CPA Life
CPA Life, with host John Randolph, focuses on local CPA firm leaders across the country who go against the grain in building exceptional organizations through non-traditional practices. They show there are firms outside of the Top 100 where you have the ability to build a sustainable, family-friendly career in accounting. Listen in and discover that's not the exception – but the rule!
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Rewind: Building a Remote Firm from the Ground Up
11/05/2025
Rewind: Building a Remote Firm from the Ground Up
Zane Stevens co-founded Protea Financial, an accounting firm focused on the wine industry, and it was remote from the beginning. We look back on his conversation with on this special CPA Life Rewind Episode 81 about how this allowed him to treat employees like adults and provide flexibility in their roles. He also emphasizes the benefits of niche focus, arguing that firms that try to be everything to everyone often underdeliver. Zane notes that communication is often the biggest challenge for remote teams, requiring purposeful structures and frequent adjustments. Still, he finds that remote work allows for more precise, focused conversations and improved productivity. Get the full show notes and more resources at
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CPA Life Rewind: Looking Ahead to the Future of Accounting
10/15/2025
CPA Life Rewind: Looking Ahead to the Future of Accounting
We take a look back at John Randolph's conversation with Liz Farr, host of The Disruptors Podcast on CPA Trendlines, on CPA Life Rewind Episode 80. Liz’s insights on innovative practices in accounting, the talent pipeline, modern methods and more, are things you simply don’t want to miss. So whether you caught Liz’s appearance the first time around or not, stay tuned for expertise on the profession that you’re not likely to find anywhere else. Get the full show notes and more resources at
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The Next Chapter of CPA Life: Fill Your Cup
10/01/2025
The Next Chapter of CPA Life: Fill Your Cup
For Episode 79 of CPA Life, a different sort of show: John Randolph and producer Justin Grant take a candid look at the evolution of the podcast itself. John, inspired by his recent break from social media, reflects on the boundary setting, creating margins for yourself, finding joy both inside and outside of work, and what productivity actually is and means. From stories about aligning personal values with professional roles, the impact of meaningful client relationships and more, John drinks directly from the podcast’s well in exploring the direction he plans to take Benaiah Consulting Group in as well. Tune in and find out what’s in store next! Get the full show notes and more resources at
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CPA Life Rewind: Building a Modern Firm with an Eye to the Future
09/24/2025
CPA Life Rewind: Building a Modern Firm with an Eye to the Future
Check out this edition of CPA Life Rewind, as we reflect on John Randolph's conversation with Matt Patrick, the president and founder of Patrick Accounting and Whirks. They discuss the vision Matt has executed to build a modern, efficient, people-centric accounting firm. While focusing on the importance of retaining great employees, creating a family-friendly work environment, and developing a sustainable business model, Matt also delves into accounting’s many challenges, particularly around the impact of technology and talent retention. With a focus on core values and fostering a culture of continuous learning and trust, Patrick Accounting and Whirks have excelled, and Matt is keen to share advice from his own experience, just as he learned from others who have been there before and made the same mistakes he once made. Get the full show notes and more resources at
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Lessons in Leadership and Letting Go: The Courage to Change
09/10/2025
Lessons in Leadership and Letting Go: The Courage to Change
John Randolph picks up part 2 of his conversation with Nate Goodman, founder of Goodman CPA, on Episode 77 of CPA Life. Diving deeper into the bold decisions and core values shaping his firm’s future, Nate discusses the challenges and rewards of moving away from traditional tax compliance work, the importance of building the right team, how faith and family guide every step, and more. Nate is candid about letting go of legacy clients and navigating growing pains, as well as about the ambitious goals he has for his firm, including increasing his numbers by 10x over the next several years. But he stresses that he will always seek to accomplish his goals without sacrificing what matters most, and while ensuring that what he does is in accordance with God’s will. Get the full show notes and more resources at
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Growth, Generosity, and Going Against the Grain
09/03/2025
Growth, Generosity, and Going Against the Grain
