Life In Accounting - The Where Accountants Go Podcast

I've been wanting to interview the shareholders at ATKG about their unique take on CPA firm culture and how that fits into their overall strategy in the market for quite some time. When Accounting Today recognized them ... again... as one of the “Best Firms To Work For” nationwide, it became even that more important that we get them on the show. In this episode, I interview both Melanie Kirk and Teryn Grater of ATKG on their personal backgrounds as well as their philosophies about business and running a successful accounting firm. Client selection... Among the many aspects that are involved with running a successful firm and retaining your best people, one of the core issues Melanie and Teryn believe is key is to make sure your clients fit with your overall firm culture. While there is a part of them that wants to assist every client, and we all know there is always plenty work, they realized years ago that they wouldn't be the perfect fit for everyone.  And if they did accept any and all business, then it w