Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses recruiting and hiring with Jamie Van Cuyk

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2020! In an effort to find ways to stand out within the accounting profession it’s important to consider specialty services.  Offering such services positions you as an expert and brings clients directly to you.  Consider Cost Segregation and what that may mean to the businesses in your area.  This is a service that can benefit more than you may think.  Listen and Roger explore this and open your mind to the possibilities.   Your Host: Roger Knecht, president of Universal Accounting Center Our Guest: Robby Romero, MBA Recent MBA graduate from Westminster College, Robby has over 15 years of sales and management experience. He currently runs sales for Cost Segregation Consultants, LLC. Where he markets to CPAs so they can refer engineering-based, tax savings tool to companies that have acquired, renovated, constructed, or expanded real estate to reduce current income tax liabilities by accelerating depreciation deductions for qualifying components, thus taking advantage of the time value of money.    Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth.   Cost Segregation Consultants is a branch of a CPA firm that employs an in-house cost estimator and CPAs, providing the necessary foundation for quality studies that pass IRS audit. Out of 4,000 studies, only eight have been audited with zero changes.   Offers: Get a FREE copy of each of two book all accounting professionals should use to offer trusted strategic advisory services and get paid what they are worth.  These are must have additions to every accountants library to provide the value clients look for today: “in the BLACK, nine principles to make your business profitable” – e-book “Red to BLACK in 30 days – A small business accountant’s guide to QUICK turnarounds” – the how-to-guide e-book for accounting professionals Visit our Robby’s website to learn more about cost segregation and be sure to call for a free CPE/lunch for a quote.   Remember this, If it’s about accounting, its 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

Join Roger Knecht, president of Universal Accounting Center, as he delves into the world of successful accounting firms with Tanya Fox, an accountant since 1998 and author of “How to Collaborate" on this exciting episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm. This episode explores Tanya’s five-step framework for reigniting entrepreneurial passion and enhancing profitability through effective collaboration. Main Themes: Tanya’s Entrepreneurial Journey: Inspired by a love for cash registers, Tanya transitioned from working for the Canadian government to launching her own firm. Her entrepreneurial spirit is mirrored in her daughter’s ambition to run a salon, highlighting a shared desire to escape corporate constraints. Collaboration as a Business Tool: Tanya’s book emphasizes collaboration as a means of business growth, drawing from her own experiences of bartering due to cash flow challenges. She transitioned from solo work to fostering partnerships, stressing the importance of genuine engagement over immediate sales tactics. A preview of her Five-Step Framework for Business Revitalization: Step Back and Analyze: Use financial reports to identify issues. Define Your True Goals: Clarify personal success, balancing work-life and financial needs. Assess Feasibility: Evaluate if current business models require a pivot. Writing and Publishing Insights: Tanya shares the challenges of writing her book, aimed at low-income entrepreneurs, and overcoming publisher rejections. Introduces “anger journaling” to identify team role mismatches, boosting morale and productivity. Creating a Positive Work Environment: Address team issues through humor and recognition, using a recognition board to strengthen collaboration. Tough decisions, like letting go of non-fitting members, are vital for team health. Evolving Definition of Success: Tanya reflects on valuing time with family and helping others celebrate their achievements, advocating for resources that support unconventional thinking. Tune in to discover how Tanya’s framework can help breathe new life into your business and foster meaningful collaborations. For more information on how you can start your accounting firm like Tanya did, call 435-344-2060. Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth.   Offers: People can grab copies of my book “How to Collaborate”: https://www.foxtalksbusiness.com/book   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  

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses collaboration with Tanya Fox  

