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The Enrolled Agent AdvocateAccounting Meets CrEAtivity: Breaking the Mold with Scott Scarano, EAIn this special edition, host Brandy Spears welcomes Scott Scarano, EA, an unconventional firm owner, rapper, and host of the popular podcast Accounting High. Scott blends deep entrepreneurial insight with artistic flair ā sharing how his rocky start gave rise to a multimillion-dollar firm, how he learned to scale by getting out of the way, and why deep work and creativity matter now more than ever.Scott talks openly about his early missteps in business, his decision to pursue the EA credential, and how cloud technology and soft skills helped him build Padgett Business Services in Raleigh from $90K...
2025-07-1634 min
The Fun CPA PodcastScotty Scarano - Life's ChaptersWelcome back to The Fun CPA Podcast! This week, host Yuri Kapilovich is joined by Scotty Scarano!Ā Ā Scottyās journey is nothing shy of incredible from buying out a franchise firm to growing it to over $1M in revenue to fully stepping out of the day-to-day to become an accounting Rapper (Thatās right! OKR himself)After performing at countless accounting conferences and experiencing some of the highest highs, Scotty realized that all the fame and glory meant nothing if he wasnāt spending time with what truly mattered ā his family.Ā The name of the epis...
2025-05-231h 19
The Abundant Accountant: Leads, Sales & Business Growth for Accounting, Tax and Bookkeeping ProfessionalsHow To Get Free Leads: Proven Strategies That Work! With Scott ScaranoAre you looking for ways to generate free leads and grow your firm without spending a fortune on marketing? Then you're in the right place! Michelle Weinstein is bringing you the inside scoop with Scott Scarano, the accountant who throws accounting norms out the window, hosts a killer podcast called Accounting High, and drops some surprisingly smooth rhymes as an OK rapper! Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through Scott's entrepreneurial journey, where he spills the secrets behind his ingenious lead-generation strategies. If you're ready to attract better clients, optimize your lead generation, and maybe even have a little...
2025-05-1542 min
Accounting High244 Smells Like Enrolled Agents (feat. Matthew Cordes, EA, Adam Markowitz, EA, & Scott Scarano, EA)Episode 244
FACULTY: Matthew Cordes, EA and Adam Markowitz, EA
CLASS: #AccountingHigh
In this episode of Accounting High, Scott Scarano, EA invites the EA team for a discussion about the importance and impact of Enrolled Agents (EAs) in the tax and accounting world. Joined by EAs Adam Markowitz and Matthew Cordes, the conversation dives into their journeys, experiences, and the misconceptions surrounding EAs. The episode also features the premiere of a new OKR track āSmells Like EAāsā.
š£ Shout Outs: Sabrina Parris, Nancy McClellan, Jason Staats, Andrea McDonald, Jeremy Wells, Steadfast Bookkeeping, Luminary...
2025-01-2249 minAccounting High239 Growing From Accountant to Entrepreneur [Part 2] (feat. Scott Scarano, EA)Episode 239
FACULTY: Scott Scarano, EA and Matt Kid, CPA
CLASS: #Shoperations
In this episode, our substitute teacher, Matt Kidd, continues his interview with Scott Scarano, EA where Scott shares the story of how he grew his accounting firm to $1.3 million with $400,000 in annual cash flow, and became completely removed from daily operations. Scott provides insights into the importance of a strong team, unique hiring methods, and embracing technology and innovation in the firm. He also touches on his passion for rapping, his struggle with growth versus letting off the reins, and his future...
2024-12-1843 minAccounting High238 Getting Stuck at $1.2M and Getting Out of the Way [Part 1] (feat. Scott Scarano, EA)Episode 238
FACULTY: Scott Scarano, EA and Matt Kid, CPA
CLASS: #Shoperations
In this episode, one of Accounting Highās substitute teachers, Matt Kidd, CPA interviews Scott Scarano, EA, about his journey through accounting. Scott shared how his grandfather's CPA firm and the family software business shaped his early career, as well as the tough times he faced during college before finding his way back to accounting. He talked about his experiences with remote work, using Xero, and implementing EOS, all of which helped him transform his firm and himself. Over time, Scott grew th...
2024-12-1136 min
Conquering Workflows & Systems For Bookkeepers & Accountants | with Alyssa Lang (Workflow Queen)Letting Go of Sales and Empowering Growth Through Communication with Scott ScaranoAlyssa Lang interviews Scott Scarano, Owner and Founder of Accounting High and Padgett Business Services, on the importance of communication and trust within a team, experiences with software systems, reflections on transitioning from sales roles to passion projects, and the challenges and successes of managing teams in introverted industries.In this episode youāll hear:How communication and trust within a team are crucial for business successHow to let go of the sales process to your teamWhy over communicating is essential in introverted industriesHow to empower team members to take on more responsibility and em...
2024-09-1747 min
Get Down To Business with Scott "Shalom" KleinPodcast of āGet Down To Businessā ā 07/28/2024 - Dr. Yaniv Zaid, Suzanne Sarsfield Scarano, David Fradin and Steven Weinberg
Join Scott "Shalom" Klein on his weekly radio show, Get Down To Business with guests:
Dr. Yaniv Zaid
Suzanne Sarsfield Scarano
David Fradin
Steven Weinberg
2024-07-2740 min
From Zero to Millions: Accounting EditionThe Entrepreneurial Accountant with The Okay Rapper, Scott ScaranoWe are thrilled to feature Scott Scarano, a trailblazing accountant who has taken the industry by storm with his unique blend of creativity and professionalism. Scott, also known as Scotty, shares his journey from a traditional accountant to a rapping CEO, providing insights into how he embraced technology and innovation to drive growth. His story is a testament to the power of thinking outside the box and leveraging new tools to achieve success.Scotty's transition to the role of CEO and his use of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) were pivotal in his rise to the top...
2024-05-2937 min
The Tech Talk for Accountants ShowEpisode 365: Scott Scarano - The OK Rapper from Accounting HighIn this episode, I get to chat with Scott Scarano, an accountant and rapper known as the "OK Rapper." Scott shares his unique journey from a traditional accounting background to embracing his passion for rap music and performing at accounting conferences. He delves into how leveraging technology and it allowed him to free up time and pursue his creative interests.Ā
Scott discusses the evolution of his firm, from automation and marketing strategies to building a self-sustaining business. The conversation also explores the potential impact of AI on the accounting profession and Scott's vision for a...
2024-04-2956 min
Business Strategy for CPA's291 [Hire Well] Down to One Hour with Scott Scarano, EAAfter being stuck at a ā$1.2M and working-all-hoursā plateau for six years, it took Scott Scarano four years to get down to a one-hour work week. Find out what he needed to learn to get there.Ā ā¦Hey CPA firm owner, glad you found the podcast.Ā If you feel like youāve become trapped by your own accounting firm, youāre fed up PiTB clients who get you their stuff late, donāt appreciate the value you provide, and complain to you when you donāt turn it around...
2024-04-1035 min
The Big 4 Transparency PodcastRhythm and Returns: Unleashing Passive Profits and Raps with Scott Scarano In Episode 4 of The Big 4 Transparency Podcast, weāre joined by Scott Scarano, President of Padgett NC and founder of Accounting High.Scott breaks the mold of what you picture when talking about an accounting professional. He may own his own firm doing roughly $2M in annual revenue, but he has implemented EOS (the Entrepreneurial Operating system) to the firm and has been able to step back almost entirely and focus on more creative pursuits in life. Scott is passionate about rap music, psychedelics and teaching people how to have the success heās had in balancing grow...
