In my interview with Reuben Abitbol, we discuss among other things:- How and why Reuben became a CPA and tax lawyer- Reuben's experience in audit working at a Big 4 firm- Reuben's experience in law school- Reuben's experience working at a law firm- The kinds of issues in tax law that Reuben deals with- The major value that clients see in professionals such as lawyers and accountants- Does Reuben recommend a CPA go to law school and why- Skills and personality traits that would help a CPA succeed in law school- Educational requirements to get into law school- Audit red flags to be aware of

Journey from CPA to Canadian Tax Lawyer: Interview with Reuben Abitbol

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Andrew Yas is a business valuator for the Business Development Bank of Canada or BDC. Business valuators are so important because they help provide a credible estimate of a business's worth. There are various methods depending if the business is a going concern or near liquidation. There is the asset based method, market based method as well as other methods. Another important factor to consider is industry comparisons. With new tech startups that don't have a history of sales and other variables, it is more difficult to get an industry comparison, which is a challenge for business valuators.

Day in the Life of a Business Valuator: Interview with Andrew Yas

Do accountants need to become literate in new technologies such as blockchain? Erica Pimentel conducted research on the confidence auditors have on their understanding of blockchain technologies and the limitations that can put on engagements with startup clients in the blockchain space. There is a lot of opportunity for assurance and verification in the blockchain space which is being filled right now by assurance providers native to the blockchain space, while it could be a natural role played by accountants.Many startups in blockchain are not aware of the value which could be brought by having accountants verify their books, provide internal controls and strategic advice.Accounting curriculums will have to change as accountants will need to be literate in new technologies such as basic programming understanding.How do professionals find meaning at work, specifically during the COVID-19 pandemic? Working from home has greatly affected the working experience by work becoming mostly virtual as well as the uncertainty of job security.How are relationships affected by physical interaction being replaced by Zoom interactions? Some things such as information sharing is relatively doable, while other things such as learning from a mentor or an employer firing an employee are more difficult to be done virtually.

Why Accountants Need to Understand Blockchain: Interview with Erica Pimentel

Why do we pay taxes? There are various schools of thought, philosophers and religious basis for taxation. Till today we debate the extent of government service vs private service providers. Another question is should people take advantage of loopholes in the tax system to avoid paying taxes. Is it ethical? Does it matter?

Ethics of Taxation: Interview with Robert Van Brederode

In my interview with Professor Smith we discuss:- How he got into accounting- The importance of programming and knowledge of hacking- Research into how accountants have been portrayed in film and literature- Why these portrayals persist- Future trends which may affect society's perceptions of accountants- Professor Smith advice to people interested in the accounting profession

Accountants in Popular Culture: Interview with G. Stevenson Smith

In my interview with Erik Solbakken, CPA, business coach and founder of Accountant Success Formula, we discuss:- How Erik got into accounting, his career path and his decision to start his own firm with a different way of doing things- The three lies: 1. Our worth is equal to the hours we work, 2. Our clients are naturally price sensitive and 3. Tax time just has to suck.- Erik's philosophy on how to run an accounting firm, make more money and never work overtime- How to talk to clients: Focusing on pain points vs money- The types of clients that will enable this business model- Year long engagement with monthly fees vs year end engagement with fee based on billable hours- Erik's advice for young accountantsErik can be reached and his book can be ordered at https://eriksolbakkencpa.com/

Journey from CPA to Canadian Tax Lawyer: Interview with Reuben Abitbol

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