
In this episode of Humans in Accounting, host Alex Roman chats with Yuri Kapilovich, managing partner at Kapilovich & Associates and creator of The Fun CPA brand.
Yuri opens up about his journey from big firm accounting to building his own practice, the role of contracting as a bridge to financial freedom, and how sharing content on LinkedIn transformed his career—leading to networking events, speaking gigs, and his own Fun CPA Podcast.
We cover:
Why contracting gave him stability while launching his firm.
How “The Fun CPA” brand started by accident and grew to 20,000+ followers.
Lessons from creating content and community in accounting.
Favorite food 🍋 (ceviche & lomo saltado).
His passion for languages and Spanish practice in Miami.
Why accounting doesn’t have to be boring—it can (and should) be fun.
If you’re an accountant, entrepreneur, or firm owner thinking about going out on your own, this episode is packed with insights on financial freedom, personal branding, and building a business on your terms.