The Details are in the Forecast w/ Martin Zych
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Release Date: 03/23/2022
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For example, you’ll learn the 3 big questions you need to consider when drafting a forecast:
- How big can this thing get?
- What does it take to do that?
- What are the levers to pull to make it happen?
But that is just the start of it all.
- How does growth affect cash flow?
- What is the realistic pace growth can occur?
We need to realize that accounting should involve more analytical work. We really should be more involved with our clients, and this is accomplished when using technology to find the time and freedom to do more for our clients. It’s all about leveraging technology.
With that said, find out how Jirva came into existence and the benefits you can experience using it and see beyond tomorrow, into the future for your clients.
Think of it like this are you ready to jump out of the plane and move beyond accounting to advise your clients? Now is the time to become the Profit & Growth Expert for your clients.
Hear what Martin also thinks of the future of accounting as it relates to AI (artificial intelligence) and technology.
Enjoy the conversation and Stay Curious, Stay GRITTY
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Your Host: Roger Knecht, president of Universal Accounting Center
Guest Name: Martin Zych
Martin Zych is the co-founder and CEO of Jirav. He's career finance & accounting professional, specializing in high-growth tech companies. Previously, Martin was the Finance Director at Limeade and Zephyr Health and a Controller at Atlas Accelerator CFO firm. Over his career, Martin has set up dozens of finance functions and has helped raise over $200 million in funding. He founded Jirav to build the tool he wished he'd had available for him during his whole career as a finance leader at high-growth companies.
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