2024-02-2946 min
The Guide at Accounting HighAtomic Habits for Accountants Vol. 2In the second episode of The Guide at Accounting High, Scott Scarano and Twyla Verhelst from FreshBooks delve into the book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. The discussion revolves around Clear's concepts and laws for building effective habits that stick.First Law: Make it ObviousHabit TrackingSecond Law: Make it AttractiveAutomaticityHabit ShapingFourth Law: Make it SatisfyingRecapThe Guide at Accounting High comes out every Monday, is hosted by Scott Scarano (OKR), and is a production of Accounting High.
2023-12-1843 min
The Guide at Accounting HighAtomic Habits Vol.1In the first episode of The Guide at Accounting High, Scott Scarano (OKR) and Twyla Verhelst of FreshBooks review the book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. They explore the fundamental principles of habits, the importance of action in shaping one's future, the role of systems and processes, and the concept of identity-based habits versus outcome-based habits. The discussion focuses on the actionable insights provided in the book and their implications for personal and professional development.The Fundamentals of HabitsAction as a Vote For Your Future SelfSystems and ProcessesWhat Makes a WinnerTime to Invest in HabitsOutcome-Based...
2023-12-1041 min
The Abundant Accountant: Leads, Sales & Business Growth for Accounting, Tax and Bookkeeping ProfessionalsEpisode 126 | Why Getting Out Of Your Own Way Is The Way To Thrive With Scott Scarano One of the ultimate goals of many firm owners is to one day work themselves out of their jobs, let their businesses grow, and let it sustain revenue even as they step out. What does it take to do this? In this episode, Michelle Weinstein interviews an eccentric entrepreneur who has done it. Scott Scarano, the Rapping Custodian of Accounting High, shares with us how to get out of our own way in order to thrive and prosper. Scotty says, āit took a lot of failures for me to have that humility to realize Iām not that important.ā What d...
2023-12-0142 min
Practice Success PodcastScott Scarano talks AI and Creativity in the Accounting IndustryScott Scarano is president of Paget NC and a rapper custodian at Accounting High. This episode highlights Scott's journey from traditional accounting with creative pursuits to offering valuable insights into running a successful accounting firm. He gives his perspective on the evolving role of AI in his creative endeavors within the accounting industry.Ā
2023-11-2914 min
The Concierge CPA33 - Accounting Highs and Lows With Visionary Scott ScaranoI'm thrilled to have the incredible Scott Scarano as our guest. Get ready for a captivating conversation that covers a wide range of topics. Scott opens up about the fascinating world of accountants with extraordinary passions like rap and dance. It's not your typical accounting discussion, and that's what makes it so intriguing! We explore the idea that your passions can coexist with your profession, even in traditionally conservative fields like accounting.But that's just the tip of the iceberg! Scott goes on to share invaluable insights into branding and the inner workings of his successful accounting...
2023-10-2637 min
Sage Thought Leadership PodcastThought Leader - Scott Scarano on innovation and rebranding in the accounting profession Scott Scarano is an eccentric entrepreneur with the heart of a lion and the soul of a housecat. He loves approaching problems from a different perspective and analyzing solutionsāhis āWhyā is empowering all growth-minded entrepreneurs to thrive and prosper. Scott did the school thing and has the credentials, but his real value comes from his questioning mind and ability to push through any adversity. Scott lives in Raleigh, bleeds Carolina blue, and dedicates himself to his astonishing wife, Juana, and their three surprisingly intelligent kids Julia, Frankie, and Arya. Summary The importance of community and collab...
2023-10-1708 minSage Thought Leadership PodcastThought Leader - Scott Scarano on innovation and rebranding in the accounting profession Scott Scarano is an eccentric entrepreneur with the heart of a lion and the soul of a housecat. He loves approaching problems from a different perspective and analyzing solutionsāhis āWhyā is empowering all growth-minded entrepreneurs to thrive and prosper. Scott did the school thing and has the credentials, but his real value comes from his questioning mind and ability to push through any adversity. Scott lives in Raleigh, bleeds Carolina blue, and dedicates himself to his astonishing wife, Juana, and their three surprisingly intelligent kids Julia, Frankie, and Arya. Summary The importance of community and collab...
2023-10-1708 min
Earmark Podcast | Earn Free Accounting CPEFrom Felon to Firm Owner: An Unconventional Path in AccountingThink the pathway to owning an accounting firm is linear? Think again.In this episode, Blake has a fascinating conversation with Scott āOKRā Scarano, an accounting firm owner with an unconventional background.Before becoming a successful firm owner, Scott started dealing drugs, got kicked out of UNC, and ended up with a felony conviction. But with persistence and grit, Scott cleaned up his act, got back on track with his accounting degree, and hustled his way up to leading an accounting practice approaching $2 million in annual revenue.Scott gives an honest account of his...
2023-09-141h 07
Building the Premier Accounting FirmFrom Accounting to Rapping: The Path to Success for Accountapreneur Scott ScaranoJoin host Roger Knecht in this engaging episode of "Building the Premier Accounting Firm" as he sits down with the one-of-a-kind rapping accountapreneur, Scott Scarano. Tune in to discover Scott's inspiring journey into the world of accounting, and how he's shaking up the industry with his unique and edgy podcast, "Accounting High." In this episode, Scott shares the origins of his accounting career and the passion that led him to become the host of the groundbreaking podcast, "Accounting High." Learn what sets his podcast apart from the rest and how it stands out with its distinct approach...
2023-08-0955 minBuilding the Premier Accounting FirmThis Week on BPAF : Scott ScaranoJoin us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses everything from accounting to rapping with Scott Scarano. Ā
2023-08-0700 minThe Concierge CPA27 - Exploring The New Horizons of AI in Accounting with Scott Scarano, Randy Johnston, Kelly Mann, Jeremy Wells, and Jessica SmithI'm back with an expert-packed panel to explore the intersection of technology and the accounting industry. In this episode, the panel discusses various topics centering on AI and the emergence of ChatGPT.We dive into the importance of gender-neutral pronouns in the tech space to foster inclusivity and diversity in accounting. We evaluate the accuracy of ChatGPT and highlight its strengths and limitations for accounting tasks. If you're looking for practical strategies to help you utilize this emerging technology in your accounting practice, look no further!The panel speculates on the future of the accounting...
2023-07-2756 min
CPA Trendlines PodcastsScott Scarano: First, Grow People. Then Firm Growth Can FollowThe Disruptorswith Liz Farrfor CPA TrendlinesWhen Scott Scarano lost a few good people at his firm, he knew he needed to change things.Ā Instead of continuing to grow for the sake of growth, he overhauled his management approachĀ
More CPA Trendlines podcasts here.āAnd things are better now at the firm, because we're not focused on growth,ā but instead on āgrowing everybody,ā including himself.Ā By building better habits and finding better ways to do things, his team is growing their bottom line, and a few of th...
