. 380: Heather Bain - Outsmart Chaos: Pro-Level Internal Controls Every Small Business Needs Now","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1828,"description":"Pull up a chair for a practical, eye-opening conversation with Heather Bain, Owner of Bain CPA Business Strategies, as she joins Adam Larson to talk shop about the real challenges—and solutions—facing small business owners when it comes to finance, accounting, and internal controls. From starting out in sales to becoming a trusted consultant for small businesses, Heather shares relatable stories, hands-on advice, and actionable steps that any business can use to tighten up their processes, improve cash management, and avoid costly mistakes. Whether you’re wrestling with company credit card chaos, scattered receipts, or feeling stretched wearing too many hats, Heather walks you through the importance of solid internal controls, why tracking really matters, and how technology (and maybe a CMA) can make all the difference. Perfect for accounting pros, business owners, and anyone looking for straightforward strategies to run a smarter, safer business.\nLinks Mentioned in Podcast:\nCOSO\nCOSO Training at IMA","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rcJwxyy46Yq0jlhpApzZH7lMN9921MWulzRUL5_-3sg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEwNTcvMTcwMjQ5/ODcwNC1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}