{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":300,"width":600,"title":"The Secret to Closing the Gap Between Profit and Cash w\/ David Safeer","description":"Welcome to another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm. Today you\u2019ll discover how to bridge the gap between technical accounting and the practical cash flow needs of small business owners. Roger Knecht and guest David Safeer share actionable strategies to help accounting professionals transition into high-value cash flow advisory roles. In This Episode: 04:08 Cash vs. Accrual Perspectives 08:24 Implementing Cash Flow Projections 14:16 Attention and Accountability 26:47 Managing Cash Flow Strategies 37:37 Cash Flow Misconceptions 42:01 Accrual vs. Cash Forecasts 49:17 Impactful Cash Flow Strategies 1:07:40 Digital Tools for Cash Flow Key Takeaways: Prioritize clear, simple language over complex financial terminology to improve client communication. Implement 13-week cash flow projections to provide actionable visibility for business owners. Identify \u201cgold nuggets\u201d within a business, such as unused assets or inefficient procurement processes, to generate immediate cash. Featured Quotes: \u201cAccounting is the language of big business. It\u2019s being shoved down the throats of small businesses.\u201d \u2014 David Safeer \u201cIf you\u2019re an accountant and they have an internal bookkeeper, I teach\u2026 I don\u2019t give reports. They don\u2019t need another report. They need a cash flow projection.\u201d \u2014 David Safeer \u201cYou can\u2019t go to the supermarket and buy dinner with profits. You have to use cash.\u201d \u2014 David Safeer Conclusion: Thank you for joining us for another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm with Roger Knecht. For more information on how you can establish your own accounting firm and take control of your time and income, call 435-344-2060 or schedule an appointment to connect with Roger\u2019s team here. Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth.   Offers: Get the free eBook with 24 profitable cash flow strategies: www.cic60.com  Get a free advisory exploratory phone call: https:\/\/calendly.com\/dsafeer\/strategy  Mention you heard David on the "Building the Premier Accounting Firm" podcast and get 10% off any program you sign up for. Special Offers for our Podcast Listeners, CLICK HERE to take advantage of them today! Remember this: Accounting Success IS Universal. Be sure to listen to our next episode and subscribe.   Also, let us know what you think of the podcast and please share any suggestions you may have.  We look forward to your input: Podcast Feedback   For more information on how you can apply these principles to start and build your bookkeeping, accounting, & tax business, please visit us at www.universalaccountingschool.com or call us at 801-265-3777.  And know that if it\u2019s about accounting, it\u2019s Universal.   ","author_name":"Building the Premier Accounting Firm","author_url":"http:\/\/premieraccountingfirmuac.libsyn.com\/website","html":"