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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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29:40

Recruitment Best Practice in Accounting: Jeremy Hyman

Accounting Voices ·

2023/06/23

"Developing Talent in Accounting Firms", Jeremy Hyman shares valuable insights for accountants looking to grow their firms. He emphasizes the changing recruitment landscape due to technology's increasing influence. While recruitment may not be their area of expertise, Hyman believes that the resource needs of accounting firms will change as more technologies become mainstream.He highlights that the pressure points for firms lie in delivery rather than sales or winning clients. To address this, firms

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39:04

Event Special – Accountex 2023 – Live Interviews Pt2

Accounting Voices ·

2023/06/21

Join host Rob Brown on The Accounting Influencers Podcast as he brings you insights from the world of accounting and fintech at Accountex 2023, the premier event for professionals in the accounting, tech, software, and finance community.In this special episode, Rob interviews four influential guests who share their expertise and experiences from the event.First, Rob catches up with John Thompson from Wisdom in Practice, who discusses his session at Accountex and provides valuable accounting tips for

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37:11

Better Content Creation in Accounting: Nick Huber

Accounting Voices ·

2023/06/19

Nick Huber shares valuable insights on thought leadership and content marketing for accounting firms aiming to grow their businesses. Nick, an experienced journalist and content consultant, emphasizes the importance of thought leadership as a powerful marketing tool for promoting brand authority and generating sales leads.Nick discusses his background as a journalist, including his early experiences reporting on the accountancy sector. He highlights the transition of accounting firms from

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28:00

Event Special – Accountex 2023 Live Interviews Pt.1

Accounting Voices ·

2023/06/14

Welcome to The Accounting Influencers Podcast YouTube channel! In this episode, host Rob Brown catches up with industry experts at Accountex 2023 in ExCeL, London, to bring exclusive insights into the accounting and finance world.You can also watch the interviews on YouTube hereJonathan Mifsud - https://youtu.be/0zol8isxlqoSimon Leek - https://youtu.be/JJPWZUwy5JsMike Dean - https://youtu.be/wjEYJsp3JWYRob Brown interviews Jonathan Mifsud from Buddy, Simon Leek from Fibre CRM, and Mike Dean from

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28:59

How AI & ChatGPT Change Accounting: Randy Johnston

Accounting Voices ·

2023/06/12

Randy Johnston takes listeners through the history of artificial intelligence (AI) and its relevance to accountants. He shares insights on the development of computer vision, voice recognition, and neural networks over the years. Randy highlights key milestones such as Microsoft's AI-based operating system in 1995 and the emergence of generative AI with OpenAI's ChatGPT models. He explains how these models utilize large language models to produce accurate answers by analyzing vast internet content

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25:29

Developing Talent in Accounting Firms: Mark Fritz

Accounting Voices ·

2023/06/08

Mark Fritz shares valuable insights on effective leadership and driving change within accounting firms. Drawing from his extensive international experience, Mark discusses the importance of adaptability in leadership and the need to embrace evolving leadership roles.Mark highlights how the pandemic has intensified the demand for effective leadership, particularly in leading across different generations. He emphasizes the role of leaders as role models and the significance of being forward-thinking

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23:10

Improving Leadership in Accounting Firms: Mark Fritz

Accounting Voices ·

2023/06/05

Mark Fritz shares valuable insights on effective leadership and driving change within accounting firms. Drawing from his extensive international experience, Mark discusses the importance of adaptability in leadership and the need to embrace evolving leadership roles.Mark highlights how the pandemic has intensified the demand for effective leadership, particularly in leading across different generations. He emphasizes the role of leaders as role models and the significance of being forward-thinking

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22:53

Winning the Accounting Talent Battle: John Fenton

Accounting Voices ·

2023/06/01

Welcome to theAccounting Influencers Podcast, going live every Monday and Thursday to 150 countries and 30,000 accounting practitioners, fintech specialists and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space.In this episode of the Accounting Influencers Podcast, guest John Fenton shares valuable insights on how accountants can attract and retain top talent to grow their firms. John emphasizes the importance of measuring success based on the quality of relationships with customers,

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26:30

Firing Grade D Accounting Clients: Jean Caragher

Accounting Voices ·

2023/05/29

"Firing Grade D Accounting Clients: Jean Caragher."In this episode of the Accounting Influencers Podcast, host Rob Brown interviews Jean Caragher, the founder of Capstone Marketing, as she shares insights on growing accounting firms. Jean discusses her experience as an outsourced or fractional chief marketing officer for firms and highlights the range of services Capstone Marketing offers, including marketing plans, branding, content marketing, pricing, programs, and client satisfaction. She

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21:28

Accountex 2023 review – The World’s Biggest Event?

