Welcome to episode 59 of Accountants' Success Secrets! 

This week, hosts Mark Lee and Philippa Haynes sit down with Chris Gascoyne, founder of Acumist, an accountancy practice based in Windlesham, Surrey. With over thirty years of experience, Chris has carved out a niche working with creative businesses as well as clients in property, construction, and wholesale.

In this insightful conversation, Chris shares the story behind launching his own practice after a redundancy, the twists and turns of building a lifestyle business, and the lessons learned from decades of serving loyal clients—some of whom have been with him since day one. Chris discusses his journey from corporate recovery and insolvency in top firms to qualifying by experience, his creative approach to client relationships, and the power of communication that’s kept his business thriving.

You'll hear how Chris’s passion for coaching, NLP, and technology (including early adoption of cloud accounting and AI) have shaped both his practice and the value he offers clients. Plus, Chris opens up about the challenges of running a small team, the risks and rewards of considering a merger, and why he believes kindness and collaboration are keys to long-term success.

If you’re an accountant or bookkeeper searching for inspiration, practical insights, or simply a relatable story from someone who’s walked the walk, this episode is for you. Tune in now for real-life wisdom, a few laughs, and tips you can apply to your own practice.

The Accountants' Success Secrets is sponsored by Pinnacle Global Group, a trusted outsourcing partner with over 100 clients in the UK and Ireland.

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