Episode 205

FACULTY: Kelly Rohrs, CPA the Tax Slayer

CLASS: #SocialStudies

In this episode, Scott interviews Kelly Rohrs, CPA, also known as Tax Slayer and co-host of the Zero to Millions Podcast. Kelly shares her journey, from her first accounting job to starting her own brand. The conversation covers topics such as balancing motherhood with being an accountant, leveraging LinkedIn, her accounting firm, changing traditional practices, the Zero to Millions Podcast, and insights on the current state of tax and accounting.

Shout Outs:

Katie Thomas, Bilal Mehanna, Blake Oliver, TaxDome, Lacerte, Ignition

Chapters:

01:34 Introduction

02:06 Kelly's Story

05:41 First Accounting Job

09:02 Starting Her Brand

12:04 Being a Mom and an Accountant

15:45 Cultivating Linkedin

19:03 Kelly's Firm

24:05 Changing the Old Ways

28:56 From Zero to Millions Podcast

32:09 The State of Tax and Accounting

36:52 Parting Advice

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Kelly Rohrs

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyrohrs/

Scotty OKR Scarano

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Accounting High

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Episode 204

FACULTY: Mike Manalac, CPA

CLASS: #TheGuide

In this episode, Scott interviews Mike Manalac, CPA, Accounting Manager at Google. Mike shares his journey from working at Walmart.com to his current role at Google, highlighting experiences and lessons learned along the way. The conversation delves into topics such as work-life balance, the transition from public accounting to industry, creating resources for professionals in similar transitions, and making accounting more engaging and appealing to a broader audience.

Shout Outs: Eminem, Greg Kyte

Chapters:

01:26 Introducing Mike

07:12 Working at Walmart.com

10:50 Working at Google

13:50 Learning How to Balance Fun

15:56 A Long Commute

18:18 Making Resources for Going from Public to Industry

29:59 Mike's Content

31:43 The Uprising

39:52 Making Accounting Cool

41:55 Getting Accountants out of their Shells

49:40 Final Thoughts

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Mike Manalac

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemanalac/

Scotty OKR Scarano

https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottscarano/

Accounting High

https://www.linkedin.com/company/accounting-high/

https://www.accountinghigh.com/

Tags:

accounting profession, CPA exam, industry jobs, public accounting, overworked accountants, underpaid accountants, accounting stereotypes, next generation accountants, accounting uprising, AICPA, 150-hour rule, higher education, Big Four, remote work, accounting skills, competitive advantage, dream job, Google, LinkedIn content, creative accountants

Episode 203

FACULTY: Andrea MacDonald, CPA

CLASS: #Shoperations

In this podcast episode, Scott interviews Andrea MacDonald, CPA, and CEO of Pro Tax & Accounting LLC. Andrea shares insights into her journey of starting and growing her accounting practice, highlighting key milestones, challenges, and successes along the way. From the inception of her practice to firm acquisitions and mergers, Andrea discusses her experiences in building and managing a successful accounting firm. The conversation also touches upon topics such as growth goals, hiring strategies, leveraging technology and community, cultivating positive habits, overcoming challenges, and future plans.

Shout Outs: Micheal Ly, Sharron at Pro Tax & Accounting LLC, QuickBooks, FreshBooks

Chapters:

01:23 Introducing Andrea

04:52 Starting Her Practice

07:42 Firm Stats in the Early Years

11:11 Firm Acquisition

12:20 Growth Goals

14:52 Handling a 1 Million Dollar Firm

16:59 Hiring Her Son

20:13 The Big Merger

23:48 Apps and Community

30:16 Positive Habits

32:36 Hard Times

35:04 What's Next for Andrea?

36:26 Parting Advice

37:11 Andrea Getting Out of the Way

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Andrea MacDonald

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-macdonald-cpa-ctc-4704042b/

Scotty OKR Scarano

https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottscarano/

Accounting High

https://www.linkedin.com/company/accounting-high/

https://www.accountinghigh.com/

Tags:

accounting career, firm growth, million-dollar practice, accounting acquisition, firm merger, accounting franchise, service-based businesses, profitability challenges, eos implementation, virtual team, bookkeeping management, family employees, accounting partnerships, app community, accounting conferences, public speaking, positive mindset, business pivots, vision planning, client delegation