CPA Life

John Randolph
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CPA Life

CPA Life, with host John Randolph, focuses on local CPA firm leaders across the country who go against the grain in building exceptional organizations through non-traditional practices. They show there are firms outside of the Top 100 where you have the ability to build a sustainable, family-friendly career in accounting. Listen in and discover that's not the exception – but the rule!

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    Fears, Frustrations and the Future: Season 3 Kickoff, Part 1

    John Randolph “sits on the other side of the studio” on this special two-part Season 3 kickoff episode of CPA Life. With hosting duties accounted for by producer Justin Grant of ProfessionalProductions.net, John delves into the challenges firms will face in 2025 and beyond, such as losing key talent, increased competition and specialization in the profession, and the need for technological adaptation. Highlighting the importance of embracing remote work and modern recruitment strategies to attract and retain top talent, John also explores the potential and mindset of new entrants into the profession, marking an optimistic view of the future—at least, for those firms willing to do what it takes! Get the full show notes and more resources at CPALifePodcast.com

    30 min

  2. 26/12/2024

    CPA Life Rewind: Transform Public Accounting with Ron Baker

    Season’s Greetings from CPA Life! Today, we look back at one of John Randolph’s most impactful conversations of 2024, where he was joined by accounting legend Ron Baker of VeraSage. The two delved deep into the groundbreaking topics of value and subscription-based pricing and client advisory services. The author of eight books, Ron’s extensive writings, keynote speeches and general advocacy on these and other topics are distilled down in this Rewind episode. Tune in to discover Ron and John’s insights on niche expertise, the value of transformations over transactional services, and strategies for retaining talent in your firm while enhancing client relationships. Get the full show notes and more resources at CPALifePodcast.com

    45 min

  3. 11/12/2024

    Go Full Send on Your Accounting Journey

    John Randolph sits down with Roman Villard, co-founder of Full Send Finance, on Episode 56 of CPA Life. Sharing his journey from finance major to starting his own firm, Roman emphasizes the importance of a culture-forward approach and how that has helped Full Send shoot out of the blocks, growing from zero to 12 full-time employees in just over two years. Highlighting the need for technology to attract and retain talent, Roman dives into things that have given Full Send cross-generational appeal, such as work-life balance, which is achieved in large part through hybrid working, and the significance of creating a resonant brand narrative. Touching on so many vital aspects that can make or break the success of your own firm, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Get the full show notes and more resources at CPALifePodcast.com

    43 min

  4. 27/11/2024

    A Pioneer in Public Accounting: Looking Forward

    Join host John Randolph on Episode 55 of CPA Life, as he talks to James Rainwater, founder of RainwaterCPA, about his journey and unique approach to public accounting. James discusses his non-traditional career path, how he ultimately discovered he prefers the public accounting space over private, and the evolution of his fully remote firm, which is in its second iteration after James founded a much more traditionally focused firm over 20 years ago. Emphasizing the benefits of a nationwide client base, subscription-based pricing, and intentional communication within a geographically dispersed team, James also shares insights on incorporating social media for client acquisition and the importance of flexibility in building a successful, people-focused CPA firm. Get the full show notes and more resources at CPALifePodcast.com

    39 min

  5. 13/11/2024

    From Tradition to Transformation: Catalyzing Growth

    Eric Joern started his accounting career at James Hamlin & Co., a traditional firm founded in the 1960s in Antioch, Illinois, right out of college. He joins John Randolph on Episode 54 of CPA Life to talk about his role in transforming that firm into Kaizen CPAs and Advisors, where he now serves as partner. Doing away with traditional CPA practices to focus on team wellbeing, sustainability, and national impact, Eric shares his journey, the firm's rebranding efforts, and strategies for maintaining a balanced work environment. With a roughly 50/50 split between in-office and remote workers, systems and processes are key to Kaizen’s success, and maintaining cultural cohesion within the firm, a top priority, highlighting the importance of flexibility, adaptability, and support for remote employees in building a thriving, modern-minded CPA firm. Get the full show notes and more resources at CPALifePodcast.com

    45 min

  6. 30/10/2024

    Breaking Boundaries: From Firm to Freedom

    John Randolph talks with Kelly Rohrs, owner and founder of Kelly A. Rohrs CPA, who shares her journey to building a sustainable and flexible accounting firm, on Episode 53 of CPA Life. Having been recognized by CPA Practice Advisors on their Top 40 Under 40 list, Kelly discusses her transition from a traditional firm to launching her own practice amid the COVID-19 pandemic. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, implementing modern software solutions, and the importance of community in helping you navigate your journey, especially so you don’t end up bringing all the bad habits and inefficient processes over to your own venture. In order to grease the skids for accounting firm owners to do just that, Kelly established Fiscal Minds to help accountants network and build their firms.  Get the full show notes and more resources at CPALifePodcast.com

    45 min

  7. 16/10/2024

    Fair Pay in Accounting: Tracking the Data

    Dominic Piscopo’s journey in accounting started at a Big Four firm in Canada, where he discovered his firm was paying its employees well below the average in his area. He talks to John Randolph on Episode 52 of CPA Life about how that experience, among others, led to him launching Big 4 Transparency, a platform which tracks salary data in the profession. Although Big 4 Transparency started as a community project, Dom has transformed it into a full-time venture, and he talks about what he feels is his social responsibility to supply this information for free to the community while taking on firm clients who want to understand where their offerings stand in the marketplace. Underscoring the strategic use of timely data to attract and retain talent, Dom talks about how transparent compensation practices can promote employee satisfaction and prevent wage stagnation, benefiting firms of all sizes. Get the full show notes and more resources at CPALifePodcast.com

    36 min

  8. 02/10/2024

    Modern Accounting Challenges: Tech and the Human Element

    Chris Papin returns to CPA Life’s Episode 51 for Part 2 of his conversation with host John Randolph. Their discussion shifts focus towards effective communication, training, and adapting to new technologies in accounting firms. Touching on the challenge inherent in teaching communication skills in a technical field like accounting, Chris stresses the importance of aligning that pedagogy with both internal and client expectations. But underscoring everything, most importantly, is the human element, something that cannot and will not ever be provided by the tech tools that accountants nevertheless need to adopt. Indeed, fostering those connections has been made easier through technology, and they will be more important than ever as the profession continues to evolve. Get the full show notes and more resources at CPALifePodcast.com

    25 min
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CPA Life, with host John Randolph, focuses on local CPA firm leaders across the country who go against the grain in building exceptional organizations through non-traditional practices. They show there are firms outside of the Top 100 where you have the ability to build a sustainable, family-friendly career in accounting. Listen in and discover that's not the exception – but the rule!

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  • Creador
    John Randolph
  • Años de actividad
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodios
    58
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