Nate Goodman’s path from church ministry to leading a fast-growing accounting firm is anything but ordinary. Episode 76 of CPA Life kicks off part one of John Randolph’s two-part sitdown with Nate, the founder and president of Goodman CPA, to unpack how his faith, passion for helping others, and commitment to God’s purpose have shaped his mission to challenge the status quo and build a people-first, purpose-driven practice. Nate shares insights on dealing with rapid growth, the lessons he learned from his firm’s early struggles, and the depth of his focus on generosity and community impact as a core firm value. He also discusses the firm’s focus on advisory services, the shift to subscription-based pricing, and how Goodman CPA is empowering business owners and transforming communities. Don’t miss this inspiring look at what it means to do accounting differently from the ground up. Get the full show notes and more resources at
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Passion for Making Your Business a Success
08/20/2025
Passion for Making Your Business a Success
What happens when a CPA firm ditches tradition and builds everything around people, purpose, and possibility? Sarah Jones, founder of Sarah Jones CPA, joins John Randolph on Episode 75 of CPA Life, and she reveals how a small-town mindset, bold leadership, and a dash of hot pink can transform the accounting world. From rethinking value to embracing remote work and radical clarity, this conversation is a candid look at what it takes to grow a firm—and a career—on your own terms. Whether you’re a firm leader rethinking your approach, an accountant seeking inspiration, or simply curious about the future of public accounting, Sarah’s refreshing perspective on what’s possible when you challenge the status quo is one you won’t want to miss. Get the full show notes and more resources at
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CPA Life Rewind: Growth, Culture, PE and More
08/06/2025
CPA Life Rewind: Growth, Culture, PE and More
We look back at John Randolph’s conversation with Anshul Chawla, Director of Corporate Development at Chawla & Chawla, on CPA Life Rewind Episode 74. From working at Big Four firms and in private equity, to returning to his family-run CPA firm, Anshul has a deep, varied perspective on accounting, and he is full of useful thoughts about what you can do to improve your firm’s efficiency, culture, and talent acquisition and retention. His firm has undergone an extensive modernization process, enhancing the employee experience in addition to efficiency, and they have made the affirmative choice to seek out and integrate younger talent to ensure an ongoing future. Having worked in private equity, he has a great deal of knowledge about its recent second major foray into accounting, and he emphasizes maintaining firm culture amidst the potential for such rapid growth and change. Get the full show notes and more resources at
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CPA Life Rewind: Getting Your Time Back and Making More
07/16/2025
CPA Life Rewind: Getting Your Time Back and Making More
CPA Life Rewind features accounting firm coach Geraldine Carter this week, as we look back on the highlights of her two-part conversation with John Randolph on Episode 73. With a background in engineering, Geraldine’s experience in founding her own business led her to realize the challenges many CPAs face as business owners themselves. She talks about how to simplify your practice and create value for your clients that they want to pay you more for, reducing your hours while increasing your income, narrowing your focus and niching to make your work easier both to do and to market, and more absolutely brilliant insights. If building a thriving, fulfilling practice is your goal, then the first thing you need to do is listen to Geraldine’s insights in this episode. Get the full show notes and more resources at
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Mentors Count: Empowering Emerging Accountants
07/02/2025
Mentors Count: Empowering Emerging Accountants
CPA Life welcomes Yuri Kapilovich, #TheFunCPA, back to the podcast to talk to host John Randolph about his newly created Mentors Count community. The managing partner of Kapilovich & Associates, Yuri saw the need for mentors in public accounting due to the decline of available time and the pipeline problem within the industry, so he founded Mentors Count to serve as a community where up and coming accountants could go to regain some of that lost mentorship. From tax technical support, essential career development advice, mental health discussions and more, Mentors Count is designed to be open and welcoming, especially when folks have questions they might not feel comfortable asking at work. Get the full show notes and more resources at
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Breaking Tradition and Going Modern
06/18/2025
Breaking Tradition and Going Modern