2023-07-171h 10
Branch Out - A Podcast from Connection BuildersThe Nexus of Creativity and Entrepreneurship - Scott ScaranoUnexpected connections exist all around us; we just have to be open to them. One such connection that many listeners may find surprising is the link between music and accounting. Our guest today, Scott Scarano, has always had a passion for both these disciplines. He describes accounting as the language of business and music as the language of life. Scott is the owner of a thriving accounting firm, a podcaster, and the custodian of Accounting High, an online resource that is helping to modernize the accounting profession and make it more accessible for everyone. While...
2023-07-1151 min
Breaking BeliefsEpisode 128: Redefining Boredom As Gaining Patience With Scott ScaranoIn this day and age of hustling, boredom is seen as a plateau that runs counter against success. But what if we reframe our mindset towards feeling bored with our careers and see it as a moment to explore ourselves without all the rush and bustle of this competitive world? Redefining boredom in this episode is Scott Scarano. Scott is the Founder of his own accounting practice, Accounting High. During this interview, he sits down with Amy Vetter to talk about how boredom teaches us to gain patienceāwhich plays an important role in any creative or entrepreneurial act. Sc...
2023-06-0652 min
Thrivecast: A Podcast for AccountantsEpisode 143: How to Live Authentically and Channel Creativity with Scott ScaranoScott Scarano might not fit the typical accountant mold, and that's just how he likes it. Scott's career got off to a rocky startāhe started his own firm after finding his footing, but he quickly realized that he missed flexing his creativity. He wanted to exercise both the analytical and creative sides of his brain to live out his authentic self. Listen to Scott's story and hear how industry leadersāincluding Jasonāinspired him to turn his "pipe dream ideas" into a reality on this episode of Thrivecast.
2023-05-251h 00
The Profitable Accountant Podcast#105 How I Run My Firm On 4 Hours A Week And Make Over $500k In Profit With Scott ScaranoHow I run my firm on a 4 hours a week and make over $500k in net profit!Ā
Thatās whatĀ guest talks about inĀ this episode.Ā
My man Scott Scarano has transformed his firm in recent years
Heās got it to run without him so he can spend more time doing his podcast and rapping!
Listen to this episode so you can hear Scottās journey and as always take away some tangible takeaways for you to implement
You can get a copy of my book for FREE here:Ā http...
2023-04-0942 min
The CPA Advisory ShowEver heard an accountant rap before? Featuring special guest Scott ScaranoJeremy and Chris are going back to high school with special guest, the Scott Scarano (ā ā @scottscarano on Twitter). Scott is the janitor at Accounting High (also https://www.accountinghigh.com/). He's also the only accountant we know that raps. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for the world premiere of Scott's new rap song! The key takeaways from the episode are:
Why and how accountants that think outside the box will thrive
The rise of the gig economy and how it will impact the profession
How does Scott define CAS?
Soft skills for accountants? Really?
How focu...
2023-03-221h 08
Drink While You Thinkšŗ"The Drinkies" Are Back! This Year's Best, Worst, & MostIn this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji & Matthew host the second annual āThe Drinkiesā ā an award show highlighting the best, worst, and most of DWYT.Tune in for topics like...š Welcome! (00:00)š This Week's Beers (00:04)š āThe Drinkiesā Categories (03:03)š Best Brewery (05:49)š Best Beer (08:20)š Worst Beer (10:34)š Most Watched Episode (12:52)š Best Location (16:03)š Weirdest Conversation (18:36)š Favorite Guest (26:26)š Untappd Beer Rankings (33:13)šŗ WHAT WE'RE DRINKING šŗā Ā KENJI is drinking Other Half Brewing / All Citra Everything.https://otherhalfbrewing.com/beer/all-citra-everything/ā Ā MATTHEW is drinking Grimm Artisanal Ales / Grimm Weisse Dunkel.https://grimma...
2023-03-1035 min
Accounting High105 Open Your Mind with the Cerebral CPA (feat. Chet Buchman, CPA)Episode 105 | Recorded July 11, 2022
Scott Scarano and Jason Ackerman, CPA, CFPĀ®, CGMA spend time with Chet Buchman, CPA, CVA, CEPA, CGMA, CNC, who shares his experiences on maintaining work-life balance while running a successful accounting firm. They discuss forming client relationships, KPIs, and utilizing data for better employee performance. Chet also talks about nontraditional hiring practices, being a role model, and fixing busy season. They wrap up with book recommendations and Chet's advice for other CPA firm owners.
Getting into Accounting
The firm in the past
The Cerebral CPA
Changes in the firm for work-life balance and s...
2023-02-2851 min
Tycoons of Small BizE97 The Eccentric Entrepreneur with Scott ScaranoIn this episode, Scott speaks his truth on lessons heās through the school of hard knocks and how he was able to overcome those obstacles. He talks very openly about his past and how his experiences set him apart from others in the industry. Scott has a passion for the creative and unique aspects of the world, and he uses his podcast, Sons of CPAs, as a platform to discuss and approach problems with a different perspective.In a world where we are becoming increasingly connected through the digital world, Scott talks about how there is st...
2023-02-2154 minAccounting High101 Firm Hard Numbers: The Sons of CPAs Going Deep (feat. Jason Ackerman, CPA)Episode 101 | Recorded January 9, 2023
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Greetings Accounting High! The Sons of CPAs are back! Ā Scott Scarano and Jason Ackerman are here to share their Firmās hard numbers and go deep, as they discuss their accomplishments and concerns about sustainability and the future of their firms. Ā We also touch on professional passions and purpose, and Scott's interest in turning this rap thing into a legit business and they reveal the showās Hard Number...
2023-02-161h 03
The Unique CPAABC March Appness: The Accounting Bracket ChallengeOn Episode 91 of The Unique CPA, Randy welcomes back friend of the podcast, Scott Scarano, who also co-hosted The Unique CPA's celebration at the Beer Temple in Chicago in the summer of 2022. Scott is the founder of Accounting High, and he also hosts the podcast of the same name, formerly known as the Sons of CPAs. Scott brings some exciting news: March Appness 2023, also known as ABC, the Accountant Bracket Challenge, where you can nominate your top five apps and platforms that contribute to all of our success in the profession. Nominate The Unique CPA atĀ bracket.a...
2023-02-141h 01Accounting High092 Accounting High Debates: CPA vs EA "The Battle of the Brands"Episode 92 | Recorded October 28, 2022
This episode highlights the differences between the EA brand and the CPA brand. Never heard of an EA? Hop in and listen to our teams discuss what their designations really do for them, and what it means to be a CPA and an EA.
The debate lineup:
Moderator:
Jeremy Wells, PhD, CPA, EA
Team EA:
LuSundra Everett, EA, NTPIF
Adam Markowitz, EA
Team CPA:
Brian Streig, CPA
Terrell A Turner, CPA
Emcee/Custodian:
2023-01-1256 minAccounting High090 We've Got Momentum and a Niche | #VarsityEpisode 90 | Recorded December 27, 2022
Don't be tardy to the Coach Mackenzie party! That's right, you're listening to VarsityTips, formerly known as #NiksTips with Scott and Nikole, where they sit down and discuss a hot topic to get Nik's hot takes and tips. It's the same show you've grown to know and love, we're just calling it something new to fit the curriculum here at Accounting High. So lace up your sneaks and stretch out because VarsityTips is now in session.
What happened last year? Trips
Blessed to get away in January
Ron Baker Marathon Preview
Niks shifted...
