SFP 83: Defying description, this CPA firm is a real Dark Horse

Trailer: AICPA presents Small Firm Philosophy

Release Date: 08/28/2018

Description: The AICPA's Small Firm Philosophy shares big ideas about small firms. You'll hear from leaders of small accounting firms about their philosophies on running a successful practice in today's rapidly changing environment.

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SFP 83: Defying description, this CPA firm is a real Dark Horse

Release Date: 06/21/2023

Description: A firm in a box. A franchise on steroids. The Uber (or Lyft) of CPA firms. To say that the business model of Dark Horse CPAs is difficult to describe is an understatement of the highest order. So exactly does Dark Horse do? What makes it unique? And what prompted CEO and co-founder Chase Birky to try a radically different business model? Find out as Lisa Simpson, the AICPA’s vice president of Firm Services, interviews Birky in a special edition of the Small Firm Philosophy podcast, produced in partnership with the Journal of Accountancy podcast. Things you'll learn in this episode What a platform CPA firm is How Dark Horse's business structure differs from a traditional firm's How setting client expectations can help ease compression The Small Firm Philosophy podcast is produced by the AICPA's Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS). It is published monthly on the third Wednesday.  Related PCPS resource Transforming Your Business Model  

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SFP 87: A Revolution in 'right-sizing' a client base

Release Date: 10/02/2023

Description: This episode of the Small Firm Philosophy podcast features an interview with Sandy Johns, owner of Revolution Financial, a small accounting firm based in the Atlanta area. Johns discusses how she culled her firm's client roster to a manageable size and how doing so affected her well-being professionally and personally.  SFP is produced by the AICPA & CIMA's firm practice management section, better known as the Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS). Erin Hartman, a manager with PCPS, conducted the interview. This episode is part of a ongoing content series on accounting firm business model transformation that PCPS is spearheading for the AICPA & CIMA.  For more on the series, go to the Transforming Your Business Model landing page. For more on Sandy Johns and her firm, check out the Revolution Financial website. 

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SFP #91: Ascend to a new business model

Release Date: 02/21/2024

Description: This episode of the Small Firm Philosophy podcast features an interview with David Wurtzbacher and Erin Stahmer of Ascend, a platform firm that is employing unique strategies in its business model. Join us to discuss people strategy, offshoring tips, and how to own the value of firm services. SFP is produced by AICPA & CIMA’s firm services team, aka the Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS). PCPS manager Erin Hartman, CPA, conducted the interview, which is part of an ongoing series on accounting firm business model transformation that PCPS is leading for AICPA & CIMA.  For more on the series, check out the Transforming Your Business Model landing page. 

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Law Firm Marketing Decoded

Release Date: 08/13/2020

Authors: LawLytics

Description: Online legal marketing demystified for solos and small firm lawyers.

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RCN CPAs & Business Advisors LLC

Release Date: 05/20/2021

Authors: RCN CPAs & Business

Description: RCN CPAs & Business Advisors LLC firm provides virtual accounting firm, Tax and CFO services to growth-focused,forward-thinking small business owners.

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Small Talk

Release Date: 08/24/2020

Authors: Nikola Jeremic

Description: Everything about IT Life Philosophy Small Talk

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Small Talk, Big Firm

Release Date: 06/06/2021

Authors: Liedekerke Law

Description: Welcome to “Small Talk, Big Firm”, a podcast made for law students, lawyers and other professionals who desire to get acquainted with what it's like to work in a law firm. Arno Verbuyst and Leïla Mourali take you on a coffee break and give you a glimpse of what it’s like working in a big firm like Liedekerke Law (Brussels). They also share some of their tips, tricks and best practices based on their personal experiences in HR and Recruitment. Grab a coffee, settle down and be ready to get big answers to small questions! Credits: Visual creative directors: Dennis Arthur, Jens Karel and Silvanus Saow. Royalty free music: www.bensound.com

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Small Firm, Big Impact

Release Date: 08/27/2020

Authors: CA ANZ

Description: ‘Small Firm, Big Impact’ is the podcast small and medium sized practices need right now. The latest series is full of factual and practical content from experts, giving chartered accountants, the up-to-date information they need to do their jobs. Each episode Chartered Accountants ANZ Public Affairs Manager Gillian Bowen will pick the brains of a range of people across the profession including CA ANZ experts as well as guests who know a thing or two about public practice.

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Quin Philosophemur

Release Date: 04/06/2021

Authors: Quin Philosophemur

Description: A small philosophy podcast in Latin about some big questions

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The Ignite Podcast

Release Date: 09/24/2020

Authors: Urban Ignite

Description: Two guys from a marketing firm tackle issues commonly found amongst small business owners and independent creatives.

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MarketinGROW

Release Date: 04/06/2021

Authors: MarketinGROW

Description: Full Service Marketing Consulting Firm helping Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) achieve their marketing and business objectives.

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Investing On The Frontier

Release Date: 08/17/2020

Authors: Matthew Davis

Description: Renew Capital is an investment firm for Africa. We connect impact investors to small and growing African businesses.

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The Growing in the Green Industry Podcast

Release Date: 03/30/2021

Authors: Eric Weishaar

Description: A podcast about starting and operating a small businessMy Thoughts on marketing, operations and general business philosophy

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Attorney Marketing Mastermind - Law Firm Business and Marketing Podcast

Release Date: 08/28/2020

Authors: Nicole Wipp

Description: Nicole Wipp from the Attorney Marketing Mastermind discusses all aspects of solo and small firm marketing, from the perspective of her own experiences as a firm owner/attorney in multiple states and from working with hundreds of attorneys over many years.

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