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Drink While You Think🍺
by Kenji Kuramoto & Matthew May
Drink While You Think is a podcast and video series hosted by Kenji Kuramoto and Matthew May, co-founders of Acuity. Tune in to each episode to hear them discuss all things accounting while sharing a beer together. (Beer ratings come at the end!)Follow Us!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acuity.coTwitter: https://twitter.com/Acuity_coInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/acuity.co/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acuity_coLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acuity.co/Uptappd: https://untappd.com/user/DWYT/Website: https://acuity.co/
Episodes
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Becoming Acuity 3.0: What’s Happening Next At Sorren?
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew dig into what the future holds for Sorren and for accounting — from the next evolution of CAS to the agentic space, plus how they’re thinking about firm-building from here. Tune in for topics like... 👉 What’s Next At Sorren? (00:00) 👉...
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Becoming Acuity 3.0: Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Now What?
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew talk about what happens after the deal closes — how they told the team, how fast integration started, and how many emotions went into this process. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Deal Is Done, More Drinks (00:00) 👉 “The Dog Has Caught The...
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Behind Acuity 3.0: Inside The Deal Process
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew talk through what it looks like to navigate a deal — from stepping out of daily ops to prepping management decks, surviving diligence, and leaning on the right people to keep it all going. (This is episode two in a four-part series, so…
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Behind Acuity 3.0: Transparency In Data & In Ourselves
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew share a beer (and some liquor) and talk about Acuity 3.0: Acuity, powered by Sorren. (This episode is split up into a four-part series, so stay tuned for more to come!) Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics &...
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Planning & Goal Setting for 2025 🎯
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew share a beer and talk about planning for the year ahead – goal setting, Q4 leadership retreats, creating community, and more. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04) 👉 When To Set Goals For The...
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Our 2024 Acuity Philippines Road Show Recap
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew share a beer and talk about their recent trip to the Philippines for Acuity’s second Philippines Road Show! Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04) 👉 Quick Recap of Why PH (03:03) 👉 Far Away:...
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Tune Into The DWYT Tech Stack Draft 🍿
In case you missed it...here's the recording of the LIVE #DrinkWhileYouThink Tech Stack Draft! 🍿 🚨 RULES 🚨 - Snake draft 🐍 - Once an app is picked, it’s off the board. ✔️ - Each team must have one app in each of these categories: G/L, Spend Mgmt, Payroll, Forecasting/Reporting, Banking,...
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Are Accountants Considered 'Cool'?
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew share a beer and ask themselves are accountants 'cool'? Plus, they dive into recent venture capital activity and important info about the new Beneficial Ownership Information Report requirement from FinCEN. Tune in for topics like... 👉...
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Is There Such Thing As "The Perfect Comp Plan"❓
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew share a beer and talk compensation plans, trying to answer the question: is there such thing as the perfect compensation plan?? Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04) 👉 Why Compensation Plans...
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When Does It Make Sense To Specialize A Role?
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji Kuramoto & Matthew May share a beer and talk about job responsibilities – when to create specialized roles, when you should rethink roles, and when you might want to consider combining roles in your company. Tune in for… 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This...
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What It's Like To Sell Into Accounting Firms, ft. Ben Stein of Keeper
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew share a beer with returning guest, Ben Stein, co-founder and CEO of Keeper! Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04) 👉 Least Favorite Part Of Selling Into Accountants (04:17) 👉 Problems As $3M...
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Meaningful Milestones And Memorable Moments At Acuity
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew share a beer and talk about meaningful milestones and memorable moments throughout the years at Acuity. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04) 👉 Hiring Our First Employee (05:08) 👉 Spanx...
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Recruiting In Accounting With Roman Villard
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji shares a beer with special guest Roman Villard, founder of Full Send Finance, and dives into recruiting efforts in the accounting industry right now. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04) 👉 The Story...
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"The Drinkies" Return! Our Third Annual Awards Show 🥇
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew share a beer and host the third annual DWYT awards show – The Drinkies! 🍻 Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04) 👉 How The Drinkies Work (03:12) 👉 The Best Brewery (04:11) 👉 Our Favorite...
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Our Predictions For 2024 – Global, Personal, & Professional
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew review their predictions from 2023 and give their predictions for 2024. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04) 👉 How Many Did We Get Right Last Year? (03:23) 👉 Our Global Predictions For 2024...
