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Accounting High

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Frequency: 1 episode/4d. Total Eps: 316

Accounting High is the premier practice management podcast for tax and accounting firm owners. Join us for conversations about running a modern accounting practice in the cloud. We are the next generation of accounting professionals questioning the state of the accounting profession.

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🇫🇷 France - entrepreneurship
06/04/2026
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252 The Artist vs The Entrepreneur (feat. Ron Baker)

Episode 252

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 • Duration 01:00:00

Episode 252

FACULTY: Ron Baker

CLASS: #TheGuide

Scotty’s back in the Office with our Principal, Ron Baker, and he has a copy of "The Creative Act: A Way of Being" by Rick Rubin. In this book report, they cover a wide range of topics, including creativity in art and accounting, the quest for efficiency, the role of humor in art, and the importance of paying attention to your surroundings. The conversation also touches on the challenges of being an entrepreneur and artist, the subjective nature of value, and the evolution of an artist's work. This engaging and thought-provoking discussion is a must-listen for anyone interested in creativity, art, or entrepreneurship. Tune in to hear more from Scott and Ron on "The Creative Act" and its many insights.

All the Shoutouts:

Greg Kyte, CPA, Rick Rubin, Broken Record, Jason Ackerman, CPA, CFP®, CGMA, Times up, Jasper, Conversations with Tyler, South Park, Arthur Schopenhauer, John Wooten, James Clear, Simon Sinek, Tim Williams, Nikole Mackenzie, David C. Baker, Caddyshack, Dave Chappelle, Terrell A Turner, CPA, Kenji Kuramoto, James Ashford, Michelle Weinstein, Tim Ferriss, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Eminem, Paul McCartney, Beatles, Elvis Presley, Sage, Thriveal, The Crux, Momentum Accounting, Inc, Mortimer J. Adler

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251 Making Moments that Move the Needle on Purpose (feat. Paul Dunn)

Episode 251

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 • Duration 54:23

Episode 251

FACULTY: Paul Dunn

CLASS: #TheGuide

Join Scott as he sits down with Paul Dunn, an author and a veteran in the accounting profession with over 30 years of experience. From the eye of a cyclone in Brisbane, Paul shares profound insights on finding purpose and creating a lasting impact. They delve into the importance of driving businesses beyond mere tools to creating significant outcomes, leveraging AI in transformation, and reframing business strategies to enrich the lives of both clients and team members. Paul also introduces B1G1, his initiative for making a social impact with every business transaction. Tune in for a compelling discussion that aims to inspire accountants and business owners to stand for something bigger than themselves.

📣 Shout Outs: Ron Baker, Rick Payne, James Clear, Daniel Preistly, Joseph Pine II, Substack, Steve Jobs, Mr. Rogers

📚 Books Referenced 📚

“Times UP” by Paul Dunn and Ron Baker

“Firm of the Future” by Paul Dunn and Ron Baker

“Atomic Habits” by James Clear

“The Experience Economy” by Joseph Pine II and James H. Gilmore

“The Transformation Economy” by Joseph Pine II

Chapters:

00:00 Teaser

01:29 Introduction

03:38 Purpose and Legacy

13:23 The Accountants Bootcamp

14:17 Creating History, Not Reporting It

23:35 The Power of Small Changes

25:12 The Importance of Punctuality

26:07 Reframing Proposals as Plans

28:36 Chat GPT

33:17 Transforming Lives Through Accounting

242 Dismantling Pyramid Schemes with Selfish Motivations (feat. Chase Birky, CPA, Tim Petrey, CPA, Kenji Kuramoto)

Episode 242

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 • Duration 46:30

Episode 242

FACULTY: Chase Birky, CPA, Tim Petrey, CPA, and Kenji Kuramoto

CLASS: #AccountingHigh

Join Scotty and the DPS (Destroying Pyramid Schemes) panel of influential accounting leaders—Kenji Kuramoto (Acuity Accounting), Chase Berkey (Dark Horse CPAs), and Tim Petri (HD Growth Partners)—as they discuss innovative approaches to transforming the traditional accounting pyramid scheme firm structure. They explore new business models aimed at improving firm culture and client service, and share personal experiences of breaking away from legacy practices to create more dynamic and sustainable working environments. This engaging conversation delves into the nuances of leadership, firm management, and the future of the accounting profession, making it a must-watch for anyone involved in the field.

