I’m Mike Manalac and I’m a CPA and Creative Professional.

This site is a ‘Show and Tell’ of creativity in the business world.

For creative entrepreneurs looking for financial help check out 5Element Financial.

What I’m all about


I’m a CPA, Writer, Artist, Speaker and a recognized "40 Under 40" leader in accounting.

From feeling stuck in my early career to thriving at industry giants like PwC, Walmart, and Google, I clawed my way into the career I always wanted.

Now, I’m sharing these 3 resources to help stuck accountants get unstuck. 👇

  • Here’s the resume that got me interviews at Meta, Nike, Amazon, Uber, Tesla, X, Salesforce and more!

    This is FREE for my network, get the Password Here.

    View the Resume (Free)

  • Check out my battle tested dream job playbook that’s packed with actionable strategies to make the most of your accounting career.

    The No Flux Given Playbook

  • With the “Sketchy Business Practices” course you can sharpen your remote collaboration skills and succeed where others fail.

    This is free for my network.

    The Course (Free)

✍️ Illustrated Blog ✍️


Check out my cartoons and hot takes on accounting and corporate life.

📰 Featured Articles 📰


I’ve written and been featured in articles with top publishers.

🎙Podcasts and Media🎙


I love to talk big ideas with some of the biggest changemakers in accounting.

📖 No Flux Given 📖


The Only Dream Job Playbook for Accountants

Don’t listen to the naysayers, cool jobs in accounting do exist! But your dream job won’t fall into your lap.

No Flux Given gives you the edge you need to land the job of your dreams!

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