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Firms face pressure to grow, keep clients, and plan for the future. At the same time, many senior CPAs are retiring, and fewer new people are stepping in. ","text",{"type":47,"children":53},[54],{"text":55,"type":51},"So a real question shows up. 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He has over 20 years of experience, with a strong focus on tax, business clients, and succession planning. ",{"type":47,"children":70},[71],{"text":72,"type":51},"He started his career in 2006 after leaving the Marine Corps, and began working part-time during tax season. He became a licensed CPA in 2010, after completing 150 credit hours. ",{"type":47,"children":74},[75],{"text":76,"type":51},"Later, he ran his own firm for five to six years before joining GWCPAs in 2017. Today, he works as a tax partner and helps lead a team of around 13 people. He focuses on complex tax work for business owners and pass-through entities. ",{"type":47,"children":78},[79],{"text":80,"type":51},"He is also a certified value analyst and supports business valuation and succession planning. Alongside this, he runs ‘The Art of Succession’ podcast.",{"type":47,"children":82},[83],{"text":84,"type":51},"In this episode, we will learn how the CPA path works in real life. 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