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The Modern CPA Success Show

Hosted by Summit Virtual CFO by Anders · business · EN · 161 episodes

Audience: 12~2.0k on YouTube

About this Podcast:

Are you the owner of an accounting firm? Do you want to make your firm more profitable? Are you interested in providing Virtual CFO services to clients?Dedicated to perfecting Virtual CFO Services since our inception in 2002, Summit CPA Group, now Summit Virtual CFO Services by Anders, serves as Virtual CFOs for over 100 clients throughout North America. While most accounting firms focus on the past, our Virtual CFO team focuses on the future. This podcast seeks to help accounting firm owners like you learn how to provide successful Virtual CFO Services and become profitable. Tune in bi-weekly as our hosts Tom Wadelton, Virtual CFO, and Adam Hale, Partner at Anders CPAs + Advisors, interview industry-leading experts to share knowledge, as well as Adam’s experience acquired from more than 20 years as the lead provider of Virtual CFO services in North America. We'll answer some of the most common questions like how do I provide accounting services virtually? What's it like running a dist

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What is The Modern CPA Success Show about?

Are you the owner of an accounting firm? Do you want to make your firm more profitable? Are you interested in providing Virtual CFO services to clients? Dedicated to perfecting Virtual CFO Services since our inception in 2002, Summit CPA Group, now Summit Virtual CFO Services by Anders, serves as Virtual CFOs for over 100 clients throughout North America.

What has The Modern CPA Success Show covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Why AI Will Make CPAs More Human, Not Replace Them, with Jody Padar" (29 September 2026, 52 minutes), "No Timesheets, Fixed Fees, and a Concierge CPA Model with Jason Ackerman" (15 September 2026, 52 minutes), and "Why Smaller CPA Firms Have the AI Advantage with Joey Kinney and Adam Hale" (1 September 2026, 44 minutes).

How often does The Modern CPA Success Show publish?

The Modern CPA Success Show publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 50 minutes across 161 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Modern CPA Success Show?

Booking probability for The Modern CPA Success Show is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Modern CPA Success Show requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Modern CPA Success Show's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Modern CPA Success Show?

The strongest fits for The Modern CPA Success Show are Accounting, Tax & Payroll. The Modern CPA Success Show has a business audience and around 2,100 subscribers on YouTube.

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    Why AI Will Make CPAs More Human, Not Replace Them, with Jody Padar

    Sep 29, 202652 min

    Most firms think their competition is the CPA office down the street. Jody Padar, co-founder of XcelLabs and the original Radical CPA, says that is not even close. In this episode, she joins Tom Wadelton and Adam Hale...

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    No Timesheets, Fixed Fees, and a Concierge CPA Model with Jason Ackerman

    Sep 15, 202652 min

    Most CPA firms still run their billing off a timesheet nobody trusts. Jason Ackerman's firm hasn't tracked one since 2013. In this episode, Tom Wadelton and Adam Hale sit down with Jason Ackerman, Co-Managing Partner at...

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    Why Smaller CPA Firms Have the AI Advantage with Joey Kinney and Adam Hale

    Sep 1, 202644 min

    Most accounting firm owners assume the big, PE-backed players have an unbeatable head start on AI. In this state-of-the-industry conversation, Joey Kinney, Virtual CFO at Anders, pinch-hits for Tom Wadelton and sits...

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    How to Build a CPA Firm That Attracts Buyers with Brannon Poe

    Aug 18, 202652 min

    Most CPA firm owners know their revenue. Far fewer know how a buyer would value the business behind it. Brannon Poe, founder of Poe Group Advisors, joins Tom Wadelton and Adam Hale to break down the factors that make an...

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    How AI Is Forcing Accounting Firms to Rethink Pricing with Shawn Yeager

    Aug 4, 202649 min

    AI is changing more than the speed of accounting work. It is changing what firms can sell and how clients measure value. Shawn Yeager, founder of Upshift, joins Tom Wadelton and Adam Hale to discuss how AI is reshaping...

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    Advisory Skills for CPAs: Moving from Bookkeeping to CFO Services with Hannah Hood

    Jul 21, 202646 min

    Most accounting firms have the talent to deliver real CFO-level advisory work. They just have not built the path to get there. In this episode, Tom Wadelton sits down with Hannah Hood, VCFO Principal at Anders, to talk...

