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Accounting Voices

Hosted by Rob Brown, Accounting Voices exists to interpret what these forces actually mean in practice for managing partners, firm owners and senior operators inside accounting firms. This is not news, education or a vendor showcase. The focus is sense-making, judgement and the unspoken tensions shaping the profession. Through in-depth panel conversations and solo interpretation, Accounting Voices helps accounting leaders think more clearly about the decisions in front of them and the trade-offs

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Panel: Accounting's Changing Landscape: - Adapt or Die?

Accounting Voices ·

2024/05/19

This international panel discussion explores the current state and future trajectory of the accounting profession. The distinguished panel includes influential leaders and innovators on the field such as Dianne Yetter, Sarah Dobek, Tom Barry and Jeff Seibert to share their diverse perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.The conversation goes through with an assessment of the profession's current shape. While the panelists acknowledge the existence of challenges, such as

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57:11

Global Panel: Is Accounting Having an Identity Crisis?

Accounting Voices ·

2024/05/13

This international panel discussion explores where the accounting profession is headed and what it needs to do to remain relevant. The all-star panel includes influencers Daniel Dronsfield, Amy Vetter, Jasen Stine and Andrew Harding.The experts agree the profession is at an inflection point, with a divide between those embracing change and those resistant to it. Firms unwilling to adapt face potential irrelevance as the workforce ages and talent becomes scarce. Persistent myths like accountants

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21:14

Governance Best Practice for Successful Accounting Firms

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2024/05/06

Jeremy Clopton is a governance and leadership expert who works extensively with accounting firms. Jeremy and Rob delve into the critical topic of governance best practices for successful accounting firms. Jeremy emphasizes the importance of separating governance (strategic decision-making) from operations (day-to-day management). He shares insights on streamlining decision-making processes, delegating authority, and fostering effective communication within partner groups.Clopton's insights shed

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54:41

Panel: Making the Accounting Profession Future-Ready

Accounting Voices ·

2024/04/29

This episode features a panel discussion on the challenges and future of the accounting profession. Panelists include Ed Kless (Sage), Michael Turner (Aladis), Steve Cox (IRIS), and Dan McMahon (Integrated Growth Advisors). They delve into issues like the billable hour model, talent shortages, resistance to change, the role of technology like AI, client advisory services, private equity's impact, and more. The conversation offers insightful perspectives on where accounting is stuck and what kind of

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55:46

Panel: Accounting Influencers on the Profession's Future

Accounting Voices ·

2024/04/22

Rob Brown discusses the future of accounting with special guests Davis Bell, Geni Whitehouse, Geoffrey Brown and Jason Blumer. The panel provides insights into the key challenges and opportunities facing accountants, from talent retention and technology adoption to redefining the role of the modern accountant.The conversation delves into the accounting profession's image problem, with the panel highlighting the need to better communicate the diverse career paths and meaningful work available to

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29:08

Navigating the Shift: Deep Dive on 'Accounting Meets AI'

Accounting Voices ·

2024/04/15

Jeff Seibert is the co-founder and CEO of Digits, a modern accounting platform. Jeff and Rob delve into the impact of AI on the accounting profession, exploring its potential to revolutionize the industry while also addressing concerns and misconceptions surrounding this emerging technology.Jeff explains the fundamental concepts of machine learning and artificial intelligence in layman's terms, emphasizing that AI is not aimed at replacing accountants but rather augmenting their capabilities and

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58:25

Global Panel: Discussing the Future for Accounting

Accounting Voices ·

2024/04/08

This engaging panel discussion explored the rapidly evolving landscape of the accounting profession, addressing the challenges, opportunities, and pivotal factors shaping its future. The panelists delved into topics such as technological disruption, changing workforce dynamics, the erosion of public trust, and the critical skills and mindsets required for accountants to stay relevant and indispensable in an era of unprecedented change.The conversation highlighted the shared responsibility among

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Panel: Future Forecast - The Outlook for Accounting

Accounting Voices ·

2024/04/01

This is an insightful discussion on the future of the accounting profession, featuring an esteemed panel of accounting industry leaders and experts - Gary Boomer, Val Steed, Sarah Beale, and Bob Lewis. They delve into the current state of accounting, the need for change, potential threats like AI and automation, the importance of rebranding and improving the profession's perception, the relevance of accounting qualifications, predictions for the profession's future, and more. The panel acknowledges

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22:31

Work Life Balance vs Productivity Hacks for Accountants

Accounting Voices ·

2024/03/25

Rob Brown and Jeremy Clopton discuss work-life balance and productivity in the accounting profession. Jeremy, a thought leader in the industry, shares his candid views on why traditional work-life balance is a flawed concept and offers a fresh perspective on prioritizing life over work. He emphasizes the importance of defining personal success, setting boundaries, and identifying the right work to focus on rather than falling into the hustle culture trap of merely doing more.Jeremy's wisdom

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01:00:37

Global Panel: The Future for Today’s Accounting Firms

Accounting Voices ·

2024/03/18

Global leaders and influencers map accounting's bold future! Success strategies for accountants in the global marketplace from leading voices.In this panel discussion, host Rob Brown brings together five knowledgeable guests from the accounting industry to discuss the current state of the profession, the challenges and threats it faces, and make bold predictions about the future of accounting. The panelists include Jeff Gramlich (Managing Director, Validus), Pat Morrell (Co-Founder, iWin), Hitender

