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FloQast launches "How to Prevent an MLB Lockout": an 8-part series exposing the financial reality behind Major League Baseball's looming labor woes. FloQast Press Releases Get accounting insights delivered directly to your inbox! LOS ANGELES - February 3, 2026 - FloQast, the Accounting Transformation Platform created by accountants for accountants, today announced the launch of The 2027 Lockout, a new 8-part original video series exploring the complex financial systems that threaten to derail Major League Baseball. Hosted by FloQast co-founder and CEO Mike Whitmire, CPA (inactive, FCA), the series provides a breakdown of MLB's economics to educate fans and stakeholders before the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) expires. While FloQast is best known for automating accounting operations for over 3,500 global organizations, including franchises across major professional sports leagues, this series marks a new approach to financial storytelling. Drawing on Whitmire's unique perspective as a former auditor, accountant, and current CEO of an accounting SaaS company, How to Prevent an MLB Lockout moves beyond box scores to analyze the ledger entries that actually dictate the future of the sport. "As an accountant and a baseball fan, I look at the league's financial structure and see a crisis that is completely solvable, yet seems headed toward a lockout," said Mike Whitmire, CEO of FloQast. "We typically help accounting teams close their books faster, but for this series, we wanted to open the books on baseball. From the $335 million loopholes exploited by big-market teams to the hidden impact of gambling revenue, we are showing the math that proves why the current system is broken, and proposing a specific roadmap to fix it." Moving beyond the field, the series dissects the accounting loopholes and massive revenue disparities - from "hidden" regional sports network (RSN) profits to the undefined impact of the $100 billion gambling industry - that make a future work stoppage appear inevitable. Whitmire uses actual available financial data to demonstrate why a salary cap is mathematically impossible under the current system, revealing a broken economic structure that disadvantages both fans and players. The investigation culminates in a solution-oriented finale titled "The Final Proposal," presenting a comprehensive 10-point plan designed to prevent a 2027 lockout. Combining forensic accounting with player perspectives, the series outlines a roadmap for "MLB Frontier," a proposed entity to centralize media rights and modernize revenue sharing. The first episode will be released on YouTube and Spotify at 10 a.m. PST. About FloQast Created by accountants for accountants, FloQast's Accounting Transformation Platform allows accountants to automate accounting and audit workflows with auditable AI. Trusted by more than 3,500 global accounting teams - including Lululemon, Chipotle, and Shopify - FloQast enhances the way accounting teams work, enabling customers to automate close management, account reconciliations, accounting operations, and compliance activities. With FloQast, teams can utilize the latest advancements in AI technology to manage aspects of the close, reduce their compliance burden, stay audit-ready, and improve accuracy, visibility, and collaboration overall. FloQast also offers the FloQast Certified Accountant (FCA) program, a free certification designed to help accounting professionals build practical AI skills. FloQast is consistently rated #1 across all user review sites. Learn more at FloQast.com.

FloQast honored by Built In's 2026 Best Places to Work awards. The company named a Best Remote Places to Work, Best Midsize Places to Work in Chicago, and Best Midsize Places to Work in Los Angeles on Built In's Best Places to Work lists. LOS ANGELES, Jan. 06, 2026 (Korea Bizwire) - FloQast, the Accounting Transformation Platform created by accountants for accountants, today announced it has been recognized by Built In as one of the Best Places to Work in 2026. The annual awards honor employers across the U.S. whose benefits and compensation set the standard for today's workforce. FloQast was honored on the Best Remote Places to Work, Best Midsize Places to Work in Chicago, and Best Midsize Places to Work in Los Angeles lists. The awards reflect Built In's data-driven approach, evaluating companies based on compensation, benefits, and company-wide culture programs. "We are incredibly proud to be recognized by Built In for the eighth consecutive year," said Mike Whitmire, CPA (inactive), FCA, Co-founder and CEO of FloQast. "This milestone is a testament to the incredible team we've built and our unwavering focus on fostering a high-impact, collaborative environment. As we expand our presence in hubs like Chicago and continue our growth in Los Angeles, we remain dedicated to providing an office experience where our employees can engage deeply with one another and the mission of the company." This recognition marks FloQast's eighth year on Built In's prestigious list, underlining a long-standing reputation for excellence in the Los Angeles tech scene. While FloQast has deep roots in Southern California, its inclusion on the Best Midsize Places to Work in Chicago list highlights the company's strategic domestic expansion. The company established its Chicago office, located in the Loop, in early 2025. Today, the office is home to over 50 hybrid-remote FloQasters. This growth is fueled by a workplace culture that prioritizes professional development and work-life balance, making FloQast a top destination for professionals shaping the future of accounting technology. For more information about working at FloQast and open positions, visit the careers page. Now in its eighth year, Built In's Best Places to Work program celebrates the companies shaping the future of work. In a rapidly evolving AI-first job market, recognition as a Best Place to Work helps employers stand out as trusted brands when candidates turn to tools like ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews to research where to work next. "Today's candidates discover the companies they want to work for using AI tools," said Maria Christopoulos Katris, Founder & CEO of Built In. "Earning a Best Place to Work award not only signals to candidates that you invest in your people, it's a lever to strengthen how AI search tools understand and represent your company's story." To learn more about the 2026 Best Places to Work program and view all winners, visit https://employers.builtin.com/best-places-to-work/. About FloQast FloQast, the Accounting Transformation Platform created by accountants for accountants, enables organizations to automate a variety of accounting operations. Trusted by more than 3,500 global accounting teams - including Twilio, Los Angeles Lakers, and Zoom - FloQast enhances the way accounting teams work, enabling customers to automate close management, account reconciliations, accounting operations, and compliance activities. With FloQast, teams can utilize the latest advancements in AI technology to manage aspects of the close, reduce their compliance burden, stay audit-ready, and improve accuracy, visibility, and collaboration overall. FloQast is consistently rated #1 across all user review sites. Learn more at FloQast.com.