Building the Premier Accounting Firm

AI for Accountants: What's the Real Impact? w/ Nathan Whittacre

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for joining us for another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm. In today's episode, Roger Knecht and guest Nathan Whittacre disc...

Get Clients: How to Transform Leads into Paying Customers w/ Nikki Rausch

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm. Today, Roger Knecht and Nikki Rausch discuss how to master authentic sales in the ...

This Week on BPAF : Nikki Rausch

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses using questions to build your authority in the marketplace with Nikki Rausch.

5 Steps to Scale & Exit Your Company Smoothly w/ Josh Davis

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, Roger Knecht and Josh Davis discuss building and selling a logistics company, the crucial rol...

This Week on BPAF : Josh Davis

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses Work / Life Intergration with Josh Davis.  

Build a 7-Figure Tax Firm: Expert Strategies Revealed w/ Michael Uadiale

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm. Today Roger Knecht and tax expert Michael Uadiale discuss strategic tax planning f...

This Week on BPAF : Michael Uadiale

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses a range of topics with Michael Uadiale.  

AI for Accountants: Are You Missing This Shift? w/ Mary Delaney

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Roger Knecht and Mary Delaney, CEO of Karbon, discuss the cultural shift of AI in accounting. Learn how to leverage AI-powered accounting software and...

This Week on BPAF : Mary Delaney

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses AI for accountants with Mary Delaney.  

Future-Proof Your Firm: Embrace CAS & AI Now w/ Deneen Dias

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm. Today, Roger Knecht and Deneen Dias discuss the evolution of accounting, focusing ...

This Week on BPAF : Deneen Dias

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses embracing AI and CAS with Deneen Dias 

Build Authority: The Handwritten Note Advantage w/ David Wachs

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Roger Knecht talks with David Wachs, founder of Handwrytten, about the unexpected power of personalized, robotic handwritten notes in an increasingly ...

This Week on BPAF : David Wachs

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses the power of handwritten notes with David Wachs.  

Your Budget is Wrong: Why Most Forecasts Fail w/ Matt Putra

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, Roger Knecht and guest Matt Putra discuss the critical differences between budgeting and fore...

This Week on BPAF : Matt Putra

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses budgeting and why most forecasts fail with Matt Putra.  

How to Stop Undercharging in Your Firm w/ Michelle Weinstein

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Roger Knecht and Michelle Weinstein discuss how accounting professionals can overcome undercharging, set firm boundaries, and increase revenue. Learn ...

This Week on BPAF : Michelle Weinstein

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses how to stop undercharging in your firm with Michelle Weinstein.  

5 Steps to Building Client Trust in Accounting w/ Shady Abboud

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm with Universal Accounting Center. Today, Roger sits down with Shady Abboud, to disc...

This Week on BPAF : Shady Abboud

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses differences between bookkeeping and CFO adisory services with Shady Abboud.

Grow Your Firm to $5M: The Shift from Hustle to Leadership w/ Brad Farris

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, host Roger Knecht and business coach Brad Farris discuss how accounting firm owners can...

This Week on BPAF : Brad Farris

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses finding balance between work and life with Brad Farris 

Accountant to CFO: Transform Your Firm with Advisory Services w/ Rusty Fulling

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of the Building the Premier Accounting Firm podcast. In today's episode host Roger Knecht and his guest Rusty Fulling explo...

This Week on BPAF : Rusty Fulling

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger has a great conversation with Rusty Fulling.  

Fix QBO Errors Fast: Boost Your Bookkeeping Accuracy w/ Leeroy Beeby

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for listening to another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm with Roger Knecht. Today Roger is joined by Leeroy Beeby, co-founder o...

This Week on BPAF : Leeroy Beeby

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses improving bookkeeping accuracy with Leeroy Beeby.  

Get Paid What You're Worth with CFO Services w/ Ken LaCroix

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, host Roger Knecht and his guest, Ken Lacroix, discuss the evolving role of accounting profess...

