

Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Roger Knecht
A show dedicated to helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth. Each episode is conversational with tips and tricks to help you apply the principles of M.A.P. as they relate to starting and building a successful accounting business.
Topics include Marketing, Lead Generation, Ideal Clients, Pricing, Price Strategies, Accounting Services, Value Added Services, Workflow, Practice Management, Staff Training, Client On-boarding, Client Relations & Retention, etc. This podcast will help you become an Accountrepreneur, to work ON your business with advice from the experts.
Topics include Marketing, Lead Generation, Ideal Clients, Pricing, Price Strategies, Accounting Services, Value Added Services, Workflow, Practice Management, Staff Training, Client On-boarding, Client Relations & Retention, etc. This podcast will help you become an Accountrepreneur, to work ON your business with advice from the experts.
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Dec 10, 2025 • 46min
The Secret to Explaining Your Accounting Pricing w/ Laura Shepherd
On this edition of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, Roger Knecht and Laura Shepherd, founder of Momentum BK, discuss pricing strategies for accounting firms, focusing on Shepherd's "Pricing with Purpose" philosophy. Learn how to categorize services, build confidence, and avoid common pricing pitfalls to grow your accounting business. In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to Pricing with Purpose 03:49 Categorizing Accounting Services for Pricing 08:42 Deep Dive into Service Categories 14:43 Mindset Shift for Accounting Professionals 19:05 Real-World Pricing Success Stories 24:38 The Importance of Confidence and Explanation 29:45 Entrepreneurial Journey and Gratitude 34:29 Future Goals and Elevating the Profession 38:40 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action 42:45 Podcast Conclusion and Resources Key Takeaways: Assess your services to define clear value for clients. Categorize offerings into task management, compliance, and advisory for transparent pricing. Adopt an entrepreneurial mindset to confidently set and explain your fees. Understand specific client needs and industry compliance for accurate pricing. Leverage clear communication to build client trust and increase revenue. Featured Quotes: "If I can't explain it, it doesn't exist." - Laura Shepherd "You're not a bookkeeper. You are an accounting entrepreneur who provides bookkeeping services." - Laura Shepherd "I want to create more opportunities to reach those people where they are." - Laura Shepherd Top 3 Highlights: Pricing with Purpose: Understand and articulate the value of your services to clients, moving beyond arbitrary fee setting. Service Buckets: Segment services into necessary, compliance-based, and advisory levels to offer clear, structured pricing. Entrepreneurial Mindset: Adopt the perspective of a business owner to manage profitability and confidently communicate your worth. Conclusion: Thank you for joining us for another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm with Roger Knecht. For more information on how you can establish your own accounting firm and take control of your time and income, call 435-344-2060 or schedule an appointment to connect with Roger's team here. Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth. Offers: With the purchase of the Pricing with Purpose Webinar & Workbook ($49.00) https://momentumbk.com/pricing And receive the bonus tool of "Pricing with Purpose Checklist". https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BPqND-4q8cHaY1_KE_5NptxwrWY8DL6r/view?usp=drive_link Get a FREE copy of these books all accounting professionals should use to work on their business and become profitable. These are a must-have addition to every accountant's library to provide quality CFO & Advisory services as a Profit & Growth Expert today: "Red to BLACK in 30 days – A small business accountant's guide to QUICK turnarounds" – This is a how-to guide on how to turn around a struggling business into a more sustainable model. Each chapter focuses on a crucial aspect of the turnaround process - from cash flow management to strategies for improving revenue. This book will teach you everything you need to become a turnaround expert for small businesses. "in the BLACK, nine principles to make your business profitable" – Nine Principles to Make Your Business Profitable – Discover what you need to know to run the premier accounting firm and get paid what you are worth in this book, by the same author as Red to Black – CPA Allen B. Bostrom. Bostrom teaches the three major functions of business (marketing, production and accounting) as well as strategies for maximizing profitability for your clients by creating actionable plans to implement the nine principles. "Your Strategic Accountant" - Understand the 3 Core Accounting Services you should offer as you