Rewind : The Evolution Of Accounting Training w/ Ken Bostrom
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Release Date: 05/31/2025
Get Paid What You’re Worth through Nonprofit Accounting w/ Jeremy Van Groll
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, host Roger Knecht interviews Jeremy Van Groll about niching down into the nonprofit sector and building a thriving accounting business with a strong culture. Jeremy shares his journey from corporate accounting to entrepreneurship, highlighting the unique aspects of nonprofit accounting and the importance of aligning business values with client missions. Key Takeaways: 🔍 Niche Down: Focus on a specific industry, like nonprofits, to build expertise and speak the language of your clients. 🤝 Build a Strong Culture: Define your...
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This Week on BPAF : Jeremy Van Groll
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses culture with Jeremy Van Groll
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Rewind : The Evolution Of Accounting Training w/ Ken Bostrom
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! Listen to this discussion with Ken Bostrom as he shares his perspective of 30 years of teaching accounting, how it has changed and now being done. Enjoy the evolution of accounting which now includes computers and software, how things progressed from WordPerfect, Lotus123, ABC Accounting, MYOB to so much more. See how the accounting profession has changed, especially how it has been taught over the years from debits and credits to include software training, from classroom instruction to online courses and programs. It has become easier...
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Are Podcasts the Future of Marketing for Accountants? w/ Christina Lenkowski
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this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm with Universal Accounting Center President Roger Knecht, podcast publicist Christina Lenkowski explains how accounting professionals can leverage podcast guest appearances to position themselves as authorities, build trust, and grow their businesses. Learn the strategies to educate potential clients, repurpose content, and create effective calls to action for lead generation through podcasting. In This Episode: 00:05 Introduction to the Premier Accounting Firm 01:30 The Rise of Podcasting in Marketing 04:41 Building Trust Through Podcasting...
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Rewind : Offering Quality Accounting Services With Confidence w/ Jennifer Capener
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Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! Jennifer works with and advises many accounting professionals as they start and build their business. Listen as she shares suggestions and best practices to help accelerate your success. There are two key elements she feels are necessary, confidence and competence. What does that mean? Understand how working with a coach can be the difference to ensure success. Some good advice, “don’t forget why you started”. Enjoy this next episode in the series to help you Build the Premier Accounting Firm. Sponsors: Helping accounting...
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Fix Your Sleep Debt: Ultimate Guide for Business Owners w/ Dr. Bijoy John
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In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, Dr. Bijoy John, a board-certified sleep specialist, joins Roger Knecht to discuss the vital connection between sleep and mental health for business owners. He shares actionable strategies to improve sleep quality, manage anxiety, and boost overall well-being, crucial for thriving in the demanding accounting industry. Key Takeaways: ⏰ Prioritize dedicated worry time to manage anxiety and prevent racing thoughts before bed. 📱 Establish a tech-free bedroom to optimize melatonin production and improve sleep quality. 🍽️ Adjust...
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This Week on BPAF : Dr. Bijoy John
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses sleep with Bijoy John.
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Achieve Your Goals: Train Your Brain for Peak Performance w/ Robb Zbierski
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
In this episode of “Building the Premier Accounting Firm,” host Roger Knecht and Robb Zbierski, professional speaker and coach with Freedom Personal Development, explore the critical role of mindset and mental health in achieving business success. They discuss practical strategies for rewiring your brain for optimism and resilience, offering actionable insights to overcome limiting beliefs. Key Takeaways: Recognize the value of having a “head coach” to gain perspective and challenge limiting beliefs. Implement daily, weekly, and quarterly routines to reinforce positive thinking and...
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Rewind : Are you Wired for Success w/ Erin Moger
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Listen to this discussion with Ken Bostrom as he shares his perspective of 30 years of teaching accounting, how it has changed and now being done.
Enjoy the evolution of accounting which now includes computers and software, how things progressed from WordPerfect, Lotus123, ABC Accounting, MYOB to so much more.
See how the accounting profession has changed, especially how it has been taught over the years from debits and credits to include software training, from classroom instruction to online courses and programs. It has become easier and more systemized.
Ken also shares how and when updates to training accounting occur each year to help individuals excel in the careers to get paid what they are worth.
Your Host: Roger Knecht, president of Universal Accounting Center
Our Guest: Ken Bostrom
Ken Bostrom has been an instructor, coach, and officer of Universal sector for nearly three decades. He has seen Universal Accounting Center grow from a small local brick-and-mortar accounting training school to an international provider of cutting edge, online certification training for accounting professionals to start and grow their own bookkeeping, accounting, and tax practice. Ken is the author behind our Professional Bookkeeper’s Guide to QuickBooks, as well as its annual updates. You could say Ken wrote the book on how to use QuickBooks to get more done in less time and to become a Profit and Growth Expert. He is a certified Color Accounting instructor, QuickBooks Specialist, and a QuickBooks Pro Advisor.
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