The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast: Sykes & Company, P.A.

The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast: Sykes & Company, P.A.

Welcome to the Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast! On this show, we bring you valuable insights from pharmacists, key vendors and other innovators to bring you pharmacy CPA advice and fuel your bottom line. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts for the latest in independent pharmacy!

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January 9, 2025 55 mins

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Precision. Profit. Performance. 

In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy podcast, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP and Bonnie Bond, CPA sit down with Nicolette Mathey, PharmD, CEO & Founder of Atrium24 and Dotti to dive into the profitability levers for independent pharmacies in 2025 

We cover everything from telemedicine, compounded GLPs, upcoming tax changes, and more!

More About Nicolette Mathey:  

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Welcome to the first episode of our special series: Infusion Revolution where we discuss all things owning and operating an infusion pharmacy. 

From accounting and tax best practices to industry changes and trends, you can catch it all on this podcast series.

On this first episode, it's all about Starting an Infusion Pharmacy 101! We sit down with Greco De Valencia, VP of Pharmacy and Senior Loan Officer at Live Oa...

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In January of 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) began accepting Beneficial Ownership Information reports with a deadline for businesses to file by December 31st, 2024.

Flash forward to December 4th, 2024, the Federal Court Blocks Corporate Transparency Act Nationwide changing the Beneficial Ownership Information filing requirements for businesses leaving many curious to where it stands c...

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Buying from primary vs. Secondary wholesalers, when is it best for your pharmacy and how does it impact your bottom line?

In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP, Bonnie Bond, CPA, and Ollin Sykes, CPA, CITP, CMA sit down with Wade Hinkle, Founder and CEO of Pharmacy Market Place to discuss:

  • Optimizing pharmacy operations through technology
  • Inefficiencies in traditional pharmacy pu...
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The 503A and 503B legal landscape is ever changing and staying on top of these changes can be tedious.  

But don’t worry! Sykes is here with the trustee colleagues at Brown & Fortunato.  

On this episode of the Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP® and Bonnie Bond CPA, sit down with Brad Howard, Esq. And Michael Alexander, Esq. From Brown & Fortunato share recent changes to th...

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Happy Thanksgiving from Sykes!  

To help you celebrate this holiday, we’re bringing you a special bonus episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast! 

In this episode, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP and Bonnie Bond, CPA discuss various topics ranging from trade show experiences to Thanksgiving preparations.  

Highlights include:

  • Insights from recent pharmacy trade shows
  • Updates on pharmacy regulations
  • Tax tips for the upcoming y...
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Catch up on the latest in pharmacy with our last installment of the 2024 Tradeshow Podcast Series!

In this episode, Scotty Sykes CPA, CFP, Bonnie Bond CPA, Ollin Sykes CPA, CITP, CMA, and Kathy Blanchard, Senior Pharmacy Accountant come to you in person from the 2024 NCPA Annual Convention!

They discuss trends they’re seeing in independent pharmacy, the current state of PBM reform, 202...

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Ready to expand your pharmacy? Make sure you have a solid financial foundation. Schedule an Rx Assessment today

Pharmacy Owners...It’s time to elevate your pharmacy and reimagine clinical care with the power of collaboration.

In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP and Bonnie Bond, CPA sit down with Amina Abubakar, PharmD, Founder and CEO of Avant Pharmacy and Wellness Cente...

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Is your pharmacy getting paid what it’s supposed to be getting paid? Make reconciliation your superpower! 

In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP® and Bonnie Bond, CPA sit down with Vanessa Luu, Supervisor of Reconciliation at EnlivenHealth® to discuss all things reconciliation, including:  

  • The importance of having a robust reconciliation process in the pharmacy industry. 
  • Common...
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Think you’re ready to buy or sell your pharmacy? You’ll want to tune in to this episode. 

In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy podcast, (tag) Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP and Bonnie Bond, CPA welcome Alfonso Zambrano, Esq. Partner at (tag) Brown and Fortunato, to discuss:  

  • The current state of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the pharmacy industry. 
  • Insights into the legal aspects of buying and selling pharmac...

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Questions about robotics and tax planning? Don’t miss this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast!

Join Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP and Bonnie Bond, CPA as they sit down with Darin Gleason, National Sales Director for Retail Pharmacies at ScriptPro to discuss:

  • Impact of tax changes on pharmacies and bonus depreciation
  • Managing costs and improving efficiency in your pharmacy
  • Maximizing tax savings by implementing robot...
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In 2017, the first major tax reform in over 30 years passed and it had a tremendous impact on independent pharmacies.

Now, with the 2024 election right around the corner, many of these items could see a change!

In this episode of Master The Margin, we're taking a step back from exploring the Balance Sheet and diving into an urgent update on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. 

Scotty Sykes goes over:

  • What's in the Ta...
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Navigate pharmacy audits in this masterclass! 

In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP and Bonnie Bond, CPA sit down with Trenton Thiede, President of PAAS National to discuss all things Pharmacy Audits including: 

  • Best practices for copay collection 
  • Current trends and tactics in PBM audits 
  • Proactive strategies that reduce audit risks 

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Capital Lease vs. Operating Lease 101: What’s the difference and how does it impact your pharmacy?

In this episode of Master The Margin, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP and Kathy Blanchard, Senior Pharmacy Accountant take a deep dive into:

  • The key differences between capital leases and operating leases 
  • Why most equipment leases in pharmacies are capital leases 
  • Best practices for evaluating your finan...
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Curious about your cash flow in the midst of chain closures? Schedule an Rx Assessment with us 

With Walgreens planning to close 25% of its locations over the next 3 years, many independent pharmacies will face significant cash flow challenges from underwater scripts leaving and then coming back to new scripts transferring.  

In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP and Bonnie Bond, CP...

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Fixed Assets...what are they and what are the best practices you need to implement in your pharmacy?  

In this episode of Master The Margin, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP® and Kathy Blanchard, Senior Pharmacy Accountant dive into the essentials of fixed assets.  

Tune in to learn more about: 

  • Significance of planning and tax strategies 
  • The importance of correctly classifying fixed assets 
  • Best practices for managing and revi...
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Compounded GLP-1s is One of the hottest trends in pharmacy right now and one of the best ways you can take advantage of this opportunity is by implementing a weight loss program in your pharmacy!

In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, T.W. Taylor, Owner and Pharmacist of Williamsburg Drug Co. discusses how to develop a weight loss program with GLP-1s in a pharmacy.

He shares insights into:

  • The different...
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Cash flow is the name of the game right now in pharmacy and one of the best ways to improve cash flow and enhance pharmacy workflow is with MedSync!

In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP and Bonnie Bond, CPA sit down with Weston Humphreys, COO and Marketing Manager with Tyson Drugs to go in-depth into getting the most out of Medsync...

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Fraud, waste, and abuse audits are becoming more common in the pharmacy industry, and pharmacies need to be prepared to protect themselves.  

In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Scotty Sykes sits down with Brad Howard, Esq. With Brown & Fortunato to discuss:  

  • Tips for protecting your pharmacy from these audits 
  • What these Fraud, Waste and Abuse Audits are 
  • Reasons for these increasing audits 
  • Navi...
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Catch up on the latest in independent pharmacy in this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast where we share our recap of the 2024 tradeshow circuit.  

We share our experience at McKesson, RBC, and ThoughtSpot. We also talk about the opportunities pharmacies have in areas such as GLP compounding, the buying and selling market, pharmacies starting their own insurance, and more! 

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