run your business. help your clients understand which numbers they need to know to make more informed business decisions. "Your Profit & Growth Expert" - Your business is an asset. You should know its value and understand how to maximize it. Beginning with the end in mind helps you work ON your business to build a company you can leave so that it can continue to exist in your absence or build wealth as you retire and enjoy the time, freedom, and life you want and deserve. In addition to becoming an author, see what you can do to follow the Turnkey Business plan for accounting professionals. After more than 40 years we've identified the best practices of successful accountants and this is a presentation we are happy to share. Check it out and see what you can do to be in business for yourself but not by yourself with Universal Accounting Center. It's here you can become a: Professional Bookkeeper, PB Professional Tax Preparer, PTP Profit & Growth Expert, PGE Next, join a group of like-minded professionals within the accounting community. Stay up-to-date on current topics and trends and see what you can do to also give back, participating in relevant conversations as they relate to offering quality accounting services and building your bookkeeping, accounting & tax business. The Accounting & Bookkeeping Tips Facebook Group The Universal Accounting Fanpage Topical Newsletters: Universal Accounting Success The Universal Newsletter Lastly, get your Business Score to see what you can do to work ON your business and have the Premier Accounting Firm. Join over 70,000 business owners and get your score on the 8 Factors That Drive Your Company's Value. For Additional FREE Resources for accounting professionals check out this collection HERE! Be sure to join us for GrowCon, the LIVE event for accounting professionals to work ON their business. This is a conference you don't want to miss. Remember this, Accounting Success IS Universal. Listen to our next episode and be sure to subscribe. Also, let us know what you think of the podcast and please share any suggestions you may have. We look forward to your input: Podcast Feedback For more information on how you can apply these principles to start and build your accounting, bookkeeping & tax business please visit us at www.universalaccountingschool.com or call us at 8012653777

Dec 8, 2025 • 55sec
This Week on BPAF : Laura Shepherd
Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses pricing with purpose with Laura Shepherd.

Dec 6, 2025 • 42min
Rewind : Helping Business Owners Go From A Job To A Lifestyle w/ Ken Mann
Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! There are 3 key elements when explaining accounting services so that business owners can understand the value of the work we do, and Ken helps us understand why we need to emphasize each of them in our marketing. As Ken and Roger speak, we are also reminded that this is a personal business. Even more important than the accounting skills we use to take care of our clients it's the relationships we build that are equally important. Consider this, Ken shares an interesting perspective, think of tax like this: "Taxes I like the report card on the test you took last year." So with that in mind, how do you work with your clients to help them score the best they can year after year. Listen in and enjoy this next episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm. Your Host: Roger Knecht, president of Universal Accounting Center Guest Name: Ken Mann Ken Mann, along with his wife Gina Mann, EA, CFP®, own Freedom Financial Solutions LLC. Ken is a Profit & Growth Expert, helping his clients to increase their profits, reduce their taxes, so they can have money in the bank when they need it. Ken and Gina specialize in small business 100% accounting and IRS/NYS tax problem representation. Ken is an Intuit Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor in both the desktop and online versions. Ken does private QuickBooks training, company setup, and specializes in catch-up and cleanup projects. Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth. Offers: In the episode we heard Ken share they have been leveraging Facebook to grow the business and get clients. It's intentional and deliberate. Just this last year, 40%+ have come from Facebook alone. Learn more how you can use social media to get the tax and accounting clients you deserve. Understand how an effective accounting tech stack can help you automate the process and manage the leads you receive through the nurture process to become paying clients. Attend this Strategic Webinar TODAY! This is just part of the journey of becoming an Accountrepreneur. Ken was great at sharing his journey from tax specialist to becoming a bookkeeping and QuickBooks Specialist. See how this also applies to your journey as you build the premier accounting business in your area. Also, join the community of accounting professionals within Facebook in this closed group, the Accounting & Bookkeeping Tips group. For Additional FREE Resources for accounting professionals check out this collection HERE! Remember this, Accounting Success IS Universal. Listen to our next episode and be sure to subscribe. For more information on how you can apply these principles in your business please visit us at www.universalaccountingschool.com or call us at 801.265.3777

