Skills Over Credentials: What Actually Matters in Accounting Today
The emphasis in accounting today is shifting from formal credentials to practical skills. As the industry evolves, professionals who adapt and demonstrate relevant capabilities are increasingly valued. The focus is on what individuals can do rather than just their academic background.
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Key takeaways
Practical skills are becoming more important than formal credentials in accounting.
The accounting industry values professionals who adapt to changing demands.
An individual's capabilities and contributions are prioritized over their academic background.
Schuyler Floyd is a Certified Public Accountant with a background in public accounting and a passion for building businesses that make a difference. He spent eight years in audit and financial due diligence, working with middle-market companies in manufacturing, distribution, and real estate before transitioning into industry. Today, Schuyler serves at LensLock, a technology company providing body camera and dash camera solutions for public safety agencies across the country. He enjoys combining financial leadership with innovative technology that helps strengthen and support local communities. Outside of work, Schuyler and his wife have been married for eight years and recently welcomed their first daughter. He’s an avid home cook, a self-proclaimed coffee snob, and loves traveling to new places whenever he gets the chance. “What You’ll Learn” 00:00 – Intro & Welcome 01:24 – What You Won't Find on His LinkedIn 01:37 – The Value of Middle-Market Public Accounting 02:56 – The Career Detour That Didn't Work Out 03:46 – Why Going Back to Audit Was the Best Decision 05:01 – Making the Jump From Public to Industry 05:15 – Why "One Team" Beats the Big-Firm Grind 05:49 – What LensLock Does in Public Safety Tech 06:14 – The Hardware + Software Behind the Business 07:03 – Why Finance Is Tied to Sales 07:58 – How COVID Reshaped His Career 08:54 – Learning by Watching Your Manager 09:20 – Adapting to a Remote Environment 10:13 – Flexibility & the Post-COVID Workplace 11:52 – What Accounting Programs Should Teach Next 13:59 – Balancing Career and Being a Working Parent 19:03 – Skills Over Being a "Walking Encyclopedia" 19:54 – Why He's Staying at LensLock Links: Troy Ashby on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/troyashby/ Schuylar Floyd on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/schuyler-floyd-16a16212b/ LensLock LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lenslock LensLock Website: https://www.lenslock.com/
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Troy Ashby is President at Benchmark Search and host of Beyond the Ledger, where he talks with the leaders, innovators, and professionals shaping accounting and finance.
