Protea Weekly – Episode 17 – Is Ego getting in our way?

In this episode, Zane Stevens discusses the importance of continuously improving and the role of ego in hindering progress. He emphasizes the need for diversity of ideas in the accounting industry and encourages accountants to be open-minded and receptive to different opinions. Zane also highlights the importance of embracing different methodologies and approaches to running…
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Protea Weekly – Episode 16 – Lessons for Success!

In this episode, Zane Stevens reflects on the 10-year journey of Protea Financial and shares seven key lessons he has learned along the way. These lessons include the power of finding a niche, prioritizing quality over quantity, embracing kindness, the importance of effective communication, building a strong team, networking, and continuously improving. Takeaways – Finding…
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Protea Weekly Podcast – Episode 14 – A Little Self-Indulgent

In this episode, Zane Stevens celebrates 10 years of Protea Financial and reflects on the journey of building the business. He expresses gratitude to the listeners and supporters of the podcast. Zane shares the story of how he and his wife moved to the United States and how Protea Financial was born. He highlights the…
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Protea Weekly Podcast – Episode 12 – Let’s Talk About Wine!

In this episode, we discusses the importance of inventory costing in the wine industry. He emphasizes the need for accrual basis accounting and explains how tracking costs on an accrual basis provides a basis for making good business decisions. Zane focuses on the complexities of inventory costing in the wine industry, where the process from…
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Protea Weekly Podcast – Episode 1 – Welcome

In the first episode of Protea Weekly, Zane Stevens introduces the show and its purpose, which is to share insights and information about accounting and the wine industry. He emphasizes the importance of service delivery in the accounting space and the need for accountants to go beyond transactional work and build deep relationships with clients….
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Wine Accounting 101: Understanding the Basics

Wine accounting is an essential part of the wine industry, but it can often be daunting and confusing, especially for those new to the business. Protea Financial offers wine accounting services tailored to meet your needs and help you understand the basics. Our goal is to help break down the complexities of wine accounting into…
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