2023-01-0657 minAccounting High084 Perfecting the Pareto Profit Principle (feat. Damon Yudichak, CPA)Episode 84 | Recorded May 16, 2022
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In this episode, we find out what Scott Scarano was like as an employee. Jason Ackermanās usual drill in drilling out guests. Damon Yudichak, PFP, MBA, CPAās journey from serving in the army to being an accountant and how he was able to keep his firm up despite doing it solo. He is another testament to the Profit...
2022-12-1348 minAccounting High083 Tax Season Scalability (feat. Tallyfor) | #VarsityEpisode 83 | Recorded October 31, 2022
We're on a mission to set our own traditions here at Accounting High, and we need your help and feedback to do it. If you have a few minutes to spare, we would so appreciate it if you took our listener survey linked here:
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This Episode includes appearances by:
Nikole Mackenzie, CPA āCoach Mackā
Scott Scarano, EA
Peter Wen (Tallyfor)
Shane Mason, CPA
Megan Justice, EA, LTC
and for those of you that know and love...
2022-12-1056 min
The Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast72 āø The Other Side of the Burnout Bridge With SĀ² (Scott Scarano)Send us a textScott Scarano - fellow Xero enthusiast, podcaster, and firm owner joins me today to riff more on getting through burnout, purpose, and building things YOUR way. If you donāt like hearing how human other accountants actually are, donāt listen.In this episode youāll hear us talk about:checkered pastscreativity vs productivityGoing against the grain and other real sh**Listen to the end to hear Scottās Lil Toddlerās most recent accounting rap!Scott is the host (rapping custodian) of the Accoun...
2022-11-021h 32Accounting High072 Age of the Superapp (feat. David Barrett, CEO)Episode 72 | Recorded October 6, 2022Ā
Guest: David BarrettĀ
Hosts: Nikole Mackenzie and Scott ScaranoĀ
Scott and Nikole get to chat with Expensifyās David Barrett. Unfiltered, uncaged, unmasked talk with the SuperApp founder. For real, no summary would be enough to describe just how dope David is. Are you ready to be shaken from your core beliefs? Go past your limit and be limitless just like how David and his team ushered their company to continuously evolve with the times. Familiar with Expensify? Think you know what they really are? Guess youāll be dumbfounded to know...
2022-10-121h 30
Accounting High071 Fifty Shades of Gray Areas (feat. John Briggs, CPA)Episode 71 | Recorded April 11, 2022
Guest: John Briggs
Hosts: Jason Ackerman & Scott Scarano
John Briggs, the man who created an accounting firm where accountants make more money and work less cause traditional firms suck. Scott and Jason got great insights on how John manages his firm and you can too! This is an episode that firm owners wouldnāt want to miss. Not a firm owner? No problem cause you never know what youāll get here until you listen to Johnās stories and how his team is getting the best out of their profes...
2022-10-0359 min
Accounting High069 The Accounting Messiah, Righteous Lazarus (feat. Ryan Lazanis, CPA)Episode 69 | Recorded April 4, 2022
Guest: Ryan Lazanis, CPA
Hosts: Jason Ackerman and Scott Scarano
Letās bring our focus on the Accounting Messiah, the Righteous Lazarus aka Ryan Lazanis, and how he started impacting the accounting space. Ryan shares his internal process on how he started his accounting firm, so far ahead of the curve he practically created the curve. What is your end goal? Why not start with that end goal in mind? As for us, we aim to keep you informed, entertained, and educated until the last minute of this episode so be...
2022-09-271h 01
Accounting High068 The Balancing Act: Accounting meets Showbiz (feat. Drew Carrick, CPA aka The Rapping CPA aka Petty Ca$h)Episode 68 | Recorded March 28, 2022Ā
Guest: Drew Carrick aka The Rapping CPA aka Petty Ca$hĀ
Hosts: Blake Oliver and Scott ScaranoĀ
Sponsor: Jirav - head over to jirav.com/sonsĀ
PBC. If you donāt know what that means, itās not for you. Or, go ahead, and watch the show made by accountants for accountants. Scott, Blake, and Drew dive deep into the accounting revolution that weāre currently in and bridge the connection between accounting and mainstream media. How, when, and where did this start? Where are we headed? How do we keep...
2022-09-211h 22Accounting High066 Licensed to Tax (feat. Adam Markowitz, EA)Episode 66 | Recorded March 21, 2022
Guest: Adam Markowitz, EA
Hosts: Jason Ackerman and Scott Scarano
Sponsor: Karbon - Karbon firms are connected firms - check em out at https://karbonhq.com/
Join Scott, Jason, and Adam as they talk about tax, branding, software apps, social issues, #TaxTwitter, finding your purpose, and everything in between. Ā Find out how Adam, a Bachelor of Arts who majored in Music and History ended up in the Tax/Accounting space and why heās here to stay. Itās about keeping in mind whatās really important to each of...
2022-09-121h 03Accounting High065 Making Accounting Sexy (feat. Lindsay Stevenson, CPA)Episode 65 | Recorded March 14, 2022 (Ļ day)
Guest: Lindsay Stevenson, CPA, CGMA
Hosts: Jason Ackerman and Scott Scarano
Join Jason and Scott in getting to know more about Lindsay, BPM LLPās Chief Transformation Officer. What does that role do? We werenāt too sure ourselves until Lindsay gave us a glimpse of what she does. Listen to how she started out as a staff accountant until becoming an integral part of a large firm and how she was able to go through a midlife crisis in identifying what she really wanted to do with her caree...
2022-09-0849 minAccounting High063 So Many Things to Learn (feat. Ed Mendlowitz, CPA)Episode 63 | Recorded February 22, 2022
Guest: Edward Mendlowitz, CPA
Hosts: Jason Ackerman, CPA and Scott Scarano, EA
Sponsor: Dark Horse CPAs - visit abetterway.cpa to learn more
Hosted by Scott and Jason, Ed shares the story of his accounting life. Not familiar with who Edward Mendlowitz is? Heās an accountant who has been in practice since 1974 and is now a Partner at Withum. This episode is a collection of stories about his practice and how he was able to adapt, innovate, and take on the challenges of the accounting space. Not a...
2022-09-0158 minAccounting High062 The Grandma of Cloud Accounting (feat. Rachel Fisch)Episode 62 | Recorded March 7, 2022
Guest: Rachel Fisch
Hosts: Jason Ackerman, CPA & Scott Scarano, EA
Sponsor: Dark Horse CPAs - visit abetterway.cpa to learn more
Welcome! Our guest today is the one, only and always Rachel Fisch. Rachel has over 20 years of experience in bookkeeping and accounting, with a number of those years running her own practice. She previously served as National Bookkeeping Lead for Deloitte and most recently was the Accountants Group Leader for Sage. She is also a dynamic speaker, and accounting vanguard, and presents at prestigious international conferences.
2022-08-221h 03
Accounting High#NiksTips on PoetryThis is Poetry 101 brought to you by Accounting High (aka Sons of CPAs)
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Your Hosts, Emcees, Poets
Nikole Mackenzie, CPA aka Niks
Scott Scarano aka Lil Toddler aka Slim Scotty aka Esquired (SĀ²) aka OKR (OK Rapper)
Letās give it up for this presentation
You...
