{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F65ab05cf-8bae-4f94-95de-7eb76c205ae0","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"A Strong Message to Accountants & Bookkeepers from Ron Saharyan (Highlights)","description":"Episode 53. On today's show, \"A Strong Message to Accountants & Bookkeepers from Ron Saharyan\". \n\nRon Saharyan started Profit First Professionals in 2014 with Mike Michalowicz and has since certified hundreds of accountants and bookkeepers worldwide in the Profit First methodology. An expert in sales processes/systems, hiring, scaling, and operations, Ron is responsible for ensuring that all employees and members of Profit First Professionals have all the right resources, training, accountability, systems and process to achieve their goals.\n\nKey takeaways from the full uncut interview include:\n\n\u25c6 The two reasons why accountants, bookkeepers and CPAs come to Profit First Professionals\n\n\u25c6 Why almost everyone in the accounting world feels tired, stressed and 'beat up' in these challenging times\n\n\u25c6 The main reasons why accountants are so busy and even overwhelmed (some of which are actually their fault)\n\n\u25c6 What strategic accounting firms do with clients they really don't want, and what they are replacing them with\n\n\u25c6 The so-called 'badge of honor' some accountants wear in working 70 hours a week, and pretending they are successful\n\n\u25c6 Whether the accounting calendar with tax seasons, busy periods etc is actually 'fit for purpose'\n\n\u25c6 Pushing back on the common accountant's phrase 'we have to clean up your books' and what to substitute if with\n\n\u25c6 The different types of advisory work that accountants and CPAs can do for their business clients\n\n\u25c6 The importance of an ownership mentality in accounting firms to give employees a real sense of purpose\n\n\u25c6 Thoughts on solving the talent shortage in the accountancy profession and how firms can retain their best people\n\n\u25c6 A clearer definition of the word 'profit' and the many benefits accountants can offer their clients by understanding it properly\n\n\u25c6 Why it's vital accountancy professionals move away from compliance and think more entrepreneurially for their clients\n\n\u25c6 What being agile and adaptable looks like for both accountants and the businesses they serve\n\n\u25c6 The warning signs of accounting firms becoming too comfortable or even complacent in their position\n\n\u25c6 What a business owner should look for in choosing their accounting advisors wisely\n\n\u25c6 The real problem with customization and personalization in accounting services, for instance with 'customized workflow'\n\n\u25c6 Advice for frustrated accountants working in larger professional firms who perhaps don't have the power or influence to drive change\n\n\u25c6 What challenges or red flags an accounting practice might exhibit that would warrant a conversation with Profit First Professionals\n\n\u25c6 Simple wisdom for living a life of purpose and integrity in the business world\n\n\u25c6 A message of hope - what good things are coming up for accountants and bookkeepers over the next year or two\n\n\u25c6 Why accounting fees will rise due to the increased value accountants and CPAs are creating for their clients\n\n\u25c6 What some accounting practices have got wrong with their clients during the Covid pandemic\n\n\u25c6 A top tip for accountants feeling the heavy burden of doing too much for their clients and not necessarily being appreciated.\n\nRon is also known as \u201cObie Ron\u201d throughout out Profit First Professionals for his business acumen is an avid collector of sports memorabilia. (borderline hoarder). When he is not out searching for elusive 1911 Ty Cobb Cards, Ron can be seen wrenching on his 1973 Jaguar E-Type V12 or racing around in his 911 4S. He is married with a daughter living in New Jersey USA.\n\nProfit First site https://profitfirstprofessionals.com\n\nRon on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-saharyan-3846a8\n\nNOTE TO LISTENERS:\n\nThis is a condensed highlights version of the full interview (usually 20-30 mins long), which you can catch as a bonus UNCUT episode at the weekend.\n\nMartin and Rob love to hear from the show's 6000+ listeners in 140 countries around the world. If you like the show, leave a review wherever you listen, and please recommend the show to your...","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/7751b10f-9529-48bc-a93f-3117f67fd04d/bg2R8fER8xpCwOWRFPXrLp2k.jpg"}