📣 Shout Outs: Jason Ackerman, Nikole Mackenzie, Matthew May, Logan Graf, Jim Collins, Blake Oliver, David Wertzbacher, Lee Cohen, LMC, Realize, RightWorks, Ascend, EY, KPMG, BotKeeper, Acuity, Drink While You Think, HD Growth Partners, Dark Horse CPAs

⬇️ Videos Referenced ⬇️

012 Reverse Engineering your Firm (feat. Kenji Kuramoto, CEO)

(https://youtu.be/8dWDZZ5yHHo)

132 A Solution to the Public Accounting Problem (feat. Chase Birky, CPA)

(https://youtu.be/b1577gfJfSM)

223 $7.5M Small Town Big Fish Swimming with PE Sharks | Tim Petrey, CPA

(https://youtu.be/yqekz3qv7oQ)

📚 Books Referenced 📚

“10x is Easier than 2x” by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin P. Hardy

152 How to Run a Practice Differently than the Traditional CPA Firm (feat. Catherine Tindall, CPA)

Episode 152

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 • Duration 01:01:40

Episode 152

Accounting High is supported by our Booster Club

Thank you LiveFlow!

LiveFlow - Advanced financial reporting on autopilot.

LiveFlow turns your spreadsheet into a scalable, real-time FP&A platform, check them out:

https://www.liveflow.io/partnerships/accounting-high

Get 20% off for 3 months with promo code HIGH

FACULTY: Catherine Tindall

CLASS: #PeerReview

SPONSOR: LiveFlow

TITLE: How to Run a Practice Differently than the Traditional CPA Firm

In this episode of Accounting High, Scott and Jason Ackerman interview Catherine Tindall, CPA, who shares her insights on the importance of aligned values in a firm, and how her experiences working with her parents and husband have shaped her approach to collaboration and partnership. She also discusses her firm's focus on personality types for hiring and working with clients, and the challenges and benefits of niche-ing in compliance. Tune in to this episode for valuable advice on firm ownership and building connections through social media.

Catherine shares her journey to becoming an accountant and the influence of her parents' accounting practice.
The hosts and Catherine discuss the importance of personalities in hiring and working with clients.
They also talk about the dynamics of partnerships and the benefits of having aligned values.
Catherine shares her experience of starting her own firm and provides advice for firm owners.
The conversation ends with a discussion on the role of social media in connecting with clients.

151 Systematize your Firm to Gain Perspective on Purpose (feat. Ryan Lazanis, CPA)

Episode 151

Monday, June 12, 2023 • Duration 01:04:52

Episode 151

Accounting High is supported by our Booster Club

Thank you G-ACCON

Check em out, 14 day free trial

go to accon.services

FACULTY: Ryan Lazanis, CPA

CLASS: #GuidePosts

TITLE: Systematize your Firm to Gain Perspective on Purpose

In this podcast episode, Scott interviews Ryan Lazanis, founder of Future Firm. Scott and Ryan offer valuable insights and strategies for accountants and entrepreneurs looking to find balance, purpose, and success in their professional lives, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing happiness, leveraging time and resources effectively, and embracing progress and innovation to thrive in the accounting industry.

Reviewing the ABC Tournament and its impact on productivity and focus.
The importance of taking an email detox to reduce distractions and improve mental well-being.
Finding a healthy balance between work and home life to prioritize happiness and fulfillment.
Identifying the point, purpose, perspective, and prize in one's professional and personal pursuits.
Exploring the relationship between time, money, and happiness, and determining the ideal balance.
The role of accountability in setting and achieving goals, both personally and professionally.
Leveraging higher leverage tasks to maximize productivity and impact.
Understanding the two states of an entrepreneur: operating as a solo practitioner or scaling the business.

150 How to Make Varsity Part 5: Coach's Game Theory | #Varsity

Episode 150

Thursday, June 8, 2023 • Duration 55:03

Episode 150

Accounting High is supported by our Booster Club

Thank you G-ACCON

Check em out, 14 day free trial

go to accon.services

FACULTY: Michelle Weinstein “The Pitch Queen”

CLASS: #VarsityTips

TITLE: How to Make Varsity Part 5: Coach's Game Theory

In this final part of How to Make Varsity, Scott welcomes back substitute PE Coach, Michelle Weinstein, aka the Pitch Queen aka Coach Queen, for part 5 where they discuss the importance of management of skill inventory as game theory in sales.

They discuss the value of not giving away knowledge for free and distinguishing between providing tips to individuals versus a larger audience.
Emphasizing the importance of offering transformation instead of merely sharing information.
Scott freestyles a rap on transformation.
Michelle discusses homework assignments for clients prior to consultations.
Strategies for setting appropriate consultation prices are shared.
Michelle's Breakthrough Sessions are explained,
The importance of working with clients who demonstrate due diligence
Michelle explains why you should send invitations rather than proposals
Scott talks about GoProposal as a valuable tool for creating invitations
Michelle directs the audience to Abundant Bookkeeping for clients seeking transformation
The episode concludes with a summary of the Varsity Tips series.

