The Fun CPA Podcast
It is no secret that the accounting profession needs a fresh perspective after years of status quo.
The Fun CPA podcast aims to bring exactly that. Fun, refreshing and unique perspective on a profession that needs it the most.
The conversations I will bring to you will bring you and your firm value. We discuss pricing, firm management, technology, social media and mental health. The guests on the show range from small accounting firm owners to big firm partners to incredible mental health coaches to our profession and much much more.
Give it a listen, the fresh perspective you been waiting on is here!
Episodes
51 episodes
Real Talk: AI Is Not As Important as You Think in Accounting
It’s the one big thing on everyone’s mind. A.I. This week’s guest has all the answers to your questions both hopeful and bleak. Chad Davis is the co-founder and partner of LiveCA LLP – and a self-proclaimed...
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Special Release - Rutgers Business School Presentation
Accounting students this one is for you!In today's special release episode, Yuri shares his presentation to a group of students at Rutgers Business School from October 30th, 2025. In this presentation Yuri helps college ...
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32:51
He Turned Down Partner Track To Build His Own 7 Figure Firm
Steven Jarvis, “the least boring CPA”, joins Yuri in this week’s episode to talk real career moves, not LinkedIn fantasies. Steven is CEO and Head CPA at Retirement Tax Services – but at one time, he was *this* clos...
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Building Modern Accounting Firm with Offshoring
From LinkedIn “beef”, to a real conversation about building modern accounting teams. This week, I’m joined by Connor Bland and Caleb Johnson of Cloud Accountant Staffing. Cloud focuses on building global...
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Pipeline, Billable Hours, and Toxic Culture with Mario Castro
U.S. accounting is changing fast. Offshoring, AI, and private equity are reshaping careers in real time. Mario Castro joins me to pull back the curtain on what firms won’t say out loud: hollowed training pipelines...
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An Alternate Way to Launch Your Firm - Marcus Rien
From “BDO to builder” to launching a platform for entrepreneurial CPAs.Marcus Rien joins Yuri to unpack public vs. private realities, the 150/120 debate, and why the profession’s future depends on changing the narrative and the mod...
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45:30
Should I Buy or Build An Accounting Firm - Daniel Talbott
In today's episode we do a deep dive into buying and selling accounting firms with Daniel TalbottDaniel is the owner of RightExit helping firms sell and helping buyers find the right match when it comes to their firm purchase....
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Former IRS Special Agent Shares Advice for Accountants - Robert Nordlander
On today's episode we got a real interesting and unique guest - Robert Nordlander. Robert is a former IRS Criminal Investigator who worked with the Service for 21 years.Today's episode is chalk full of value where we learn all about...
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This Accountant Works 15 hours a week and Makes $180K - Erica Goode
In today's episode we have Erica Goode, AKA The 15 Hour Accountant, sharing her journey and career in accounting. We discuss everything from ✅ Private vs public accounting careers✅Challenges woman face...
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Amy Vetter - The B3 Method
CPA + yogi Amy Vetter joins the Fun CPA Podcast to share how she built a career across KPMG, CAS (before it had a name), and Intuit. THEN created the B3 Method (Business + Balance = Bliss) to help firms rethink culture, burnout, an...
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Lynnette Oss Connell - Managing Burnout
It’s one of the biggest problems in the accounting profession – and this week’s guest is right on the front lines fighting it.Lynette Oss Connell, or “The Burnout Bestie” is a Burnout Prevention and Recovery Strategist. She works with i...
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John Fenton - Career Advice from a former Managing Partner
This week, Yuri is joined by John Fenton – AKA “The CEO Sensei”. Following a successful 30+Year career as a Managing Partner and CPA in one of the world’s largest accounting and consulting firms, John launched his business in...
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Daniel Steinberg - Speak with confidence
Welcome back to yet another episode of.. The Fun CPA!This week, Yuri invites Daniel Steinberg – speaking, communications, marketing extraordinaire and Rabbi..Daniel combines his comedic and religious background to create a...
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Nathan Sosa - Breaking Down BBB
This week on The Fun CPA, Yuri is joined by Nate Sosa, CPA, MST, Manager of the National Tax Department and Audit Defense Division at Hall CPA – for a deep dive into the “BBB” (a.k.a. the Big Beautiful Bill).Nate brings his trademark...
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Dominic Piscopo - Accounting Salary Transparency
Welcome back to yet another episode of.. The Fun CPA!This week, Yuri is joined by Dominic Piscopo the founder of Big4Transparency.com, a widely used resource for salary transparency in the accounting industry, reaching nearly 250,000...
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Professor Jonathan Kern - Doctor Debit
Welcome back to yet another episode of.. The Fun CPA!This week, Yuri is joined by Jonathan Kern. Professor Kern is an instructor at the University of Oklahoma and is single handedly bringing enjoyment and passion to the next generati...
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Scotty Scarano - Life's Chapters
Welcome back to The Fun CPA Podcast! This week, host Yuri Kapilovich is joined by Scotty Scarano! Scotty’s journey is nothing shy of incredible from buying out a franchise firm to growing it to over $1M in revenue to fully st...
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Tim Petrey - Taking Back Your Time
Welcome back to The Fun CPA Podcast! This week, host Yuri Kapilovich is joined by Tim Petrey!Tim is the CEO of HD Growth Partners and White Glove Payroll, where he leads with a mission to redefine the accounting industry through empa...
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Jesse Rubenfeld & Tom Zehentner - FinOptimal
Welcome back to The Fun CPA Podcast! This week, host Yuri Kapilovich is joined by two guests – Tom Zehentner, Director of Growth and Product at FinOptimal and the founder of FinOptimal, Jesse Rubenfeld!Together, Jesse and Tom have a ...
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Reza Hooda - Building a £1,000,000 Firm
This week’s guest comes from ‘across the pond’ – but his insights and expertise is far from foreign CPAs and firm owners alike.Reza Hooda is the founder of Capture Accounting and a serious authority in the accounting industry. Reza d...
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Allan Koltin - Private Equity in Accounting
Welcome back to The Fun CPA Podcast! This week, host Yuri Kapilovich is joined by a legendary figure in the accounting profession, Allan Koltin. Allan is the CEO of Koltin Consulting Group and one of the most influential voic...
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Nikole Mackenzie - Momentum is Everything
Welcome back to The Fun CPA Podcast! This week, host Yuri Kapilovich is joined by Nikole Mackenzie!Nikole is the founder and CEO of Momentum Accounting – a firm built for founder led, self-funded businesses doing $1M–$10M in revenue....
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Randy Crabtree - The Human Side of Accounting
Welcome back to The Fun CPA Podcast! This week, host Yuri Kapilovich is joined by Randy Crabtree!Randy is co-founder and partner of Tri-Merit Specialty Tax Professionals and an author, lecturer and host of The Unique CPA podcast.&nbs...
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