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Communication: The Root Cause Of Our Issues
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji Kuramoto & Matthew May share a beer and talk about one of their biggest struggles: communication. Tune in for… 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topic & Beers (00:04) 👉 Can All Communication Be Fixed With A Phone Call? (03:36) 👉 The Evolution Of...
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Drink While You Think: Ask Me Anything Edition 🎙️
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji Kuramoto & Matthew May share a beer and tackle their first Ask Me Anything episode! Tune in for… 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topic & Beers (00:04) 👉 Matthew’s Hot Tub Excursion (03:40) 👉 Has Matthew Barbie-ized Himself? (05:25) 👉 The…
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Acuity Abroad: Building Teams Beyond The U.S.
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji Kuramoto & Matthew May share a beer and talk about Acuity’s international teams – what’s worked well, what’s been challenging, and why expanding outside of the U.S. has become important to the growth and success of Acuity. Tune in for… 👉 Welcome!...
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Meet Our Leadership Team 👋
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji Kuramoto shares a drink with a few team members during the Acuity Q3 Offsite – asking them about their role, their goals for 2024, what they’re drinking, and even a “Would You Rather” question. Tune in for… 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's…
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Why Kenji & Matthew Stay Out Of The Sales Process 🫢
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji Kuramoto & Matthew May share a beer and talk about why they’re not involved in the sales process at Acuity. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04) 👉 Why We’re Not Involved In Sales (03:45) 👉 “The…
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Our EOS Experience: What 7 Months Taught Us
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji Kuramoto & Matthew May share a beer and revisit the Entrepreneurial Operating System, talking about how implementing EOS is going at Acuity, seven months in! Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04) 👉 Our...
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Celebrating Matthew's Ten-Year Acuity Anniversary! 🥳
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji Kuramoto & Matthew May share a beer to celebrate Matthew’s 10-year anniversary at Acuity! The two take a walk down memory lane, reflecting on the past ten years together in business. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's…
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How Are Accounting Firms Funded?
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji Kuramoto & Matthew May talk about how accounting firms are funded – whether it’s cash flow from the firm itself, taking on debt, or looking for outside investors. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04)…
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How We Navigate & Resolve Challenges With Angry Clients
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji Kuramoto & Matthew May talk about angry clients – how they approach them, how they talk to team members about them, and what firm owners can do to find resolutions. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04)...
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How We Balance Taking Time Off, Traveling, & Work
This week on Drink While You Think, Kenji Kuramoto & Matthew May reconvene after a busy summer to share a beer and talk about taking time off, traveling, and work – and how to balance it all. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04) 👉 Does Kenji…
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Our CPO Talks Creating & Embracing Process
This week on Drink While You Think, Kenji Kuramoto & Matthew May share a beer with the Queen of Processes Patti Scharf, digging into how to create better processes within your firm. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04) 👉 Patti: The Sole Chief…
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Finding Support In The Accounting Ecosystem
This week on Drink While You Think, Matthew May shares a beer with special guest Steven Byler, talking about the accounting ecosystem and the support firms can find in the community. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04) 👉 Support In The Accounting...
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Thinking Beyond Tech Tools: Solutions, Relationships, & Teams
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew talk about Acuity's technology partners, taking a deep dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of developing partnerships with tech companies. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04)…
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Our Journey To Become A Certified B Corporation
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew share a beer with special guest Nathan Stuck, talking about Acuity’s journey to become a certified B Corp! Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics And Beers (00:04) 👉 What Is A B Corp? (03:47) 👉 Number Of B...
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What's With Fewer People Going Into Accounting?
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew share a beer and talk about the crisis in accounting, with fewer and fewer people entering the accounting profession. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Beers (00:04) 👉 Let’s Break Down The Problem (03:15) 👉…
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"The Drinkies" Are Back! This Year's Best, Worst, & Most
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew host the second annual “The Drinkies” – an award show highlighting the best, worst, and most of DWYT. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Beers (00:04) 👉 “The Drinkies” Categories (03:03) 👉 Best Brewery (05:49)…
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Mental Health Awareness & Burnout In Accounting
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji shares a beer with Randy Crabtree, talking about burnout for accountants, and the need for more mental health awareness in the accounting realm. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04) 👉 Burnout In the…
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Cybersecurity, Australian Accounting, & Investing In People, ft. Jamie Beresford
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji shares a beer with his mate Jamie Beresford, CEO of Practice Protect, discussing cybersecurity risks, cloud accounting, and the importance of investing in people. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04)…
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Our Journey Of Scaling A Business, ft. Keeper CEO Ben Stein
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew have a beer with special guest Ben Stein, co-founder and CEO of Keeper, sharing their experiences of scaling a business. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics (00:04) 👉 Meet Ben Stein (01:14) 👉 What We’re...