Shout Outs:

QuickBooks, Phil Jackson, John Wooten, James Ashford, GoProposal

149 CAS = Solving Problems (feat. Luke Templin)

Episode 149

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 • Duration 01:14:27

Episode 149

Accounting High is supported by our Booster Club Members

Thank you ⁠AppStream⁠! Powered by the GrowthLab

⁠Music Video for Simple Tasks!⁠

FACULTY: Luke Templin, CPA

CLASS: #PeerReview

TITLE: CAS = Solving Problems

In this episode of Accounting High, Scott interviews Luke Templin, the founder of A Squared Advisors. Luke shares his journey of how he got into accounting and became a CPA, his experience in the CAS world, and what inspired him to start his own business. He also talks about his unique approach to pricing and scope, and the freedom that comes with working for yourself. Scott even surprises us with his rap, Simple Tasks. This is a great episode for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, accounting, and business growth.

Shoutouts:

Chad Davis, Ron Baker, Gusto, QuickBooks, GrowthLab, AppStream, , ,

148 Age Marks Milestones: A Book Report on “Strength to Strength” by Arthur C. Brooks (feat. Ron Baker)

Episode 148

Monday, June 5, 2023 • Duration 01:17:17

Episode 148

Accounting High is supported by our Booster Club

Thank you LiveFlow!

LiveFlow - Advanced financial reporting on autopilot.

LiveFlow turns your spreadsheet into a scalable, real-time FP&A platform, check them out:

https://www.liveflow.io/partnerships/accounting-high

Get 20% off for 3 months with promo code HIGH

FACULTY: Ron Baker

CLASS: #GuidePosts

TITLE: Age Marks Milestones: A Book Report on “Strength to Strength” by Arthur C. Brooks in the Principal’s Office with Principal Ron Baker | #GuidePosts

In this episode, Scott finds himself in Principal Baker’s office again to review the book "Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life" by Arthur C. Brooks. They deep dive into the key themes and ideas presented in the book, offering insights and perspectives on finding success, happiness, and purpose in the second half of life.

Scott and Ron share their initial reactions and thoughts after reading the book.
The concept of the striver's curse and the inevitable mental decline that comes with age is explored.
They discuss how different fields and innovations experience declines at different rates.
The idea of using knowledge to pivot and pursue new paths for personal growth is examined.
Scott reads Jasper’s A.I. book review
They challenge the notion that having goals is always beneficial for humans.

147 The CPA Crypto Craze (feat. Charles J Kelly, CPA aka CJ the Smart Guy)

Episode 147

Friday, June 2, 2023 • Duration 01:20:16

Episode 147

Accounting High is supported by our Booster Club

Thank you LiveFlow!

LiveFlow - Advanced financial reporting on autopilot.

LiveFlow turns your spreadsheet into a scalable, real-time FP&A platform, check them out:

https://www.liveflow.io/partnerships/accounting-high

Get 20% off for 3 months with promo code HIGH

CLASS: #CoolKids

FACULTY: Charles J Kelly, CPA

The CPA Crypto Craze: Bitcoin is Better Than Gold?

In this episode of Accounting High, host Scott interviews Charles J Kelly, CPA, the expert in cryptocurrency. They discuss various topics related to crypto including decentralization, legitimacy, and climate change. Charles shares his insights on why he believes in Bitcoin and how it can contribute to a purpose-driven lifestyle. They also touch on how he runs his business and salsa dancing. The conversation is full of interesting insights for anyone interested in the world of cryptocurrency and the opportunities it presents.

Shoutouts:

The Starfish and The Spider

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146 How to Make Varsity Part 4: Assessing Your Game | #Varsity

Episode 146

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 • Duration 34:30

Episode 146

CLASS: #VarsityTips

FACULTY: Michelle Weinstein “The Pitch Queen”

TITLE: How to Make Varsity Part 4: Assessing Your Game

In this episode, Scott welcomes back substitute PE Coach, Michelle Weinstein, aka the Pitch Queen aka Coach Queen, for part 4 of their discussion. They delve into the topic of collecting information for sales and how it can be used strategically to understand clients' needs and provide value. Here's a summary of the episode:

Michelle introduces the concept of collecting information as a crucial aspect of sales.
Scott shares some of his unique and unconventional ideas for gathering information.
They discuss the importance of asking strategic questions
They engage in a roleplay to demonstrate good questions
They discuss the value of asking deeper questions to uncover the clients' underlying motivations and needs
The focus shifts from selling to solving problems for clients, showcasing the value of the services and expertise
They emphasize the importance of practice and continuous improvement in mastering the art of information collection for sales.
The episode concludes with a teaser hinting at the upcoming fifth varsity tip episode

Shout Outs:

UnCat, Quickbooks

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