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Burning Ledgers Podcast

Burning Ledgers Podcast

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 Every finance transformation begins with a question: how can we do better? Burning Ledgers brings together forward-thinking CFOs, controllers, auditors, and transformation leaders to share their real-world experiences with AI adoption. Through candid, in-depth conversations, we uncover what it takes to bring intelligence into financial operations: the ambitions, the trade-offs, the breakthroughs, and the lessons learned along the way. What to Expect Each episode offers a grounded and insightful look at: * How finance teams are prioritizing AI within their organizations * The projects driving measurable impact — and the decisions behind them * Key challenges and the learnings that followed * The cultural and organizational shifts AI brings to finance * What's next on the horizon for data-driven leaders These aren't marketing stories; they're authentic reflections from the professionals leading change in finance.Copyright 2025 Economia
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  • EP05: Digitally Native Audits

    EP05: Digitally Native Audits
    Mar 17 2026
    Matthias is joined by Christina Ho, former PCAOB board member and AI advocate, where they discuss how digital transformation is redefining audits by boosting accuracy and transforming the role of CFOs and auditors alike. She shares groundbreaking insights into what a truly digitally native audit looks like, explaining how AI and cloud platforms are enabling 100% population testing, continuous auditing, and faster risk assessment. Discover how emerging tools like agentic AI are already changing the game and offering immense ROI while reducing human error. Christina is a finance and technology transformation executive who excels at working at the intersection of finance, technology, and policy. She recently completed her tenure as a Board Member of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), where she promoted the use of AI in auditing to enhance audit quality and public trust, and chaired a working group on emerging technologies. A sought-after thought leader, an engaging public speaker and published expert, her work has appeared in the Journal of Accountancy and other leading industry publications. She was profiled in The Wall Street Journal and has been quoted by Bloomberg, Reuters, The Financial Times, and The Wall Street Journal. Earlier in her career, Christina held senior roles at the U.S. Treasury, the University of Maryland, and Elder Research (acquired by Mantech). She spent her early career at Deloitte & Touche rising to audit senior manager and holds CPA and CISA certifications.
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    41 min
  • EP04: Scaling AI Projects in Finance

    EP04: Scaling AI Projects in Finance
    Feb 10 2026

    In this episode of Burning Ledges, Matthias Steinberg speaks with Carla Aranda, CFO of L'Oreal's Professional Products Division in North America. They discuss the transformative impact of AI on finance and Carla's journey in leveraging AI technologies at L'Oreal, emphasizing the importance of fostering a culture of curiosity and innovation. Finally, Carla shares insights on overcoming challenges in implementing AI projects, the significance of simplicity in work processes, and the evolving role of the CFO.

    Carla Aranda is a global finance executive and the "Chief Simplifier" who advocates for the discipline of subtraction to drive organizational excellence. With over 25 years of experience leading operations for global corporations, Carla specializes in leveraging technology to automate the routine and illuminate the strategy. Having lived and worked in the U.S., Brazil, and Argentina, she is a passionate advocate for empowering high-performing multicultural teams and the next generation of finance leaders.

    For more content from Carla, check out this LinkedIn article where she expands on her philosophy titled "Simplicity at Work."

    https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/simplicity-work-joinblend-au7qe/

    To learn more about Blend, click here: https://www.joinblend.com/
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    36 min
  • EP03: The Role of AI for CFOs in 2026

    EP03: The Role of AI for CFOs in 2026
    Feb 10 2026

    Matthias is joined by Mark McDonald, founder of Finance Next, to discuss the transformative impact of AI on finance, exploring its evolution, current use cases, and future implications. Hear their thoughts on emphasizing the importance of understanding ROI, the need for CFOs to adapt to new technologies, and the cultural shifts required for successful AI adoption.

    Mark brings over two decades of hands on operations and corporate finance leadership mostly at Siemens in the US and in Germany. After earning his Master's in Software Engineering from Harvard with a focus on Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI, Mark joined Gartner where he established the AI competency in the finance practice, helping hundreds of clients introduce AI to their finance operations. He now leads Finance Next, an independent consulting practice dedicated to helping finance leaders responsibly transition their operations to AI and assisting software providers in addressing the accounting and finance market.
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    58 min
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