Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
Stephen Buller broke away from the Big Four mold to focus on helping business owners put more money in their bank accounts, rather than conducting routine audits for the SEC. He felt unfulfilled by the lack of work-life balance, billable hours mentality, and lack of consideration for employees’ ideas at the Big Four firm. Buller started his own accounting practice, Buller Accounting, in 2015, where he offers a variety of services with a focus on transparency, thoroughness, and a unique pricing model that prioritizes client satisfaction. He emphasizes the importance of gaining experience in the industry before starting a business, and views accounting skills as a versatile tool that can be applied to any business problem-solving.
Key Elements:
- Stephen Buller enjoyed on-site inventory observations and the hands-on experiences they provided.
- He left the Big Four firm due to feeling unfulfilled, lack of work-life balance, and a focus on billable hours.
- Buller started Buller Accounting in 2015 with a focus on transparency, thoroughness, and a unique pricing model.
- He emphasizes gaining industry experience before starting a business and views accounting skills as versatile problem-solving tools.
While most accountants dread conducting on-site inventory observations – often considered one of the rote tasks shoved onto those at the bottom of the food chain – Stephen Buller loved them. Buller broke away from the Big Four mold to focus on helping business owners put more money in their bank accounts, rather than conducting routine audits for the SEC. He felt unfulfilled by the lack of work-life balance, billable hours mentality, and lack of consideration for employees’ ideas at the Big Four firm. Buller started his own accounting practice, Buller Accounting, in 2015, where he offers a variety of services with a focus on transparency, thoroughness, and a unique pricing model that prioritizes client satisfaction. He emphasizes the importance of gaining experience in the industry before starting a business, and views accounting skills as a versatile tool that can be applied to any business problem-solving.
