Kelly launches Principal Accelerator Program and establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice in Nashville, Tennessee
NASHVILLETennessee. , 16 August 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Dark Horse CPAs, a leading accounting and tax firm serving small businesses and individuals nationwide, announces the hiring of Brady KellyCPA as an accelerator in the firm’s Principal Accelerator Program. Kelly’s extensive tax and accounting experience with small businesses, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals, along with a healthy dose of persistence and passion, earned him a spot in Dark Horse’s Principal Accelerator Program.
Brady earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga along with a CPA license from the state TennesseeHe brings to Dark Horse over a decade of experience in regional CPA firms in the areas of tax and accounting, with a focus on tax consulting for family businesses and their owners, as well as high net worth individuals.
Brady was introduced to Dark Horse and its accelerator program through a former colleague and current Dark Horse Principal, which he later joined. Wendy Wessel. He liked what he heard from her, and Dark Horse liked what they heard from him. When asked why he wanted to join, he explains, “I see Dark Horse as a forward-thinking company that gives entrepreneurial-minded CPAs the opportunity to build unparalleled practices within a supportive community. And while that sounds like it came straight from their marketing materials, what I heard from Wendy about her experiences as an accelerator and principal was proof.”
Regarding Dark Horse’s differentiated approach, Brady noted, “Nobody else does what Dark Horse does in terms of paying you to build an accounting practice and supporting you every step of the way. There is no comparison to building a practice at a traditional accounting firm or on your own, which is something completely different. That being said, my main reason for joining Dark Horse was my desire for a more client-focused approach where I can build meaningful relationships and guide clients through complex situations and challenges. I’m confident I’ll be able to do that best here.”
“Brady is not afraid to get his hands dirty, whether he is working in his garden or cleaning up a client’s books and taxes,” says Chase BirkyCEO and co-founder of Dark Horse CPAs. “I think it is very helpful to have someone like Wendy Wessel to advocate for a candidate. The stories we heard about his ability to fit into unfamiliar situations and make things right spoke volumes about his character and work ethic. In my opinion, this determination and resilience embodies the spirit of Dark Horse. I am very excited to see the practice he will build and the relationships he will develop with clients and colleagues.”
About the Dark Horse Accelerator Program
The Dark Horse Principal Accelerator Program is designed for entrepreneurial-minded CPAs who want to build a scalable case book without the personal and financial sacrifices that come with starting a new business. Dark Horse equips its CPAs with the resources and support they need to grow smartly and profitably. With their proprietary technology, flexible staffing, and industry-leading systems and processes, CPAs can focus on being their clients’ trusted advisor and unlocking unparalleled value in those relationships, ensuring they remain relevant well into the future as their peers are increasingly displaced by technology.
Accelerators go through a training program that exposes them to the firm’s exclusive technology stack, followed by proprietary sales training and one-on-one coaching. After completing the training, they begin building their backlog by fielding inquiries from prospective Dark Horse clients. To facilitate their growth, Accelerators have professional support from full-time and part-time staff. A collaborative group of like-minded CPAs goes the extra mile to help them in areas where they lack expertise. This new business model for CPA firms includes an active corporate team that ensures their work is high quality and strategically aligned. After successfully completing the program, they can become equity investors in the company.
The Dark Horse Principal Accelerator Program is currently accepting new accelerators. Interested CPAs can learn more about the program on Dark Horse’s recruitment site, abetterway.cpa, or by emailing mailto:(email protected) ((email protected) __Title__ (email protected)).
About Dark Horse CPAs
Dark Horse CPAs provides integrated tax, accounting and CFO services to small businesses and individuals throughout the United States. The company was founded to save small businesses (and their owners) from substandard accounting and tax services and substandard client experiences. These small businesses are insider tips among their larger and better-known competitors. As a Dark Horse CPA, you will advocate for small businesses by providing them with tax strategies and accounting insights previously reserved only for large companies. For more information, visit Darkhorse.cpa.
Media contact
Justin KurnDark Horse CPAs, 619-736-1404, (email protected)https://darkhorse.cpa/
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