Why Remote Work Compliance Is a Make-or-Break Issue As remote work becomes the norm, employers face a complex landscape of state-by-state regulations—from workers’ compensation monopolies to paid-leave mandates and break-time attestations. Ignoring these multi-state labor laws not only risks costly fines and lawsuits but also undermines...

In an era where automation and profit margins dominate accounting discourse, a quiet revolution is taking place—one rooted in values, relationships, and purpose. For accountants and tax preparers navigating an evolving industry, this shift isn’t just philosophical—it’s practical. In the latest episode of Building the...

Imagine adding an extra $10,000 to your next deal simply by asking the right questions. In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, host Roger Knecht welcomes MIT?educated career strategist Mark Herschberg, author of The Career Toolkit, to unpack the negotiation fundamentals and BATNA...

Nonprofit organizations face unique bookkeeping challenges—ranging from tracking donor-restricted funds to producing compliant financial reports that satisfy boards and grantors. Without specialized systems in place, finance teams often spend countless hours reconciling data across spreadsheets and CRM platforms, delaying critical insights for decision-makers. In this...

Podcasting has rapidly become a go-to marketing channel for B2B professionals looking to capture attention and generate qualified leads. As Christina Lenkowski reflects, “If you would have gone back maybe five ten years ago I don't know that podcasting would have come up in the...

Why Sleep Is Your Startup’s Secret Weapon Entrepreneurship demands relentless energy and focus, yet one critical performance driver is often overlooked: sleep. As Dr. Bijoy John, MD—a board-certified sleep specialist with over 25 years of experience—explains, “sleep and mental health are very very closely related; it’s...

Why Your CPA Mindset Matters In today’s competitive accounting landscape, technical proficiency alone isn’t enough to stand out. Your mindset—how you talk to yourself, how you visualize success, and how you sustain momentum—can be the difference between a firm that plateaus and one that thrives. In...

In today’s episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, host Roger Knecht sits down with leadership coach and motivational speaker Becky Kemp to explore how intentional language can reshape your mindset and accelerate success . Through her personal experience, from battling anxiety and depression to...

From the shift to paperless workflows, to cloud-based bookkeeping, we’re now entering the age of AI-driven accounting. In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, host Roger Knecht sits down with long-time tech innovator Randy Johnston to explore how embedded artificial intelligence is transforming...

Are you tired of the last-minute scramble every tax season and leaving valuable deductions on the table? In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, Kirstin Reeder unveils her 2025 Tax Planning Blueprint, a quarter-by-quarter roadmap designed to help W-2 employees and business owners...