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2020! Martin’s story is a perfect illustration of accounting gone wrong watching his parents struggle with the family business.  On this personal note Martin is on a mission to empower accounting professionals to engage with their clients and make a difference.  Listen as Roger and Martin discuss both the “why’s” and “how’s” and see how it applies to you and what you do for your clients.   Your Host: Roger Knecht, president of Universal Accounting Center Our Guest: Martin Bissett Martin Bissett is the founder of the Bissett Group family of brands serving the accounting profession. Martin made his name by helping accounting firms via his Build the Pipeline™ and Longevity Ladder™ methodologies. Now the most published author on his topics, a teacher and global keynoter; in 2018 International Accounting Bulletin (IAB) designated Martin as their official ‘Knowledge Partner’ in recognition of how his work over the last 22 years in the accounting profession has evolved into advising partner boards of accounting firms. Martin Bissett is the founder of the Upward Spiral Partnership (USP), the international consulting firm that specializes in enabling the accounting profession to win higher end clients, create leaders from their ranks and save lives ... more on that last part later. His professional purpose is to alert the accounting profession to the profound outcomes that their advisory expertise can create in the lives of their clients. The Upward Spiral Partnership is the 4th business Martin has played a key role in building and the first of his own. In the first 5 years of USP, Martin has: The Upward Spiral Partnership Founder of Been engaged/retained by 4 of the World's Top 10 Accounting associations and 6 of the Top 10 in the UK. Authored 9 books including Passport to Partnership, content from which has been adopted into the curriculum of AAT Level 3 courses and taught in selected UK colleges and USCPA Societies. Been retained by Accountingweb as a judge of their prestigious practice excellence awards for three years in a row. Been highlighted as ‘one to watch’ in Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential count down for 2 years running. Spoken on 4 continents. Created several trademarked items of intellectual property including the ACCOUNTS™ system and ‘Martin’s Relationship Pricing™’ Model. Written for several professional publications including AccountingToday, AccountingWeb, CPA Practice Advisor and Chartered One. Sat on many international expert panels and guested on professional podcasts in the US, UK, and Australia. Sits on a parliamentary steering committee tasked with bringing advisory services to the foreign the accounting profession.   Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth.   Offers: Get a FREE copy of each of two book all accounting professionals should use to offer trusted strategic advisory services and get paid what they are worth.  These are must have additions to every accountants library to provide the value clients look for today: “in the BLACK, nine principles to make your business profitable” – e-book “Red to BLACK in 30 days – A small business accountant’s guide to QUICK turnarounds” – the how-to-guide e-book for accounting professionals Addviser+ is the central gathering spot online where accounting professionals find courses, resources, community and support for truly embracing client advisory services. We focus on growing your practice and making a far-reaching difference in the process. If you’d like a free 1-2-1 with Martin go here to schedule a time.      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

In this enlightening episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm Roger Knecht interviews Gaynor Meilke, a seasoned business strategist and certified transformational coach. As the owner of Charisma Ink, Meilke shares her journey from corporate marketing to becoming a vital resource for growth in the tax and accounting sectors. Key Themes: Journey to Success: Gaynor Meilke discusses her professional path, highlighting her B2B marketing experience and her mission to support accounting and tax professionals in business growth. Mindset and Operational Challenges: Meilke underscores the internal pressures entrepreneurs face in the accounting industry, which can affect mental health. She emphasizes the importance of addressing these challenges through professional help and open discussions to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health. Humanity in Business: The conversation advocates for respectful communication and strategic planning to foster a healthy work environment, enhancing both efficiency and profitability. Operational Efficiency: Documenting operational procedures is crucial for efficient delegation and improved client service, contributing to overall business success. Effective Marketing Strategies: The episode explores lead generation through structured sales funnels, highlighting the importance of identifying ideal client profiles and understanding client lifetime value. Thought Leadership and Influence: Meilke discusses ghostwriting and the true essence of influence in accounting, focusing on the genuine desire to help others and outlining eight elements for effective influence. Mentorship and Networking: Accountants are encouraged to view themselves as business advisors and to explore partnerships and networking opportunities, such as GrowCon, to expand their service offerings. Gratitude and Community Benefit: The conversation promotes maintaining a healthy mindset, expressing gratitude, and leveraging expertise for the greater good. Listeners are invited to explore the podcast further for insights on building premier accounting firms and are encouraged to participate in events like GrowCon for networking and educational opportunities.   Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth.   Offers: Free resources and a strategy call for firms - https://charismaink.com/accounting-firms Marketing and Strategy Call   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  

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2020! We’ve all heard it before; the money is in the niches.  Target an industry and specialize in the services you offer.  But what does that mean and how to start.  Adrian and Roger discuss how to lead with your expertise and strength and then expand on everything else you do. This episode is full of tips and tricks so get ready for some note taking and action items.  This will help you move for concept and idea to strategy.  And yes, this includes what you are doing on social media. Your Host: Roger Knecht, president of Universal Accounting Center Our Guest: Adrian Dayton Adrian Dayton is an internationally recognized speaker on social media and business development. He has trained over 19,000 professionals in the US, UK, Canada and Australia on LinkedIn and successful social media use. At the end of 2013, Adrian launched ClearView Social, a saas software business.  At the end of 2013, Adrian launched ClearView Social, a saas software business. ClearView Social makes it easy to get professionals sharing to social media, and is currently in use by over 45,000 professionals in firms worldwide   Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth.   ClearView Social makes it easy to get professionals sharing to social media, and is currently in use by over 45,000 professionals in firms worldwide   Offers: Get the Turnkey Business Plan for accounting professionals (Free Course) Get a FREE copy of each of two book all accounting professionals should use to offer trusted strategic advisory services and get paid what they are worth.  These are must have additions to every accountants library to provide the value clients look for today: “in the BLACK, nine principles to make your business profitable” – e-book “Red to BLACK in 30 days – A small business accountant’s guide to QUICK turnarounds” – the how-to-guide e-book for accounting professionals Social Media for Lawyers (really for professionals) – email Adrian for copy, mention this podcast in the subject line of the email: adrian@clearviewsocial.com 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

