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Welcome to the CPA Life Podcast

Public accounting is at a crossroads. After 150 years of “we’ve always done it that way,” the profession faces a talent crisis driven by fewer graduates, rising costs, unsustainable work expectations, and a leadership population nearing retirement.

The solution isn’t more of the same.

Join us as we talk to industry insiders who challenged conventional wisdom by rethinking work arrangements, prioritizing wellbeing, and meeting people where they are. They looked at the burnout, stress, and talent exodus and said: “There’s Got To Be a Better Way!”

The difference? They stepped out to FIND IT.

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CPA Life Rewind: Building a Modern Firm with an Eye to the Future

September 24, 2025

Check out this edition of CPA Life Rewind, as we reflect on John Randolph’s conversation with Matt Patrick, the president and founder of Patrick Accounting and Whirks. They discuss the vision Matt has executed to build a modern, efficient, people-centric accounting firm. While focusing on the importance of retaining great employees, creating a family-friendly work environment, and developing a sustainable business model, Matt also delves into accounting’s many challenges, particularly around the impact of technology and talent retention. With a focus on core values and fostering a culture of continuous learning and trust, Patrick Accounting and Whirks have excelled, and Matt is keen to share advice from his own experience, just as he learned from others who have been there

A Modern Mindset: Building for the Future with Matt Patrick

June 4, 2025

Matt Patrick, the president and founder of Patrick Accounting and Whirks, has felt called to entrepreneurship since a remarkable sequence of events that occurred early on in his initially very traditional career. He joins John Randolph on Episode 70 of CPA Life to discuss the vision he’s executed to build a modern, efficient, people-centric accounting firm. While focusing on the importance of retaining great employees, creating a family-friendly work environment, and developing a sustainable business model, Matt also delves into the challenges accounting faces today, the impact of technology, and the keys to retaining talent. The episode underscores the significance of hiring based on core values and fostering a culture of continuous learning and trust, while also seeking

Fears, Frustrations, and the Future: Season 3 Kickoff, Part 1

January 15, 2025

John Randolph “sits on the other side of the studio” on this special two-part Season 3 kickoff episode of CPA Life. With hosting duties accounted for by producer Justin Grant of ProfessionalProductions.net, John delves into the challenges firms will face in 2025 and beyond, such as losing key talent, increased competition and specialization in the profession, and the need for technological adaptation. Highlighting the importance of embracing remote work and modern recruitment strategies to attract and retain top talent, John also explores the potential and mindset of new entrants into the profession, marking an optimistic view of the future—at least, for those firms willing to do what it takes!

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