Welcome to our AJAG PD Pod, the place for discussion, debate and learning about all things accounting.
Our hosts, Ivan Tabac and Jonathan Tucker, are CPAs that have been in practice for more than three decades. Together, they bring varying experience and viewpoints to the table - not to mention a little humour too. Join us as we talk through current issues and hot topics, tap into expert guest insights and enjoy the odd walk down AJAG memory lane.
This podcast is produced and distributed by AJAG Professional Development, For more information about AJAG or any of its offerings, please visit ajag.ca (http://ajag.ca).
Selling Your Accounting Practice: What Buyers Value & How to Prepare
In this AJAG PD Pod episode, Ivan and Jonathan welcome back Darryl Boyd, Regional Director at Poe Group Advisors, to explore what accounting professionals should know about selling their practice. Building on their earlier conversation about buying a firm, they discuss when to sell, how practices are valued and what owners can do to prepare for a successful transition.
From profitability and pricing to technology and the services a firm offers, Darryl shares practical insights into the factors that influence a practice's value and attractiveness to potential buyers. Whether you're planning to sell soon or thinking several years ahead, this conversation offers valuable perspective on preparing for your eventual exit.
In this episode:
When to start planning for the sale of your practice
What buyers look for and how practices are valued
Ways to improve profitability and increase practice value
How technology and cloud-based operations influence buyer interest
The importance of pricing and your mix of services
Why preparing early can lead to a smoother transition
Subscribe for more conversations with leading practitioners and industry experts and visit AJAG.ca (http://AJAG.ca) for professional development courses and resources designed specifically for Canadian CPAs.
2 Sept 2026
Rethinking Payroll: Technology, AI & the Opportunity for Accounting Firms
In this AJAG PD Pod episode, Ivan and Jonathan sit down with Rachel Fisch, co-founder of Nooma, to explore why payroll continues to be a challenge for accounting firms - and how technology is helping to change that. Rachel shares insights into building payroll technology specifically with accountants in mind, from making processes more proactive and scalable to better integrating payroll into the broader practice.
The conversation also looks at the evolving role of AI and automation in payroll, where human oversight still matters and why better technology could create new opportunities for firms offering payroll services.
In this episode: • Why payroll remains a pain point for many accounting firms • How technology can help and where AI fits in • Why human oversight continues to matter • Data security, integrations and compliance considerations • The opportunity for firms to rethink payroll as a client service
Subscribe for more conversations with leading practitioners and industry experts - and visit AJAG.ca (http://AJAG.ca) for professional development courses and resources designed specifically for Canadian CPAs.
4 Aug 2026
Growing Your Firm Through Acquisition: What Every CPA Should Know
In this AJAG PD Pod episode, Ivan and Jonathan sit down with Darryl Boyd, Regional Director at Poe Group Advisors, to explore what prospective buyers should know before acquiring a firm. From financing and due diligence to evaluating firm value and planning a successful transition, Darryl shares practical advice drawn from years of helping accounting professionals navigate practice acquisitions. Whether you're looking to accelerate growth through acquisition or simply exploring your options, this conversation will provide valuable insights into the process.
In this episode:
What buyers should evaluate before making an offer
Common acquisition mistakes and how to avoid them
How accounting practices are valued in today's market
Financing options available to buyers
The importance of due diligence and transition planning
Why client, staff and cultural fit matter as much as the numbers
Subscribe for more practical conversations on the issues shaping the accounting profession and visit AJAG.ca (https://www.ajag.ca) for professional development courses and resources designed specifically for Canadian CPAs.
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