Paden Squires, a seasoned CPA, talks about how important year-round tax considerations are for entrepreneurs. He discusses common tax pitfalls and stresses the importance of proactive planning to prevent end-of-year panic and financial disarray. Paden gives advice on setting up simple, effective systems to manage business finances, ultimately leading to smarter business decisions and smoother tax seasons. His approach breaks down the complexities of tax preparation, aiming to equip business owners with the knowledge to handle their financial responsibilities more confidently. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Welcome & Introducing Paden Squires, CPA Extraordinaire00:00:35 - Unpacking Tax Trauma: Personal Stories with Business Impact00:01:57 - Meet Paden: From CPA to Financial Guru00:04:35 - Paden's Journey and Tax Consulting Expertise00:07:18 - Why Robust Financial Systems are Game-Changers for Entrepreneurs00:10:12 - The Critical Role of Accounting Systems in Scaling Businesses00:13:09 - Mastering Taxes: Paden's Strategies for Proactive Planning00:18:34 - Exploring the Future: AI's Transformation of Accounting00:20:43 - Wrapping Up: Key Takeaways & Connecting with Paden Links And Resources: Paden SquiresPaden on LinkedInBehind Their Success PodcastPaden on YouTubeWR TaxPaden’s LinkTreeAmplafy MediaHector Santiesteban on LinkedInHector Santiesteban on Twitter Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to How to Scale a Business? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!