The Fun CPA Podcast

Yuri Kapilovich, CPA
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  • Entrepreneurship
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It is no secret that the accounting profession needs a fresh perspective after years of status quo.The Fun CPA podcast aims to bring exactly that. Fun, refreshing and unique perspective on a profession that needs it the most. The conversations I will bring to you will bring you and your firm value. We discuss pricing, firm management, technology, social media and mental health. The guests on the show range from small accounting firm owners to big firm partners to incredible mental health coaches to our profession and much much more. Give it a listen, the fresh perspective you been waiting on is here!

  1. 6d ago

    Burnout, Boundaries, and Balance with Erin Pohan

    Erin Pohan is the founder of Upkeeping, a bookkeeping and payroll firm, and Wave Seattle, a conference for women in accounting. In this episode, Erin shares what it actually looked like to build her firm, grow a team, and figure things out without ever feeling completely ready. She and Yuri talk honestly about the pressure to scale, the challenge of hiring before there is enough work, and why success does not have to mean building the biggest firm possible. The conversation also gets into a difficult season of burnout caused largely by one high-paying client. Erin explains how the work began affecting her health and family life, why walking away from the revenue felt terrifying, and how that decision ultimately gave her more freedom without hurting the business long term.   Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Intro 1:57 - Erin’s background and the start of Upkeeping 3:21 - Going from employee to firm owner 10:46 - Why you may never feel ready to launch 14:42 - Hiring your first team member 19:47 - What does success actually look like? 23:42 - Setting boundaries with clients 27:22 - Erin’s vision for her firm 30:00 - Burnout, overwork, and one major client 36:11 - What burnout looked like physically and emotionally 39:52 - Letting go of misaligned clients 43:09 - The financial upside of owning a firm 49:11 - Building community through accounting events 54:20 - The hidden costs of hosting events 1:03:47 - Imposter syndrome and finding your lane 1:08:13 - Where to find Erin 1:08:46 - 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 ERIN POHAN   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinpohan/   Website: https://www.upkeeping.co/

    Burnout, Boundaries, and Balance with Erin Pohan

  2. Jul 9

    Solo Episode - 2026 Tax Season Breakdown (Good, Bad and Ugly)

    In this episode, Yuri reflects on the 2026 tax season, sharing the highs, lows, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you're a solo CPA or managing a growing firm, this episode offers practical insights into tools, workflows, and mindset shifts to navigate busy periods more effectively. Breakdown of the 2026 tax season experience and key challenges facedDocument collection pitfalls and exploring new tech solutionsSoftware considerations: Drake, ProConnect, Stanford Tax, Soroban, TrussStrategies for managing workload, burnout, and client communication    00:00 - Introduction and episode overview  01:10 - Reflecting on the confidence at the start of the season  04:00 - Highlights: $140K revenue and billing methods  05:22 - Business entity handling: 60 S-corps, 93 1040s, and 60 1065s  07:47 - Podcasting and balancing workload  08:48 - The main issue: Document collection breakdown  09:42 - Challenges with Tax Dome and new features  11:23 - The importance of team access and oversight  12:47 - Workflow issues: Tracking submission and missing documents  13:42 - Burnout from managing incomplete document submissions  15:18 - Exploring alternative software solutions  16:55 - Comparing Drake, ProConnect, Stanford Tax, Soroban, and Truss  21:21 - Features of Soroban and AI document integration  22:23 - Truss: All-in-one platform with robust features  25:09 - Stanford Tax’s efficient work paper generation  27:02 - The power of automation and AI in modern tax prep  28:28 - Concerns with multiple platforms and risk diversification  29:23 - The importance of starting lean and growing with tools  30:52 - The value of tackling challenges step-by-step  33:01 - Considering ProConnect and its features  34:23 - Potential benefits of ProConnect’s auto-import  35:40 - Personal insights on transitioning software and managing risk  37:57 - Evolution of the firm: From Google Drive to advanced PM tools  40:04 - Final thoughts: Keep it simple, start small, grow smart  42:13 - Upcoming projects and personal life updates  43:11 - Closing remarks and thank you to listeners

