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How to start a CPA practice: Lessons from a firm founder and a risk expert
Starting a CPA firm can be both exciting and daunting, with financial, operational, and personal risks along the way. In this Journal of Accountancy podcast episode, Michael Meihaus, CPA, founder of Meihaus CPA, shares what he learned after launching his practice. Alvin Fennell, vice president and senior risk adviser at Aon, adds a risk-management perspective on what new firm owners must plan for from day one.
Together, they discuss practical steps, common blind spots, and how CPAs can balance growth with protection.
They reference an e-book created jointly by Aon and the AICPA. The e-book's…
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