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You Gave Away $47K in Free Advice: CPA Pricing Guide

You Gave Away $47K in Free Advice: CPA Pricing Guideby: Joy Francis, CFO & AI Automation StrategistPublished on: 09/01/2026

CPAs give away $47,000 in free advisory yearly through "quick questions." Get the pricing framework that turns 18-minute calls into $10K engagements.

Business Strategy
You Gave Away $47K in Free Advice: CPA Pricing Guide

Dreams Without Systems Are Just Expensive Wishes

Dreams Without Systems Are Just Expensive Wishesby: Joy Francis, CFO & AI Automation StrategistPublished on: 22/11/2025

NAfter discovering I was legally blind at 32, I learned dreams without systems are fantasies. Here's how to build the systems that make dreams inevitable.ew Blog Post Description

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Dreams Without Systems Are Just Expensive Wishes

From Hourly Billing to Value-Based Pricing

From Hourly Billing to Value-Based Pricingby: Joy Francis, CFO & AI Automation StrategistPublished on: 28/10/2025

Discover how CPA firms are transforming their pricing models in 2025. Learn proven strategies to transition from hourly billing to value-based pricing that increases profits while delivering better client outcomes.

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From Hourly Billing to Value-Based Pricing

Why 87% of CPA Firms Can't Find Talent

Why 87% of CPA Firms Can't Find Talent by: Joy Francis, CFO & AI Automation StrategistPublished on: 21/10/2025

87% of CPA firms struggle to hire qualified accountants in 2025. Discover why traditional recruiting fails and the 3 strategic shifts that attract top talent.

Business Strategy
Why 87% of CPA Firms Can't Find Talent