206 How to Find Success in the Big Apple as a Singing CPA (feat. Steven Zelin, CPA)

Accounting High

Episode 206

FACULTY: Steven Zelin, the Singing CPA

CLASS: #Shoperations

In this episode, Scott interviews Steven Zelin, CPA, also known as The Singing CPA. Steven shares his journey, from becoming a CPA to pursuing his passion for singing, starting his own firm, client acquisition and niche development, peer review, the Steve Zelin Singing CPA brand, firm statistics, and working in-office versus remote.

Shout Outs:

AICPA Engage, Edward Medlowitz, Nancy McClelland, Sammy Katz, Barry Melancon

Chapters:

0:00 Teaser

01:39 Introduction

02:31 Becoming a CPA

04:20 Becoming a Singer

04:42 Early Years

07:39 Steven Starts His Own Firm

14:23 Clients and Niche

16:12 Acquisitions

20:00 Peer Review

20:51 The Steve Zelin Singing CPA Brand

27:00 Firm Stats

33:39 In Office vs Remote

38:35 Another Acquisition

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Steven Zelin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thesingingcpa/

Scotty OKR Scarano

https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottscarano/

Accounting High

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Tags:

singing, CPA, New York, accounting, entrepreneur, musician, career, small firm growth, branding, peer review, firm acquisitions, niche, nonprofit, remote, accounting firm, culture, passion, community, humor, challenges, marketing, differentiation, collaboration, shoperations