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We talk with John Boles of Himmelwright, Huguley & Boles about the real value of local, relationship-driven accounting and why outsourcing payroll early can save small businesses from costly mistakes. John shares his path from Auburn to public accounting and how culture and community shape better client outcomes.
• services overview across tax, payroll, bookkeeping, and assurance
• why small businesses outsource payroll for accuracy and time
• career journey from Auburn to Atlanta and back
• the power of relationships in client advisory work
• growing with families and local businesses over decades
• lessons learned from a merger that did not fit
• choosing local expertise over big-city brands
• how to contact the firm for help
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Chapters
1. Welcome And Firm Overview (00:00:00)
2. Services: Taxes, Payroll, Assurance (00:00:29)
3. Why Small Businesses Outsource Payroll (00:01:30)
4. John’s Path Into Accounting (00:03:03)
5. Moving From Atlanta Back To Auburn (00:06:02)
6. Relationships At The Core Of Accounting (00:08:20)
7. Growing With Clients And Community (00:10:08)
8. Family Life And Road Trips (00:11:34)
9. Hard Lessons From A Failed Merger (00:13:05)
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