What if the solution to accounting's talent shortage has been hiding in plain sight? In this episode, Navy veteran Mark Steinhoff reveals how the precision required to maintain life support systems on submarines directly translates to accounting excellence. Having managed critical oxygen systems hundreds of feet underwater, Mark now applies that same meticulous attention to detail as an accountant for a water utility. With the profession facing a 70,000-person annual deficit while 200,000 service members transition to civilian life each year, discover how military experience with procedures, documentation, and quality assurance creates natural accounting professionals—and why veterans might be the untapped talent pool accounting desperately needs.
Chapters
- (01:09) - Transitioning from Military to Accounting
- (02:37) - Similarities Between Military and Accounting
- (05:46) - Life on a Submarine
- (11:31) - How Did Working On a Sub Translate to Accounting
- (16:43) - The Procedure is Not Optional
- (20:50) - Current Role and Future Aspirations
- (24:30) - Exploring Career Paths in Accounting
- (24:53) - Transitioning from Military to Accounting
- (26:31) - Leveraging the GI Bill for Education
- (26:44) - Navigating the Pandemic and Career Decisions
- (28:36) - The Value of a Business Degree
- (29:08) - Balancing Education and Personal Life
- (30:53) - Gaining Practical Experience in Accounting
- (32:23) - Pursuing an MBA and CPA
- (45:24) - The Evolving Role of Accountants
- (47:01) - Closing Thoughts and Encouragement
https://earmarkcpe.com
https://earmark.app/
Download the Earmark CPE App
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app
Connect with Our Guest, Mark Steinhoff
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marknsteinhoff/
Connect with Blake Oliver, CPA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaketoliver
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blaketoliver/
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!