#64 Doing Accounting Differently, with Andrea Pearce

I’m excited to be joined today by my very own accountant, Andrea Pearce from Dream Accounting and Advisory. Andrea does accounting differently and I also consider her to be the accounting version of me so today's episode will be so much fun!

In this episode, we’re discussing how deciding to do accounting differently has set Andrea apart in her industry and allows her to run her business in an aligned and authentic way.

As the owner, Andrea was able to create a point of difference from other accounting firms from the onset and pivot when she needed to. They were paperless from the beginning, she encourages her employees to write in their authentic voice when emailing clients, and she frequently communicates through video - to name a few.

Now numbers used to not interest me, I would stick my head in the sand and try to ignore them. But now, after working with Andrea, I finally understand them and it feels empowering. I have referred many clients to her and have always had tremendous feedback.

Andrea shares her top 3 ways to have a positive relationship with your accountant and what you should be on the look out for when searching for the perfect match.

It’s so important to build the right team around you of core people, and I’m so glad to have Andrea, the extroverted accountant, along with me for the journey.

TOPICS DISCUSSED AND WHERE TO FIND THEM:

[1:47]: Andrea is one of my core people. Without Andrea, I couldn’t do what I do.

[3:58]: Over the years, I’ve referred so many clients to Andrea. The feedback is always amazing and I’ve transferred all of my business and personal affairs to Andrea for accounting.

[4:50]: Andrea started her business, Dream Accounting and Advisory, 7 years ago. She describes her business journey from doing individual tax returns to taking on business clients.

[6:37]: Andrea wanted to do her business differently. They went paperless from the get-go, emails are written in the employee's authentic voice, and she communicates frequently through video.

[11:05]: Approximately 60% of Andrea’s client base are not local to her. She can deliver just as much energy via Zoom as she can in person.

[14:05]: Andrea shares her top 3 ways to have a positive relationship with your accountant.

[15:41]: Communication, trust and collaboration make a great relationship with your accountant.

[17:16]: Andrea delivers over and above what the typical accountant does.

[18:26]: Andrea does a lot of personal work and strives to be a role model to those around her.

[19:40]: Where to find Andrea.

LINKS:

Where to find Andrea:

Website: https://www.dreamaccounting.com.au/

Instagram: @dream_accounting

Facebook: @DreamAccounting

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