  3. Jul 1

    Practical Ways To Implement AI Today

    In this episode of The Fun CPA Podcast, Yuri sits down with Isaac Perdomo, CEO and founder of Opzer, to talk about automation, AI, and where accounting firms should actually start.  Isaac shares why firms do not need to overhaul everything at once, and why the best place to begin is usually with the painful, repetitive work they are already doing every day. From client reminders to workflow tracking to simple AI-powered daily prep, the conversation focuses on practical ways firm owners can save time without making things more complicated.  They also talk about the challenge of getting teams to adopt new tools, how to test automations safely, and why small improvements can make a real difference during tax season. It’s a practical conversation for firm owners who know they need better systems but are not sure where to begin.    Episode Highlights:    0:00 - Intro  0:46 - Meet Isaac Perdomo  1:44 - How Isaac got into accounting automation  3:08 - Where firms should start with automation  4:44 - Why accountants tolerate broken processes  6:32 - Tax season pain points and client intake  8:59 - Using automation to improve follow-up and workflow  11:23 - How to test automations without breaking things  12:30 - Why DIY automation can feel overwhelming  15:18 - Choosing what is worth automating  16:15 - Simple AI use cases for email and daily planning  18:28 - Setting up Claude tasks and meeting prep  24:26 - Isaac’s process for finding automation opportunities  27:04 - Conferences, relationships, and accounting communities  31:14 - Content, YouTube, and sharing what he is learning  32:44 - Where to find Isaac and Opzer      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 ISAAC PERDOMO    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-perdomo/    Website: https://opzer.co/

    Practical Ways To Implement AI Today

  4. Jun 24

    She Demystifies Credit Card Points

    Credit card points can feel like a complicated game, but for business owners with regular expenses, there can be real upside if the math makes sense.  Yuri sits down with Nadia Groen, founder of Points Advisors, to break down how business owners can turn everyday spending into flights, hotel stays, and better travel experiences. They talk through Yuri’s actual credit card setup, how to think about fees versus rewards, why sticking to one points ecosystem can make life easier, and when it may or may not make sense to put taxes, contractors, or payroll on a card.  They also get into travel flexibility, booking strategy, premium card perks, and why points are only valuable if you actually know how to use them.    Episode Highlights:    0:00 - Introduction  1:13 - Meet Nadia Groen of Points Advisors  2:24 - Why most people leave points on the table  3:15 - How Nadia got into the points game  5:30 - Flexibility, flights, and getting better redemptions  8:04 - Yuri’s business credit card case study  13:37 - Choosing the right card ecosystem  18:12 - Should you pay a mortgage, taxes, or contractors with a card?  23:35 - How far ahead to plan travel with points  26:08 - Capital One, Chase, AmEx, and premium card tradeoffs  30:34 - Why families may want to stay in one points ecosystem  34:54 - Using points for lay-flat seats and better travel  37:16 - Hotel points, Hyatt, Marriott, and redemption strategies  40:18 - Are credit card points taxable?  41:11 - How to connect with Nadia    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 NADIA GROEN    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-volkova/    Website: https://www.points-advisors.com

    She Demystifies Credit Card Points

  5. Jun 17

    When The Creative And The Accountant Mix - The Rapping CPA

    Most people do not put “accounting” and “creative” in the same sentence. Drew Carrick has built a career doing exactly that. Yuri sits down with Drew Carrick, also known as The Rapping CPA, to talk about how a public accounting career turned into rap videos, conference hosting, content strategy, and a bigger conversation about where the accounting profession is headed. They get into Drew’s path from audit to entertainment, the story behind the Public Accounting Anthem, why originality matters, and how creative skills can become a real advantage in a profession that is being reshaped by AI. The big theme: as technology becomes table stakes, client experience, human connection, and personality are going to matter more than ever. Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Introduction 1:12 - Yuri introduces Drew Carrick, The Rapping CPA 5:20 - Drew’s early influences and how rap entered the picture 11:03 - Writing original accounting music instead of only doing parodies 18:32 - Blending accounting, creativity, and personal brand 25:56 - Why Drew is leaning into strategy and experience 27:48 - How AI makes client experience more important for CPA firms 36:37 - What actually makes events memorable 44:17 - How Drew and Scotty created “Accounting Buddies” 50:09 - Where to find Drew online    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 DREW CARRICK   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewcarrick/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRappingCPA

    When The Creative And The Accountant Mix - The Rapping CPA

  6. Jun 10

    The Pricing Conversation All Accountants Need to Hear

    Pricing is one of the hardest conversations in the accounting profession, but the problem usually starts before the client ever pushes back.  Yuri sits down with Carlos Garcia, co-founder of Reframe, to talk about value, confidence, communication, and why so many accountants underprice themselves even when they know they are delivering real results.  They get into the mindset behind pricing, how to handle fee increase conversations, why niche positioning makes selling easier, and what firm owners need to understand about clients who see accounting as a cost versus an investment.  Carlos also shares the story behind Reframe, his work helping accountants communicate with more confidence, and why community matters so much for firm owners building something on their own.  Episode Highlights:    0:00 - Intro  0:54 - Meet Carlos Garcia  5:01 - The accounting profession’s pricing problem  7:13 - Why accountants undercharge  9:31 - How to communicate value to clients  13:00 - Competing on price vs. positioning  18:21 - Why niching down does not shut every other door  21:39 - Raising fees with existing clients  29:20 - A mock fee increase conversation  38:48 - Simple tax returns, minimum fees, and client fit  46:20 - What Reframe is building for accountants  54:14 - Carlos’ book and learning how to fail forward  57:39 - Where to connect with Carlos      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 CARLOS GARCIA    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/failblazer/    Website: https://reframeaccounting.com/