2022-08-1252 min
Accounting High060 The Accounting Game (feat. Chris Williams, CEO)Episode 60 | Recorded February 22, 2022
Guest: Chris Williams, CEO of System Six
Hosts: Nikole Mackenzie, CPA & Scott Scarano, EA
Sponsor: Karbon - visit karbonhq.com to learn more
Today, Scott and Niks are joined by Chris Williams, Owner/CEO of System Six, a 100%-remote outsourced accounting services firm. Before System Six, Chris served as an advisor to and investor in medium-large sized businesses. Heās worked for several fast growing companies, and holds a business degree from Stanford.
2 - Chris = Cool (surprise engagements, running the media circuit, hitting the links ...)
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2022-08-0854 minAccounting High058 The Unique CPA is Bridging the Gap (feat. Randall J. Crabtree, CPA)Episode 58 | Recorded February 21, 2022
Guest: Randall J. Crabtree, CPA (as per his CPA Certificate, but we're still not sure if "Jack" is spelled out, or if they just have the J)
Hosts: Scott Scarano and Jason Ackerman, CPA, CFP, CGMA
With us today is the Co-Founder and Partner of Tri-Merit, Randy Crabtree, who specializes in R&D Tax Credits, Cost Segregation, 179D, and 45LR. Also, host at The Unique CPA, a show where they go beyond compliance into forging new pathways of delivering value to clients, diversifying your revenue streams, and leading-edge management techniques...
2022-08-0247 min
Accounting High057 Atomic Habits for Accountants, Pt. 1: The Fundamentals | #FreshBookReports Vol. 1Episode 57
#FreshBookReports @ Accounting High (the miniseries) - Part 1 | Recorded March 4, 2022
Sponsored by Freshbooks
Please welcome our newest faculty member at Accounting High, Twyla Verhelst, CPAĀ
Twyla is the distinguished director of the Accountant Channel and leader of the FreshBooks Accounting Partner Program. She supports and empowers other accounting professionals as they help small businesses flourish.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear. Whether youāve read the book or you havenāt, this series of episodes will definitely open you up as...
2022-07-2743 min
Accounting High055 Intentional by Nature (feat. Chad Davis, CPA)Episode 55 | Recorded February 7, 2022
Guest: Chad Davis, CPA the Co-Founder of LiveCA and Co-Host of AutomationTownĀ
Hosts: Zachary Call and Scott Scarano
Sponsor: Dark Horse CPAs - abetterway.cpa
Listen in as we pick Chadās brain, as there's no shortage of great information up there. How to be intentional and naturally solve problems. Manage a team of over 100ppl. Ā Chad lives in an RV w/ his wife and two kids, down by the river. Ā + what the hell is NO-CODE!?
3 Chad shares how he co-founded LiveCA with Josh Zweig back in 20...
2022-07-131h 04
Accounting High#NiksTips on PTOPTO stands for Paid Time Off
this is #NiksTips Bonus, Scott Scarano & Nikole Mackenzie take on choice topics (that start with the letter P) as it relates to running their professional accounting firms. Ā Today's topic is PTO, where we discuss PTO and policies at our accounting firm.
I don't know if it's cheating that we're doing an acronym for today's topic, just using the letter P as the P-word, but I guess now we're opening up the door to P-acronyms...
We both have Unlimited PTO at our accounting firms. Ā What's your PTO policy?...
2022-07-1128 min
Accounting High#CAShCrew | Creating Flexible InfrastructuresHello, and welcome to our special bonus #CAShCrew series on Sons of CPAs with your host, Scott ScaranoĀ
Today we're talking about creating flexible infrastructures in your accounting firm, with a very special guest Marie Phillips, CPA of Connected Accounting ...Ā
gotta have some buoyancy in your accounting firms
The Ca$hCrew is connected with community, comradery, collaboration, and culture.... today's episode is brought to you by the letter C
2022-07-0426 min
Drink While You ThinkšŗOur Take On Accounting Conference SeasonIn this episode of Drink While You Think, Kenji Kuramoto sits down with special guest Scott Scarano to dive into accounting conference season, which is upon us!Tune in for topics likeā¦š Welcome! (00:00)š This Week's Topics & Beers (00:04)š Sons Of CPA: Origin & Rebrand (02:45)š Life With COVID in 2022 (09:02)š Reflecting On Accounting Conference Season (12:20)š Highs & Lows Of Podcasting (29:35)š Untappd Beer Rankings (44:40)šŗ WHAT WE'RE DRINKING šŗā Ā KENJI is drinking Iron Hill Brewery / Pumpkin Ale.https://www.ironhillbrewery.com/promotions/pumpkin-ale/ā”ļø THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR ā¬
ļøButler-Davis Tax & Accounting: @bdaccounting, https...
2022-05-2052 min
Accounting HighThe Unique CPA Presents - The Vaporware Show (feat. Scott Scarano, EA)BONUS - Rebroadcast of Episode 65 of The Unique CPA ...and it is āpure vaporwareā
Randy and Scott have a great time talking about everything under the sun, from beer and other methods of ārelaxation,ā to one of the key tenets of The Unique CPA: The changing face of public accounting, which also happens to be a heavy focus of this show.
Check out The Unique CPA Podcast at https://tri-merit.com/podcasts/
About the Guest
Scott Scarano is the Owner and President of Padgett Business Services of Raleigh-Durham. He founded the Sons of...
2022-05-1354 min
Accounting High048 #StaatSnacks | The Jason.CPA ExperienceEpisode 48
You bring the snacks; Jasonās got the Staats ... and the experience to talk about creativity, community, and life in the CPA world. Over the past some years, In addition to YouTube stardom, Jason has been a staff accountant, tax preparer, principal at Brenner & Company LLP, and is a member of the Gusto Partner Advisory Council.
... there's a post-easter egg at the 45min mark #CPAliens
In todayās ep, weāre talking:
*#TaxTwitter ā what it is, and why itās a hit (hint: community) ā and Jasonās takeaway: youāll always have more...
2022-04-301h 10The Unique CPAThe Vaporware ShowEpisode 65 of The Unique CPA is āpure vaporwareāājust ask Randyās guest, Scott Scarano, host of the Sons of CPAs Podcast and President of Padgett Business Services of Raleigh-Durham. Randy and Scott have a great time talking about everything under the sun, from beer and other methods of ārelaxationā, to one of the key tenets of The Unique CPA, the changing face of public accounting, which also happens to be a heavy focus of Scottās show. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com
2022-04-2652 min
Accounting High#5minLy | The Not-To-Do Listshout out to our newest sponsor LiveFlow, get 20% off your first 3 months with code SONS at LiveFlow.io/sons
Botkeeper is giving away a free year of bookkeeping, up to $20k, enter for a chance to win here! https://www.botkeeper.com/win
#5minLy where Michael Ly and Scott Scarano discuss running their modern accounting firms with some some choice topics from Karbon MagazineĀ
this week's article
https://karbonhq.com/resources/not-to-do-list-accounting-firm-efficiency/
2022-03-2518 min
Accounting Leaders PodcastWhat cartels and accountants have in common with Scott ScaranoScott Scarano is the President of Padgett Business Services in North Carolina. He leads a team of unique advisors who share his passion for helping small businesses thrive. In this episode, Stuart and Scott discuss the impact of social media on productivity, Scottās journey with Padgett, the parallels between cartels and accounting, and interacting with people in a post-COVID world. Scott also shares his unique story of learning how to run a business and what led him to be a podcast host.Together they discuss:
Scottās family (0:30)
Scottās relationship with his kids (2:00)
Thoughts on Kar...
