Episode 242
FACULTY: Chase Birky, CPA, Tim Petrey, CPA, and Kenji Kuramoto
CLASS: #AccountingHigh
Join Scotty and the DPS (Destroying Pyramid Schemes) panel of influential accounting leaders—Kenji Kuramoto (Acuity Accounting), Chase Berkey (Dark Horse CPAs), and Tim Petri (HD Growth Partners)—as they discuss innovative approaches to transforming the traditional accounting pyramid scheme firm structure. They explore new business models aimed at improving firm culture and client service, and share personal experiences of breaking away from legacy practices to create more dynamic and sustainable working environments. This engaging conversation delves into the nuances of leadership, firm management, and the future of the accounting profession, making it a must-watch for anyone involved in the field.
📣 Shout Outs: Jason Ackerman, Nikole Mackenzie, Matthew May, Logan Graf, Jim Collins, Blake Oliver, David Wertzbacher, Lee Cohen, LMC, Realize, RightWorks, Ascend, EY, KPMG, BotKeeper, Acuity, Drink While You Think, HD Growth Partners, Dark Horse CPAs
⬇️ Videos Referenced ⬇️
012 Reverse Engineering your Firm (feat. Kenji Kuramoto, CEO)
(<a href="https://youtu.be/8dWDZZ5yHHo" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/8dWDZZ5yHHo</a>)
132 A Solution to the Public Accounting Problem (feat. Chase Birky, CPA)
(<a href="https://youtu.be/b1577gfJfSM" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/b1577gfJfSM</a>)
223 $7.5M Small Town Big Fish Swimming with PE Sharks | Tim Petrey, CPA
(<a href="https://youtu.be/yqekz3qv7oQ" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/yqekz3qv7oQ</a>)
📚 Books Referenced 📚
“10x is Easier than 2x” by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin P. Hardy
Chapters:
00:00 Teaser
00:44 Meet Kenji Kuramoto: The Veteran Guest
01:28 Meet Chase Berkey: The Space Turkey
03:02 Meet Tim Petrey: The Ohio Innovator
06:06 Creating a New Accounting Culture
07:54 Tim's Unique Approach to Firm Management
12:34 Building a Community of Accounting Mavericks
16:06 The Future of Accounting Firms
21:27 Firm as a Service: Dark Horse's Unique Approach
28:05 Rethinking CPA Licensure
31:22 Dismantling the Pyramid Scheme
36:47 The Role of Leadership in Modern Firms
41:02 The Ascend Model: Post-Ascension Changes
45:17 Concluding Thoughts and Future Discussions
🔗 Connect With Us On Linkedin! 🔗
Chase Birky, CPA | Dark Horse CPAs
📎<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasebirky/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasebirky/</a>
📎<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/darkhorsecpa/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/company/darkhorsecpa/</a>
📎<a href="https://darkhorse.cpa/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://darkhorse.cpa/</a>
Tim Petrey, CPA | HD Growth Partners
📎<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/petreycpa/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/petreycpa/</a>
📎<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hdgrowthpartners/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/company/hdgrowthpartners/</a>
📎<a href="http://www.hdgrowthpartners.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> http://www.hdgrowthpartners.com</a>
Kenji Kuramoto | Acuity Accounting | Drink While You Think
📎<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenjikuramoto/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenjikuramoto/</a>
📎<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/acuity.co/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/company/acuity.co/</a>
📎<a href="http://www.acuity.co" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> http://www.acuity.co</a>
📎<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrinkWhileYouThink" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/@DrinkWhileYouThink</a>
Scotty OKR Scarano
📎<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottscarano/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottscarano/</a>
Accounting High
📎<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/accounting-high/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/company/accounting-high/</a>
📎<a href="https://www.accountinghigh.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.accountinghigh.com/</a>
Tags: Accounting High, Accounting, Podcast, Coaching, Accounting Tips, How To Run An Accounting Practice, Accounting Industry, Accounting Practice, CPA, Accounting Community, Firm Structure, Accounting Firm, Pyramid Scheme, Partnerships

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