The One Move That Unlocked 3X Growth for My Accounting Firm

Hi everyone, 

Let’s talk about growth. Or rather, why so many accounting firms stop growing. 

You’ve got the clients, the reputation, and the ambition. But somewhere along the way, things start to slow down.   

The bottleneck? It’s not the work—it’s the machine behind the work.  

Recruitment. Operations. Time. These are the three walls firms hit. And they hit hard.  

The Recruitment Bottleneck 
Hiring locally is tough. The talent pool is shallow, salaries are steep, and retention? A constant battle.  

Did you know 75% of accounting firms say finding skilled staff is their biggest challenge? And even when you do find them, training and integrating them into your processes eats up months.  

Clearly, the demand for accountants is growing faster than the supply.  

So, what happens? Firms end up overworking their existing team, burning them out, or worse turning away clients because they don’t have the capacity.  

Operational Inefficiencies 
Then there’s the day-to-day grind. Compliance, client onboarding, tech upgrades—it’s a never-ending cycle.  

Firms spend 60% of their time on repetitive tasks. That’s time you could be spending on strategy, innovation, or even just stepping back to breathe. Ultimately, inefficiencies compound.   

A small delay in one process ripples through the entire firm. Missed deadlines, frustrated clients, and a team that’s constantly playing catch-up.  

And let’s not forget the tech stack. New tools promise efficiency, but implementing them? That’s a whole other headache.  

Time Constraints 
The more you grow, the less time you have to grow. You’re stuck in the weeds, managing instead of leading. Sound familiar?  

It’s a vicious cycle. You can’t step back to focus on strategy because you’re too busy putting out fires. And without strategy, growth stalls.  

The Offshore Misconception 
Now, you might think outsourcing is the answer. And it can be—if done right.  

But here’s the thing: traditional outsourcing often leaves you dependent on someone else’s structure. You’re paying for a service, not building capacity. 

I learned this the hard way. When I first worked with third-party offshore firms, I realized I was still at the mercy of their processes, their timelines, their priorities.  

It wasn’t scalable. It wasn’t sustainable. And it certainly wasn’t giving me the control I needed to grow my firm.  

Why Direct Offshore Hiring Works 
When I set up my own offshore team in India, it wasn’t just about cutting costs. It was about building a scalable, integrated extension of my firm.  

I hired directly. Trained them my way. Integrated them into our workflows. No middlemen, no markup—just a team that’s 100% aligned with how we work. 

And it changed everything.  

Suddenly, I had the capacity to take on more clients without overloading my local team. I could focus on strategy, knowing the day-to-day was in good hands.  

But the real game-changer? Control. When you own the operation, you control the future. 

The Big Question 
If you’re already working with an offshore provider and have 10-15 people, why not take the next step? Why not build something that’s truly yours? 

When you own the operation, you control the future. 

But I get it—setting up an offshore team can feel daunting. The legal entity, the hiring, the compliance—it’s a lot. 

That’s where I come in. I’ve been through it all, and I can help you navigate the process. 

If you’re ready to break through the bottlenecks, let’s talk. 

Cheers, 
Arun