Building the Premier Accounting Firm

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2020! Of course, accounting is the language of business but does the client understand the numbers they are receiving from us as we provide the financial reports? Listen as Femke and Roger discuss the importance of language, vocabulary and terms when working with business owners.  Accounting professionals are the business interpreters and have a role to...

Join Roger Knecht, president of Universal Accounting Center, as he delves into strategies for building successful accounting firms with insights from industry leaders each week on Building the Premier Accounting Firm. In this episode, Greg DeVore, co-founder and CEO of ScreenSteps, shares his inspiring journey from music composition to entrepreneurship, driven by personal challenges and a need for...

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses tranferring info to employees effectively with Greg Davore.  

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2020! Starting a business is full of risk but with a "can-do" attitude you make things happen.  Whether Lemons to Lemonade or obstacle to opportunity listen to Dave as he shares his story and the insights he now must start and build a successful business. Pay attention to the "Had to" moment and consider how it applies to you and your situation. From se...

Welcome to another insightful episode of "Building the Premier Accounting Firm," where we dive deep into the crucial practices that firm owners need to shape a thriving accounting practice. This week, our focus is on the pivotal roles of leadership and workplace culture, essential components for any firm aspiring to excellence. Join your host, Roger Knecht, as he engages in a compelling conversati...

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses building an effective leader with Jessper Maquindang.  

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2020! Witnessing the evolution of accounting over the years has been very insightful.  Each change can be intimidating but, more empowering.  From paper to computer, software to the cloud, artificial intelligence (AI) to real-time and actionable information accounting remains relevant so what are we doing as an accounting profession to stay ahead of the...

Welcome to this episode of "Building the Premier Accounting Firm," where we delve into the transformative power of specialization and self-sustaining business models in the accounting industry. Today, we are joined by the remarkable Cyndi Thomason, a Certified Profit First Professional and the visionary founder of Bookskeep. Cyndi has carved a niche in the e-commerce world by implementing innovati...

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses Clokworking your business with Cyndi Thomason

Welcome to another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm with Universal Accounting Center President Roger Knecht. This episode features special guest John Hewitt, a leading strategist in building accounting firms from the ground up. Join us as he shares his wealth of knowledge in business development to guide you in transforming your accounting practice into a leading firm. Main Highligh...

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses exponential growth with John Hewitt  

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2020! Imagine starting the business using your personal line of credit, having employees that make more than you and then one day it takes off.  The decisions made to offer unique services in a specific industry actually help you stand out and grow your business.  You may hear it often to focus on a niche, but does it really pay off, for Jody it did, an...

Welcome to another exciting episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm with Roger Knecht. In this episode Roger highlights the journey of Michael Haynes from corporate roles to supporting small and medium-sized businesses, focusing on effective go-to-market strategies and customer engagement for accounting firms. The discussion provides actionable insights for business owners in bookkeeping,...

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses Client Engagement and Go-to-Market Strategies with Michael Haynes.  

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2020! At first Alan planned to become a Veterinarian but that quickly changed, and life took him on another path to become a very successful owner of a large accounting firm.  After struggling his first year in business he has now built a multi-office firm through various mergers and acquisitions.  Listen to Alan and Roger discuss the 4 non-negotiables...

This insightful episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm delves into the journey and expertise of Jamie Van Cuyk, a hiring consultant dedicated to empowering women small business owners. With a robust background in leadership, Jamie transitioned from corporate operations to consulting, focusing on refining her hiring and leadership skills. The discussion centers around her mission to improv...

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses recruiting and hiring with Jamie Van Cuyk

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2020! In an effort to find ways to stand out within the accounting profession it's important to consider specialty services.  Offering such services positions you as an expert and brings clients directly to you.  Consider Cost Segregation and what that may mean to the businesses in your area.  This is a service that can benefit more than you may think. ...

Join Roger Knecht, president of Universal Accounting Center, as he delves into the world of successful accounting firms with Tanya Fox, an accountant since 1998 and author of "How to Collaborate" on this exciting episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm. This episode explores Tanya's five-step framework for reigniting entrepreneurial passion and enhancing profitability through effective col...

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses collaboration with Tanya Fox  

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2020! Martin's story is a perfect illustration of accounting gone wrong watching his parents struggle with the family business.  On this personal note Martin is on a mission to empower accounting professionals to engage with their clients and make a difference.  Listen as Roger and Martin discuss both the "why's" and "how's" and see how it applies to yo...

In this enlightening episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm Roger Knecht interviews Gaynor Meilke, a seasoned business strategist and certified transformational coach. As the owner of Charisma Ink, Meilke shares her journey from corporate marketing to becoming a vital resource for growth in the tax and accounting sectors. Key Themes: Journey to Success: Gaynor Meilke discusses her profess...

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2020! We've all heard it before; the money is in the niches.  Target an industry and specialize in the services you offer.  But what does that mean and how to start.  Adrian and Roger discuss how to lead with your expertise and strength and then expand on everything else you do. This episode is full of tips and tricks so get ready for some note taking a...

In this insightful episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, host Roger sits down with Rick Watson, who shares his transformative journey from humble beginnings to managing substantial assets. Rick dives into the challenges he faced, particularly the high attrition rates in the insurance industry, and emphasizes the critical factors for entrepreneurial success: hard work, branding, and refe...

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses taking your business to the moon with Rick Watson.