Episode 214 FACULTY: Yuri Kapilovich, CPA CLASS: #Shoperations In this episode of Accounting High, Scott interviews Yuri Kapilovich, the 'Fun CPA,' to discuss his non-traditional approach to running a CPA practice. They explore Yuri's career journey from numerous CPA firms to his own practice, emphasizing his pursuit of individual tax over corporate tax and his strategy for maintaining a balanced and enjoyable work life. Scott and Yuri discuss the challenges of scaling his firm while preserving his lifestyle, and the unique value he offers to clients and potential hires. 📣 Shout Out: EY Chapters: 0:00 Teaser 02:54 Yuri's Journey to Becoming a CPA 07:30 Challenges in Public Accounting 13:28 Decision to Go Independent 18:31 Starting the Fun CPA Brand 26:48 Lifestyle Changes 28:10 Firm Hard Numbers 28:56 Deciding on Future Growth 29:31 To Scale or Not to Scale, That is the Question 39:47 Marketing and Client Acquisition Options 45:42 Final Thoughts and Future Plans 🔗 Connect With Us On Linkedin! 🔗 Yuri Kapilovich 📎 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ykapilovich/ Kapilovich & Associates, LLC 📎 https://www.linkedin.com/company/ykallc/ 📎 https://www.thefuncpa.co/ Scotty OKR Scarano 📎 https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottscarano/ Accounting High 📎 https://www.linkedin.com/company/accounting-high/ 📎 https://www.accountinghigh.com/ Tags: Tax Practice, CPA Career, Accounting Career, Business Growth, Tax Season, CPA Journey, Accounting Firm, Business Owner, CPA Advice, Small Business, Financial Planning, Tax Strategy, Accounting High, CPA Lifestyle, Business Scaling, Accountant's Life, Tax Preparation, Accounting Tips, CPA Success, Public Accounting, Shoperations, AccountingHigh, Accounting, Podcast, ShopClass, FirmOperations, SystemsAndProcesses