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The Unique CPA

Randy Crabtree, CPA
Accounting Profession
Work-Life Balance
Leadership
Mental Health
Accounting
Burnout
Accounting Industry
Bridging the Gap Conference
Private Equity
Artificial Intelligence
Public Accounting
Technology In Accounting
Value-Based Pricing
Tax Season
Empathy
Leadership Development
Advisory Services
Mental Health Awareness
Entrepreneurship
Corporate Culture

Over more than six years and 250 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... more

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Randy Crabtree sits down with CPA turned leadership coach Erin Daiber on Episode 260 of The Unique CPA. The founder of Well Balanced Accountants, Erin digs into what it actually takes to build a firm that can survive and thrive in a rapidly shifting ... more

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In part two of their conversation on Episode 2... more

Support for this episode comes from BILL. Simplify your workflows and accelerate your growth with BILL's accountant console. Take a demo today at BILL.com/UniqueCPA for a $250 gift card – terms apply.

Cosmin Nicolaescu spent years at Stripe and Bre... more

Big thanks go out to Magnetic for backing The Unique CPA. MagneticTax.com.

Chad Davis helped build LiveCA to 120 people and then made the deliberate decision to cut it nearly in half. On Episode 257 of The Unique CPA, he tells Randy that at that si... more

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Cosmin Nicolaescu
Co-founder of Accrual
Accrual
Episode: Turning More Time into Top Line Growth with Cosmin Nicolaescu
Chad Davis
Co-founder of LiveCA
LiveCA
Episode: Growth Almost Broke the Firm: Right-Sizing and More with Chad Davis
Brian Hilliard
Leadership strategist and author of Networking Like a Pro and How to Overachieve Without Overcommitting
Speaker, Author
Episode: "Don't Quote Me:" Overachieve without Overcommitting
Mark Gallegos
Partner at Porte Brown
Porte Brown
Episode: Uncertainty Is Your Opportunity: A Tax Leader's Playbook with Mark Gallegos
Elliott Bastien Morin
Co-founder and Creative Director of 3Motion
3Motion
Episode: Narrative Archeology: Excavate Your Firm's Story with Elliott Bastien Morin
Sharrin Fuller
CEO of Glass Wallet Ventures; author of Unfollow the Rules
Glass Wallet Ventures
Episode: Unfollow the Rules: Question Everything with Sharrin Fuller
Sarah Elliott
Co-founder, Intend2Lead
Intend2Lead
Episode: How to Streamline the New Partner Experience with Sarah Elliott & Brian Kush
Brian Kush
Co-founder, Intend2Lead
Intend2Lead
Episode: How to Streamline the New Partner Experience with Sarah Elliott & Brian Kush
Mary Delaney
CEO of Karbon, AI-powered accounting practice management software
Karbon
Episode: From "Firm" to "Business:" Making the Shift with Mary Delaney

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Randy Crabtree
Host and facilitator of engaging conversations on leadership development and personal fulfillment within the accounting profession.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Thought leadership to support CPA success

    Been enjoying a new voice on the CPA podcast scene, with interviews from experts on a variety of topics relating to the smaller CPA.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GeraldineDcarter
    United States6 years ago
  • Great Perspective for Tax Professionals

    Randy does a great job discussing topical and current tax issues that more CPAs, tax attorneys, and tax professionals should listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CRNTAPPSUCKS
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the diverse topics and leadership discussions tailored to the accounting profession.
Feedback highlights a fresh voice in the accounting podcast space, with a focus on mental health and personal growth.
Audience members emphasize the importance of staying current with industry changes and finding fulfillment in their careers.

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Giving Accountants Their Time Back with Cosmin Nicolaescu
Q: Why did you and Sid decide to start Accrual now, given your backgrounds at Stripe and Brex?
We saw similar patterns across these tech-enabled, back-office heavy environments and believed accounting needed a modern, AI-driven platform to address fragmented tools, skill gaps, and the shortage of CPAs, enabling firms to scale with quality and without escalating operational burden.
Giving Accountants Their Time Back with Cosmin Nicolaescu
Q: We teased AI and accounting; what is Accrual actually building right now?
Accrual is building a platform that saves accountants countless hours and, for firms, creates capacity by turning mechanical, back-office work into streamlined, AI-assisted processes that let accountants focus on high-value tasks and client relationships.
Turning More Time into Top Line Growth with Cosmin Nicolaescu
Q: What does automation do to the traditional roles in accounting and tax preparation?
Automation reduces manual data entry and accelerates the preparation and review stages, freeing accountants to focus on advisory services and deeper client relationships.
"Don't Quote Me:" Overachieve without Overcommitting
Q: What is the blunt truth about burnout in the CPA profession?
Burnout often stems from pushing hard due to a strong work ethic and high stakes, but it can be mitigated by recognizing when qualities go out of balance and by adopting energy-focused strategies rather than time-focused ones.
Telling a Better Story about the Greatest Profession
Q: What are your thoughts on the application of AI in accounting?
Koziel discusses concerns about AI impacting jobs but asserts that technology is an opportunity for growth in the accounting profession.

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