2022-03-1650 min
Accounting High#NiksTips+ on Partners Pt 1Sons of CPAs Podcast Bonus Drop, #NiksTips+ on Partners Pt 1
Botkeeper is giving away a free year of bookkeeping, up to $20k, enter for a chance to win here! https://www.botkeeper.com/win
The Valentines Threesome feat. Nikole Mackenzie, CPA, scott scarano, ea š„¶š & Kenji Kuramoto
āthe best partnerships are when both sides feel like they got the better end of the dealā - KĀ²Ā
Kenji Kuramoto, CEO of Acuity CFO Online Bookkeeping Accounting and Business Tax talks to us about running a $11M Firm with a partner, and running it like a true...
2022-03-1546 min
Accounting High042 LinkedInās Cutest Accountant (feat. Michael Eckstein, EA)Episode 42 | Recorded December 20, 2021
LinkedInās Cutest Accountant (feat. Michael Eckstein, EA)
subscribe to Michael's newsletter here: https://restingbusinessface.com/
shout out to our sponsors this week:
Clockwork and Xero
Zachary Call, CPAās only takeaways this episode:
āsome things just stickā
āroll with itā
scott scarano, ea š„¶šās takeaways this episode:
āwhen youāre a one-person-show you have to pick and choose what you are doing very carefullyā
ādonāt take on tax work that you know you canāt doā
āa 1041 tax return...
2022-03-141h 07
Accounting High#NiksTips on Proposalsā¦Proposal Softwares to be more specific
Sons of CPAs Bonus episodes where Nikole āNiksā Mackenzie and Scott Scarano share a small but useful piece of practical advice as it relates to running their professional accounting firms.
This episode is brought to you by the letter Pā¦
today weāre going to discuss delivering Proposals for your accounting firm and the Proposal Platforms that weāre both on, Ignition and GoProposal
here are the 5 Things that we look for in proposal software:
Pricing
Packages
Processes
Payments
2022-03-0929 min
Accounting High#NiksTips on PodsSeason 2 Episode 9 Bonus
Sons of CPAs Bonus episodes where Nikole āNiksā Mackenzie and Scott Scarano share a small but useful piece of practical advice as it relates to running their professional accounting firms. This episode is brought to you by the letter Pā¦ these bonus episodes are deep dives into topics that start with the letter P, and itās a little different than our regular episodes
Pods are how you structure your team in terms of how you deliver your services to your clients.Ā
Shout out to Niks ā¦ and her regular guest Episode on...
2022-03-0123 min
Accounting High#NiksTips on Podcasts Pt. 22day is Twosday 2.22.22 happy 2sday, brought to you by the number 2 ... we present 2 you, part 2 of #NiksTips on Podcasts
Sons of CPAs Podcast bonus episode drop feat. Nikole Mackenzie, CPA and scott scarano, ea š„¶š
shout out to all the co-hosts Jason Ackerman, CPA, CFPĀ®, CGMA š„ Michael Ly and Zachary Call, CPA
mini show notes:
2 if you want to see the Pop! Cover Art that corresponds to the episode youāre listening to, check it out on Spotify Podcasts
3 Sons of CPAs title explained againā¦
2022-02-2222 min
Accounting High#NiksTips on Podcasts Pt. 1Sons of CPAs Bonus episodes where Nikole āNiksā Mackenzie and Scott Scarano share a small but useful piece of practical advice as it relates to running their professional accounting firms. This episode is brought to you by the letter P
this one's a 2 parter... on Podcasts
3 shout out to AICPA Engage, best conference of the year 2021
5 Marcus Mire, Make it Count Podcast
9 Ryan Lazanis, Future Firm Podcast
11 Xeroās What Led You Here w/ Steve Vamos Podcast
12 how has the podcast enabled you to move the industry forwar...
2022-02-1727 min
Accounting High#NiksTips on ProcessesSons of CPAs Bonus episodes where Nikole āNiksā Mackenzie and Scott Scarano share a small but useful piece of practical advice as it relates to running their professional accounting firms. This episode is brought to you by the letter P
we do not rise to the level of our goals. Ā
we fall to the level of our systems and processes.
#NiksTips on Processes
2022-02-1023 min
The FaaS Evolution by GrowthLab FaaSThe Future of Accounting FirmsScott Scarano is the President of Padgett Business Services and the host of the podcast Sons of CPAs. Scottās "Why" is empowering all growth-minded entrepreneurs, in his reach, to thrive and prosper. Scottās Padgett team is filled with passionate advisors with unique personalities who share the same virtues of empathy and integrity in everything they do.
Learn More about GrowthLab: bit.ly/FaaSEvo
2022-02-0127 min
Accounting High#NiksTips on Priorities#NiksTips on Prioritiesā¦
Sons of CPAs Bonus episodes where Nikole āNiksā Mackenzie and Scott Scarano share a small but useful piece of practical advice as it relates to running their professional accounting firms. This episode is brought to you by the letter P
Maslowās Hierarchy of an Accounting Firm
***shout out to Mike Michalowicz and his book Fix This Next***
Physiological Needs = Sales & Cashflow
Safety & Security = Delivery Products/Services & People
Love & Belonging = Systems & Processes
Self-Esteem = Client Impact & Focus
Self-Actualization = Brand & Legacy
to get really existential the number one priority is us as ow...
2022-01-2720 min
Accounting High#NiksTips on PlanningNiksTips on Planningā¦
Sons of CPAs Bonus episodes where Nikole āNiksā Mackenzie and Scott Scarano share a small but useful piece of practical advice as it relates to running their professional accounting firms.Ā
This episode is brought to you by the letter P
planning, properly, piece, practical, professional, put, power, problem, per, part, projected, pipeline, projection, processes, particular, project, portfolio, payroll, probably, personality, pleasant, paperwork, planner, process, putting, psychiatrist, plastic, psychiatry, practice, poster, picking, perfect, poking, passion, proceeded, piece, procedure, people, practical, paper, progress, perfectly, picked, poor, phrase, partner, pretty, person, plus
2022-01-1919 min
Accounting High#NiksTips on PeopleSons of CPAs Bonus episodes where Nikole āNiksā Mackenzie and Scott Scarano share a small but useful piece of practical advice as it relates to running their professional accounting firms. Using words that start with the letter P. I donāt know why the letter P, but thatās what todayās episode is brought to you byā¦
2022-01-1628 min
Accounting High033 Verticals 2.0... is it Neesh or Nitch? (feat. Marissa Jones-Logistis)Episode 33
Verticals 2.0... is it Neesh or Nitch? (feat.Ā Marissa JonesĀ founder ofĀ LogistisĀ andĀ Logistis for DesignersĀ aka the Queen of Vertical Domination)
link in the comments | Recorded October 11, 2021
Shout out to our sponsors this week:
TaxBanditsĀ andĀ Relay Financial
in this episode,Ā Marissa JonesĀ andĀ Scott Scarano š„¶Ā talk about...
running modern accounting firms
industry verticals
#influencersĀ forĀ #accountants
prioritizingĀ #sleeping,Ā #eating, andĀ #exercising... overĀ #work
mental health breaks and finding time for self-healing
beingĀ #unpluggedĀ and social media
Sco...