Accounting Voices ·

2023/05/26

Welcome to theAccounting Influencers Podcast, going live every Monday and Thursday to 150 countries and 30,000 accounting practitioners, fintech specialists and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space.In this special episode of the Accounting Influencers Podcast, host Rob Brown and co-host Martin Bissett are joined by Caroline Hobden, the head of the team behind Accountex, one of the world's biggest shows in the accounting industry. They discuss the tremendous success of the recent

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25:59

Solving Talent Problems in Accounting: Jason Staats

Accounting Voices ·

2023/05/25

Welcome to theAccounting Influencers Podcast, going live every Monday and Thursday to 150 countries and 30,000 accounting practitioners, fintech specialists and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space.In this episode of the Accounting Influencers podcast, host Rob Brown interviews Jason Staats, an accomplished entrepreneur and CPA, to provide insights on how to grow an accounting firm. Jason shares his experience and expertise in building a $5M accounting firm, as well as in

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28:08

Accounting Leadership in Tough Times: John Fenton

Accounting Voices ·

2023/05/22

"Accounting Leadership in Tough Times", John Fenton speaks with host Rob Brown about his experience as a managing partner at BDO and his passion for leadership. Fenton draws upon his background in athletics, particularly in football and martial arts, to emphasise the importance of mindset, self-awareness, and intentionality of ineffective leadership. He stresses the need for leaders to take a step back, breathe deeply, and create white space on their calendars to centre themselves, make better

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26:41

Selling to Accountants: Hard or Easy? Jason Staats

Accounting Voices ·

2023/05/15

Rob Brown interviews Jason Staats, who creates content on Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube to help people run accounting firms in a more fun and sustainable way. Staats discusses how he got into accounting and why he had to find a creative way to contribute because he needed to be a better tax preparer. He also touches on mental blockers that keep accountants from being more intentional versions of themselves and falling into the trap of working hard and thinking they've done their best.Staats

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28:01

From Submarines to Accounting Advisory: Michael King

Accounting Voices ·

2023/05/08

In today's episode 14, "From Submarines to Accounting Advisory", Michael King talks about his work with the Connected Accountant, where he helps accountants and fractional CFOs start, scale, and optimise their advisory services. King explains the difference between rear-view mirror-focused accounting and forward-looking advisory services and the need for accountants to do a better job of marketing and explaining the latter's value.He also discusses the changing expectations of business owners, who

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05:39

Client Accounting Services or CAS with Sage’s Ed Warren

Accounting Voices ·

2023/05/01

"Client Accounting Services or CAS", Sage's Ed Warren provides insights for accountants looking to grow their firms. The conversation focuses on the value of being a specialist versus a generalist and how firms can target specific areas where they have the expertise to build new businesses and replace low-margin accounts.Warren also emphasises the growing market for outsourcing accounting services, particularly for small businesses and franchises. He discusses the benefits of developing specific

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31:30

Going From Digital Firm to Human Firm: Will Farnell

Accounting Voices ·

2023/04/26

Welcome to theAccounting Influencers Podcast, going live every Monday and Thursday to 150 countries and 30,000 accounting practitioners, fintech specialists and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space.In the Accounting Influencers Podcast episode, Rob Brown interviews Will Farnell, author of the new book, "The Human Firm." The book focuses on how accounting firms can evolve beyond the digital firm into what Farnell calls the human firm. Farnell talks about his frustration with the

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26:43

The CFO-Accountant Relationship with Steve Rosvold

Accounting Voices ·

2023/04/24

"The CFO-Accountant Relationship", host Rob Brown interviews guest Steve Rosvold, who shares his insights on the skills accountants need to develop to grow their firms. Rosvold emphasizes the importance of improving communication skills and developing insights beyond just financial statements. He believes accountants must become business advisors and compete with other companies by leveraging their unique insight into their clients' financial information.Rosvold also discusses the role of the CFO

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24:13

Accounting & Fintech Events Globally: Caroline Hobden

Accounting Voices ·

2023/04/17

Caroline Hobden talks about Accountex, the most significant accounting event in Europe, which will be held at Excel in London on the 10th and 11th of May this year.The event will feature a variety of educational programs and a large expo with incredible stands. There will be networking opportunities, parties, and CPD to be gained. Accountants from all over the world attend Accountex, including some from as far away as Australia. The event is designed to be a level playing field for everyone,

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27:23

Getting Accounting Clients to Conform: Susan Bryant

Accounting Voices ·

2023/04/10

"Getting Accounting Clients to Conform", Susan Bryant discusses how accountants can improve their services and client experiences. She discusses the importance of accountants being proactive, communicating with clients regularly providing holistic financial advice. Bryant suggests that accountants need to focus on the clients that truly value their services and are willing to pay for them. She also encourages accountants to prioritise their fulfilment by only offering services they enjoy and

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24:29

What Works in Successful Discovery Calls: Nancy Fox

Accounting Voices ·

2023/04/03

"What Works in Successful Discovery Calls", Rob Brown speaks with guest Nancy Fox about growing accounting firms. Nancy highlights the importance of having a unique value proposition and point of distinction that sets accountants apart from their peers. Additionally, she emphasises the need to warm up potential clients before a discovery call by networking and building relationships. Nancy shares a five-step structure for conducting discovery calls and suggests asking deep questions to determine

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