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Hungry For EOS: Entrepreneurial Operating System
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew talk about their favorite acronym recently – EOS, or Entrepreneurial Operating System. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04) 👉 When We First Heard Of EOS (04:35) 👉 What’s Shifted Our Mindset...
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Our New Year Predictions Going Into 2023
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew give their new year predictions going into 2023, including their global, accounting, Acuity, and personal predictions. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04) 👉 Our Global Predictions Going…
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Our Economy Will Take Years To Recover From The Pandemic
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew share a beer with special guest Liz Wilke, the principal economist at Gusto and leader of the Gustonomics team. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04) 👉 Why Is The Economy So Crazy Right Now?...
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Crazy, Stupid & Weird Experiments At Acuity
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew invite you to laugh along with them as they talk about all of the crazy, stupid, and weird ideas they’ve had (and some even attempted) as co-founders of Acuity. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers...
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A Tour Of Kenji & Matthew's Home Office Setups
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew give a tour of their home office setups, diving into what makes it work for them and why they pick certain things. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04) 👉 Matthew’s Home Setup (03:18) 👉...
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Our Takeaways From Bringing People Together
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew sit down with special guest Marissa Jones, founder and CEO of Logistis, an accounting and advisory agency for creative startups. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04) 👉 Meet Marissa Jones...
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Company Core Values & Why They Matter
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew talk about Acuity’s core values and why they matter. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04) 👉 Kenji’s History With Core Values (04:14) 👉 MITCH: What It Stands For And How It Applies (05:43)…
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Yikes! The Scary Process Of Getting Feedback
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew are “in the wild,” sharing a beer at SweetWater Brewing in Atlanta and talking about giving and receiving feedback at Acuity. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04) 👉 How Reviews Started At...
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Seth Fineberg Talks Most Interesting Headlines This Year
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew sit down with special guest Seth Fineberg, editorial manager and US team lead for AccountingWEB.com, to talk about the accounting industry, big stories from this year, what it’s like to host a conference – and of course, craft beer! Tune…
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Why Private Equity Keeps Investing In Accounting Firms
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew talk about why private equity keeps investing in accounting firms, predicting whether that trend will continue. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04) 👉 Cherry Bekaert Received Strategic…
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Why You Should Invest In Your HR Function
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew talk about all of the ways they’ve made mistakes with their people – whether it’s management, setting expectations, compensation, growth and development. But it all leads back to underinvesting in Acuity’s HR function, something they’ve...
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Pros & Cons Of Active CPA Certifications
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew talk about CPAs – why Kenji let his certification lapse, why Matthew still has his, what’s going on in the realm of CPAs, and their thoughts on how it plays out in the industry. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's...
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Creating Content To Grow Your Accounting Firm
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji sits down with Terrell Turner, founder of TLTurner Group, to dive into content creation – covering the time commitment, the types of content you can produce, and the analytics behind what you put out there. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome!...
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Why Retreats Might Be Beneficial To Your Firm
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew reflect on Acuity's recent leadership retreat, touching on why we think that retreats are important to Acuity, how we run them and how they’ve changed over time, and whether this is something that your firm should consider. Tune in for...
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A Deep Dive Into Payroll & Compensation
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew take a deep dive into payroll and compensation, highlighting ways other accounting firms should consider making changes. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04) 👉 What Makes Acuity’s Payroll So...
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Accountants Are Too Slow To Increase Pricing
In this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew talk about that all important thing – accountants are too slow to increase pricing, a necessary part of your business. Tune in for topics like... 👉 Welcome! (00:00) 👉 This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04) 👉 Audio Is More Important Than...
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Drink While You Think is a podcast and video series hosted by Kenji Kuramoto and Matthew May, co-founders of Acuity. Tune in to each episode to hear them discuss all things accounting while sharing a beer together. (Beer ratings come at the end!)Follow Us!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acuity.coTwitter: https://twitter.com/Acuity_coInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/acuity.co/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acuity_coLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acuity.co/Uptappd: https://untappd.com/user/DWYT/Website: https://acuity.co/
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