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50:56

Panel: Diverse Voices Speak on the Future of Accounting

Accounting Voices ·

2024/03/11

This engaging roundtable discussion explores the future of the accounting profession from multiple perspectives. Host Rob Brown is joined by Gary Shamis, Lexy Kessler, Roger Knecht and Calvin Harris to debate whether accountants need to change, examine threats and challenges facing the field, discuss making accounting an attractive career choice, and share bold predictions.The panel acknowledges accounting is in flux, with technology, staffing shortages, and an increasingly transactional approach

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36:35

How to Disrupt Accounting Firms - Moneyball Metrics

Accounting Voices ·

2024/03/04

Discover how Bob Lewis shapes CPA firm futures with M&A, advisory services and growth tactics. Essential listening for accountants and CPAsIn this episode, host Rob Brown interviews Bob Lewis, CEO of The Vision Group, about major disruptions happening in the accounting industry. They discuss the key inflection points causing disruption such as aging partners, workforce shortages, emerging technologies, and private equity investments. Bob explains the importance of recognizing these disruptions

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28:07

How Consolidation, PE Money & M&A Impacts Accounting

Accounting Voices ·

2024/02/26

Jim Bourke is a thought leader in the accounting profession. Jim and host, Rob Brown, extensively discuss the impact of private equity investments and rapidly evolving technology on the accounting landscape. Bourke emphasizes the substantial changes brought about by private equity, altering traditional norms of firm acquisitions and augmenting profitability. He also underscores how technology, particularly artificial intelligence and machine learning, is reshaping the profession. He talks about the

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32:36

How Well Do You Know the Podcast Space in Accounting?

Accounting Voices ·

2024/02/19

Join Katie Thomas CPA, a top accounting influencer, as she reveals the secrets to successful podcasting for accountants and CPAs.Rob Brown interviews Katie Thomas, a podcasting expert, about the benefits of podcasting for accountants and finance professionals. Katie makes a compelling case for why podcasting is worth the investment of time and resources, even in a crowded space with over 5 million active podcasts.Katie explains how podcasting helps build relationships and trust with both existing

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33:35

What Links Compliance to Advisory for Accountants?

Accounting Voices ·

2024/02/12

Rob Brown interviews Geni Whitehouse, an accountant turned speaker, author, and trainer who helps CPAs make the transition from compliance work to becoming trusted advisors for their clients. They discuss why technology hasn't replaced accountants, the importance of communication skills for advisors, asking insightful questions, and overcoming the resistance many accountants have to expanding their services. Geni emphasizes that the future of the accounting profession depends on building deeper

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29:12

How AI & Chat GPT Are Disrupting Accounting Functions

Accounting Voices ·

2024/02/05

Explore the impact of AI and Chat GPT on accounting and finance with Nicolas Boucher, the founder of the AI Finance Club founder.Rob Brown interviews Nicolas Boucher about how artificial intelligence and ChatGPT are transforming the accounting and finance functions. They discuss how technology like AI and automation can allow accountants to spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time providing strategic value to businesses. Nicolas shares how the role of finance is evolving from bean counting

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31:03

Why Accounting Professionals Need a Personal Brand

Accounting Voices ·

2024/01/29

Marketing expert Jo Edwards brings 35 years of experience to the topic of personal branding for accountants and CPAs in creating industry rockstars in accounting.Jo shares why building a strong personal brand is critical for standing out and attracting high-quality clients in a competitive marketplace. Rob and Jo discuss how to build an authentic brand aligned with your interests, the power of microniche expertise, and how to measure your brand's progress. Jo emphasizes being intentional about

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25:14

Busy Season & Beyond: Good to Great for Accountants

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2024/01/22

Steve Cox, Director of Business Intelligence @ IRIS Software Group, shares what works for accountants and CPAs during and post busy tax seasons.Rob and Steve discuss the international prevalence of busy seasons, and the impact it has on accountants in terms of long hours, stress and mental health.Steve provides advice for accountants on how to get through busy season and how to reflect afterwards on what went well and what could improve. He emphasizes the importance of long-term planning and

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33:26

Practical Optimism: Tools for Tackling Tough Times

Accounting Voices ·

2024/01/15

Welcome to the Accounting Influencers Podcast, dropping every Monday to 40,000 accounting professionals, finance specialists, software vendors, tech providers and influencers across 150 countries in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space. To participate in our international virtual speed networking events for the accounting community, go to https://accountinginfluencers.com/events and book your place at the next gathering. Great to build your personal brand and make valuable industry

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Transforming Accounting: Aprio CEO Richard Kopelman

Accounting Voices ·

2024/01/08

"CEO Richard Kopelman unveils Aprio's massive expansion, secret projects and shares invaluable CPA advice for global accounting success."Richard Kopelman, CEO and Managing Partner of accounting firm Aprio, shares his personal philosophy of staying positive and never giving up, the importance of having a well-written strategic plan, and his vision to have truly global accounting firms.Kopelman shares how staying positive and persistent has been key to leading Aprio's tremendous growth from $70

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