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197 Finding Kindness, Partners, and Limitless Opportunities in Accounting (feat. Alicyn McLeod, CPA)
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EPISODE 197
FACULTY: Alicyn McLeod, CPA
CLASS: #Shoperations
In this podcast episode, Scott engages in a conversation with Alicyn McLeod, founder of Atlanta Tax. The episode navigates through Alicyn's journey into the world of accounting, highlighting the impact of significant events like the recession, the rise of smartphones, and the emergence of cloud technology. Alicyn shares insights into her decision to start her own firm, the role of social networks in her professional growth, and the initiation of her podcast, Underwithheld. The discussion delves into the dynamics of building and managing a team, forming partnerships, addressing operational challenges, and leveraging tools and technology to enhance firm operations.
Shout Outs:
Trevor McCandless, Drake Tax Software, Adam Markowitz, Jason Statham of Realize
Chapters:
00:05:43 Introducing the Mother of Tax Twitter
00:07:29 Alicyn's Journey to Accounting
00:14:56 The Recession, Rise of the SmartPhone and the Cloud
00:20:52 Starting Her Own Firm
00:25:07 Impact of Social Networks
00:31:42 Starting a Podcast
00:35:01 Starting Up a Team
00:38:07 Partnership with Sarah
00:41:23 The Secret to a Good Partnership
00:43:51 Operational Difficulties
00:46:26 Tools and Technology
00:49:54 Partner Roles and Systems
00:54:18 New Firm Name Origin
00:58:37 No Emergencies in Accounting
01:02:03 Conclusion
284 episodes
197 Finding Kindness, Partners, and Limitless Opportunities in Accounting (feat. Alicyn McLeod, CPA)
Manage episode 404287456 series 3280285
2024 Accountant Bracket Challenge
nominate the top 5 things in your accounting life
for a chance to win an Apple Vision Pro
nomination period closes March 9th
enroll today at abc.accountinghigh.com
EPISODE 197
FACULTY: Alicyn McLeod, CPA
CLASS: #Shoperations
In this podcast episode, Scott engages in a conversation with Alicyn McLeod, founder of Atlanta Tax. The episode navigates through Alicyn's journey into the world of accounting, highlighting the impact of significant events like the recession, the rise of smartphones, and the emergence of cloud technology. Alicyn shares insights into her decision to start her own firm, the role of social networks in her professional growth, and the initiation of her podcast, Underwithheld. The discussion delves into the dynamics of building and managing a team, forming partnerships, addressing operational challenges, and leveraging tools and technology to enhance firm operations.
Shout Outs:
Trevor McCandless, Drake Tax Software, Adam Markowitz, Jason Statham of Realize
Chapters:
00:05:43 Introducing the Mother of Tax Twitter
00:07:29 Alicyn's Journey to Accounting
00:14:56 The Recession, Rise of the SmartPhone and the Cloud
00:20:52 Starting Her Own Firm
00:25:07 Impact of Social Networks
00:31:42 Starting a Podcast
00:35:01 Starting Up a Team
00:38:07 Partnership with Sarah
00:41:23 The Secret to a Good Partnership
00:43:51 Operational Difficulties
00:46:26 Tools and Technology
00:49:54 Partner Roles and Systems
00:54:18 New Firm Name Origin
00:58:37 No Emergencies in Accounting
01:02:03 Conclusion
284 episodes
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