Episode 7

Best Client Service in Accounting: Tom Wheelwright

Published on: 20th March, 2023

"Best Client Service in Accounting", Tom Wheelwright, a tax expert, joins Rob, the author of the best-selling book, "Tax-Free Wealth". Tom is the founder and CEO of WealthAbility, a global tax and accounting firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and investors reduce their tax burden and build wealth.

Tom shares his insights and expertise on tax planning and wealth creation topics. He explains how taxes work, why it's essential to have a tax strategy, and what steps individuals and business owners can take to minimise their tax liability.

He discusses the importance of financial education and how it can help individuals make informed financial decisions and achieve their financial goals. He shares his perspective on the current state of the economy and offers his advice on how individuals can prepare themselves for potential economic changes.

In addition, Tom emphasises the importance of having a team of advisors, including a tax advisor, financial planner, and legal expert, to help individuals make the best financial decisions for their unique situations.

This episode offers valuable insights and practical advice for individuals and business owners looking to reduce their tax liability and build wealth. So be sure to tune in and gain some valuable insights from one of the leading tax planning and wealth creation experts.

Key Takeaways

Focus on tax planning, not just tax compliance. Of course, compliance is essential, but planning can help clients reduce their tax liability and save money.

 Develop a niche. Specialising in a particular industry or type of client can help differentiate your firm from competitors and attract more clients.

 Offer value-added services. Consider offering services such as financial planning or business consulting to provide additional value to clients and increase revenue for your firm.

 Build a strong team. Hire and train top talent, including tax professionals, financial planners, and legal experts, to provide comprehensive services and ensure client satisfaction.

 Leverage technology. Use technology such as automation and cloud-based software to streamline processes and improve efficiency, ultimately reducing costs and improving profitability.

 Invest in marketing. Develop a strong brand and marketing strategy to increase visibility and attract more clients to your firm.

 Continuously educate yourself and your team. Stay current on changes in tax laws and regulations and industry trends to provide the best possible service to clients and stay ahead of competitors.

Tom Wheelwright is an accomplished CPA, entrepreneur, and internationally recognized speaker with tax and wealth management expertise. As the CEO of WealthAbility® and a Rich Dad Advisor, he has helped thousands of entrepreneurs, small business owners, and investors achieve their financial goals.

In addition to being a bestselling author of Tax-Free Wealth, he is releasing his upcoming book, The Win-Win Wealth Strategy, which outlines seven government investments to help individuals build wealth while reducing taxes.

Tom is a trusted CPA for Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, and has spoken on stages across the globe to over 100,000 individuals. He also hosts two successful podcasts, The WealthAbility® Show with Tom Wheelwright, CPA and The WealthAbility® for CPAs Show.

Tom's mission is to help people achieve their financial dreams by legally and permanently reducing their taxes. He is a regular contributor to Entrepreneur magazine. His work has been featured in prominent media outlets such as Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, FOX and Friends, Marketplace / NPR, and ABC News Radio.

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Accounting Voices Podcast
Accounting Voices helps people in the accounting world stay relevant visible and vocal. Host Rob Brown interprets trends reshaping the profession and gives listeners insight to build authority influence and a stronger voice in firms and markets.
Accounting Voices, hosted by Rob Brown, helps decision makers and leaders in accounting and finance stay relevant, visible and vocal in a profession being reshaped by technology, private equity, regulation and shifting client expectations. Each episode interprets the trends disrupting accounting and finance such as AI, automation, M&A, talent and the move to advisory and translates them into practical insight that strengthens authority and influence.
Accounting Voices is also a platform for the wider ecosystem of networks, associations, educators, consultants, software vendors and technology experts who serve accountants and finance professionals worldwide. It extends into regular Accounting Voices networking sessions that connect this audience and amplify ideas that move the profession forward. With its international reach and long shelf life the show delivers credibility and commercial value for listeners and sponsors alike. Search for "Accounting Voices" on YouTube for all episodes and connect with Rob Brown on LinkedIn to find out more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therobbrown

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Rob Brown

ob Brown is the creator and host of the Accounting Voices Network, a media platform that includes the flagship solo podcast Accounting Voices and the panel shows Accounting M&A and Accounting Tech. He chairs conferences, panels and virtual events worldwide and is recognised as a leading advocate for the accounting profession.

He is an accomplished speaker and authority on trust, reputation, employer brand, talent, succession, executive presence and the forces shaping the future of accounting. Rob is the author of the bestselling book Build Your Reputation (Wiley) and his TEDx talk The Personal Brand of You has been viewed more than 400,000 times.

A former co-founder of the Accounting Influencers Roundtable, Rob now focuses on amplifying the voices of leaders, firms, networks, vendors and influencers across the global accounting ecosystem.

Outside of work he is a stroke survivor, lives with epilepsy, holds a black belt in kickboxing and is based in Nottingham, UK. He plays chess and backgammon, loves orange chocolate and is allergic to grapefruit.