Never give up: A CFO tackles tech implementation and triathlons

Journal of Accountancy Podcast

Becoming a CFO isn’t easy. Neither is completing an iron-distance triathlon. Janice Stucke, CPA, is doing both, and she relies on accounting skills to improve in triathlon and applies triathlon persistence to her role as finance chief.

Stucke is the CFO of CREW Network, the acronym standing for Commercial Real Estate Women. In this JofA podcast episode, Stucke shares her somewhat unconventional path to becoming a CPA, how she developed interest and expertise in technology implementations, and how she has dealt with panic-inducing moments.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

· Stucke’s nontraditional path to becoming a CPA.

· What “your comfort zone will kill you” means for Stucke, who is preparing to compete in a 140.6-mile Ironman triathlon: 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, and 26.2-mile run.

· How Stucke has navigated fear and anxiety before and during competitions.

· Time management and other prioritization advice.

· Details on the spring 2025 CFO Conference.