The Accounting Podcast

Work Less, Earn More: Transforming Accounting into a Rewarding Career (from the Earmark Podcast)

Apr 10, 2025
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Yuri Kapilovich
Join Yuri Kapilovich, the Fun CPA, as he shares his journey to transforming accounting from a grind into a joyful venture. He reveals how he successfully balances work and life by working just 10-15 hours a week outside tax season. Learn about his strategies for selecting the right clients, price-setting, and maintaining relationships that emphasize fun and connection. Plus, Yuri discusses overcoming the burnout culture in public accounting, offering insights on making your career both fulfilling and efficient.
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Grinding Culture in Accounting Firms

  • Yuri Kapilovich shared an experience of the grinding culture in public accounting firm jobs.
  • He avoided pretending to look busy by packing up early and leaving, despite pressure to stay late.
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Punished for Efficiency

  • Yuri told how efficiency was punished in firms by requiring inflated timesheets.
  • Reporting fewer hours led to more work assignments, so he manipulated timesheets to avoid extra workload.
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Transitioning from Public Accounting

  • Yuri left public accounting after seven firms and a failed client practice purchase.
  • He transitioned by contracting part-time, which allowed him to build his own firm gradually with stability.
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