This Week on BPAF : Ken LaCroix

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses implementing adisory services in your accounting practice with Ken LaCroix.  

3 Ways To Attract High-Value Accounting Clients w/ Marie Torossian

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roger Knecht is joined by Marie Torossian, founder of The Profit Lab, to discuss strategies for accounting professionals to grow successful businesses...

This Week on BPAF : Marie Torossian

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses taking action with Marie Torossian.  

The Secret to Explaining Your Accounting Pricing w/ Laura Shepherd

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, Roger Knecht and Laura Shepherd, founder of Momentum BK, discuss pricing strategies for accou...

This Week on BPAF : Laura Shepherd

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses pricing with purpose with Laura Shepherd.  

Why Most Accountants Fail to Scale (And How to Fix It) w/ Lahari Neelapareddy

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting firm, host Roger Knecht discusses building a premier accounting firm with guest Lahari Neelapareddy...

This Week on BPAF : Lahari Neelapareddy

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses starting businesses with Lahari Neelapareddy  

Diversify for Profit: Get More Money Out of Your Business w/ Steve Selengut

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of the Building the Premier Accounting Firm podcast. Today Roger Knecht and Steve Selengut discuss the core differences bet...

This Week on BPAF : Steve Selengut

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses getting more money out of your business with Steve Selengut.  

Rewind : Payroll, a Profitable Service That Is Often Overlooked w/ Scott Nelson

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! Let's do the math, identify the opportunity, and determine the how best to complement the accountin...

Take Control of Tax Season: The Tax Goddess' Gameplan w/ Shauna Wekherlien

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, Roger Knecht welcomes Shauna Wekherlien, known as the Tax Goddess, a top 1% US tax strategist...

Rewind : Leveraging Our Passion In Business w/ Katie Swanson

15 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! Each of us have experiences in our lives that give us a unique perspective that we can bring to bus...

Reduce Your Tax Bill by 50% Without Changing CPAs w/ Mark Myers

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm. Today, host Roger Knecht welcomes Mark Myers, a former Marine and CEO of Tax Wise ...

Rewind : 5 Skills to Be Successful w/ Rob Brown

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! As accounting professionals, we each need to find the time to "sharpen the saw" to offer the qualit...

Master Tax Resolution and Give Clients Peace of Mind w/ Stephen Weisberg

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, host Roger Knecht and guest Stephen Weisberg discuss the expanding world of tax resolution se...

This Week on BPAF : Stephen Weisberg

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses tax resolution with Stephen Weisberg.  

Rewind : What Is A Business Really Worth? w/ Bharat Kanodia

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! As accounting professionals, we have opportunities to determine the value of our client's business ...

3 Steps to Cash Flow Control and Debt Freedom w/ Dr. Howard Polansky

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, Roger Knecht and Dr. Howard Polansky discuss transforming financial perspectives from traditi...

Rewind : Not Finding Validation, Time To Do This On My Own! w/ Teena Chandler

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! Hindsight being 20/20, from a young age the path to accounting was there but Teena took the long ro...

Why Most Growing Businesses Still Go Bankrupt - Ron Saharyan

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for joining us for another episode of the Building the Premier Accounting Firm podcast. Today Roger Knecht and Ron Saharyan discuss the critica...

This Week on BPAF : Ron Saharyan

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses Profit First and purpose first with Ron Saharyan.  

Rewind : From Mom to Enrolled Agent w/ Jenny Beynon

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! If you're going to take a class, why not go all the way? This is a great conversation that Jenny an...

Secure Your Future: Build a Business That Sells Itself w/ Nancy Mills

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prepare your business for a thriving future with expert insights into exit strategies and valuation on this episode of Building the Premier Accounting...

This Week on BPAF : Nancy Mills

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses many options owners have to exit their business with Nancy Mills.

