AI for Accountants: Are You Missing This Shift? w/ Mary Delaney
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Roger Knecht and Mary Delaney, CEO of Karbon, discuss the cultural shift of AI in accounting. Learn how to leverage AI-powered accounting software and transform your firm’s operations. This episode offers practical advice for accounting professionals looking to build premier firms and embrace technological advancements. In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to Karbon & AI in Accounting 04:03 AI: A Cultural Shift for Firms 09:44 Practical AI Applications in Accounting 14:20 AI’s Role in Advisory & Value-Based Pricing 19:24 Impactful Client Relationships: Joe’s Story 26:49 Thriving...
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This Week on BPAF : Mary Delaney
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses AI for accountants with Mary Delaney.
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Rewind : Let’s Get More Referrals w/ Stacey Brown Randall
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! Stacey and Roger have a great discussion to remove some of the fog surrounding marketing and sales efforts to grow your business and get the clients you deserve. As accountants we can track out efforts, the Return On Investment (ROI) based on time and money, so what should we be doing? From prospecting efforts to referrals, this is a thought-provoking discussion that you don’t want to miss. Listen and find the holes that may exist in your marketing and sales process so you can plug those holes and get the clients you deserve. It’s...
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Future-Proof Your Firm: Embrace CAS & AI Now w/ Deneen Dias
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Welcome to another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm. Today, Roger Knecht and Deneen Dias discuss the evolution of accounting, focusing on Client Advisory Services (CAS) and the strategic shift from traditional bookkeeping to high-value advisory. Learn how your firm can embrace technology, particularly AI, to scale operations, enhance client relationships, and drive recurring revenue. In This Episode: 00:00 Welcome & Guest Introduction 02:11 Deneen’s Journey into Accounting 04:08 Defining Client Advisory Services (CAS) 08:08 CAS 1.0 vs. CAS 2.0 & Challenges 12:24...
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This Week on BPAF : Deneen Dias
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses embracing AI and CAS with Deneen Dias
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Rewind : Breaking Free From The Imposter Syndrome w/ Trokon Pope
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! Think of it, finishing college, working within the community, and then starting your accounting business. Trokon shares with Roger what it took to get the confidence and competence to start the accounting business. He points out the 3 things that made the difference to insure his success in the first year. It’s like a franchise without the royalty fees. Trokon is quick to point out that getting clients is priority #1. Hear the mantra he uses to stay focus and make sure it is a win/win relationship when working with a...
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Build Authority: The Handwritten Note Advantage w/ David Wachs
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Roger Knecht talks with David Wachs, founder of Handwrytten, about the unexpected power of personalized, robotic handwritten notes in an increasingly digital world. Learn how this unique approach to communication can build stronger client relationships, enhance marketing efforts, and ultimately elevate your accounting firm’s brand to a luxury service. In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to Handwrytten 02:10 The Origin Story of Handwrytten 05:04 Authenticity of Robotic Handwriting 08:47 Applications for Handwritten Notes 12:00 Impact and Durability of Notes 15:09 Differentiating with...
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This Week on BPAF : David Wachs
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses the power of handwritten notes with David Wachs.
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Rewind : Begin With The End In Mind w/ Tyler Otto
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! This is an episode you don’t want to miss. Tyler has a fascinating story to share. From the stable corporate job to joining the wife in her accounting business. Roger and Tyler have so much to cover as they discuss: Developing a virtual accounting business, never meeting the client and many of the staff in person but working with them remotely Prequalifying potential clients for consideration. Although he runs a virtual business he still understands is needs to be personable and based on relationship building We all know...
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Your Budget is Wrong: Why Most Forecasts Fail w/ Matt Putra
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, Roger Knecht and guest Matt Putra discuss the critical differences between budgeting and forecasting in accounting, emphasizing data-driven decision-making for e-commerce businesses. They explore how financial management, including KPIs and cash flow strategies, helps fast-growing consumer brands optimize profitability and scale effectively, with a focus on AI’s transformative impact. In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to Matt Putra and 8x 01:03 Matt’s Journey to 8x and Data-Driven Decisions 02:52 Budget vs. Forecast: Key...
info_outlineJoin us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses differences between bookkeeping and CFO adisory services with Shady Abboud.