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    Future-Proof Your Business Before AI Wins with Tom Wadelton and Adam Hale

    Jul 7, 202649 min

    The accounting profession is opening up. The firm owners who see that clearly right now are the ones who will come out ahead. Tom Wadelton and Adam Hale share key takeaways from the LEA (Leading Edge Alliance) North...

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    How to Master Cash Flow With AI and Value Pricing with Mark Wickersham

    Jun 9, 202646 min

    AI is shrinking the time it takes to do accounting work and for firm owners still billing by the hour, it is quietly shrinking their revenue, too. Mark Wickersham, mentor to over 400 accountants at Value Pricing Academy...

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    Stop Saying Yes: How CPAs Can Build the Firm They Deserve with Geraldine Carter

    May 26, 202649 min

    You built your CPA firm from the ground up. So why does it feel like it is running you instead of the other way around? Geraldine Carter, Founder and Business Coach at Geraldine Carter LLC, talks about what it really...

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    The Billing Revolution: AI, Time, and the Future of Accounting Firms with Blake Oliver

    May 12, 202649 min

    AI is already here. If you are still billing by the hour and running your team on timesheets, you are building on a foundation that is cracking fast. Blake Oliver, Founder and CEO of Earmark and one of Accounting...

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    Smarter Capacity Planning For Growing CPA Firms with Terrell Turner

    Apr 28, 202656 min

    Your CPA firm is growing but is your team growing with it? Terrell Turner, co-founder of TLTurner Group, talks about how growing CPA firms can take control of their capacity. Terrell shares the exact framework his firm...

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    People You Should Know: Ryan Lazanis

    Apr 15, 202649 min

    Still trying to grow your firm by working more hours? That approach has a ceiling. Ryan Lazanis, CPA and founder of Future Firm, shares what he learned building and selling an online accounting firm from scratch, and...

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    People You Should Know: Ron Baker

    Apr 1, 202653 min

    Still pricing by the hour? You are limiting your cash flow. Ron Baker, founder of VeraSage Institute and co-founder of THRESHOLD, talks about why the billable hour fails business owners and what to do instead. You’ll...

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    Build Cash Flow Freedom Through Leadership with Scotty Scarano

    Mar 3, 202647 min

    If you want cash flow freedom, you cannot separate money from leadership. Your revenue, team performance, pricing power, and long-term stability all reflect how you lead. Scotty Scarano, Rapping Custodian at Accounting...

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    Preparing Your Business Finances for What’s Next with Daniel Hood

    Feb 17, 202649 min

    You can’t afford to plan your finances based on how things used to work. Cash flow pressure, pricing changes, technology shifts, and new reporting demands are forcing business owners to think ahead instead of reacting...

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    Stability Over Scale: A Smarter Way to Build a Business That Lasts with Chad Davis

    Feb 3, 202653 min

    Running a business is more than putting out fires and checking boxes. Thinking like an owner changes how you make decisions and lead your team. Chad Davis, co-founder at LiveCA LLP & AutomationTown.io, joins the...

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    People You Should Know: Randy Crabtree

    Jan 13, 202647 min

    As a small business owner, you wear a lot of hats and it’s easy to feel like the pressure never stops. Randy Crabtree, Co-Founder of Tri-Merit Specialty Tax Professionals, shares lessons that push you to rethink how you...

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    How to Behave Like a Business Owner with Chris Papin

    Dec 9, 202552 min

    Being the boss doesn’t automatically make you a business owner. Running a business requires you to think differently, act strategically, and lead with clarity. Chris Papin, CPA, Attorney & Business Advisor at Papin...

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    Recruiting for CPA Firms with Will Spengler

    Oct 13, 202544 min

    Bringing in the right people can transform your CPA firm. Hiring is a strategic move that drives your growth. If you're looking to make smarter hiring decisions, this episode is for you. Will Spengler, founder of...

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    Mastering the Vital Core of Profit-Focused Accounting

    Sep 15, 202551 min

    If your numbers feel disconnected from your decisions, it’s time to change that. Profit-Focused Accounting helps you align operations so you can stop guessing and start leading with confidence. Discover a clear roadmap...

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