In my interview with the ultimate tax professional, CPA and tax lawyer Mike Skoczylas, we discuss among other things:- How did Mike become a CPA and tax lawyer and which one came first- Some of the major tax issues such as real estate that Mike deals with- Important skills and personality traits for being a CPA and lawyer- Difference between tax law and other law fields- Advantages of going to law school with an accounting background- Mike's opinion of audit vs tax- Mike's take on the Trump administration's new tax law- Recommendations to people who may be interested in the CPA and law career path

Career as a CPA and Tax Lawyer: Interview with Mike Skoczylas

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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/

Career as a CPA and Tax Lawyer: Interview with Mike Skoczylas

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