{"podcast":{"title":"The Diary of a CFO","slug":"the-diary-of-a-cfo-7023798","podcast_index_feed_id":7023798,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/the-diary-of-a-cfo/feed.xml","website_url":"https://thediaryofacfo.com/","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/the-diary-of-a-cfo/20250904_120906_0bf247ed95afa72db8972f4888894be0.png","author":"Wassia Kamon, CPA, CMA, MBA","episode_count":65,"summary":"If you're currently a CFO or on the path to become one, this podcast is for you. The Diary of a CFO takes you behind the scenes of modern finance leadership through honest conversations about how real finance leaders build their careers, make tough decisions, and carry the weight of the CFO role. Hosted by award-winning CFO Wassia Kamon, each episode covers what it actually takes to lead finance teams, work with CEOs and boards, navigate capital decisions, and grow without burning out. To suggest topics, email ask@thediaryofacfo.com . To become a guest or sponsor, visit thediaryofacfo.com .","last_synced_at":"2026-06-26T00:17:25.199784+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-diary-of-a-cfo-7023798"},"episode":{"title":"Accounting vs FP&A: Which Path Gets You to CFO Faster?","slug":"accounting-vs-fp-a-which-path-gets-you-to-cfo-faster","published_at":"2025-09-04T00:28:37+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-diary-of-a-cfo-7023798/accounting-vs-fp-a-which-path-gets-you-to-cfo-faster","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-diary-of-a-cfo-7023798","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/the-diary-of-a-cfo/2198115","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/318978/2198115/the-diary-of-a-cfo/2025_09_04_00_11_59_ca4b7364-0da7-4847-a27f-84b8c830a0d4.mp3","summary":"Controller vs FP&A : which path gives you a better shot at the CFO seat? Wassia Kamon has done both. In this solo episode, she reveals why neither route guarantees success on its own and what truly sets future CFOs apart. Drawing on her first year as a CFO, Wassia introduces her Executive Readiness Framework and explains how to develop the executive substance, influence, and presence boards and CEOs look for. Whether you're in the weeds of the close or building forecasts, this is the episode that will change how you think about your next move. Resources mentioned: The Free CFO Readiness AssessmentWhether becoming a CFO is your goal or not, this assessment highlights the competencies that matter most at the VP level and above, in finance.Get your CFO score here: https://thecfo.scoreapp.com/ Learning Hub for Aspiring CFOsTo learn more about how to become a CFO, visit: https://thediaryofacfo.com/resources","meta_description":"Controller vs FP&A : which path gives you a better shot at the CFO seat? Wassia Kamon has done both. In this solo episode, she reveals why neither rou…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1316,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-diary-of-a-cfo-7023798/episodes/accounting-vs-fp-a-which-path-gets-you-to-cfo-faster/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-diary-of-a-cfo-7023798/accounting-vs-fp-a-which-path-gets-you-to-cfo-faster.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}