Building Trust and Boosting Productivity with Tes Macaraya, CPA – 005

Do you trust yourself?

Seriously. Listen in on this interview with Tes Macaraya, a CPA – who came to America with very little. With an amazing mindset, she build a career for herself. One step at a time.

You might even learn something about taxes – and feel better about your tax drama!

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Tes is the tax practice leader at Martini Akpovi Partners. Tes has over 25 years of experience providing tax consulting and compliance services. She moved from the Philippines to the United States when she was 20 years old with $20 in her pocket and a suitcase of clothes. She was already a CPA in the Philippines, but it was very different from tax laws in the US. She committed to relearning and passed the tax exam to get her license, all while learning a new culture. She’s worked hard to overcome the hurdles she was faced with and has been able to thrive.
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Working with Clients

Tes became a CPA to help people, she partners with her clients to become an integral part of their business lives.
She feels her clients trust her – by having conversations with her clients early on, she can determine how to serve them best.
She helps them plan for significant life events, such as buying a house or selling a business.

Creating Productivity

Tes believes in exercise to help manage stress.
During tax season, she makes sure that her exercise is fun – Zumba keep her happy.
Make sure to have a great team behind you – it’s important to hire the right people and train them thoroughly.
Nurture the teamwork mentality year round, even during the busy season.

Looking Forward

Tes wants to give back more to her staff.
She wants to train and help them more so they are able to grow professionally.
She wants clients to know that you should talk more to your accountant. Communicate with them. It’s important!
She recommends that you ask your accountant about any new tax law that you could benefit from – don’t be intimated to contact your CPA with questions.

Best Quotes:

“It was very hard. But you know, you just have to power through it. That’s how you succeed.” (6:20)

“For me, success or learning is not how hard it is but just powering through it and overcoming whatever obstacles you face.” (6:27)

“It’s really listening to what’s going on with their lives. And tailoring the tax planning and tax return to what’s going on in their lives” (15:44)

“The way to really be able to do more is to be able to delegate. As much as possible. Delegation is the key.” (28:30)