Rewind : Soft Skills Matter In Your Business w/ Lara Squires

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! Consider this, you need to tap into your inner hairdresser or bar tender.  What in the world could...

Build, Trust, & Connect: Essential Branding for Accounting Firms w/ Heidi Ryder

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, Heidi Ryder, owner of Keepful, sits down with Roger Knecht to share strategies for marketing ...

This Week on BPAF : Heidi Ryder

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses the client experiance with Heidi Ryder.

Get More Clients Using Your Google My Business Profile w/ James Donovan

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roger Knecht and Nine-Two Media founder James Donovan discuss powerful marketing strategies for accounting firms, from optimizing online visibility wi...

This Week on BPAF : James Donovan

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses attracting clients the easy way with James Donovan. 

Rewind : The Paranoia Starting The Business w/ Bob Wheeler

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! Have you ever wondered if your clients would come back to you?  Do you ask yourself if they unders...

Humanizing the Numbers in Accounting w/ Paul Shrimpling

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, Roger Knecht is joined by Paul Shrimpling of Remarkable Practice for a discussion about human...

Rewind : From Mother & Housewife to a Thriving Accounting Business w/ Ashley Schmitz

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! It is worth it! Ashley has some powerful words to share when building an accounting business.  Fir...

Top Tax Tips for Real Estate Accounting w/ Eric Gordon

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Building the Premier Accounting Firm," host Roger Knecht interviews Eric Gordon, Vice President of Professional Services at B10 En...

This Week on BPAF : Eric Gordon

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses tax strategies with Eric Gordon.

Rewind : Earn That Trusted Spot Online As The Accounting Solution w/ Chris Siebeneck

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! Managing your online presence can be overwhelming.  Listen as Chris and Roger discuss the terms we...

AI-Proof Your Accounting Career: Skills for the Future w/ Chris Miller

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, host Roger Knecht interviews Chris Miller, VP at NetGain Solutions, about the evolution and f...

This Week on BPAF : Chris Miller

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses pricing accounting services effectively with Mark Wickersham.

Rewind : From Accountant & CPA to Entrepreneur w/ Fred Hunzeker

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! After a career in accounting, as a controller and CFO, the time came to work with and help small bu...

Secrets for Small Businesses and Accountants: A Live Chat with Rick Haskell

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, Roger Knecht sits down for a live discussion with Rick Haskell about his journey as an entrep...

This Week on BPAF : Rick Haskell

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses life with Rick Haskell.  

Rewind : Niching? How about Cannabis, CBD & Hemp? w/ Andrew Hunzicker

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! After a successful career as a CPA, controller and an exit from a business it was time for Andrew t...

Stop Giving Free Advice! Get Paid as an Advisor w/ Amanda Watts

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, host Roger Knecht interviews Amanda Watts, a business advisory strategist, about transitionin...

This Week on BPAF : Amanda Watts

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses productizing your advisory services with Amanda Watts.  

Rewind : A Healthy Relationship With Money w/ Greg Kesten

23 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! When offering accounting services do we understand the opportunity we have to become a member of th...

Ditch Overload: A CEO's Guide to Accountability & Sanity w/ Robert Hunt

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Building the Premier Accounting Firm," Roger Knecht interviews executive coach and author Robert Hunt about accountability, intent...

Rewind : Doing More With & For Your Clients w/ Laura Elkaslassy

16 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! Perhaps you've heard the business mantra: "under promise and over deliver".  Maybe you've heard ag...

Defined Benefit Plans: Untapped Tax Savings for Firms w/ David Podell

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, Roger Knecht interviews David Podell about defined benefit plans and tax strategies for busin...

Rewind : Leveraging Testimonials To Get More Clients! w/ 'TC' Teresa Clark

09 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! It's not just what our clients say that matters, it's so much more than kind words. In addition to ...

5 Common Bookkeeping Errors (and How to Fix Them) w/ Leeroy Beeby

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Building the Premier Accounting Firm," host Roger Knecht interviews Leeroy Beeby, co-founder of Level, about his journey from acco...

