Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Welcome to another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm. Today, Roger Knecht and Duane Deason, a seasoned CPA and cost management expert, discuss how accounting firms can provide invaluable cost management services to their clients. This episode explores strategies for optimizing business efficiency, increasing profitability, and leveraging financial data for sustained growth, moving beyond traditional accounting into an advisory role. In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to Cost Management 02:54 Cost Management for Accountants 06:14 Rethinking Cost Management Strategies 09:29...
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Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses AI and Cashflow with Duane Deason
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Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2022! Accounting & bookkeeping is made up of processes and systems, prime to be automated. But what and how is the million-dollar question. Well, this is a conversation with someone committed to using technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to do just that. This is a conversation with the founder of such a company. Listen in as Roger has Moshe share his story and give some insights into the process of leveraging technology to help the accounting profession. Automation and accuracy are our friends! It removes the pain points...
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In today’s episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, Roger Knecht and Jonathan Stark discuss the pitfalls of hourly billing and the significant benefits of shifting to value-based pricing for accounting firms. Learn how to transform your business model, increase profitability, and build stronger client relationships by focusing on client outcomes rather than billable hours. This episode offers practical strategies for making this critical transition and leveraging your expertise effectively. In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 01:21 The Problem with Hourly Billing 03:31...
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Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses the mindset around pricing with Jonathan Stark.
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Listen as two expert salespeople share their insights; the key elements needed to close the deal and get the clients you deserve. Debra and Roger offer actionable steps that any accounting professional can take to comfortably use to get the next new client. This is an energetic conversation that you are sure to enjoy and use to improve your sales processes. Get ready to take some good notes on topics ranging from: Identifying and using your Inside Voice – your inner voice Sales make the work go round, consider it first things first when it comes to your business. Sales are the...
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Welcome to another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm with Roger Knecht. In today’s episode, Roger discusses the critical role of ethics in accounting and business with Arun Kumar, founder of Ultim Quest Knowledge. They explore how ethical practices contribute to long-term success and prevent financial pitfalls, offering insights for accounting professionals, bookkeepers, and tax preparers building premier accounting firms. In This Episode: 00:00 The Importance of Ethics in Accounting 04:43 Defining Ethics in Accounting 11:12 Rationalizing Dishonesty and the Slippery Slope 19:56...
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Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! Have you ever asked yourself the question, “am I enough, good enough” or “am I deserving”? These self-sabotaging questions that conjure up self-doubt and even the imposter syndrome in business may be common, but they don’t need to persist. Let’s discuss the emotions many individuals experience as they start and build their accounting business. This can range from insecurities that may include social anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome and beyond. It’s more than understanding and identifying them, let’s also...
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Welcome to another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm. Today, Roger Knecht and Jeff Dredge discuss the evolution of the accounting profession, highlighting the shift from traditional compliance to essential advisory services. They explore how embracing technology and a “hindsight, insight, foresight” approach can transform accounting firms and enhance client relationships. Learn about the value of work-life balance and strategic collaboration for sustained growth. In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction & Early Career 02:11 From Employee to Partner 05:01 The Evolution to...
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Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2022! If getting more clients is on the agenda, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Roger speaks with Chris about the elements that make up the ideal marketing strategy from identifying the ideal clients, to niching, advertising budget, emotional selling and so much more. This is a fun, heartfelt conversation between two friends you’ll enjoy and find helpful as you work ON your business to get the clients you deserve. Sit back and enjoy, and be ready to take some good notes. Your Host: , president of Our Guest: Chris Forsey Chris is...
info_outlineJoin us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses AI for accountants with Mary Delaney.