Coming full circle.

• Position: Final entry

Earlier this year, CalCPA members Cassidy Jakovickaa and Arthur Moye took over Full Cicrle Brewing, which operates just down the street from their accounting firm In downtown Fresno. We interviewed Moye to learn more about that decision, and what the hoppy adventure has had in store for the pair thus far.

What encouraged you to hop over to the brewery business?

For the past 10 years or so I have been a home brewer, brewing five-gallon batches in my garage. The first lime my interest was really piqued was when I brewed a batch with a buddy of mine for a local party. I was nervous about what people would say about our little home brew, but the response mi overwhelmingly positive. It was nice to feel that you crafted something from scratch dial people enjoyed. Since then I always had an interest in starting a craft brewery,

How has being a CPA helped you In the process?

Fission is one thing and knowing how businesses are supposed to run is another. This industry is saturated with people who are passionate about brewing, but do not always have the business acumen to make it a sustainable gig Understanding the numbers and what your stakeholders want to see gives a CPA a huge leg up. Even more so is that I hair been running an accounting firm, MRS Accountancy; for the last six years, and running it as an entrepreneurial venture. This has given me experience with every faucet of running a business.

With microbreweries popping up all over, what sets you apart?

First, we understand numbers better than a lot of small craft brewers out there, Second, we purchased Full Circle Brewing, which had been around for 16 years. This gives us name recognition, equipment sourcing, site selection and allowed us to jump quickly through some regulatory hoops. They were a laid back, welcoming group of guys--we want to main lain that When people step foot into our venue their first comment is, "I feel at home here." Furthermore, our facility is an 8,700-square-foot building with a 12,000-square-foot outdoor area that is more than a craft brewery--it's a full-fledged entertainment venue.

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