The Practice Purchased Podcast

In this extended episode, Brian and Kingsley run through 7 tax strategies that dentists should know about. What pros and cons do they each have? How much should a dentist expect to save with each one? Wrapping up season 7, they give you the basics and the vocabulary that you need to ask the right questions and the get the most from your bookkeeping, your CPA, and other financial issues.

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Dentists often complain that their CPA is too timid in fighting for the dentist's tax bill, getting that number as low as possible. But is that true? Are CPAs not aggressive enough, generally? Brian and Kingsley bust some myths around some of the stereotypes and misconceptions about CPAs (and validate others). They'll also give some tips for building a strong and respectful relationship with your dental CPA.

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What is a tax projection, why do you want one, and when should you expect to see one? And...why don't most CPAs do this? And how does it help dentists prepare financially for the coming year? Some of the answers seem obvious, but others aren't. Brian and Kingsley give their takes on tax projections.

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Extending tax returns is a pretty common practice, but in this somewhat controversial episode, Brian and Kingsley tackle the thorny question of why CPA firms sometimes do this, and why they think it's a bad idea for dentists.

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This is maybe the number-one question we get from new dental practice owners—and it's a fair one! In this episode, Brian and Kingsley dive into the issue. What do people actually mean when they ask how much they should pay themselves? They get into the tax implications of paying yourself, and wrap up by giving a good-better-best answer to the question of how much to pay yourself.

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"What gets measured gets improved," said Stephen Covey. Brian and Kingsley get into some specific bookkeeping tips for dentists. What are the software options? How do you maintain accuracy and compliance? And how do you keep improving your processes?

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What is bookkeeping? Why should you delegate it—and to whom? Brian and Kingsley dive into bookkeeping issues, like the risks of non-professional bookkeeping, the benefits of using a specialist, and some strategies for maintaining a healthy separation of roles within the practice.

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All CPAs are not created equal. In this episode, Brian and Kingsley break down what you should expect to pay to—and get from—a dental CPA. What are the common fees and services you should expect? What room is there to negotiate? Is paying a CPA a retainer worth the cost?

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When looking for a good dental CPA, where do you start? The local accountant down the street, or the big national firm? Brian and Kingsley dig into the question, and their answers will help you think about what will work best for the size and type of dental practice you have.

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Brian Hanks is joined this season by Kingsley Ifedi, CPA, to discuss issues dentists—especially new dentists—face when it comes to bookkeeping, accounting, and other financial issues. The goal in this overview episode is to help you avoid making major mistakes, and to tell you how you can get the most value from working with a CPA.

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