Building the Premier Accounting Firm

Yearly it is important to step before the company (of one or many) to recap the past and provide vision for the future.  As the owner and president of the company this is a level of accountability to the organization. Learn what you can do to hold an effective and inspiring meeting with those you work with to summarize the past and inspire them for the future. This is a how-to-guide to being a gre...

Upon becoming president of Universal Accounting Center Roger shares the personal journey he took in those first few years to create a lasting legacy and become the leader he felt he could. Learn the 4 keys he identified to be successful and see how you can apply them in your business.  He also includes some unexpected bonus items to help you become a better you both personally and professionally....

As we each work ON our companies we go through stages.  As we evolve, we deal with new challenges and frustrations.  Let me share some of these phases with you to help you identify where you are and what needs to be done next to build the premier accounting firm. Building a business that has value is more than a list of customers, it is also systems and a culture.  With that in mind let me also sh...

For this episode I have something different for you yet very timely.   Right now you may feel things are in turmoil, that change is too much, that fear is too consuming, and of course there is also the unknown.    Today we are faced with things most of us have never ever had to deal with, but even with these challenges, if we want to remain positive, feel we are still in control we need to have Ge...

So often the great idea to start and build a business is filled with unforeseen challenges and poverty but applying the principles that Mike share we can each avoid the common pitfalls and build a successful business with confidence. Listen to Mike and Roger as they discuss the evolution from concept to having the premier accounting firm.  There is a turnkey process, take some time and see what yo...

There are 3 essential areas within the back office of the accounting business that determine your success.  The process used to on-board new clients, the systems used to manage the workflow and then your client relations.  Take a moment and consider each and hear how best to run your accounting business to ensure your profitability while building the premier accounting business in your area.   You...

The accounting profession has evolved, but have you?  Providing clients accurate financial reports is necessary but it is only the beginning.  Business owners today need more information and insights from us to more effectively run their businesses. Consider the phrase, "accounting is the language of business".  What does it mean, how does that define your relationship with the client? Learn how y...

Nothing happens until you make a sale.  Regardless your skills, without paying clients it really doesn't matter. Understand the process to find potential clients and what can be done to move them towards an engagement with you.  With a system you can be confident in you can build your business with your ideal clients.  Part of this process involves business owners seeing you as an expert, a strate...

With all the proverbial hats that we wear when running a business what can be done to best categorize, prioritize and when possible delegate?  Get a pen ready to take some notes and let's work ON your business.  We'll start with 3 key questions: Do you need more clients? Would you like to do more for your clients and increase the average revenue per client? Are you working too hard, is there an ea...

Welcome to Building the Premier Accounting Firm! a new podcast dedicated to helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth. Each episode is conversational with tips and tricks to help you apply the principles of M.A.P. as they relate to starting and building a successful accounting business. Subscribe now for new episo...