2022-01-1052 min
Accounting High#NiksTips on Profitability#NiksTips on Profitability
S02E01 Bonus
#NiksTips defined: Sons of CPAs bonus episode, where Nikole "Niks" Mackenzie and Scott Scarano share a small but useful piece of practical advice as it relates to running their professional accounting firmsĀ
on topics that start with the letter PĀ
today's session includes a discussion on the following...
physical office v remote
outsourcing
pricing
automation
shout out to Pilot.com
engineers
data analysts
shout out to Reach Reporting
...
2022-01-0624 min
Accounting High028 The EntreCPA... Weaving Together Tech + Tax (feat. Sam McCraw, CPA, MAC)Episode #28
Sam McCraw, CPA, MAC | Tax Director - CFO Timonier, Wealth Beyond Financialā¢ | Winston-Salem, NC RecordedĀ
August 30, 2021Ā
3 tell us about your dad, who retired at 48 years oldā¦Ā
4 tell us about being in the security forces for the US air forceā¦Ā
7 why did you go into accounting after leaving the air force?Ā
14 tell us about the billing, marketing and service offerings at TimonierĀ
***shout out to our sponsor this week, Practice Ignition***Ā
22 tell us about working as a tax analyst for Intuitā¦Ā
30 the Xero v Intui...
2021-12-0552 min
Accounting High025 Determined. Agile. Vision. Evolve. (feat. Dave Olsen, CPA)Episode #25
Determined. Agile. Vision. Evolve. (feat. Dave Olsen, CPA)
recorded 8/23/2021
Dave Olsen, CPA | CEO
Nimbl & Nimbl Staffing
South Jordan, UT
2 from Brigham Young University accounting to information systems to programming to EY
5 the CFO of a 5 person startup isnāt a full-time job
7 Are you a multitasker or an entrepreneur?
9 from India to the Philippines in 2012ā¦
***shout out to Cathy Tio at Nimbl Staffing***
10 Putting your business pants on in 2017ā¦
***shout out to Patti Scharf, CPA***
13 The birth of Tanalyticsā¦ the death of Tanalyticsā¦
***shout out to Jason Staats, CPA, MBA***
15 Where did the name Nimbl come from?
18 Your brand should be...
2021-11-1454 min
Accounting High#20minLy | Lost Loved Employees, Good GriefHello and welcome. We are all the Sons of CPAs. Join us with this week's #20minLy or Sons of CPAs Bonus episodes where Michael Ly and Scott Scarano discuss some choice topics on running their respective modern accounting firms.
Today's Topic: Losing key employees that your team loves, and techniques or ways of planning for and grieving for lost employees in general...
2021-11-0918 min
Accounting High#5minLĀ² | Experimentation w/ Notification Depreciation#5minLĀ² | Experimentation w/ Notification Depreciation
Episode 01
LEADERSHIP LESSONS | INDUSTRY TRENDS | CLIENT EXPERIENCEĀ
Hello and welcome. We are all the Sons of CPAs. Join us with this week's #5minLĀ² Ā with your hosts Chris Farrell and Scott Scarano.
#5minLĀ² Ā defined:
1. Ā derived from our #5minLy bonus episodes BUT with another sub-co-host this time on Leadership Lessons or LĀ²Ā
2. Ā Sons of CPAs Bonus episodes where Chris Farrell and Scott Scarano discuss some choice articles from Liscio NewsletterĀ
https://liscio.me/leadership-lessons-take-care-of-ourselves/Ā
2021-11-0329 min
Accounting High#5minLy | The Color YellowSons of CPAs Episode 22 Bonus
10.26.2021
#5minLy | The Color Yellow
Episode 11
LEADERSHIP | RECRUITING
#5minLy defined:
Sons of CPAs Bonus episodes where Michael Ly and Scott Scarano discuss some choice topics from Karbon Magazine about running their modern accounting firms.
https://karbonhq.com/resources/30-interview-questions-to-help-you-identify-the-best-candidate/
2021-10-2612 min
Accounting High#5minLy | Shiny Happy Hybrid TeamsSons of CPAs Episode 20 Bonus
HAPPY TAX EXTENSION DEADLINE 2021!!!
10.15.2021
#5minLy | Shiny Happy Hybrid Teams
Episode 10
LEADERSHIP | DISTRIBUTED TEAMS | WORKING REMOTELY
#5minLy defined:
Sons of CPAs Bonus episodes where Michael Ly and Scott Scarano discuss some choice topics from Karbon Magainze about running their modern accounting firms.
https://karbonhq.com/resources/3-infrastructure-pillars-to-run-a-remote-or-hybrid-accounting-team/
Bonus Music Video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYOKMUTTDdA
2021-10-1520 min
Accounting High019 Fantastic Ms. Fox (feat. Kristen Keats, CPA)Episode #19
Fantastic Ms. Fox (feat. Kristen & Kelsey Keats, CPA)
recorded 7/12/2021
Kristen Keats, CPA | @kristenkeatscpa
Sherwood, OR
breakawayba.com | cadencia.io
Hello and welcome. We are the Sons of CPAs. Join us as we question the current state of the accounting and tax industry with the next generation of professionals leading this space, we are the change agents in an industry fraught with money and inertia. Let's begin The Sons of CPAs with your hosts, Zachary Call and Scott Scarano.
***shout out to Kelsey***
***shout out to Shea***
***shout out to Martin***
***shout out to Twyla***
***shout out to LySki***
2021-10-0453 min
Accounting High#5minLy | Customer Service is Where We WinSons of CPAs Episode 18 BonusĀ
#5minLy | Customer Service is Where We WinĀ
Episode 09Ā
PERFORMANCE | SERVICEĀ
#5minLy defined:Ā
Sons of CPAs Bonus episodes where Michael Ly and Scott Scarano discuss some choice topics about running their modern accounting firms.Ā
2021-09-3007 minAccounting High018 Monetizing Advisory as a Product (feat. Kathy Gregory)Episode #18
Monetizing Advisory as a Product (feat. Kathy Gregory)
recorded 7/6/2021
Kathy Gregory | @KathyGregory1 | liveplan.com
Eugene, OR
Hello and welcome. We are the Sons of CPAs. Join us as we question the current state of the accounting and tax industry with the next generation of professionals leading this space, we are the change agents in an industry fraught with money and inertia. Let's begin The Sons of CPAs with your hosts, Jason Ackerman and Scott Scarano.
4 The kismet of Kathy finding Palo Alto Software
***shout...
2021-09-2648 min
Accounting High#5minLy | HR Services or People Advisory?Sons of CPAs Episode 17 Bonus
#5minLy | HR Services or People Advisory?
Episode 08
BENEFITS | CONSULTING | ADVISORY
Hello and welcome. We are all the Sons of CPAs. Join us with this week's #5minLy with your hosts Michael Ly and Scott Scarano.
