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)

(https://youtu.be/8dWDZZ5yHHo)

132 A Solution to the Public Accounting Problem (feat. Chase Birky, CPA)

(https://youtu.be/b1577gfJfSM)

223 $7.5M Small Town Big Fish Swimming with PE Sharks | Tim Petrey, CPA

(https://youtu.be/yqekz3qv7oQ)

📚 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

📎 https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasebirky/

📎 https://www.linkedin.com/company/darkhorsecpa/

📎 https://darkhorse.cpa/

Tim Petrey, CPA | HD Growth Partners

📎 https://www.linkedin.com/in/petreycpa/

📎 https://www.linkedin.com/company/hdgrowthpartners/

📎 http://www.hdgrowthpartners.com

Kenji Kuramoto | Acuity Accounting | Drink While You Think

📎 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenjikuramoto/

📎 https://www.linkedin.com/company/acuity.co/

📎 http://www.acuity.co

📎 https://www.youtube.com/@DrinkWhileYouThink

Scotty OKR Scarano

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

Accounting High

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

📎 https://www.accountinghigh.com/

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