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Building the Premier Accounting Firm

Release Date: 03/14/2026

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Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021!

Imagine offering bookkeeping services on the side, over weekends and weeknights, and having the success to replace the day job income and then deciding to not only do it full-time but also now work to replace your spouse’s income and bring them home to be with the family.  DONE, Tiffani did that and so much more!  It was because of the freedom and flexibility that come from running her own business she was able to meet the needs that arose when growing the family having twins as well as homeschooling her children.

Consider the lessons the children are learning as they witness her success in business.  Amazing life lessons and insights that are hard to teach.

Hear what Tiffani and Roger discuss and how it relates to the daily challenges we all face as accounting entrepreneurs.  For example, what are the common emotions individuals experience when starting a business?  Trying to balance the good and bad to stay focused and passionate about the work is key to success. 

 

Your Host: Roger Knecht, president of Universal Accounting Center

Guest Name: Tiffani Higgins, CPA

Tiffani Higgins is a CPA, mom of 5 and former bookkeeping business owner. After 4 years of experiencing all the amazing benefits that a virtual bookkeeping  business provided to her family (unlimited vacation time, ability to travel, no need to budget, upgraded lifestyle, brand new car, house with a pool and tennis court, paying off debt, etc) she decided to launch the Stay-at-Home Bookkeeper Academy where she could teach other busy moms to follow in her footsteps and create their ideal lifestyle so they could have their cake and eat it too. This allows families to build wealth while still getting to experience every one of their children’s milestones.

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Universal Accounting Center

  • Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth.

 

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Whether you are considering the opportunities associated with starting a bookkeeping business with little or no experience or are ready to build a large accounting business with staff consider following the Turnkey Business Plan for accounting professionals.

With Tiffani’s help see what more you can accomplish reaching out to the Bookkeeper Academy and there check out the Elite Mastermind program.  Take the time to schedule a free strategy session.

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Get the Turnkey Business Plan for accounting professionals.  This is the free course to help you plan your success offering quality accounting services.  Here you’ll learn the 4 keys to your success related to marketing & sales, pricing, fulfillment and so much more.

 

Also, don’t forget to get your FREE copy of this book all accounting professionals should use to work on their business and become profitable.  This is a must have addition to every accountant’s library to provide to have the premier accounting business today:

 

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Remember this, Accounting Success IS Universal.

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For more information on how you can apply these principles in your business please visit us at www.universalaccountingschool.com or call us at 801.265.3777