The Unique CPA
Randy Crabtree, CPA
Over more than five years and 200 episodes, The Unique CPA has blossomed from "just an accounting podcast" into a community of thriving accounting professionals. With personal fulfillment and energizing, passionate work at the top of our list of priorities, we're keeping you at the forefront of the changing face of public accounting through conversations with fascinating leaders who understand that the one constant in the accounting profession is change: Change in our approach to the demands of the profession, change in the technology we use to more efficiently do our jobs, and change in our ability to express who each of us really is as a human being.
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Dec 13, 2022 • 51min
Time's Up: The Rise of the Subscription Model
Randy Crabtree welcomes Ron Baker back for Episode 82 of The Unique CPA. Ron discusses his new book, Time's Up: The Subscription Business Model for Professional Firms, and the coming impact of the subscription model in the world of accounting. He reviews the reasons for making the switch in your own firm and makes the case for this metamorphosis through an evidence-based, data-driven approach. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com
Dec 6, 2022 • 46min
The Importance of Valuation in Serving Your Clients
On Episode 81 of The Unique CPA, Randy Crabtree speaks with valuation expert Melissa Gragg. Melissa's focus is on gathering information about a business from a third party, neutral perspective, in order to help everyone involved in an event where business valuation is an important piece, to feel heard and fairly treated. She goes in depth with Randy about the process and about how regular business valuations can make the sale of a business so much more attractive to outside investors. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com
Nov 29, 2022 • 58min
ERC Roundup
The Employee Retention Credit continues to be a hot topic in the accounting space, so Randy Crabtree gets together with Nick Pantaleo of Tri-Merit, Dan Chodan from Trout CPA, and Chris Wittich of Boyum Barenscheer. They touch on the dos and don'ts of the ERC, with a focus on the slew of misinformation on the topic, some of which has been pushed by pop-up ERC "shops" looking to profit off the opportunity, with little regard for whether the claims are proper, or even free of fraud. They conclude with some sage advice about how to keep your clients—and their books—above board. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com
Nov 23, 2022 • 36sec
The Unique CPA Special Announcement
Randy comes to you with a special announcement on the growth and future of The Unique CPA.
Nov 15, 2022 • 28min
Modernizing Accounting Through Outsourcing
Charles McKissick joins Randy for Episode 79 of The Unique CPA, and they discuss how accounting firms can benefit from outsourcing. Charles' company, Unison Globus, provides dedicated outsourced teams to accounting firms across four continents, providing an innovative solution to tackling ongoing problems with staffing and employee retention in the accounting profession amidst the "great resignation." Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com
Nov 1, 2022 • 49min
Demystifying the Employee Retention Credit
The "ERC Nerds" unite on Episode 78 of The Unique CPA, as Dan Chodan of Trout CPA joins Randy to discuss the multifaceted nature of the ERC. They most especially get into the confusion surrounding this program being administered by the IRS, as well as going over some common areas where the confusion seems to be hitting the most. They also talk about a number of "horror stories" they have encountered, many of which have been perpetrated by pop-up tax shops looking to make a quick buck off the "ERC frenzy." Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com
Oct 18, 2022 • 32min
Improving Yourself is Awesomely Simple
On episode 77 of The Unique CPA, Randy talks to John Spence, author of Awesomely Simple and CEO of John Spence LLC, about his streamlined, simple techniques and strategies for helping businesses—and businesspeople—improve every day. John talks about the importance of reading and synthesizing a lot of information into simple takeaways, discusses the concepts of IQ, EQ and AQ, and offers helpful advice for anyone looking to get a leg up in their business or career. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com
Oct 4, 2022 • 28min
Making the Profession Better, One Company at a Time
Kristen Keats joins Randy Crabtree on episode 76 of The Unique CPA, or in her case, the very, very busy CPA. The owner or co-founder of four, vertically integrated companies, Kristen's goal is to change the accounting industry—she sees the gaps and shortcomings of the traditional firm model, and she's putting that goal into action by demonstrating that another way is possible. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com
Sep 20, 2022 • 37min
Celebrating The Unique CPA: Season 3 Finale Part 3
Episode 75 marks the end of festivities celebrating The Unique CPA from The Beer Temple in Chicago. In part 3, Blake Oliver, creator of Earmark CPE, and Matthew May, founder and VP at Acuity, join Randy Crabtree and Scott Scarano. They discuss the impact of technology, crypto, and the blockchain on accounting, talk more about the wave of private equity already sweeping firms, and hit on the most important thread of all running through good work in the profession: integrity. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com
Sep 6, 2022 • 26min
Celebrating The Unique CPA: Season 3 Finale Part 2
The celebration continues with Episode 74 of The Unique CPA, live from The Beer Temple in Chicago. On part 2 of this three-part series, Randy and Scott Scarano of the Accounting High podcast talk to Dawn Brolin of Powerful Accounting and The Motivation Movement, a two-time "40 Under 40" award recipient from Accounting Today, and previous Unique CPA guest Josh Lance of Lance CPA Group, who has won the same award five times. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com
