For businesses in fast-changing industries, the right CPA can be more than a tax preparer—they can become an essential part of the team.

Zachary Gordon, CPA, founder of Red Five Services, brings experience across public accounting, private equity, startups, and highly regulated industries including cannabis and technology. In this episode, Zach shares how proactive planning, clear communication, modern accounting practices, and a true advisory relationship can help business owners navigate complex regulations, manage growth, and make better financial decisions.

Key Takeaways:

● Proactive Planning Matters: Tax and financial decisions are far easier to manage when business owners plan ahead instead of waiting until deadlines or problems arise.

● Communication Builds Better Outcomes: Strong CPA-client relationships depend on consistent communication, realistic expectations, and a willingness to address issues early.

● Regulated Industries Require Specialized Knowledge: Businesses in emerging and highly regulated markets need advisors who understand evolving rules and know how to prepare for additional scrutiny.

● Modern Accounting Goes Beyond Compliance: Business owners can gain more value from CPAs who help evaluate opportunities, solve problems, and support strategic decisions rather than simply prepare forms.

Connect with Zachary:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharygordon-cpa/

Website: https://redfiveservices.com/

With your Guest Host Peter Florio:

Peter F. Florio, CFP, CLU, ChFC, CExP, CLTC is a well-respected financial educator, author, speaker and wealth, tax and financial planner. For nearly 40 years, his advice and expertise have been sought out by high net worth individuals and small business owners to manage their wealth and protect their families and businesses from life’s unforeseen pratfalls.

Peter regularly shares his knowledge of innovative ideas and concepts with CPA’s and attorneys. He serves the needs of over 500 clients located throughout the country with a concentration in the Long Island/New York City area.

Peter is the Founder and Managing Partner of The Florio Wealth Management Group, a financial planning and wealth management firm located in Westbury, NY. He is a lifelong resident of Baldwin, New York, a member of the Kiwanis Club of Baldwin and an active supporter of the Long Island Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Website: https://www.floriowmg.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/florio-wealth-management-group/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floriowmg

Calendly: https://calendly.com/floriowmg