Episode 169 - From CAS Firm to Franchise Force: Decimal's Bold New Direction - The Woodard Report Podcast

Episode 169 - From CAS Firm to Franchise Force: Decimal's Bold New Direction - The Woodard Report Podcast

From The Woodard Report Podcast: Featuring Heather Satterley and Joe Woodard by Woodard Events

April 29, 2026 · 39 min

About this episode

Joe Woodard interviews Matt Tait about Decimal's transition to a franchise model for accounting firms.

On this episode of the Woodard Report podcast, Joe speaks with Matt Tait about Decimal's evolution from a fast-growing, tech-enabled CAS practice into a franchise model designed to empower accounting and bookkeeping firm owners. Matt shares why Decimal sold its direct services business to focus entirely on helping small firms scale through a turnkey operating system that combines staffing, AI-powered tools, technology, processes, and community support. The conversation also explores the future of the accounting industry, including the impact of AI, private equity, outsourcing, and the growing need for firm owners to think like business owners rather than practitioners. About Matt Tait Matt Tait has spent his career as an entrepreneur, having previously launched two technology companies. He's always focused on helping businesses, making it easier for them to operate while creating great customer experiences. Continuing a people-first theme driven by technology, Matt launched Decimal with his Co-Founder Jacob Cloran to solve financial operations, bookkeeping, and tax for small and medium-sized businesses. Now they're expanding the mission to help small accounting firms succeed…

People in this episode

Host: Joe Woodard

Guest: Matt Tait

Topics covered

  • franchising
  • accounting industry
  • AI in business
  • small business support
  • business operations

Keywords

  • Decimal
  • franchise
  • accounting
  • bookkeeping
  • AI
  • business owners
  • small firms

Sponsors

Zoho

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Decimal

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