Dec 3, 2025 • 45min
Why Most Accountants Fail to Scale (And How to Fix It) w/ Lahari Neelapareddy
In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting firm, host Roger Knecht discusses building a premier accounting firm with guest Lahari Neelapareddy, founder of Tax Hero and LN Accounting Advisors. They cover Lahari's journey from public accounting to specializing in e-commerce and consumer packaged goods, emphasizing the value of niche marketing and advisory services over traditional compliance work. Lahari shares insights on sustainable growth, avoiding burnout, and the importance of continuous learning for accounting professionals. In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Spotlight 01:43 From CPA to Entrepreneur 03:13 Starting an Accounting Firm 07:14 Small Business Accounting Challenges 08:52 Evolving Service Offerings and Specialization 12:33 Niche Marketing and Tax Hero 17:32 CFO and Advisory Services 20:24 Defining CFO Advisory Value 26:15 Client Relationships and Pricing 29:58 Lessons Learned: Sustainability Over Growth 33:23 Closing Thoughts and Resources Key Takeaways: Specialize in a niche industry to enhance marketing and scalability, as Lahari did with e-commerce and CPG brands. Prioritize value-added services like CFO and advisory over compliance work to increase client retention and pricing. Define clear service packages and scope of work to manage client expectations and minimize scope creep. Focus on sustainable growth, emphasizing efficiency and maintaining passion to avoid burnout, rather than solely chasing rapid revenue. Continuously Learn through podcasts, mastermind groups, and peer interactions to stay updated and avoid reinventing processes. Featured Quotes: "I didn't think I would start an accounting firm. Because when I thought of people that owned accounting firm, I only thought tax, right? Like people that are CPAs that do tax returns at their desk. And the image is like very boring is the image that most people get, right?" - Lahari Neelapareddy. "I wanted to add value to my clients. I think that was always there. And the second thing was like, I wanted like a good work culture that I think is maybe still lacking in big four and the public accounting world, but definitely was lacking in the time that I was there." - Lahari Neelapareddy. "Sustainability over growth sometimes, right? Because growth will come automatically, but you need to make sure that you don't lose that passion and that you're sustaining it." - Lahari Neelapareddy. Conclusion: Thank you for joining us for another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm with Roger Knecht. For more information on how you can establish your own accounting firm and take control of your time and income, call 435-344-2060 or schedule an appointment to connect with Roger's team here. Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth. Offers: I'd love to offer two resources to your audience. First, a free discovery call—whether you're an e-commerce business wanting to simplify sales tax or an accountant interested in partnering with us, you can book a time with me at https://taxhero.net/contact/#demo Second, you can download our up-to-date Economic Nexus Chart, a quick guide to understanding sales tax nexus across the US, at https://taxhero.net/blog/economic-nexus/#download For more information related to Lahari consider the following: TaxHero: https://taxhero.net/, and LN Accounting: https://www.lnaccountingadvisor.com/ Get a FREE copy of these books all accounting professionals should use to work on their business and become profitable. These are a must-have addition to every accountant's library to provide quality CFO & Advisory services as a Profit & Growth Expert today: "Red to BLACK in 30 days – A small business accountant's guide to QUICK turnarounds" – This is a how-to guide on how to turn around a struggling business into a more sustainable model. Each chapter focuses on a crucial aspect of the turnaround process - from cash flow management to strategies for improving revenue. This book will teach you everything you need to become a turnaround expert for small businesses. "in the BLACK, nine principles to make your business profitable" – Nine Principles to Make Your Business Profitable – Discover what you need to know to run the premier accounting firm and get paid what you are worth in this book, by the same author as Red to Black – CPA Allen B. Bostrom. Bostrom teaches the three major functions of business (marketing, production and accounting) as well as strategies for maximizing profitability for your clients by creating