Episode 217 FACULTY: Chayton Farlee CLASS: #TheGuide Join us in this enlightening episode where young accounting professional Chayton Farlee shares his journey of discovering the vibrant side of accounting beyond the classroom. Tune in to hear his insightful conversation on breaking free from the traditional 'Big Four' mindset, the importance of real-world experience, and his passion for making accounting both fun and impactful. 📣 Shout Outs:  Blake Oliver, David Leary, Cloud Accounting Podcast, Logan Graff, Jason Staats, Ryan Lazanis, Liz Mason, XeroCon, Scaling New Heights, Randy Crabtree, The Unique CPA, EY, Xero, QuickBooks, TaxDome, Karbon, Ramp, Ignition, Relay Chapters: 0:00 Teaser  1:54 Meet Chayton Farlee 2:19 Discovering a New Path in Accounting  4:00 Choosing Between Big Four and Small Firm  4:40 The Importance of Family and Work-Life Balance  14:05 Chayton's Podcast: Networking and Learning  19:07 Applying Knowledge to Internship  23:53 Real Life Accounting vs The Classroom  26:41 The Future of Accounting  28:56 Breaking Free from the Big Four  29:44 The Pipeline Problem  36:41 The Importance of Soft Skills  37:55 Diverse Client Portfolios and Services  38:48 Exploring the Tech Stack  44:22 Xero, XeroCon, and the Xero Rap  51:17 Advice for Aspiring Accountants 🔗 Connect With Us On Linkedin! 🔗 Chayton Farlee 📎 https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaytonfarlee/ The Accounting Conversations Podcast 📎 https://open.spotify.com/show/5J7B7qft08XDn975BvE8Qo?si=b64ee72daf274ee5 Scotty OKR Scarano 📎 https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottscarano/ Accounting High 📎 https://www.linkedin.com/company/accounting-high/ 📎 https://www.accountinghigh.com/ Tags: The Guide, Accounting High, Accounting, Podcast, Guidance, Vision, Firm Owners, Advice, Accounting Journey, Chayton Farlee, Internship Experience, Big Four vs Small Firm, Accounting Podcasts, Remote Firm, CAAS Firms, Accounting Education, Work-Life Balance, Family Priorities, Career Paths, Young Professionals, Accounting Innovation, Networking Tips, Real World Accounting, Tech Stack, XeroCon, TaxDome Implementation, Bookkeeping, Small Business Advisory