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#80 - Get Your Financials In Order Pre-Sale w/ Aaron Stocks

August 06, 2024 • Lindsay & Carey Wallace

In this episode, Lindsay and Carey interviews Aaron Stocks, CEO of PFS Global and AgencyPoint, about outsourcing accounting for independent insurance agencies. They discuss the process of onboarding, cleaning up books and taxes, and the importance of tax planning. They also touch on the benefits of outsourcing accounting, such as creating redundancy and improving the accuracy of financial statements. Aaron emphasizes the need for agencies to have a clean set of books for a smoother sale and higher valuation. He also highlights the importance of understanding the tax implications and implementing tax planning strategies.

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