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The Unique CPA

Randy Crabtree, CPA

Over more than five years and 200 episodes, The Unique CPA has blossomed from "just an accounting podcast" into a community of thriving accounting professionals. With personal fulfillment and energizing, passionate work at the top of our list of priorities, we"re keeping you at the forefront of the changing face of public accounting through conversations with fascinating leaders who understand that the one constant in the accounting profession is change: Change in our approach to the demands of the

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50:51

Coaching You to Where You Want to Be

The Unique CPA ·

2023/01/24

On Episode 88 of The Unique CPA, Randy talks to Brian Kush, co-founder of Intend2Lead, about things leaders in the accounting profession can change to make themselves and their workplaces healthier, happier, and more productive. They discuss the concept of intentionality, the importance of being openly vulnerable because of the relatability and humanity that affords, the unique challenges to firm culture that have arisen with the rise in remote working, and more. Get the full show notes and more

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29:10

Scaling and Systematization

The Unique CPA ·

2023/01/17

Ryan Lazanis, host of the Future Firm Accounting podcast and founder of Future Firm, joins Randy Crabtree for Episode 87 of The Unique CPA. Randy queries Ryan about Future Firm, which helps accounting firms scale and systematize their offerings. They discuss tiered, consistent pricing and niching, as well as the nexus between the two concepts, and Ryan details some of the steps necessary to modernize an accounting firm. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com

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48:50

Be an Advisor, Not Just a Reporter

The Unique CPA ·

2023/01/10

On Episode 86 of The Unique CPA, Randy welcomes Rob Santos and Rory Henry of Arrowroot Family Office, to discuss the opportunities for collaboration that exist between accounting firms and financial planners. Co-hosts of the AFO | Wealth Management Forward Podcast, Rob and Rory talk about the modern technological solutions that make individually tailored wealth management available to everyone—and explain what a massive improvement in the service offering they represent. Get the full show notes and

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31:41

TikTok Famous: Viral Marketing with DukeLovesTaxes

The Unique CPA ·

2023/01/03

On Episode 85 of The Unique CPA, Randy talks to Duke Alexander Moore, best known as the popular DukeLovesTaxes on TikTok, where he has 3.4 million followers and counting. Duke’s passion for the business of taxes is evident as he discusses the growth of his brand and social media presence. He shares some handy tips for dipping your toes into this arena of free marketing. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com

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45:10

Technology is King: Leading the Way

The Unique CPA ·

2022/12/27

On Episode 84 of The Unique CPA, Randy Crabtree welcomes Kenji Kuramoto, CEO and founder of Acuity. Kenji follows on from Matthew May’s appearance last week, as the two of them are co-hosts of the Drink While You Think podcast, which Randy has also appeared as a guest on them. Randy and Kenji talk about what makes Acuity unique in the accounting space, including a plethora of information on how to maximize your accounting firm’s revenue and profitability, and with a focus on technology. Get the full

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44:10

Crypto in Accounting: Pitfalls and Prescriptions

The Unique CPA ·

2022/12/20

Randy welcomes Matthew May for episode 83 of The Unique CPA. Matthew also appeared live at the Beer Temple with Randy, where they touched on some issues surrounding cryptocurrency and accounting, but in this episode, they dive into the details. Whether you’re just learning about how crypto works, both from a layman’s and an accounting perspective, or you’re well versed, you’ll find Matthew’s insights into this new frontier very useful. Get the full show notes and more resources

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50:30

Time's Up: The Rise of the Subscription Model

The Unique CPA ·

2022/12/13

Randy Crabtree welcomes Ron Baker back for Episode 82 of The Unique CPA. Ron discusses his new book, Time's Up: The Subscription Business Model for Professional Firms, and the coming impact of the subscription model in the world of accounting. He reviews the reasons for making the switch in your own firm and makes the case for this metamorphosis through an evidence-based, data-driven approach. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com

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46:20

The Importance of Valuation in Serving Your Clients

The Unique CPA ·

2022/12/06

On Episode 81 of The Unique CPA, Randy Crabtree speaks with valuation expert Melissa Gragg. Melissa’s focus is on gathering information about a business from a third party, neutral perspective, in order to help everyone involved in an event where business valuation is an important piece, to feel heard and fairly treated. She goes in depth with Randy about the process and about how regular business valuations can make the sale of a business so much more attractive to outside investors. Get the full

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57:49

ERC Roundup

The Unique CPA ·

2022/11/29

The Employee Retention Credit continues to be a hot topic in the accounting space, so Randy Crabtree gets together with Nick Pantaleo of Tri-Merit, Dan Chodan from Trout CPA, and Chris Wittich of Boyum Barenscheer. They touch on the dos and don’ts of the ERC, with a focus on the slew of misinformation on the topic, some of which has been pushed by pop-up ERC “shops” looking to profit off the opportunity, with little regard for whether the claims are proper, or even free of fraud. They conclude with

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0:36

The Unique CPA Special Announcement

The Unique CPA ·

2022/11/23

Randy comes to you with a special announcement on the growth and future of The Unique CPA.

