Episode 1: Meet the hosts — Leah McCool & Aminder Mann, CPA

Written By Leah McCool

Episode 1: Meet The Hosts – Leah McCool & Aminder Mann, CPA

Welcome to the very first episode of The Accounting Edit!

Meet your hosts, Leah McCool and Aminder Mann, CPA - two former startup senior accountants who took the leap from corporate and launch their own firms. In this kickoff episode, they reflect on what inspired the leap into entrepreneurship, the challenges (and successes) they've experienced, and the vision that drives their work today.

As women of color, they bring fresh perspectives to a field that’s often seen as rigid and traditional. Their goal? To create space for more inclusive conversations around accounting, mentorship, entrepreneurship, and what it really means to grow a fulfilling career in this space.

What You’ll Take Away:

  • Why starting their own firms was a defining move

  • The value of diverse voices in the accounting world

  • How mentorship and community made all the difference (no gatekeeping here)

  • Real talk on navigating the accountant journey (and alternate paths)

  • How their startup experience shaped their client approach

  • Thoughts on building work-life balance as entrepreneurs

  • The future for The Accounting Edit podcast

Whether you're thinking about starting your own firm, breaking into the accounting industry, or just want to hear how others are forging their own paths, this episode is the perfect place to begin.

Links, etc:

Website: TheAccountingEdit.com

Aminder's Links:

Leah's Links:

Leah McCool