The Fun CPA Podcast
It is no secret that the accounting profession needs a fresh perspective after years of status quo.
The Fun CPA podcast aims to bring exactly that. Fun, refreshing and unique perspective on a profession that needs it the most.
The conversations I will bring to you will bring you and your firm value. We discuss pricing, firm management, technology, social media and mental health. The guests on the show range from small accounting firm owners to big firm partners to incredible mental health coaches to our profession and much much more.
Give it a listen, the fresh perspective you been waiting on is here!
Episodes
58 episodes
Scaling With Purpose and Building an Accounting Community - Jason Blumer and Ian Vacin
This week’s episode welcomes “Scale with Purpose” co-authors Jason Blumer and Ian Vacin to tackle the biggest decision firm owners face: is scaling really right for you? Together, they join Yuri to discuss this big ...
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How To Keep Your Firm's Data Safe
Accountants don’t just do the client work and tax returns. They’re now custodians of some of a client’s most valuable data. This week’s guest, Nick Mullen, is an expert in information security, IT governance, and compliance i...
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He JUST Launched His Firm - Now What???
This week’s guest JUST started his journey to begin his own firm. Yuri is joined by Kendall Castro, who, as of a few months ago, recently became a business owner. Together, they break down Kendall’s path to starting ...
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Big 4 Insights, CPA Exam and the Future of the Profession
Many guests on The Fun CPA have left their jobs, some of them at the ‘Big 4’ to begin their own business, or move to something tax and accounting adjacent. This week’s guest is a little different! Blake Carroll works for ...
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The Realest Conversation Around Firm Ownership You Ever Heard
Michael Eckstein isn’t like most accountants. He doesn’t talk like most accountants. Or think like them. And he certainly doesn’t approach building a business the same way as them, either.
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Finding Your Balance While Scaling A Firm
This week’s guest has achieved what many in the industry dream of. A successful firm AND a successful exit. Kenji Kuramoto is the founder and former CEO of Acuity, a pioneering outsourced accounti...
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Building Financial Cents - The PM For Accountants
Not all accounting journeys are the same, but most are similar. Today’s guest has done it all differently – and his rare, entrepreneurial drive is something you seldom see in an industry so focused on conformity. Shahram Zars...
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Real Talk: AI Is Not As Important as You Think in Accounting
It’s the one big thing on everyone’s mind. A.I. This week’s guest has all the answers to your questions both hopeful and bleak. Chad Davis is the co-founder and partner of LiveCA LLP – and a self-proclaimed...
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Special Release - Rutgers Business School Presentation
Accounting students this one is for you!In today's special release episode, Yuri shares his presentation to a group of students at Rutgers Business School from October 30th, 2025. In this presentation Yuri helps college ...
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He Turned Down Partner Track To Build His Own 7 Figure Firm
Steven Jarvis, “the least boring CPA”, joins Yuri in this week’s episode to talk real career moves, not LinkedIn fantasies. Steven is CEO and Head CPA at Retirement Tax Services – but at one time, he was *this* clos...
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Building Modern Accounting Firm with Offshoring
From LinkedIn “beef”, to a real conversation about building modern accounting teams. This week, I’m joined by Connor Bland and Caleb Johnson of Cloud Accountant Staffing. Cloud focuses on building global...
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Pipeline, Billable Hours, and Toxic Culture with Mario Castro
U.S. accounting is changing fast. Offshoring, AI, and private equity are reshaping careers in real time. Mario Castro joins me to pull back the curtain on what firms won’t say out loud: hollowed training pipelines...
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An Alternate Way to Launch Your Firm - Marcus Rien
From “BDO to builder” to launching a platform for entrepreneurial CPAs.Marcus Rien joins Yuri to unpack public vs. private realities, the 150/120 debate, and why the profession’s future depends on changing the narrative and the mod...
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45:30
Should I Buy or Build An Accounting Firm - Daniel Talbott
In today's episode we do a deep dive into buying and selling accounting firms with Daniel TalbottDaniel is the owner of RightExit helping firms sell and helping buyers find the right match when it comes to their firm purchase....
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Former IRS Special Agent Shares Advice for Accountants - Robert Nordlander
On today's episode we got a real interesting and unique guest - Robert Nordlander. Robert is a former IRS Criminal Investigator who worked with the Service for 21 years.Today's episode is chalk full of value where we learn all about...
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This Accountant Works 15 hours a week and Makes $180K - Erica Goode
In today's episode we have Erica Goode, AKA The 15 Hour Accountant, sharing her journey and career in accounting. We discuss everything from ✅ Private vs public accounting careers✅Challenges woman face...
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Amy Vetter - The B3 Method
CPA + yogi Amy Vetter joins the Fun CPA Podcast to share how she built a career across KPMG, CAS (before it had a name), and Intuit. THEN created the B3 Method (Business + Balance = Bliss) to help firms rethink culture, burnout, an...
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Lynnette Oss Connell - Managing Burnout
It’s one of the biggest problems in the accounting profession – and this week’s guest is right on the front lines fighting it.Lynette Oss Connell, or “The Burnout Bestie” is a Burnout Prevention and Recovery Strategist. She works with i...
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John Fenton - Career Advice from a former Managing Partner
This week, Yuri is joined by John Fenton – AKA “The CEO Sensei”. Following a successful 30+Year career as a Managing Partner and CPA in one of the world’s largest accounting and consulting firms, John launched his business in...
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Daniel Steinberg - Speak with confidence
Welcome back to yet another episode of.. The Fun CPA!This week, Yuri invites Daniel Steinberg – speaking, communications, marketing extraordinaire and Rabbi..Daniel combines his comedic and religious background to create a...
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Nathan Sosa - Breaking Down BBB
This week on The Fun CPA, Yuri is joined by Nate Sosa, CPA, MST, Manager of the National Tax Department and Audit Defense Division at Hall CPA – for a deep dive into the “BBB” (a.k.a. the Big Beautiful Bill).Nate brings his trademark...
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Dominic Piscopo - Accounting Salary Transparency
Welcome back to yet another episode of.. The Fun CPA!This week, Yuri is joined by Dominic Piscopo the founder of Big4Transparency.com, a widely used resource for salary transparency in the accounting industry, reaching nearly 250,000...
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Professor Jonathan Kern - Doctor Debit
Welcome back to yet another episode of.. The Fun CPA!This week, Yuri is joined by Jonathan Kern. Professor Kern is an instructor at the University of Oklahoma and is single handedly bringing enjoyment and passion to the next generati...
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