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28:07

Modernizing Accounting Through Outsourcing

The Unique CPA ·

2022/11/15

Charles McKissick joins Randy for Episode 79 of The Unique CPA, and they discuss how accounting firms can benefit from outsourcing. Charles’ company, Unison Globus, provides dedicated outsourced teams to accounting firms across four continents, providing an innovative solution to tackling ongoing problems with staffing and employee retention in the accounting profession amidst the “great resignation.” Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com

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49:17

Demystifying the Employee Retention Credit

The Unique CPA ·

2022/11/01

The “ERC Nerds” unite on Episode 78 of The Unique CPA, as Dan Chodan of Trout CPA joins Randy to discuss the multifaceted nature of the ERC. They most especially get into the confusion surrounding this program being administered by the IRS, as well as going over some common areas where the confusion seems to be hitting the most. They also talk about a number of “horror stories” they have encountered, many of which have been perpetrated by pop-up tax shops looking to make a quick buck off the “ERC

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32:19

Improving Yourself is Awesomely Simple

The Unique CPA ·

2022/10/18

On episode 77 of The Unique CPA, Randy talks to John Spence, author of Awesomely Simple and CEO of John Spence LLC, about his streamlined, simple techniques and strategies for helping businesses—and businesspeople—improve every day. John talks about the importance of reading and synthesizing a lot of information into simple takeaways, discusses the concepts of IQ, EQ and AQ, and offers helpful advice for anyone looking to get a leg up in their business or career. Get the full show notes and more

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28:13

Making the Profession Better, One Company at a Time

The Unique CPA ·

2022/10/04

Kristen Keats joins Randy Crabtree on episode 76 of The Unique CPA, or in her case, the very, very busy CPA. The owner or co-founder of four, vertically integrated companies, Kristen’s goal is to change the accounting industry—she sees the gaps and shortcomings of the traditional firm model, and she’s putting that goal into action by demonstrating that another way is possible. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com

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37:01

Celebrating The Unique CPA: Season 3 Finale Part 3

The Unique CPA ·

2022/09/20

Episode 75 marks the end of festivities celebrating The Unique CPA from The Beer Temple in Chicago. In part 3, Blake Oliver, creator of Earmark CPE, and Matthew May, founder and VP at Acuity, join Randy Crabtree and Scott Scarano. They discuss the impact of technology, crypto, and the blockchain on accounting, talk more about the wave of private equity already sweeping firms, and hit on the most important thread of all running through good work in the profession: integrity. Get the full show notes

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26:29

Celebrating The Unique CPA: Season 3 Finale Part 2

The Unique CPA ·

2022/09/06

The celebration continues with Episode 74 of The Unique CPA, live from The Beer Temple in Chicago. On part 2 of this three-part series, Randy and Scott Scarano of the Accounting High podcast talk to Dawn Brolin of Powerful Accounting and The Motivation Movement, a two-time “40 Under 40” award recipient from Accounting Today, and previous Unique CPA guest Josh Lance of Lance CPA Group, who has won the same award five times. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com

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32:17

Celebrating The Unique CPA: Season 3 Finale Part 1

The Unique CPA ·

2022/08/23

Episode 73 of The Unique CPA is live from The Beer Temple in Chicago, and the end of Season 3 celebrations are so big, we’ve had to split it into three parts! Randy is joined by Scott Scarano, host of the Accounting High podcast, and they talk to Tim Jipping, owner of Journey Advisors & CPAs, Allan Koltin, the founder of Koltin Consulting Group, and Kenji Kuramoto, the CEO of Acuity. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com

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40:17

The Changing Face of Public Accounting

The Unique CPA ·

2022/08/02

Blake Oliver joins Randy Crabtree on Episode 72 of The Unique CPA. The founder of Earmark CPE, Blake pieced together the seemingly disparate ideas of podcasts—a world to which he contributes via co-hosting the Cloud Accounting podcast—and CPE, utilizing his skills in web design, tech, and business building to bring free CPE to accountants nationwide. Plus, The Unique CPA has joined the Earmark family! So now you too can earn CPE by listening! Get the full show notes and more resources at

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36:31

Nuts and Bolts Series #2: Catching Up with Tom and Layne

The Unique CPA ·

2022/07/19

Tom Parker and Layne Bodily of FBP CPA first joined Randy on Episode 36, where they discussed their co-founding of the firm in Itasca, Illinois and their vision for their venture. Tom and Layne discuss its evolution so far, the challenges they’ve faced around the pandemic, employee retention, and establishing structures and best practices. As well, Layne has resiliently responded in the face of a cancer diagnosis, with the team and clients of FBP rallying around him. Get the full show notes and

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40:45

Keeping Business Flowing

The Unique CPA ·

2022/07/05

On episode 70 of The Unique CPA, Randy talks to Gary Shamis, CEO of Winding River Consulting, about being an entrepreneur and dealing with losing control. They also discuss Winding River Consulting and Gary’s Managing Partner Bootcamp. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com

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