Luke Bland’s Post

Sharing a glimpse into my professional voyage, right from the heart of my workspace. 🚀 Every day here is a story of navigating complex financial landscapes, making impactful decisions, and embracing the challenges that come my way. It's where dedication meets the real-world intricacies of Chartered Accountancy. Come, join me on this adventure where each step contributes to the narrative of success. #MyProfessionalJourney #MakingAnImpact #CAAdventure #CharteredAccountant

12 years ago, I left my first CPA firm in search of a company that cared about culture and an aligned vision. After 10 months at the next firm, I was out on my own starting The Green Abacus, because the firm I'd gone to talked a big game but the reality was far different. Building my own company, I still had big ideas and goals for a company that leads with culture - but the struggle of starting from scratch and too much work over an assortment of clients kept getting in the way. 6 years ago (this September), I joined up with my mentor and friend Samantha Bowling, CPA CFE CGMA, with the promise that she was headed in the same direction I wanted to go, with the caveat that it would still take a lot of work (and patience) to get Garbelman Winslow CPAs there. Last week, we hit a milestone at GWCPAs that I've been searching for my entire career - we took our entire team on a strategic retreat for 2 nights to the Shenandoah mountains, and described our vision to the team to get them bought in and engaged - in us, and in their place in it. #Empowerment My experience in this profession is that you very rarely encounter one company, one team, one mission. More often than not, CPA firms are a collection of silos under one roof that pools expenses. Partners work with their clients, direct certain staff, and do the services they enjoy, and other than that just want to be left alone to run THEIR practice. The resulting experience for the team is whiplash, burnout, lack of clarity, and information silos. That's the hole our profession struggles to patch up. Since becoming a partner with Sam here at GW, I can say I've finally found what I've been looking for in our profession. We know who we are (official name change coming soon), who we want to work with, and most importantly, what alignment WITHIN the CPA firm will look like moving forward.

There are so many benefits to embracing technology to help a small but growing firm. Julie's comments are spot on. Check them out here 👇 #DYUSA #internationaltax #embracetechnology

💪 Here's to more successful collaborations ahead!" #ClientTestimonial #ImpactfulWork #PraisePost #ClientStories #HonestFeedback #ClientAppreciationDay #ShareTheLove #KudosCorner #CustomerReview #TestimonialMoment #ClientJoy #testimonialthursday Arcus Accountants & Business Advisers Nicola D Cross

How us accountants feel in January 🤪 So all I can say is…..Hellllooooo February!! It’s now time for me to review the business and work out the next steps forward and what that entails for HB Associates Chartered Accountants I’ve made some ‘big girl pants’ decisions today eek! 💪🏻 #businessowner #taxseason #review #reflect #growtogether #accountantlife

THIS IS US 💥 ⬇️ Yes, we may be the #1 Accountancy Firm to Work For. And we may have been featured in The Sunday Times Best Companies four years in a row. But it's not all about our people - our clients also get us. And we get them. There's nothing better than working with like-minded people. 🙌 We've got some pretty big goals here at Cooper Parry. So big in fact, that we're aiming to grow fivefold in five years. It has CP written all over it. It's bold, ambitious, and ballsy. Would you expect any different from the Rebels of Accountancy? In a traditionally stand-offish industry, conformity is mediocrity. And we’ve never been the type to blend in. That’s why, with a rebellious, entrepreneurial spirit at our core, we’re here to ‘Disrupt, Lead and Make Life Count’ – for our people, clients, communities, and the planet. ❤️ But why read all about it - when you can see for yourself. We've put together a short video on who we are. Its less than three minutes long, but it definitely packs a punch. 🥊 Here's a flavour of it below. You can see the whole thing by clicking the 'Visit Website' button on our profile and following 'This is Us'. ➡️ #BestCompanies #Accountancy #RebelsOfAccountancy #Growth

#GrantThornton CEO, Seth S., is the subject of a new profile in 'Accounting Today' magazine! In the story, Seth talks about how a happy and accomplished alumni network is a true sign of a firm’s success. “You know that the firm is successful,” he says, “when people say that we’ve delivered for them, and it’s by far what makes me the proudest.” Check out the full story: #communityforlife #grantthornton #teamGT