John Randolph sits down with Joy Lutz, founder and CEO of Aligned CPA in Lake City, Florida, on Episode 71 of CPA Life. Joy has been “right behind the trailblazers” in the profession as she’s grown her firm from two to eight employees within the past four years, and the knowledge and experience she’s gained are keys to this discussion. Joy has placed Aligned’s focus directly on helping service-based businesses simplify their financials, optimize tax strategies, and develop growth plans, all while avoiding billable hours and utilizing a full-service, monthly recurring revenue model that incentivizes her employees to give great service. She discusses proper talent acquisition and running a firm like a business while highlighting her belief in community engagement and mentoring as cornerstones to success in Accounting, evidenced by Aligned being named the Small Firm of the Year by PASBA for 2025. Get the full show notes and more resources at
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A Modern Mindset: Building for the Future
06/04/2025
A Modern Mindset: Building for the Future
Matt Patrick, the president and founder of Patrick Accounting and Whirks, has felt called to entrepreneurship since a remarkable sequence of events that occurred early on in his initially very traditional career. He joins John Randolph on Episode 70 of CPA Life to discuss the vision he’s executed to build a modern, efficient, people-centric accounting firm. While focusing on the importance of retaining great employees, creating a family-friendly work environment, and developing a sustainable business model, Matt also delves into the challenges accounting faces today, the impact of technology, and the keys to retaining talent. The episode underscores the significance of hiring based on core values and fostering a culture of continuous learning and trust, while also seeking out advice from others who have been there before and made the same mistakes you’re making. Get the full show notes and more resources at
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Launch Your Firm: Empowering CPAs
05/21/2025
Launch Your Firm: Empowering CPAs
Ronnie Withaeger’s journey in Accounting has led him to currently running five businesses, including a sauna, and he talks to John Randolph about doing things his way on Episode 69 of CPA Life. The owner and founder of Ronald Withaeger CPA in Las Vegas, Ronnie started his career at a traditional firm but ultimately established his own practice focused on family-friendly, sustainable growth, and he shares his insights through his accounting community initiative, Launch Your Firm. Highlighting the importance of confidence, client relationships, and flexible work structures in running a successful firm, Ronnie is motivated by the opportunity to support other accountants in starting their own practices. Get the full show notes and more resources at
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Going Remote and Building Success
05/07/2025
Going Remote and Building Success
John Randolph dives deep into a discussion on reshaping the public accounting space with Chris Williams, owner and CEO of System Six, on Episode 68 of CPA Life. A remote, cloud-based accounting firm, System Six’s culture-driven, employee-focused environment serves as a model for balancing employees' professional growth with their personal lives. They delve into the dynamics of private equity in professional services and as someone with a finance background, Chris has a unique perspective on the firm’s strategy for growth through both organic methods and strategic acquisitions. Ultimately, the episode underscores the importance of adapting management practices for a remote workforce in order to maintain employee satisfaction and client retention. Get the full show notes and more resources at
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The Talent Equation: Finding that Missing Potential
04/23/2025
The Talent Equation: Finding that Missing Potential
John Randolph concludes his conversation with Rob Brown of Accounting Influencers on Episode 67 of CPA Life. Focusing on talent and leadership in accounting from multiple perspectives, they delve into the need for entrepreneurial spirit, and the importance of taking risks and overcoming the fear of judgment. They analyze the pandemic-induced shift to remote and hybrid working, noting that while it’s clearly better for the rank-and-file, it’s not without negatives, particularly the loss of mentorship and osmosis-style learning. They highlight the importance of intentionality and deliberate actions by leaders to maintain culture and productivity in the fact of this, touching on what a complex problem talent acquisition and retention is. The fact that a large proportion of accountants are nearing retirement age and that the pipeline shows fewer new entrants into the profession just underscores the problem further. With this backdrop, they emphasize the critical need for firms to better articulate what makes them unique to attract and retain talent effectively, stressing the power of storytelling and personal testimonies in showcasing a firm's culture and values. Get the full show notes and more resources at
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Retelling Accounting’s Story: An Eye on the Profession
04/16/2025
Retelling Accounting’s Story: An Eye on the Profession
