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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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Launch Your Firm: Empowering CPAs with Ronnie Withaeger

May 21, 2025

Ronnie Withaeger’s journey in Accounting has led him to currently running five businesses, including a sauna, and he talks to John Randolph about doing things his way on Episode 69 of CPA Life. The owner and founder of Ronald Withaeger CPA in Las Vegas, Ronnie started his career at a traditional firm but ultimately established his own practice focused on family-friendly, sustainable growth, and he shares his insights through his accounting community initiative, Launch Your Firm. Highlighting the importance of confidence, client relationships, and flexible work structures in running a successful firm, Ronnie is motivated by the opportunity to support other accountants in starting their own practices.

Breaking Boundaries: From Firm to Freedom with Kelly Rohrs

October 30, 2024

John Randolph talks with Kelly Rohrs, owner and founder of Kelly A. Rohrs CPA, who shares her journey to building a sustainable and flexible accounting firm, on Episode 53 of CPA Life. Having been recognized by CPA Practice Advisors on their Top 40 Under 40 list, Kelly discusses her transition from a traditional firm to launching her own practice amid the COVID-19 pandemic. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, implementing modern software solutions, and the importance of community in helping you navigate your journey, especially so you don’t end up bringing all the bad habits and inefficient processes over to your own venture. In order to grease the skids for accounting firm owners to do just that, Kelly established Fiscal Minds to help accountants network

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