actionable plans to implement the nine principles. "Your Strategic Accountant" - Understand the 3 Core Accounting Services you should offer as you run your business. help your clients understand which numbers they need to know to make more informed business decisions. "Your Profit & Growth Expert" - Your business is an asset. You should know its value and understand how to maximize it. Beginning with the end in mind helps you work ON your business to build a company you can leave so that it can continue to exist in your absence or build wealth as you retire and enjoy the time, freedom, and life you want and deserve. Learn what it is you can do to become an author, leveraging your expertise to market your services effectively and get the clients you deserve. This is a webinar you don't want to miss. Learn from Mike Capuzzi what a Shook is and how you can use it to position yourself as the Premier Accounting Firm in your area. This is a must-see presentation so get ready to take some great notes. In addition to becoming an author, see what you can do to follow the Turnkey Business plan for accounting professionals. After more than 40 years we've identified the best practices of successful accountants and this is a presentation we are happy to share. Check it out and see what you can do to be in business for yourself but not by yourself with Universal Accounting Center. It's here you can become a: Professional Bookkeeper, PB Professional Tax Preparer, PTP Profit & Growth Expert, PGE Next, join a group of like-minded professionals within the accounting community. Stay up-to-date on current topics and trends and see what you can do to also give back, participating in relevant conversations as they relate to offering quality accounting services and building your bookkeeping, accounting & tax business. The Accounting & Bookkeeping Tips Facebook Group The Universal Accounting Fanpage Topical Newsletters: Universal Accounting Success The Universal Newsletter Lastly, get your Business Score to see what you can do to work ON your business and have the Premier Accounting Firm. Join over 70,000 business owners and get your score on the 8 Factors That Drive Your Company's Value. For Additional FREE Resources for accounting professionals, check out this collection HERE! Be sure to join us for GrowCon, the LIVE event for accounting professionals to work ON their business. This is a conference you don't want to miss. Remember this, Accounting Success IS Universal. Listen to our next episode and be sure to subscribe. Also, let us know what you think of the podcast and please share any suggestions you may have. We look forward to your input: Podcast Feedback For more information on how you can apply these principles to start and build your accounting, bookkeeping & tax business please visit us at www.universalaccountingschool.com or call us at 8012653777

Dec 1, 2025 • 27sec
This Week on BPAF : Lahari Neelapareddy
Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses starting businesses with Lahari Neelapareddy

Nov 26, 2025 • 54min
Diversify for Profit: Get More Money Out of Your Business w/ Steve Selengut
Welcome to another episode of the Building the Premier Accounting Firm podcast. Today Roger Knecht and Steve Selengut discuss the core differences between finance and accounting, and how to build income independence. Learn about the four key financial risk minimizers and the importance of an abundance mindset in investing to achieve financial freedom from Roger and Steve. In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to the Show and Guest 01:20 Finance vs. Accounting and Diversification 04:49 Path to Income Independence 07:25 Defining Income Independence and Mindset 09:05 Scarcity vs. Abundance Mindset 13:38 Diversifying Beyond Business and Selling Practices 19:20 Four Financial Risk Minimizers 24:29 Pre-tax vs. Post-tax Retirement Decisions 27:03 How Much to Invest & Importance of Early Start 31:39 Department Store Analogy for Investing 35:31 Accounting Professionals & Client Wealth Building 40:02 Guiding Lights and Life Changes from Investing 42:39 Mindset as Key Takeaway & Closing Thoughts 49:53 Universal Accounting Resources and Invitation Key Takeaways: Distinguish between finance (asset growth, income production) and accounting (tax optimization for money and processes). Diversify investments outside of your primary business to create multiple income streams for retirement. Adopt an income-focused mindset, prioritizing dependable cash flow over market value fluctuations. Implement the four financial risk minimizers: quality security selection, broad diversification, consistent income production, and timely profit taking. Consider Roth accounts for younger individuals and match employer 401k contributions, investing additional savings into a personal income-focused portfolio. Featured Quotes: "Income independence is the point in time where it doesn't matter to you whether the stock market is going up and down or interest rates are trending upward or downward." — Steve Selengut "My focus is not so much on the value of the stuff, but the income that it produces." — Steve Selengut "More income, really. There's an expression right on the COVID of the book, Retirement Money Secrets. It says, Market Income fuels the yacht. You got to get there." — Steve Selengut Conclusion: Thank you for joining us for another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm with Roger Knecht. For more information on how you can establish your own accounting firm and take control of your time and income, call 435-344-2060 or schedule an appointment to connect with Roger's team here. Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth. Offers: To learn more about Steve and what we discussed today feel free to check out his website: https://theincomecoach.net/ Get a FREE copy of these books all accounting professionals should use to work on their business and become profitable. These are a must-have addition to every accountant's library to provide quality CFO & Advisory services as a Profit & Growth Expert today: "Red to BLACK in 30 days – A small business accountant's guide to QUICK turnarounds" – This is a how-to guide on how to turn around a struggling business into a more sustainable model. Each chapter focuses on a crucial aspect of the turnaround process - from cash flow management to strategies for improving revenue. This book will teach you everything you need to become a turnaround expert for small businesses. "in the BLACK, nine principles to make your business profitable" – Nine Principles to Make Your Business Profitable – Discover what you need to know to run the premier accounting firm and get paid what you are worth in this book, by the same author as Red to Black – CPA Allen B. Bostrom. Bostrom teaches the three major functions of business (marketing, production and accounting) as well as strategies for maximizing profitability for your clients by creating actionable plans to implement the nine principles. "Your Strategic Accountant" - Understand the 3 Core Accounting Services (CAS - Client Accounting Services) you should offer as you run your business. Help your clients understand which numbers they need to know to make more informed business decisions. "Your Profit & Growth Expert" - Your business is an asset. You should know its value and understand how to maximize it. Beginning with the end in mind helps you work ON your business to build a company you can leave so that it can continue to exist in your absence or build wealth as you retire and enjoy the time, freedom, and life you want and deserve. Follow the Turnkey Business plan for accounting professionals. This is the proven process to start and build the premier accounting firm in your area. After more than 40 years we've identified the best practices of successful accountants and this is a presentation we are happy to share. Also learn the best practices to automate and nurture your lead generation process allowing you to get the bookkeeping, accounting and tax clients you deserve. GO HERE to see this presentation and learn what you can do today to identify and engage with your ideal clients. Check it out and see what you can do to be in business for yourself but not by yourself with Universal Accounting Center. It's here you can become a: Professional Bookkeeper, PB Professional Tax Preparer, PTP Profit & Growth Expert, PGE Next, join a group of like-minded professionals within the accounting community. Register to attend GrowCon and Stay up-to-date on current topics and trends and see what you can do to also give back, participating in relevant conversations as they relate to offering quality accounting services and building your bookkeeping, accounting & tax business. The Accounting & Bookkeeping Tips Facebook Group The Universal Accounting Fanpage Topical Newsletters: Universal Accounting Success The Universal Newsletter Lastly, get your Business Score to see what you can do to work ON your business and have the Premier Accounting Firm. Join over 70,000 business owners and get your score on the 8 Factors That Drive Your Company's Value. For Additional FREE Resources for accounting professionals check out this collection HERE! Be sure to join us for GrowCon, the LIVE event for accounting professionals to work ON their business. This is a conference you don't want to miss. Remember this, Accounting Success IS Universal. Listen to our next episode and be sure to subscribe. Also, let us know what you think of the podcast and please share any suggestions you may have. We look forward to your input: Podcast Feedback For more information on how you can apply these principles to start and build your accounting, bookkeeping & tax business please visit us at www.universalaccountingschool.com or call us at 8012653777

Nov 24, 2025 • 55sec
This Week on BPAF : Steve Selengut
Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses getting more money out of your business with Steve Selengut.