#5minLy defined:
Sons of CPAs Bonus episodes where Michael Ly and Scott Scarano discuss some choice articles from #LizMasonContent.
https://www.accountingweb.com/practice/practice-excellence/why-should-an-accountant-offer-human-resources
2021-09-2509 minAccounting High017 Our Fairy CPAmother (feat. Amanda Aguillard, CPA)Episode #17Ā
Our Fairy CPAmother (feat. Amanda Aguillard, CPA)Ā
recorded 6/28/2021Ā
Amanda Aguillard, CPA | @AguillardAcctĀ
Aguillard Accounting | Elefant Training | Accounting Salon | Padgettās COO | Xero: A Comprehensive GuideĀ
Hello and welcome. We are the Sons of CPAs. Join us as we question the current state of the accounting and tax industry with the next generation of professionals leading this space, we are the change agents in an industry fraught with money and inertia. Let's begin The Sons of CPAs with your hosts, Jason Ackerman and Scott Scarano.
12 THE BIRTH OFā¦Agui...
2021-09-1854 min
Accounting High#5minLy | The Uniqueness of SubscriptionsSons of CPAs Episode 16 BonusĀ
#5minLy | The Uniqueness of SubscriptionsĀ
Episode 07Ā
PERFORMANCE | PRICINGĀ
Hello and welcome. We are all the Sons of CPAs. Join us with this week's #5minLy with your hosts Michael Ly and Scott Scarano.Ā
#5minLy defined:Ā
Sons of CPAs Bonus episodes where Michael Ly and Scott Scarano discuss some choice articles from Saasable Content.Ā
https://www.getsaasable.com/how-to-choose-which-subscription-model-is-right-for-your-product
2021-09-1609 min
Accounting High#5minLy | Client Success Teams#5minLy | Client Success Teams
Episode 06
GROWTH | EFFICIENCY
Hello and welcome. We are all the Sons of CPAs. Join us with this weeks #5minLy with your hosts Michael Ly and Scott Scarano.
#5minLy defined:
1. Ā A period of time equal to about a twelfth of an hour, sometimes an eighth...
2. Ā Sons of CPAs Bonus episodes where Michael Ly and Scott Scarano discuss some choice articles from Karbon MagazineĀ
https://karbonhq.com/resources/if-you-standardize-one-process-this-year-make-it-this-one/
2021-09-0905 minAccounting High015 The Podfather (feat. Blake Oliver, CPA)Episode #15
The Podfather (feat. Blake Oliver, CPA)
recorded 6/14/2021
Blake Oliver, Founder of The Cloud Accounting Podcast
Hello and welcome. We are the Sons of CPAs. Join us as we question the current state of the accounting and tax industry with the next generation of professionals leading this space, we are the change agents in an industry fraught with money and inertia. Let's begin The Sons of CPAs with your hosts, Jason Ackerman and Scott Scarano.
2 the Cello and Money and growing up in a Gentile bubble
36 larger...
2021-09-061h 15
Accounting High#5minLy | Back on SlackSons of CPAs Episode 14 Bonus
#5minLy | Back on Slack
Episode 05
WORK-LIFE | WORKING REMOTELY
Hello and welcome. We are all the Sons of CPAs. Join us with this week's #5minLy with your hosts Michael Ly and Scott Scarano.
https://karbonhq.com/resources/how-to-solve-the-5-main-communication-challenges-of-working-remotely/
#5minLy defined:
1. Ā A period of time equal to about a twelfth of an hour, sometimes an eighth...
2. Ā This week Michael Ly and Scott Scarano discuss a choice article from Karbon MagazineĀ
2021-09-0310 minAccounting High013 Propagating our Problems as Practitioners (feat. David Emmerman, EA)Episode #13Ā
recorded on May 24, 2021
āFOMO Daveā Emmerman, EAĀ
Hello and welcome. We are the Sons of CPAs. Join us as we question the current state of the accounting and tax industry with the next generation of professionals leading this space, we are the change agents in an industry fraught with money and inertia. Let's begin The Sons of CPAs with your hosts, Jason Ackerman and Scott Scarano.Ā
4 Both Daveās parents had practices!Ā
5 should out to the year-old Newfoundland puppy, Sophie!Ā
8 The challenges with buying 14 practices in 9 years!Ā ...
2021-08-2856 min
Accounting High#5minLy | The Voice of the Heroes + the Coach#5minLy | The Voice of the Heroes + the Coach
Episode 04 Ā
GROWTH | STRATEGY | PERFORMANCE
Hello and welcome. We are all the Sons of CPAs. Join us with this week's #5minLy with Michael Ly where we feature an article of our choice from Karbon MagazineĀ with your hosts Michael Ly and Scott Scarano.
https://karbonhq.com/resources/how-to-optimize-visibility-across-your-firm-to-uncover-growth-opportunities/
2021-08-2606 minAccounting High012 Reverse Engineering your Firm (feat. Kenji Kuramoto, CEO)Episode #12 Ā
Reverse Engineering your Firm (feat. Kenji Kuramoto, CEO)Ā
recorded 5/17/2021
Kenji+ Kuramoto, CPA
https://acuity.co/
Hello and welcome. We are all the Sons of CPAs. Join us as we question the current state of the accounting and tax industry with the next generation of professionals leading this space, we are all the change agents in an industry fraught with money and inertia. Let's begin The Sons of CPAs with your hosts, Jason Ackerman and Scott Scarano.
1 big time CEO here, holy triple digits!
2 Arthur An...
2021-08-2250 min
Accounting High#5minLy | Work-life Harmony#5minLy | Work-life Harmony
Episode 03Ā
1. Ā A period of time equal to about a twelfth of an hour, sometimes an eighth...
2. Ā Michael Ly and Scott Scarano discuss a choice article from Karbon MagazineĀ
https://karbonhq.com/resources/how-to-break-the-always-on-cycle-and-boost-productivity/
2021-08-1907 minAccounting High011 Beyond Building Momentum (feat. Nikole Mackenzie, CPA)Episode #11
Beyond Building Momentum (feat. Nikole Mackenzie, CPA)
recorded 5/10/2021
Nikole Mackenzie, CPA
https://momentumaccounting.com/
Hello and welcome. We are the Sons of CPAs. Join us as we question the current state of the accounting and tax industry with the next generation of professionals leading this space, we are the change agents in an industry fraught with money and inertia. Let's begin The Sons of CPAs with your hosts, Jason Ackerman and Scott Scarano.
0 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harem
2 the parallels of sports and...
2021-08-1554 min
Accounting High#5minLy | The Cult of Personality#5minLy | The Cult of Personality
Episode 02
https://karbonhq.com/resources/building-a-strong-accounting-firm-culture/
"#5minLy defined"
1. Ā A period of time equal to about a twelfth of an hour, sometimes an eighth...
2. Ā Michael Ly and Scott Scarano discuss a choice article from Karbon MagazineĀ
https://karbonhq.com/resources/building-a-strong-accounting-firm-culture/
2021-08-1308 minAccounting High010 Paperless since 1999 - The Oracle, Queen, Wizard, and Trailblazer (feat. Donna Bordeaux, CPA)Episode #10
Paperless since 1999 - The Oracle, Queen, Wizard, and Trailblazer (feat. Donna Bordeaux, CPA)
recorded 5/5/2021
Donna Bordeaux, CPA
https://calculatedmoves.com/
Hello and welcome. We are the Sons of CPAs. Join us as we question the current state of the accounting and tax industry with the next generation of professionals leading this space, we are the change agents in an industry fraught with money and inertia. Let's begin The Sons of CPAs with your hosts, Jason Ackerman and Scott Scarano. We could have called this, the children of CPAs...
2021-08-0752 min