108 episodes

Are you the owner of an accounting firm? Do you want to make your firm more profitable? Are you interested in providing Virtual CFO services to clients?

Dedicated to perfecting Virtual CFO Services since our inception in 2002, Summit CPA Group, now Summit Virtual CFO Services by Anders, serves as Virtual CFOs for over 100 clients throughout North America. While most accounting firms focus on the past, our Virtual CFO team focuses on the future.

This podcast seeks to help accounting firm owners like you learn how to provide successful Virtual CFO Services and become profitable. Tune in bi-weekly as our hosts Tom Wadelton, Virtual CFO, and Adam Hale, Partner at Anders CPAs + Advisors, interview industry-leading experts to share knowledge, as well as Adam’s experience acquired from more than 20 years as the lead provider of Virtual CFO services in North America.

We'll answer some of the most common questions like how do I provide accounting services virtually? What's it like running a distributed team? And much, much more.

The Modern CPA Success Show Summit Virtual CFO by Anders

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Are you the owner of an accounting firm? Do you want to make your firm more profitable? Are you interested in providing Virtual CFO services to clients?

Dedicated to perfecting Virtual CFO Services since our inception in 2002, Summit CPA Group, now Summit Virtual CFO Services by Anders, serves as Virtual CFOs for over 100 clients throughout North America. While most accounting firms focus on the past, our Virtual CFO team focuses on the future.

This podcast seeks to help accounting firm owners like you learn how to provide successful Virtual CFO Services and become profitable. Tune in bi-weekly as our hosts Tom Wadelton, Virtual CFO, and Adam Hale, Partner at Anders CPAs + Advisors, interview industry-leading experts to share knowledge, as well as Adam’s experience acquired from more than 20 years as the lead provider of Virtual CFO services in North America.

We'll answer some of the most common questions like how do I provide accounting services virtually? What's it like running a distributed team? And much, much more.

    Benefits of Adding Outsourced Executive Services to Your Firm with Gina Cotner

    Benefits of Adding Outsourced Executive Services to Your Firm with Gina Cotner

    Adam and Tom welcome Gina Cotner, Founder of Athena Executive Services, which provides executive assistant services. Gina explains the differences between virtual assistants and executive assistants, as well as the challenges and benefits of working with virtual assistants from different cultures. They discuss pricing models in the industry, and Gina advises on considering the compensation of assistants when choosing a service. They also delve into the onboarding process for new clients and the importance of clear communication expectations. Gina emphasizes the importance of delegating tasks that align with one's expertise and passion and shares tips for maximizing the effectiveness of executive assistants.

    • 45 min
    Mastering Conflict Resolution in the Workplace with Carol Bowser

    Mastering Conflict Resolution in the Workplace with Carol Bowser

    In this episode, Tom is joined by Carol Bowser, JD, founder of Conflict Management Strategies. They discuss the impact of conflict in the workplace, the importance of creating a healthy environment, and the challenges of remote work on conflict resolution. Carol shares strategies for fostering a positive remote work culture and provides insights on navigating conflict and difficult conversations. She emphasizes the importance of effective communication, feedback, and clear expectations.

    • 48 min
    Implementing Systems to Transform Your Firm with Josh Fonger

    Implementing Systems to Transform Your Firm with Josh Fonger

    In this podcast episode, Tom Wadelton interviews John Fonger, consultant, coach, speaker, and owner of WTS Enterprises, who specializes in helping busy entrepreneurs develop and implement effective systems in their businesses. John discusses his methodology based on the book Work the System by Sam Carpenter, which aims to help entrepreneurs work on their businesses rather than in them. He emphasizes the importance of having clear systems, documented procedures, and a systems mindset to increase productivity and reduce workload. John shares examples of clients who have successfully implemented these strategies and highlights the benefits for accounting firms.

    • 42 min
    Helping Non-finance Professionals Utilize Cash Flow Forecasting with Terrell Turner

    Helping Non-finance Professionals Utilize Cash Flow Forecasting with Terrell Turner

    Tom Wadelton, and special guest co-host John Scott, Virtual CFO + Legal Industry Expert, are joined by Terrell Turner, CEO of the TLTurner Group, to discuss the importance for non-finance professionals to understand financial metrics, specifically law firms. Terrell shares his insights on bridging the gap between accounting and non-finance professionals, emphasizing the need to align goals with the reality of the business. The conversation also dives into the importance of cash-flow forecasting and the evolution of forecasting tools. They highlight the value of involving non-finance professionals, such as lawyers, in the forecasting process and the benefits of networking and leveraging outside resources.

    • 56 min
    What Every Advisor Should Know About the Cannabis Industry with Guillermo Rodriguez

    What Every Advisor Should Know About the Cannabis Industry with Guillermo Rodriguez

    Tom is joined by Summit colleagues, Christy Buchanan and Guillermo Rodriguez, as they discuss the cannabis industry as a niche for accounting firms. Guillermo, a Virtual CFO specializing in the cannabis industry, shares his expertise and explains the challenges and opportunities in the industry. They discuss the differences between the cannabis industry and CBD, regulatory challenges, financial forecasting, and obstacles faced by cannabis businesses. Guillermo emphasizes the importance of building relationships with banks and navigating the challenges of banking in the cannabis industry. They also talk about valuable metrics for retailers in the cannabis space and the passion and purpose behind many cannabis business owners.

    • 48 min
    Revolutionize Your Firm's Business Solutions with Alex Sonkin

    Revolutionize Your Firm's Business Solutions with Alex Sonkin

    Tom chats one-on-one with Alex Sonkin, the founder of Virtual Family Office Hub, an open platform offering the best-in-class resources and services in every specialty that a family office or leading CPA firm needs to serve and benefit their most affluent clients. Alex explains the concept of family offices and the challenges faced by CPAs in providing comprehensive advice. He introduces the Virtual Family Office model, which allows business owners to access global resources. Tom and Alex also discuss the importance of due diligence, independent peer review, and continuous improvement in tax planning.

    • 44 min

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