Join John Randolph for part 1 of his special two part interview with Rob Brown, the founder of Accounting Influencers, on Episode 66 of CPA Life. The concept of “story” figures heavily into their conversation about talent in the profession, highlighting the value of both personal and employer branding to drive better outcomes. Rob looks at the role of thought leadership as pivotal insofar as changing the paradigmatic, Big Four-oriented story that permeates the general perception of accounting, and they agree that there is a shared responsibility between individual accountants and firms that are making a difference in the space, to rebuild some of the lost trust and prestige accounting has lost in recent years. Get the full show notes and more resources at
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Behind the Recruiting Curtain: A Deep Dive with John, Rachel and Marcus
04/02/2025
Behind the Recruiting Curtain: A Deep Dive with John, Rachel and Marcus
Episode 65 of CPA Life is a particularly special episode—a re-broadcast of John Randolph’s appearance on Who's Really The BOSS with Rachel and Marcus Dillon of Dillon Business Advisors! In this collaboration, John shares insights into the recruiting landscape in public accounting from his perspective as Principal at Benaiah Consulting, delving into what he sees as keys to healthy recruitment: work-life balance, a positive firm culture, flexible working arrangements, and decisive leaders, to name but a few. Rachel and Marcus recount their recent recruiting experience where they found going it on their own wasn’t working out, and they have been thrilled with their experience letting John and Benaiah handle things. John is full of practical advice on hiring practices, compensation ranges, and fostering lasting employee relationships—this is one episode you won’t want to miss. Get the full show notes and more resources at
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Opportunities and Challenges: Accounting's Evolving Landscape
03/19/2025
Opportunities and Challenges: Accounting's Evolving Landscape
John Randolph concludes his conversation with Allan Fisher of Premier Financial Search on Episode 64 of CPA Life. Delving into the evolving dynamics of the accounting profession, the two discuss how the competitive landscape has expanded beyond local firms to national competition, the advantage boutique firms have had as that landscape changed, and some of the myths surrounding accounting recruitment. Allan emphasizes that firms need to tell a compelling story, explores the challenges posed by private equity in the industry, and touches on talent shortages, offshoring, CPA credentialing issues, and strategies firms can adopt to retain top talent. Allan’s valuable insights on how firms can align better with market expectations are content you don’t want to miss. Get the full show notes and more resources at
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Redefining Recruitment: A Progressive Approach
03/12/2025
Redefining Recruitment: A Progressive Approach
Host John Randolph kicks off a special two part conversation with Allan Fisher, president and founder of Premier Financial Search, on Episode 63 of CPA Life. Continuing the theme of recruiting in the profession, they explore the ongoing transformation in public accounting, focusing on building a sustainable, people-centric work culture. Allan’s “unconventionally conventional” path to recruiting did take him through work as an accountant, so as a recruiter, he is able to frame things “from the other side.” He discusses how firms that have adapted to retain talent in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic have seen better talent acquisition and lower turnover, emphasizing empathetic leadership and enhanced benefits, and stressing that it’s not enough to just show up to an interview with a candidate anymore—you need to send your best. This all ties into the necessity for a progressive approach to recruitment, ensuring firms attract and maintain top talent by continuously improving their practices and culture. Get the full show notes and more resources at
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The Talent Game: Recruiting Right
02/26/2025
The Talent Game: Recruiting Right
John Randolph delves into the evolving landscape of recruiting in public accounting with Kerry Billington, Managing Partner at Spartan Placements, on Episode 62 of CPA Life. Kicking off a month-long series focused on perspectives in the recruiting space, their conversation highlights the significance of culture, flexible work environments, and the impact of private equity in the industry, as Kerry provides insights into recruiting trends, the role of AI, and strategies for attracting and retaining top talent in the profession. She emphasizes the need for transparency, autonomy, and the right work-life balance to keep professionals engaged and fulfilled, with a simple, unifying theme: That listening to what people want is the best thing you can do to land the workforce you need. Get the full show notes and more resources at
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Making an Impact on Clients and the Community
02/12/2025
