This week, my guest is certified public accountant Russell Carswell. I asked Russell to be my guest today for two reasons. First, he has started his own business and is a part owner in his CPA firm Porter, Carswell & Raya. But more importantly, as an accountant, Russell works with entrepreneurs every single day and sees all of the things that go into running a successful business. More than that, he sees them for all of his clients, and throughout his career has been able to advise and guide those business owners who have chosen him as their CPA to help improve the financial health of their businesses.
Too many business owners think of a CPA as someone who just files their taxes for them in April. That could not be further from the truth. A good CPA will manage your books for you, take care of quarterly estimated and payroll taxes, watch your spending and help advise you on what the right move is for the future of your company. Is it cheap? No. But in most cases, the fees you pay a CPA to manage the financial aspect of your business can be recouped simply by using that time to go out and build your business. As the business owner, what is the most effective use of your time? Trying to balance your books? Or developing contacts, networking, selling to customers and building your business?
Throughout his career, Russell has been a trusted advisor and financial expert for the business owners that are his clients. He also has some pretty hysterical stories about his time in business. I hope you enjoy listening to his interview as much as I enjoyed talking with him.
You can reach Russell by going to his CPA firm website at www.pcrcpa.com. You can call the Porter, Carswell & Raya offices at 316-755-0033 or you can email them at info@pcrcpa.com.
Or drop by their offices!
214 W Main St
Valley Center, KS 67147
