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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Mar 29, 2022 • 20min
Becoming a Constant Learner
On Episode 63 of The Unique CPA, Tom Gorczynski, Enrolled Agent, Certified Tax Planner, and non-attorney member of the Bar of the United States Tax Court, discusses his role in educating other tax professionals and providing IRS representation for tax preparers. Tom shares his approach to research and education, and he highlights the importance of being a constant learner within the profession. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com
Mar 15, 2022 • 34min
Transforming Firm Culture
John Garrett returns to The Unique CPA for episode 62, and he talks to Randy Crabtree about the importance of ensuring that a firm's people are actually treated like people. The author of What's Your "And", John specializes in helping especially CPA firms attract and retain talent by emphasizing the human element and ensuring that a firm's culture doesn't just exist, but is thriving and aspirational for its employees. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com
Mar 1, 2022 • 25min
Navigating New Lease Accounting Standards
On Episode 61 of The Unique CPA, Randy Crabtree is joined by Joel Hess, a Principal at LeaseCrunch, which provides cloud-based lease accounting software solutions for CPA firms. Joel discusses the significance of new lease accounting standards and shares ways firms can efficiently implement them. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com
Feb 15, 2022 • 36min
Keeping Up with a Radical Technological Transition
On Episode 60 of The Unique CPA, Randy speaks with Randy Johnston, Executive Vice President at K2 Enterprises and a leading technology consultant. Randy discusses how to find the optimal software package for client accounting services and shares his thoughts on the radical technology transition he foresees the industry undergoing over the next five years. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com
Feb 1, 2022 • 39min
Harnessing the Power of Your Subconscious
On Episode 59 of The Unique CPA, Robb Zbierski returns to discuss ways to boost productivity with Randy Crabtree. Robb shares ten tips from his book, Master Your Mind, where he recommends practices to bypass negativity, internalize objectives on a subconscious level, and deliver results more efficiently. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com
Jan 18, 2022 • 35min
The Recipe for Great Mentorship
On Episode 58 of The Unique CPA, Randy speaks with Rik Nemanick, the founder of Nemanick Leadership Consulting. Rik shares eight rules for becoming a strong mentor from his book, The Mentor's Way. He discusses gaps in how firms currently structure mentorship programs and offers advice on how to overcome common pitfalls. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com
Jan 4, 2022 • 29min
Revolutionizing Fractional CFO Services
On Episode 57 of The Unique CPA, Terrell Turner returns to discuss the fractional CFO concept with Randy Crabtree. Terrell discusses recent honors he's received, strategies for businesses who are looking for fractional CFO services, how his firm provides those services using a tailored pricing model, and his passion for helping business owners make the most of what they have. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com
Dec 14, 2021 • 26min
Support in a Changing Landscape
On episode 56 of The Unique CPA, Randy talks to Grace Horvath, current Vice President of Services at CPAmerica, who will take over the role of President from January 1, 2022, onwards. Grace discusses her history in sales, her understanding of marketing and its importance for CPA firms, the changing landscape of the profession, and how important it member associations are to help guide succession, firm structure, and success both at the individual and firm level. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com
Nov 30, 2021 • 22min
Burnout: A Growing Phenomenon
On episode 55 of The Unique CPA, Randy is joined by Doug Brown of Summit Success International. Doug and Summit specialize in helping professionals and businesses take control of their workflow and time in order to better serve their clients, their employees and coworkers, and themselves. Randy focuses his questions around burnout, and Doug shares his considerable insights, including a number of useful takeaways. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com
Nov 16, 2021 • 23min
The New Era of Private Equity Investment
On Episode 54 of The Unique CPA, Randy is joined by Allan Koltin, CPA, CGMA, the CEO of Koltin Consulting Group. With a laundry list of accolades, including Accounting Today's Top 100 Most Influential People in the Profession for over two decades running, Allan shares his insights into what he calls the "perfect storm" for why private equity firms are taking another shot at investing in accounting firms. He discusses with Randy the benefits to older and younger partners alike, and the danger for firms of being left behind if they don't act decisively. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com