Making an Impact on Clients and the Community
The concluding part two of John Randolph’s conversation with Chris Johnson awaits on this special Episode 61 of CPA Life. Expanding his thoughts on accountability and “extreme ownership,” Chris discusses the challenges inherent in self-reflection and holding oneself and one’s firm to a higher standard. Given the significance of not tolerating poor performance and attitudes within teams, the ability to self-reflect is paramount. Chris also introduces his firm’s unique “Spark of Joy” initiative, where employees and even clients are given money to enable them to perform acts of kindness in the community. The pair conclude by delving into the importance of integrating AI tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney into business processes to enhance productivity and creativity. Chris emphasizes continuous learning, prompt engineering, and the use of AI to streamline tasks and foster innovation, and he has made several examples of useful AI prompts publicly available to facilitate this for others in the profession. Chris’s commitment to community impact and leveraging technology truly mark his unique approach to leadership and business growth. Get the full show notes and more resources at
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Redefining What Accounting Success Means
02/05/2025
Redefining What Accounting Success Means
Continuing the momentum of the new Season 3 of CPA Life is this special two part conversation between John Randolph and Chris Johnson, CEO of CJ CPAs in San Antonio, Texas. Chris started his career in a way typical of many accounting professionals, with a spell in the Big Four and with a local firm before being presented with an unusual opportunity that ultimately led to him founding CJ CPAs. And although many firms claim to value their employees, be committed to work-life balance and innovative practices, and so forth, Chris has proven they mean what they say, with an offered 50K sign-on bonus (the highest publicly known bonus in American accounting history) being one such indicator that they do things a little bit differently. Tune in for part one of this conversation with insights on the value of real honesty, data-driven decisions, and building a culture that nurtures personal and professional growth. Get the full show notes and more resources at
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Flexibility, Growth and Trends: Season 3 Kickoff, Part 2
01/22/2025
Flexibility, Growth and Trends: Season 3 Kickoff, Part 2
We return to part two of our special 2025 kickoff Episode 58 of CPA Life as John Randolph “switches sides” to be interviewed by producer Justin Grant. Focusing on evolving definitions of career success and the need for firms to offer flexible, individualized opportunities to retain talent, John goes deeper in exploring the impact of remote work, its relationship to proactive hiring practices, and the need for smaller firms to leverage their agility to compete with larger firms. Although such firms face challenges in attracting and retaining talent, John’s insights into their ethos and the competitive advantages it actually provides them is content you do not want to miss as you plan for strategy for the coming year and beyond. Get the full show notes and more resources at
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Fears, Frustrations and the Future: Season 3 Kickoff, Part 1
01/15/2025
Fears, Frustrations and the Future: Season 3 Kickoff, Part 1
John Randolph “sits on the other side of the studio” on this special two-part Season 3 kickoff episode of CPA Life. With hosting duties accounted for by producer Justin Grant of ProfessionalProductions.net, John delves into the challenges firms will face in 2025 and beyond, such as losing key talent, increased competition and specialization in the profession, and the need for technological adaptation. Highlighting the importance of embracing remote work and modern recruitment strategies to attract and retain top talent, John also explores the potential and mindset of new entrants into the profession, marking an optimistic view of the future—at least, for those firms willing to do what it takes! Get the full show notes and more resources at
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CPA Life Rewind: Transform Public Accounting with Ron Baker
12/26/2024
CPA Life Rewind: Transform Public Accounting with Ron Baker
Season’s Greetings from CPA Life! Today, we look back at one of John Randolph’s most impactful conversations of 2024, where he was joined by accounting legend Ron Baker of VeraSage. The two delved deep into the groundbreaking topics of value and subscription-based pricing and client advisory services. The author of eight books, Ron’s extensive writings, keynote speeches and general advocacy on these and other topics are distilled down in this Rewind episode. Tune in to discover Ron and John’s insights on niche expertise, the value of transformations over transactional services, and strategies for retaining talent in your firm while enhancing client relationships. Get the full show notes and more resources at
