Rewind : Embracing the Next Step w/ Adam Syvock
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Release Date: 06/14/2025
Rewind : Embracing the Next Step w/ Adam Syvock
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! Everyone starts somewhere as the begin to offer quality accounting services. Listen in as Adam and Roger discuss the journey from starting to ultimately having a successful accounting business. Adam shares his journey and offers suggestions. Also learn about Adam’s niching into the word of cannabis working with both the growers and dispensaries as clients. It’s a whole new world that is both exciting and challenging but well worth it. Hear a few things you can do to offer quality accounting services in an exciting way. Your...
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3 Interview Hacks to Hire Accounting All-Stars w/ Mark Herschberg
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, Roger Knecht welcomes Mark Herschberg, author of “The Career Toolkit,” to discuss essential skills for success, effective hiring processes, and the importance of career planning. They explore key skills like communication, negotiation, and leadership, offering actionable insights for both employers and employees in the accounting profession. Key Takeaways: 💡 Identify and assess key skills beyond technical abilities, such as communication, teamwork, and leadership, during the hiring process. 🤝 Negotiate effectively by...
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This Week on BPAF : Mark Herschberg
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses hiring and negotiation with Mark Herschberg.
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Rewind : Simplifying the Accounting Model for the Entrepreneur w/ Femke Hogema
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! Femke returns to discuss with Roger the power of numbers in business. Consider the benefits that come when helping clients manage their businesses with budgets and forecasts. It’s helpful to show clients the consequences of their decisions using a proforma. They also discuss the mental and emotional elements that affect decisions being made in business. Accounting is more than being compliant. It is helping the business owner manage by the numbers to make more informed business decisions as they run their companies. Doing so the...
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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
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
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
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
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
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
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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Everyone starts somewhere as the begin to offer quality accounting services.
Listen in as Adam and Roger discuss the journey from starting to ultimately having a successful accounting business.
Adam shares his journey and offers suggestions. Also learn about Adam’s niching into the word of cannabis working with both the growers and dispensaries as clients. It’s a whole new world that is both exciting and challenging but well worth it.
Hear a few things you can do to offer quality accounting services in an exciting way.
Your Host: Roger Knecht, president of Universal Accounting Center
Our Guest: Adam Syvock
Adam has a bachelors from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2014 and then enrolled at Universal Accounting afterwards in the Bookkeeping, Tax, and QuickBooks programs, as well as the master coaching program. Adam started as academic coach in 2016 for Universal Accounting and now serves students in the Bookkeeping, Tax Preparer, and QuickBooks programs. He recently also became the new Marketing & Business coach for Universal. In addition, Adam has been running his own accounting business, Infinity Accounting, since 2015 and since then opened another separate practice.
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- Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth.
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Get a FREE copy of a book all accounting professionals should use to offer trusted strategic advisory services and get paid what they are worth. This is a must have addition to every accountant’s library to provide the value clients look for today:
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