In this episode of the Fun CPA podcast, Yuri sits down with Blake Oliver, CPA and host of "The Accounting Podcast," to discuss the evolving landscape of the accounting profession.
Blake shares his unique journey from professional cellist to firm owner, and eventually to a leading voice in accounting technology and media. Blake also shares his POV on automation and AI, firm management, scaling, the technology of it all and of course – where the profession itself is headed.
Whether you are a seasoned CPA, a firm owner, or an accounting student, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on navigating technology and building a successful career in the modern accounting world
Episode Highlights:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Episode open and intro to Blake Oliver
3:14 - How Blake got into accounting
7:00 - How Blake got clients in the beginning
9:00 - Reasoning for selling
13:58 - Advice for those looking to sell their firm
16:07 - Post-sale
20:00 - Blake’s podcast (and how it became his ‘job’)
24:20 - Balancing authenticity in your brand while taking on sponsors
27:21 - 150 Hour Credit, what’s next to help the profession grow
35:33 - How do you vet your apps?
41:20 - “Are you optimistic about the profession?”
47:00 - Advice for students
50:00 - Firm growth
52:00 - Standing out at conferences
53:31 - Episode wrap-up
ABOUT HOST YURI KAPILOVICH
Yuri, aka #thefuncpa, has been in the accounting profession for over 15 years and has seen, first hand, the challenges the profession brings. After seeing that no firm was fitting the bill, Yuri set out to do things his own way with his firm K&A and the journey began with LinkedIn posting at the front end.
Yuri is proud to bring you #thefuncpa podcast highlighting the fun and all the amazing opportunities our profession can bring us all.
CONNECT WITH YURI KAPILOVICH
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ykapilovich/
Website: https://www.thefuncpa.co/
CONNECT WITH BLAKE OLIVER
Website: https://www.blakeoliver.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaketoliver/