This Week on BPAF : Leeroy Beeby

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger is joined by Leeroy Beeby to discuss his journey from accountant to business owner.  

Rewind : The Journey Into The Unknown as an Accounting Professional w/ Ken Boyd

02 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! Everyone begins and later ends their journey as an accounting professional in a unique way.  Even ...

How to Stop Bottlenecks at Your Accounting Firm w/ Jen Hamilton

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

  In this episode of "Building the Premier Accounting Firm," Jen Hamilton sits down with Roger Knecht to discuss how accounting professionals can boo...

This Week on BPAF : Jen Hamilton

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses operations with Jen Hamilton.  

Rewind : Accounting Has & Is Evolving w/ Mark Lloydbottom

26 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! There is still, and will always be, an increasing need from business for the accounting professiona...

The Middle Class Mindset: Is It Hurting Your Firm? w/ David Neagle

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, host Roger Knecht interviews David Neagle, a mindset expert, on how accounting professionals ...

This Week on BPAF : David Neagle

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses mindset with David Neagle.  

Rewind : Words Sell And Are Compelling w/ Chris Forsey

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! Using the right words can make all the difference when marketing and selling your services effectiv...

Ahuva Gruen's 4 P's: Are You Missing This Profit Key?

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, Ahuva Gruen, a seasoned fractional CFO, shares her journey from a young entrepreneur to a fin...

This Week on BPAF : Ahuva Gruen

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses the 4 P's with Ahuva Gruen.  

Rewind : Providing Quality Services w/ Gabrielle Fontaine

12 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! For years Gabrielle has worked in accounting and perhaps has seen it all.  Therefore, it is no sur...

5 Must-Have CFO Services for Accounting Clients w/ Lera Kooper

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Roger Knecht on "Building the Premier Accounting Firm" as he interviews Lera Kooper, owner of a CPA business advisory firm, about her journey of ...

This Week on BPAF : Lera Kooper

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses transitioning from a compliance driven to strategic driven firm with Lera Kooper.

Rewind : Time is Fleeting, Work More Efficiently w/ Celso Pinto

05 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! Running an accounting business can be overwhelming.  Managing time, identifying priorities, and de...

The 6 Buckets: Master Cash Flow Discussions with Business Owners w/ Mike Milan

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, Roger Knecht interviews Mike Milan, a cash flow expert, on uncovering hidden cash flow and bu...

This Week on BPAF : Mike Milan

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses uncovering hidden cash flow with Mike Milan  

Rewind : Being Safe & Vulnerable w/ Robyn Mons

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! Have you ever asked yourself the question, "am I enough" or "am I deserving"? These self-sabotaging...

Accounting Firm HR: Stop Pushing Paper, Prioritize People w/ Rhamy Alejeal

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, host Roger Knecht and Rhamy Alejeal, founder of People Processes, discuss the importance of H...

This Week on BPAF : Rhamy Alejeal

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses how to scale and grow with Rhamy Alejeal.  

Rewind : Bringing Passion To The Accounting Profession w/ Cindy Jorgensen

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! Take the time to listen as Cindy and Roger discuss the opportunities individuals have as they build...

Values Over Profit? The Accounting Paradox w/ Ingrid Edstrom

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, Ingrid Edstrom, Chief Empowerment Officer at Priestess of Profits, shares her journey into ac...

This Week on BPAF : Ingrid Edstrom

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses networking and conferences with Ingrid Edstrom  

Rewind : Embracing the Next Step w/ Adam Syvock

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! Everyone starts somewhere as the begin to offer quality accounting services. Listen in as Adam and ...

3 Interview Hacks to Hire Accounting All-Stars w/ Mark Herschberg

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, Roger Knecht welcomes Mark Herschberg, author of "The Career Toolkit," to discuss essential s...

This Week on BPAF : Mark Herschberg

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses hiring and negotiation with Mark Herschberg.