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Go Full Send on Your Accounting Journey
12/11/2024
Go Full Send on Your Accounting Journey
John Randolph sits down with Roman Villard, co-founder of Full Send Finance, on Episode 56 of CPA Life. Sharing his journey from finance major to starting his own firm, Roman emphasizes the importance of a culture-forward approach and how that has helped Full Send shoot out of the blocks, growing from zero to 12 full-time employees in just over two years. Highlighting the need for technology to attract and retain talent, Roman dives into things that have given Full Send cross-generational appeal, such as work-life balance, which is achieved in large part through hybrid working, and the significance of creating a resonant brand narrative. Touching on so many vital aspects that can make or break the success of your own firm, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Get the full show notes and more resources at
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A Pioneer in Public Accounting: Looking Forward
11/27/2024
A Pioneer in Public Accounting: Looking Forward
Join host John Randolph on Episode 55 of CPA Life, as he talks to James Rainwater, founder of RainwaterCPA, about his journey and unique approach to public accounting. James discusses his non-traditional career path, how he ultimately discovered he prefers the public accounting space over private, and the evolution of his fully remote firm, which is in its second iteration after James founded a much more traditionally focused firm over 20 years ago. Emphasizing the benefits of a nationwide client base, subscription-based pricing, and intentional communication within a geographically dispersed team, James also shares insights on incorporating social media for client acquisition and the importance of flexibility in building a successful, people-focused CPA firm. Get the full show notes and more resources at
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From Tradition to Transformation: Catalyzing Growth
11/13/2024
From Tradition to Transformation: Catalyzing Growth
Eric Joern started his accounting career at James Hamlin & Co., a traditional firm founded in the 1960s in Antioch, Illinois, right out of college. He joins John Randolph on Episode 54 of CPA Life to talk about his role in transforming that firm into Kaizen CPAs and Advisors, where he now serves as partner. Doing away with traditional CPA practices to focus on team wellbeing, sustainability, and national impact, Eric shares his journey, the firm's rebranding efforts, and strategies for maintaining a balanced work environment. With a roughly 50/50 split between in-office and remote workers, systems and processes are key to Kaizen’s success, and maintaining cultural cohesion within the firm, a top priority, highlighting the importance of flexibility, adaptability, and support for remote employees in building a thriving, modern-minded CPA firm. Get the full show notes and more resources at
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Breaking Boundaries: From Firm to Freedom
10/30/2024
Breaking Boundaries: From Firm to Freedom
John Randolph talks with Kelly Rohrs, owner and founder of Kelly A. Rohrs CPA, who shares her journey to building a sustainable and flexible accounting firm, on Episode 53 of CPA Life. Having been recognized by CPA Practice Advisors on their Top 40 Under 40 list, Kelly discusses her transition from a traditional firm to launching her own practice amid the COVID-19 pandemic. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, implementing modern software solutions, and the importance of community in helping you navigate your journey, especially so you don’t end up bringing all the bad habits and inefficient processes over to your own venture. In order to grease the skids for accounting firm owners to do just that, Kelly established Fiscal Minds to help accountants network and build their firms. Get the full show notes and more resources at
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Fair Pay in Accounting: Tracking the Data
10/16/2024
Fair Pay in Accounting: Tracking the Data
Dominic Piscopo’s journey in accounting started at a Big Four firm in Canada, where he discovered his firm was paying its employees well below the average in his area. He talks to John Randolph on Episode 52 of CPA Life about how that experience, among others, led to him launching Big 4 Transparency, a platform which tracks salary data in the profession. Although Big 4 Transparency started as a community project, Dom has transformed it into a full-time venture, and he talks about what he feels is his social responsibility to supply this information for free to the community while taking on firm clients who want to understand where their offerings stand in the marketplace. Underscoring the strategic use of timely data to attract and retain talent, Dom talks about how transparent compensation practices can promote employee satisfaction and prevent wage stagnation, benefiting firms of all sizes. Get the full show notes and more resources at
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