Growing Your Firm | Strategies for Accountants, CPA's, Bookkeepers , and Tax Professionals

Chad Ridner is the President of TwoRoads, a bookkeeping and tax company that relieves the burden and mystery of bookkeeping and tax, empowering business owners to clearly focus on what they're most passionate about and what they do best.

Quick question... if you were to count up the number of services you provide, how many could you list? Many firm owners get stuck in the trap offering "me too" services that end up costing a significant amount time, only to find out that the profit margin is never increasing ... Today's guest found a different way, which was to also introduce CFO level services for many of their clients. In this exclusive interview, we sat down with Steven Byler & Dan Gertudes, Partners at GrowthLab, where we discussed How To Ditch The Basic Accounting Services And Become An Outsourced CFO Firm.

Chet is the Managing Partner at Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk& Loyd, LLC (SJHL), a full-service accounting firm inMcPherson, Hutchinson, and Wichita KS. We work with individuals andbusinesses in industries such as manufacturing, agriculture,medical practitioners, school districts, cities & counties,among others. We are told by our clients that they prefer to workwith us because we genuinely care about their success and see thebig picture. SJHL was established in 1936 and I joined in 2006 as an accountant,was admitted as partner in 2011 and became Managing Partner in2014. My primary responsibilities include performing businessadvisory services, business valuations, individual & corporateincome tax, and working with closely held businesses to help themget where they want to be.

At GMLCPA, I'm helping businesses like yours make better decisions and move ahead faster. You see, competing in a global marketplace isn't easy. It takes expertise and in-depth analysis to ensure you're making the most of every opportunity. And that's just the beginning. If you're wearing the hat of a CFO, you know how quickly it can take you out of your leadership role. That's why, here at GMLCPA you can benefit from our Part-time or Virtual CFO services. That's right. Whether you are a small or mid-sized business, you can bundle CFO Services into a monthly package or as stand-alone consulting services. Imagine having a C-Level executive without the added payroll costs. You'd receive the feedback and guidance you need on your terms. This means, help navigating complex business systems and practices. But that's not all. GMLCPA offers you outsourced accounting and business consulting. Now, you can get the help you need, when you want it. It really is the answer you've been looking for. Here's the kicker. Our transparent cloud based systems mean you're free to monitor your financial statements in real time, any time. You're always in control. GMLCPA is helping businesses like yours, create stronger cash flows and improve the bottom-line. All with transparency and clear guidance. No more fears of hidden problems. Think about it. Now, you can have trusted professionals who will take an active interest in your business. You'll experience break-throughs, make better decisions and move ahead faster. The solution is all right here. Let's get started. Discover how easy real growth can be.

At GMLCPA, I'm helping businesses like yours make better decisions and move ahead faster. You see, competing in a global marketplace isn't easy. It takes expertise and in-depth analysis to ensure you're making the most of every opportunity. And that's just the beginning. If you're wearing the hat of a CFO, you know how quickly it can take you out of your leadership role. That's why, here at GMLCPA you can benefit from our Part-time or Virtual CFO services. That's right. Whether you are a small or mid-sized business, you can bundle CFO Services into a monthly package or as stand-alone consulting services. Imagine having a C-Level executive without the added payroll costs. You'd receive the feedback and guidance you need on your terms. This means, help navigating complex business systems and practices. But that's not all. GMLCPA offers you outsourced accounting and business consulting. Now, you can get the help you need, when you want it. It really is the answer you've been looking for. Here's the kicker. Our transparent cloud based systems mean you're free to monitor your financial statements in real time, any time. You're always in control. GMLCPA is helping businesses like yours, create stronger cash flows and improve the bottom-line. All with transparency and clear guidance. No more fears of hidden problems. Think about it. Now, you can have trusted professionals who will take an active interest in your business. You'll experience break-throughs, make better decisions and move ahead faster. The solution is all right here. Let's get started. Discover how easy real growth can be.

In this episode, we explore: Why You Would Want to Leave a Traditional CPA Firm Why the Billable Hour Model Does Not Work Change the Way You Do Business Focus on Quality and Not Quantity Jay Holmes is a Partner at BlueBack Accounting

Paula joined Beaird Harris in 1991 and became a shareholder in 2002. She works extensively with start-up companies and small businesses, specializing in working with physicians, dentists, attorneys, franchises, and sales companies. Paula is active in our wealth management business and has a passion for helping our clients achieve financial independence. With her extensive tax background, she works to merge financial planning goals with integrated tax strategies to achieve maximum financial results and tax savings. Paula also oversees the Firm's internship program and staff hiring and takes great pride in finding and retaining great Beaird Harris team members. Paula is a 1992 graduate of Texas A&M University and became a CPA in 1994. She is a licensed Investment Advisory Representative, as well as a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Texas Society of CPAs. She is also an active volunteer and serves on her church finance board of directors.

Joel Sinkin is the President of Transition Advisors, LLC., a firm that exclusively consults on Mergers & Acquisitions for public accounting firms. He is an expert in practice evaluation, succession planning and transaction structure. He has personally overseen 900+ transaction closings of accounting firms since 1990 and was named one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting from 2012 - 2015 by Accounting Today. He has worked with firms of all sizes from sole proprietors to large regional and international firms. He consults on internal and external succession planning and provides complete transaction support including valuations, alternative deal structures, documentation, due diligence and transitional issues regarding partners, staff and clients. Transition Advisors is dedicated to working exclusively with accounting firms nationwide to: • Develop and execute strategies to expand through mergers and acquisitions • Identify objectives and create unique methods to facilitate retirement and other transition of owners • Build business plans and owner agreements to facilitate and manage internal succession He teaches CPE courses and lectures for the AICPA, many State Societies of CPAs and National Accounting Organizations. Joel is also frequently quoted in trade magazines and has authored articles for The Journal of Accountancy, Accounting Today, The CPA Journal, Inside Public Accounting, and other publications. He co-authored "Guide to Buying and Merging CPA Firms"​ published by PPC and "CPA Firm Mergers & Acquisitions: How to Buy a Firm, How to Sell a Firm, and How to Make the Best Deal" published by the AICPA. Joel is also an editorial advisor to the AICPA's newsletter Small Firm Solutions. In 2004, he fulfilled a personal goal to create a new type of consulting firm that brings a fresh approach to the succession and growth needs of accounting firms and their owners nationally by joining forces with Terrence E. Putney, CPA to form Transition Advisors

About his recent presentation at DigitalCPA: The sale is complete and now you have to ensure the client stays excited about working with your firm. How long does it take to onboard a client? Who should be involved? How do you get the client to change to your processes and tools without overwhelming them with change? What are the systematized steps to onboarding? These questions, and others, will be discussed in this session. About Robert: Robert came to CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) in November 2014 transitioning over from a current outsourcing client of the firm. Robert has experience with several prestigious non-profits & higher education institutions in the Washington, D.C. area such as: the University Professional & Continuing Education Association, the American Physical Therapy Association, Georgetown University, & the National Academies of Science & Medicine. Robert is currently front running the firm wide Bill.com Team for support & sales; he also provides support for several other applications in the Washington, D.C. area such as QuickBooks for Desktop & Online, Intacct, and Association Management Systems.

CEO/Principal Taxnologi Solutions, LLC Taxnologi provides effective and efficient solutions for all of your indirect tax compliance and consulting needs. With over 20 years of combined experience, we specialize in tax software consulting integration and implementations (Vertex, Sabrix, Taxware, etc.), transaction tax automation, state tax compliance (sales, use, and property), tax research, audit defense, and property tax services. We continually adapt to the ever changing world of tax law and accounting allowing us to remain on the cutting edge of tax technology.