Nov 22, 2025 • 44min
Rewind : Payroll, a Profitable Service That Is Often Overlooked w/ Scott Nelson
Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! Let's do the math, identify the opportunity, and determine the how best to complement the accounting services offered to profitably meet the demand. When working with small business owners it's often assumed that payroll will be included as part of the accounting services provided, so what is your answer or solution? Often, cash flow management and payroll are the two most common challenges faced by business owners. Are you prepared to meet that demand to grow your business and get the clients you deserve? Let's talk about a tech stack and love languages. This is an episode you don't want to miss. Listen as Scott Nelson and Roger Knecht discuss the business of accounting in a new light. This is one you'll enjoy! Your Host: Roger Knecht, president of Universal Accounting Center Guest Name: Scott Nelson Scott is a pioneering leader with a rare gift for connecting people together to accomplish unique and exciting tasks. He has successfully founded a socially beneficial investment fund, raised over $600,000 for charitable organizations, and launched no less than seven different community groups. Professionally, Scott uses his pioneering leadership to create partnerships with accounting professionals and their firms, helping them to launch or grow their business through Patriot's software. Patriot provides fast, easy, and affordable accounting and payroll software for small businesses and their accountants. Why? After a rough start-up experience, Patriot knows firsthand what small businesses need in order to break through and achieve success. So Patriot created a software service to help you keep the two things you don't have enough of–time and money. Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth. Offers: Patriot is best known for its payroll software and is growing rapidly through its partner program for accounting professionals. See why so many accountants and bookkeepers choosing Patriot today! Take the time to review the Turnkey Business Plan for accounting professionals. As such you'll see how to effectively start and build the premier accounting firm in your area. In addition to the obvious also consider becoming for your clients a Profit & Growth Expert. Learn the effective ways to market and sell accounting service to go your business with new clients. Also go beyond traditional accounting services to also become for your clients the trusted strategic advisor they need today, their Profit & Growth Expert. Mentioned in the episode is the book "Love Languages", understand YOUR love language preference today! Also Leadership and Self-Deception, what are we really doing and saying. For Additional FREE Resources for accounting professionals check out this collection HERE! Remember this, Accounting Success IS Universal. Listen to our next episode and be sure to subscribe. For more information on how you can apply these principles in your business please visit us at www.universalaccountingschool.com or call us at 801.265.3777

Nov 19, 2025 • 44min
Take Control of Tax Season: The Tax Goddess' Gameplan w/ Shauna Wekherlien
In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, Roger Knecht welcomes Shauna Wekherlien, known as the Tax Goddess, a top 1% US tax strategist, to discuss building a premier accounting firm. They explore Shana's journey from astrophysics to tax, the power of branding, writing a book for client authority, and strategies for effective tax planning versus preparation. In This Episode: 00:00 Introducing Shana The Tax Goddess 02:02 From Astrophysics to Tax Goddess 05:09 The Accidental Brand: Tax Goddess 09:52 Overlooked Tax Deductions for Businesses 15:00 Tax Preparation vs. Tax Planning 22:24 Managing Tax Audits and Offshoring 29:26 The Entrepreneurial Journey & Gratitude 39:37 Closing Thoughts and Resources Key Takeaways: Build a thriving accounting firm by focusing on quality services and proper pricing. Develop a unique brand to distinguish your business and attract ideal clients. Leverage a book as a "calling card" to establish authority and pre-qualify clients. Differentiate between tax preparation and tax planning to clearly define client expectations. Consider offshore teams to manage administrative tasks and support growth efficiently. Featured Quotes: "If your mama, your goddess gets upset, what do you do? You figure it out, right?" — Shauna Wekherlien "In today's day and age, writing a book is effectively a really long calling card." — Shauna Wekherlien "Do what makes you feel in love with life." — Shauna Wekherlien Behind the Story: Shana recounts her personal motivation for entering the tax profession after seeing her mother struggle with tax issues. This led her to challenge traditional firm structures and build her own company, Tax Goddess Business Services PC, in 2004. Her unique brand, "The Tax Goddess," emerged serendipitously during a networking event, demonstrating the power of authenticity in business. She further cemented her authority by writing "The 6% Life," a narrative-driven book designed to educate and attract clients. Conclusion: Thank you for joining us for another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm with Roger Knecht. For more information on how you can establish your own accounting firm and take control of your time and income, call 435-344-2060 or schedule an appointment to connect with Roger's team here. Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth. Offers: Shauna, the Tax Goddess, CPA, MTax, CTC, CTP, CTS, Top 1% The 6% Life is a way for business owners and entrepreneurs to reduce their taxes to pay 6% or less every year by using the same strategies, tactics, and day-to-day financial changes that Shauna cultivated over her last 25 years in becoming a leader in the https://www.amazon.com/Life-Strategies-Successful-Entrepreneurs-Consistently/dp/0996032916 Get a FREE copy of these books all accounting professionals should use to work on their business and become profitable. These are a must-have addition to every accountant's library to provide quality CFO & Advisory services as a Profit & Growth Expert today: "Red to BLACK in 30 days – A small business accountant's guide to QUICK turnarounds" – This is a how-to guide on how to turn around a struggling business into a more sustainable model. Each chapter focuses on a crucial aspect of the turnaround process - from cash flow management to strategies for improving revenue. This book will teach you everything you need to become a turnaround expert for small businesses. "in the BLACK, nine principles to make your business profitable" – Nine Principles to Make Your Business Profitable – Discover what you need to know to run the premier accounting firm and get paid what you are worth in this book, by the same author as Red to Black – CPA Allen B. Bostrom. Bostrom teaches the three major functions of business (marketing, production and accounting) as well as strategies for maximizing profitability for your clients by creating actionable plans to implement the nine principles. "Your Strategic Accountant" - Understand the 3 Core Accounting Services you should offer as you run your business. help your clients understand which numbers they need to know to make more informed business decisions. "Your Profit & Growth Expert" - Your business is an asset. You should know its value and understand how to maximize it. Beginning with the end in mind helps you work ON your business to build a company you can leave so that it can continue to exist in your absence or build wealth as you retire and enjoy the time, freedom, and life you want and deserve. Learn what it is you can do to become an author, leveraging your expertise to market your services effectively and get the clients you deserve. This is a webinar you don't want to miss. Learn from Mike Capuzzi what a Shook is and how you can use it to position yourself as the Premier Accounting Firm in your area. This is a must-see presentation so get ready to take some great notes. In addition to becoming an author, see what you can do to follow the Turnkey Business plan for accounting professionals. After more than 40 years we've identified the best practices of successful accountants and this is a presentation we are happy to share. Check it out and see what you can do to be in business for yourself but not by yourself with Universal Accounting Center. It's here you can become a: Professional Bookkeeper, PB Professional Tax Preparer, PTP Profit & Growth Expert, PGE Next, join a group of like-minded professionals within the accounting community. Stay up-to-date on current topics and trends and see what you can do to also give back, participating in relevant conversations as they relate to offering quality accounting services and building your bookkeeping, accounting & tax business. The Accounting & Bookkeeping Tips Facebook Group The Universal Accounting Fanpage Topical Newsletters: Universal Accounting Success The Universal Newsletter Lastly, get your Business Score to see what you can do to work ON your business and have the Premier Accounting Firm. Join over 70,000 business owners and get your score on the 8 Factors That Drive Your Company's Value. For Additional FREE Resources for accounting professionals check out this collection HERE! Be sure to join us for GrowCon, the LIVE event for accounting professionals to work ON their business. This is a conference you don't want to miss. Remember this, Accounting Success IS Universal. Listen to our next episode and be sure to subscribe. Also, let us know what you think of the podcast and please share any suggestions you may have. We look forward to your input: Podcast Feedback For more information on how you can apply these principles to start and build your accounting, bookkeeping & tax business please visit us at www.universalaccountingschool.com or call us at 8012653777

Nov 15, 2025 • 29min
Rewind : Leveraging Our Passion In Business w/ Katie Swanson
Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! Each of us have experiences in our lives that give us a unique perspective that we can bring to business. For some, it's our past and passion that lead us to niches that allow us to do what we enjoy and get paid doing it. Katie has done just that. Listen as Katie shares her story that combines health, sports and of course accounting. Katie and Roger have a great discussion that also focuses on the support and empowerment that can come for working with a coach. It's wrong to think something is broken to need a coach. As in sports, a coach is there to help make something better, to provide perspective, focus and accountability which can accelerate success. You don't want to miss this episode. Your Host: Roger Knecht, president of Universal Accounting Center Guest Name: Katie Swanson, CPA CVA Katie Swanson, CPA, CVA is the founder of Change Collaborative. She believes fitness business owners should leverage tech-driven data to build a strong financial core and financial plans that guide them in bulking up business health. Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth. Offers: Katie has offered her time to speak with those interested. Take a moment to ask some questions and get some insights related to your business with this opportunity. Go HERE for a Free 15-minute call. Also, find out more how and what coaching is available to help you work ON your business to have the premier accounting firm in your area. Advanced Coaching is a program to help you be in business for yourself but not by yourself with Universal Accounting. For Additional FREE Resources for accounting professionals check out this collection HERE! Remember this, Accounting Success IS Universal. Listen to our next episode and be sure to subscribe. For more information on how you can apply these principles in your business please visit us at www.universalaccountingschool.com or call us at 801.265.3777