    The Pricing Conversation All Accountants Need to Hear

  7. Jun 3

    The Real Challenges Of Running a $4.5M Firm

    Scaling a CPA firm sounds exciting until you hit the messy middle. Yuri sits down with Anomaly CPA owners John Malone and Greg O’Brien to talk about what it actually takes to grow from a solo firm into a 40-person, multi-million-dollar operation. They get into the early decisions that shaped Anomaly, why Greg moved away from the traditional hourly model, how John’s non-accounting background became an advantage, and why the $1M to $2M range can be one of the hardest stages for firm owners. They also break down hiring ahead of growth, building a marketing engine, qualifying leads, pricing with recurring packages, using AI inside the firm, and why owners eventually have to stop being the hero if they want the team to scale. If you’re building a firm and trying to decide whether to stay lean or push for something bigger, this conversation gives a real look at the tradeoffs. Episode Highlights: 0:00 - Why owners become the bottleneck  0:46 - Meet John Malone and Greg O’Brien of Anomaly CPA  3:46 - Starting the firm and moving away from the traditional model  6:01 - Taking on early work without building the wrong firm  8:42 - How John and Greg partnered up  12:10 - Why a non-accountant perspective helped the firm scale  14:18 - Growing to 40 people and $4M+ in revenue  17:17 - The “awkward teenage stage” between $1M and $2M  22:18 - Hiring ahead of growth and protecting payroll  27:17 - Building a digital marketing engine  32:56 - Qualifying leads and filtering out bad-fit prospects  36:26 - Why Anomaly uses monthly packages  39:23 - How the team is implementing AI  40:56 - Tech stack, ClickUp, Drake, and change management  51:08 - What’s next for Anomaly CPA   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 GREG O’BRIEN   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-o-brien-cpa-88a3472b/   Website: https://www.anomalycpa.com/team   CONNECT WITH JOHN MALONE   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-malone-019ba827/   Website: https://www.anomalycpa.com/team

  8. May 28

    Here Is How He Runs His $150K Solo Firm

    Yuri sits down with Mike Mazzanna to talk about the real path from big firm tax work to launching a solo CPA firm.  Mike shares the 109-hour billable week that pushed him toward firm ownership, why flexibility mattered more than simply working fewer hours, and how he built his practice with contracting revenue, LinkedIn relationships, and a clear focus on systems.  They also get into tax software decisions, ProConnect vs. Access, TaxDome workflows, client onboarding pain points, pricing goals, and why connecting with other accountants can be one of the best ways to grow a firm.  Episode Highlights:  0:00 - Introduction  0:56 - Mike Mazzanna joins the show  2:00 - Mike’s background and path into accounting  4:32 - Moving from internal audit into tax  6:25 - The 3 a.m. California return meeting  8:16 - Why Mike wanted to start his own firm  11:45 - Launching with a plan and avoiding bad clients  14:38 - The LinkedIn post that brought early momentum  18:17 - Moving from Drake to ProConnect  20:47 - Why Mike started looking at Access  25:50 - How to think about tax software decisions  29:10 - Mike’s first full tax season as a solo firm owner  31:33 - Practice management, TaxDome, and billing  35:45 - Building workflows before automations  37:07 - AI tools, Juno, and tax season pain points  44:00 - Revenue goals and client retention  45:51 - The value of accounting communities  50:50 - Where to find Mike                    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 Mike Mazzanna    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-mazzanna-cpa/    Website: https://www.mazzcpa.com/

    Here Is How He Runs His $150K Solo Firm
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It is no secret that the accounting profession needs a fresh perspective after years of status quo.The Fun CPA podcast aims to bring exactly that. Fun, refreshing and unique perspective on a profession that needs it the most. The conversations I will bring to you will bring you and your firm value. We discuss pricing, firm management, technology, social media and mental health. The guests on the show range from small accounting firm owners to big firm partners to incredible mental health coaches to our profession and much much more. Give it a listen, the fresh perspective you been waiting on is here!

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  • Creator
    Yuri Kapilovich, CPA
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Fun CPA Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Fun CPA Podcast

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