In this insightful episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, host Roger sits down with Rick Watson, who shares his transformative journey from humble beginnings to managing substantial assets. Rick dives into the challenges he faced, particularly the high attrition rates in the insurance industry, and emphasizes the critical factors for entrepreneurial success: hard work, branding, and referrals, as outlined in his book “A Firm Worth Building.” Key Highlights: Entrepreneurial Sacrifices and Success: Roger and Rick discuss the importance of hard work and perseverance in overcoming industry challenges. They explore the pivotal role of branding and referrals in business growth. The Power of Company Culture: Rick explains how culture is a reflection of leadership and its influence on business dynamics. They explore ways which aligning company values improves hiring, client relationships, and employee engagement. The significance of company culture in shaping professional and personal interactions. Leadership and Culture Dynamics: Drawing parallels between business and family dynamics. Strategies for maintaining a cohesive culture in remote work settings. Concepts like “trust compression” and “breaking bread” to foster connections. Building Trust and Rapport: The role of edification—speaking positively about colleagues—in strengthening trust and respect. Enhancing service quality and client satisfaction through positive communication. Networking and Personal Connections: The importance of networking for credible referrals and business credibility. Methods to intentionally shape and uplift company culture through positive interactions. This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs seeking to enhance their business’s culture and growth, offering practical advice and resources to create a firm worth building. Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth.   Offers: https://www.nrnamerica.com/ Get a free book by buying the book on Amazon and sending me an email showing a copy of the review. We will respond by sending you a check for the book.   Also mentioned on the show was the S.T.A.R Program, the process to create a culture based on accountability.  Learn more what you can do to proactively manage those you are working with to achieve clear objectives and take care of your clients.   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

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses taking your business to the moon with Rick Watson.  

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2020! In recent years accounting has evolved from rules, discipline and structure related to producing quality financial reports to so much more.  Now the accounting professional needs to become more entrepreneurial, what we refer to as becoming an Accountrepreneur. Today accounting services need to also provide clear value and actionable information to the business owner to help them make more educated business decisions.  So, who is driving this evolution and change and how does it apply to each of us individually? Beyond seeing the numbers, understanding the trends, etc. the hard part is asking the business owner the right questions that lead to a discussion related to what they can and need to do next.  Listen as Andy and Roger discuss how best to move into a consultative relationship and price your services. Your Host: Roger Knecht, president of Universal Accounting Center Our Guest: Andy North, with AccountingWeb Andy has spent the last 19 years studying the world of accounting firms, having run AccountingWEB in the UK he moved to the US (Boston) with his family back in 2015 to take the reins of the US version of the site. In that time, he's had the pleasure of working with almost all of the various vendors to the accounting sector to help them realize and articulate their value propositions to their potential customers.     Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth.   AccountingWEB A digital publication designed exclusively for the owners and managers of small and medium sized accounting firms (whether they be CPAs, bookkeepers or EAs) in the US and Canada.  Their mission statement is 'to bring inspiration and confidence to the transitional firm'.       Offers: As firm owners approach that point where they're thinking about selling, perhaps to fund that yacht in the Caribbean, the question is often, "How much is my firm worth?" Get your Business Score As demand for cash flow forecasting grows within the SME sector, more and more accounting firms are opting to include it as a service to their clients.  Not only does it provide an invaluable service that helps keep clients afloat, it has significant benefits for the provider.  It's an additional and often untapped revenue stream but allows for deeper insights and a launch pad for further services. So, where do you start?  In short, you shouldn't begin to offer cash flow forecasting without reading this first. Actionable Cash Flow Forecast Report   Get your free copy of the e-book, “Red to BLACK” the how-to-guide for accounting professionals to help you address the most pressing issue many business owners face, their cash flow. Your Free “Red to BLACK” copy 😊 Tax compliance to advisory: How to transform your firm. Focusing on tax compliance can be a great strategy, but if your clients are looking for a more proactive service then you could be leaving revenue and valuable client relationships on the table.  But when introducing tax advisory services, it's important to get the business model right. Packaging the service in the right way, pricing, and presentation are all key elements. Get a copy of this 4 Step Guide 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 8012653777