What would you do if you were just starting a firm from scratch? What would your tech stack look like? Would you hire an employee, offshore? On this episode Lorilyn walks through this scenario with Kane Polakoff, currently at CohnReznick, but who started the CAAS practice at UHY and grew it to over 100 employees in under 4 years.

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Connect with  Kane Polakoff :

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanepolakoff
CohnReznick: https://www.cohnreznick.com/people/kane_polakoff

Connect with Lorilyn Wilson :

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LorilynWilson
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenotspicyaccountant
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorilynacrum

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On this episode Lorilyn talks with Amanda Wilkie, from Boomer Consulting. Amanda gets into the "ugly" she has seen in firms, when they are slow to adapt to technology changes. She also explores some bad decisions firms make that hurt their growth, and provides some solutions for making better decisions.

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Thank you to our sponsor, Avalara. Avalara’s award-winning tax automation solutions help accounting practitioners and businesses of all sizes simplify sales tax compliance and with real-time rates, automated returns filing, and more.

In October 2021 IDC MarketScape named Avalara a Leader in tax automation in three categories (small and midsize business, enterprise, and VAT).  If you’re considering tax automation, check out Avalara

HOW TO EARN FREE CPE

In less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Accounting channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.

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Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app

Questions? Need help? Email [email protected].

Connect with  Amanda Wilkie :

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-wilkie-pmp
Bommer Consulting : https://www.boomer.com/amandawilkie

Connect with Lorilyn Wilson :

Twitter : https://twitter.com/LorilynWilson
TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@thenotspicyaccountant

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A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR

Thank you to our sponsor, Avalara. Avalara’s award-winning tax automation solutions help accounting practitioners and businesses of all sizes simplify sales tax compliance and with real-time rates, automated returns filing, and more.

In October 2021 IDC MarketScape named Avalara a Leader in tax automation in three categories (small and midsize business, enterprise, and VAT).  If you’re considering tax automation, check out Avalara

HOW TO EARN FREE CPE

In less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Accounting channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.

Download the app:

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app

Questions? Need help? Email [email protected].

Connect with  : Randy Johnston :

Website : https://www.randyjohnston.com/

Company : https://www.k2e.com/

Connect with Lorilyn Wilson :

Twitter : https://twitter.com/LorilynWilson
TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@thenotspicyaccountant

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A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR

Thank you to our sponsor, Avalara. Avalara’s award-winning tax automation solutions help accounting practitioners and businesses of all sizes simplify sales tax compliance and with real-time rates, automated returns filing, and more.

In October 2021 IDC MarketScape named Avalara a Leader in tax automation in three categories (small and midsize business, enterprise, and VAT).  If you’re considering tax automation, check out Avalara

HOW TO EARN FREE CPE

In less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Accounting channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.

Download the app:

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app

Questions? Need help? Email [email protected].

Connect with Yvonne Scott :

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/s-yvonne-scott-714b3a10/

Connect with Lorilyn Wilson :

Twitter : https://twitter.com/LorilynWilson
TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@thenotspicyaccountant

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A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR

Thank you to our sponsor, Avalara. Avalara’s award-winning tax automation solutions help accounting practitioners and businesses of all sizes simplify sales tax compliance and with real-time rates, automated returns filing, and more. In October 2021 IDC MarketScape named Avalara a Leader in tax automation in three categories (small and midsize business, enterprise, and VAT).  If you’re considering tax automation, check out Avalara!

HOW TO EARN FREE CPE

In less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Accounting channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.

Download the app:

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app

Questions? Need help? Email [email protected].

Connect with  Nayo Carter-Gray:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nayocartergray/

Learn more about 1st Step Accounting:

Website: http://1ststepaccounting.com

Connect with Lorilyn Wilson :

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LorilynWilson
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenotspicyaccountant

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A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR

Thank you to our sponsor, Avalara. Avalara’s award-winning tax automation solutions help accounting practitioners and businesses of all sizes simplify sales tax compliance and with real-time rates, automated returns filing, and more.

In October 2021 IDC MarketScape named Avalara a Leader in tax automation in three categories (small and midsize business, enterprise, and VAT).  If you’re considering tax automation, check out Avalara

HOW TO EARN FREE CPE

In less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Accounting channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.

Download the app:

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app

Questions? Need help? Email [email protected].

Connect with Gabby Luoma : 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielleluomacpa

Twitter : https://twitter.com/gabrielleluoma

 MOD Ventures : https://modventuresllc.com/

Connect with Lorilyn Wilson :

Twitter : https://twitter.com/LorilynWilson

TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@thenotspicyaccountant

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A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR

Thank you to our sponsor, Avalara. Avalara’s award-winning tax automation solutions help accounting practitioners and businesses of all sizes simplify sales tax compliance and with real-time rates, automated returns filing, and more.

In October 2021 IDC MarketScape named Avalara a Leader in tax automation in three categories (small and midsize business, enterprise, and VAT).  If you’re considering tax automation, check out Avalara

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HOW TO EARN FREE CPE

In less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Accounting channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.

Download the app:

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app

Questions? Need help? Email [email protected].

Connect with Jen Wilson:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferwilsonprofile/

https://convergencecoaching.com/

Connect with Lorilyn Wilson :

https://twitter.com/LorilynWilson

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A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR

Thank you to our sponsor, Avalara. Avalara’s award-winning tax automation solutions help accounting practitioners and businesses of all sizes simplify sales tax compliance and with real-time rates, automated returns filing, and more.

In October 2021 IDC MarketScape named Avalara a Leader in tax automation in three categories (small and midsize business, enterprise, and VAT).  If you’re considering tax automation, check out Avalara

HOW TO EARN FREE CPE

In less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Accounting channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.

Download the app:

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app

Questions? Need help? Email [email protected].

Learn more about Tallyfor :

https://www.tallyfor.com/

https://twitter.com/tallyfor

Connect with Peter Wen:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterwen

Connect with Lorilyn Wilson :

https://twitter.com/LorilynWilson

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A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR

Thank you to our sponsor, Avalara. Avalara’s award-winning tax automation solutions help accounting practitioners and businesses of all sizes simplify sales tax compliance and with real-time rates, automated returns filing, and more.

In October 2021 IDC MarketScape named Avalara a Leader in tax automation in three categories (small and midsize business, enterprise, and VAT).  If you’re considering tax automation, check out Avalara

HOW TO EARN FREE CPE

In less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Accounting channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.

Download the app:

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app

Questions? Need help? Email [email protected].

Connect with Geni Whitehouse:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/evenanerd/

Connect with Lorilyn Wilson :

https://twitter.com/LorilynWilson

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A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR

Thank you to our sponsor, Avalara. Avalara’s award-winning tax automation solutions help accounting practitioners and businesses of all sizes simplify sales tax compliance and with real-time rates, automated returns filing, and more.

In October 2021 IDC MarketScape named Avalara a Leader in tax automation in three categories (small and midsize business, enterprise, and VAT).  If you’re considering tax automation, check out Avalara

HOW TO EARN FREE CPE

In less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Accounting channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.

Download the app:

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app

Questions? Need help? Email [email protected].

Connect with Nicole Davis, CPA, MBA

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoledaviscpa
Twitter : https://twitter.com/wifemomcpa100
Website: https://www.bd-accounting.com/

Connect with Lorilyn Wilson :

https://twitter.com/LorilynWilson

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