Do you really know your numbers—or are you just guessing your way through business? In this episode, CPA and founder of Counsel CPAs Emil Abedian dives deep into the financial frameworks that help law firms and small businesses scale, avoid cash flow disasters, and exit smart.From bookkeeping essentials to tax planning goldmines (yes, up to $50K savings per year!), Emil shares hard-won lessons from helping solo attorneys to 100+ employee firms.💡 What you’ll learn:Why QuickBooks alone won’t save youCommon cash flow mistakes (and how to avoid them)The real cost of offering everything to everyoneHow to leverage tax strategies like the Pass-Through Entity TaxWhy niching down transformed his CPA business—and can do the same for youIf you’re a business owner wearing too many hats and tired of flying blind financially, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you build profit-first systems and strategic growth.00:00 Introduction: Are You Running Your Business Blind?01:23 Meet Emil Abedian: From Immigrant to Entrepreneur04:29 The Journey to Specializing in Law Firms09:50 The Importance of Accurate Bookkeeping15:03 Strategic Financial Planning and Advisory19:50 Common Financial Mistakes and How to Avoid Them22:56 The Role of KPIs in Business Growth27:47 Real-Life Examples of Financial Mismanagement29:29 Misconceptions About Business Investments29:53 The Importance of Financial Guidance30:07 Common Financial Mistakes of Small Business Owners30:41 Thinking Like an Investor32:02 Strategic Advisory and Forecasting32:27 Budgeting and Tax Planning35:15 The Year-Round Tax Planning Process37:03 Tax Strategies and Deductions38:20 Leveraging Family in Business for Tax Benefits42:09 Pass-Through Entity Tax and Vehicle Depreciation45:10 Depreciation and Real Estate Tax Benefits50:19 Maximizing Business Efficiency and Focus53:25 The Value of Outsourcing Back Office Tasks58:28 Final Thoughts and Contact Information————————7 DEADLY BUSINESS EXIT MISTAKES YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE SELLINGMake sure you are not making these costly mistakes and let years of hard work go to waste.Download our free eBook now to protect your financial future.https://secure.idealexitplan.com/7-business-exit-mistakes?am_id=1002————————Connect Emil Abedian through these platforms🌐Website: https://www.counselcpas.com/ 💬Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilabedian/ 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/counselcpas_/ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559571126044 ✖ / Twitter: https://x.com/CounselCPAs #CPA, #AccountingForLawFirms, #SmallBusinessFinance, #TaxStrategy, #ProfitFirst, #BookkeepingTips, #CashFlowManagement, #LawFirmAccounting, #FinancialPlanning, #QuickBooksTips, #BusinessAdvisory, #NicheCPA, #EntrepreneurTips, #ScalingYourBusiness, #TaxSavings, #BusinessGrowth, #SoloLawFirm, #FinancialLiteracy, #FractionalCFO, #RisepreneurPodcast, #EmilAbedian, #CounselCPAs, #BusinessNumbers, #ExitStrategy, #SmartBusinessDecisions