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Accounting Voices Podcast

Accounting Voices, hosted by Rob Brown, helps decision makers and leaders in accounting and finance stay relevant, visible and vocal in a profession being reshaped by technology, private equity, regulation and shifting client expectations. Each episode interprets the trends disrupting accounting and finance such as AI, automation, M&A, talent and the move to advisory and translates them into practical insight that strengthens authority and influence. Accounting Voices is also a platform for the

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22:40

Career Insurance - What AI Cannot Do in Accounting

Accounting Voices Podcast ·

2025/11/18

In the final episode of the Big Four AI mini-series, Rob Brown explains how to stay credible and competitive as AI reshapes accounting. Learn why visibility is credibility, how to become the translator between humans and machines, and how to build fluency that turns fear into confidence.Key TakeawaysReputation now comes from visibility and proof of thinking.You don’t need to code to stay relevant — you need to converse with technology.Judgment and communication define career security in the AI

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09:58

AI Without the Big Budget - Lessons from the Big Four

Accounting Voices Podcast ·

2025/11/11

In this episode of Accounting Voices, Rob Brown breaks down what the Big Four are doing with AI and how smaller firms can use those ideas to stay credible and competitive. Learn how to publish an AI policy, choose the right use cases, train for judgment and build trust through visibility.Key Takeaways - Smaller firms can borrow Big Four discipline without their budgets.Transparency and training build trust faster than tech.Choose three AI use cases and master them.Judgment is the new career

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12:17

The Big Four AI Race: Who Is Winning and Why It Matters

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2025/11/04

AI has moved from pilots to playbooks. In this episode Rob Brown breaks down the Big Four AI race and turns it into a practical plan for firms of any size. Learn where automation is helping, where human judgment must stay in charge, and how to build a simple policy clients will trust. You will leave with four moves to compete without the hype.Key Takeaways- AI is the main event in audit, tax and advisory- Leaders treat AI like a system with policy and training- Accountability rises with automation

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17:26

The Future of Accounting Work in an AI-Driven World

Accounting Voices Podcast ·

2025/10/28

Artificial Intelligence is creating a talent shock in accounting. Firms are hiring fewer graduates while demand for advisory skills skyrockets. AI is doing the routine work, leaving humans to handle judgment, strategy and communication. Rob Brown breaks down what this means for firm leaders, finance professionals and the next generation of accountants. He shares the mindset and actions needed to stay visible, valuable and employable in an AI-driven profession.Key Takeaways -*AI is reducing entry

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14:17

AI in Accounting: What's the Truth Behind the Hype?

Accounting Voices Podcast ·

2025/10/13

In this episode of Accounting Voices, Rob Brown discusses the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the accounting profession. He emphasizes that AI is not a threat to jobs but rather to specific tasks, urging professionals to adapt and embrace AI to remain relevant. The conversation covers the slow adoption of AI in accounting firms, the implications for workforce dynamics, and the necessity for leadership to engage with AI strategically. Brown also provides practical steps for

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21:02

The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Accounting

Accounting Voices Podcast ·

2025/10/08

In this episode of The Accounting Voices Podcast, Rob Brown talks with Ian Gregory, CTO of AdvanceTrack Outsourcing, about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the accounting profession. They explore where to start with AI, how to protect client data, what skills accountants need for the future, and why process excellence must come before automation. Ian’s insights bridge technology, talent and trust essential listening for firm leaders planning the next phase of change.Key Takeaways:- AI

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10:46

Latest: From Accounting Influencers to Accounting Voices

Accounting Voices Podcast ·

2025/10/06

Accounting Voices, hosted by Rob Brown, launches with a sharp new season focused on helping accounting and finance professionals stay relevant, visible and vocal in a profession being reshaped by AI, automation, private equity and consolidation. This is not a show about technical standards or software. It is about leadership, authority and influence — the softer skills that matter most when the rules of the game are being rewritten. Rob outlines the themes coming up in future episodes, from

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19:30

CPA Career Insurance: Build Your Personal Brand

Accounting Voices Podcast ·

2025/09/29

In Episode 6, the finale of this 6-part series, Rob Brown explains why your personal brand is your greatest asset in the age of AI and consolidation. Compliance is collapsing. Clients want advisors. Tech is an ally. But the only thing you fully control is your visibility, authority and influence.Rob shares stats from LinkedIn and Edelman, examples from firms, and 5 practical actions to start building your personal brand today.This series is not about firms. It is about you — your visibility, your

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19:42

Advisory Technology for Modern Accounting Careers

Accounting Voices Podcast ·

2025/09/22

n Episode 5 of this 6-part series, Rob Brown shows how accountants can turn technology from a threat into an ally. With AI automating compliance, the winners will be those who harness tech to automate, analyse and advise.Rob shares stats on firm growth, real-world examples and a 5-step action plan to start making tech your ally today.This series is not about firms. It is about you — your visibility, your relevance and your survival.Sponsored by Infinite Ties, led by Deneen Dias, empowering US firms

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23:36

The Accountant’s Playbook: From Compliance to Counsel

Accounting Voices Podcast ·

2025/09/15

In Episode 4 of this 6-part series, Rob Brown lays out the practical playbook to move from compliance worker to trusted advisor. Using a 5-step framework — repackage, reprice, retrain, rebrand and replace — you’ll learn how to build advisory services that clients value and careers that last.Rob shares firm examples, stats from the AICPA, and a 5-action starter kit to help accountants make the shift right now.This series is not about firms. It is about you — your visibility, your relevance and your

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20:31

Why Accountants Need to Develop an Advisor’s Mindset

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2025/09/08

In Episode 3 of this 6-part series, Rob Brown explains why the biggest shift accountants must make is in mindset. Advisory is not a service line. It is a way of thinking.Compliance asks “what happened.” Advisory asks “what’s next.” And only one of those roles has a future. Rob shares the evidence, the 5 advisory skills AI cannot replace, and a practical playbook for developing the mindset that keeps you relevant.This series is not about firms. It is about you — your visibility, your relevance and

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18:50

Could CAS & Advisory Be What Saves Accounting from AI?

Accounting Voices Podcast ·

2025/09/01

In Episode 2 of this 6-part series, Rob Brown explains why clients no longer value accountants as form-fillers and why they are demanding advisors who bring foresight, strategy and fluency.With 70% of SMEs saying they would switch firms for more proactive advice, advisory is no longer optional. Rob shares the evidence, real-world examples and a 5-step playbook to align your work with client expectations.This is not about firms. It is about you — your visibility, your relevance and your

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15:08

The Automation & AI Tsunami That's Killing Compliance

Accounting Voices Podcast ·

2025/08/25

In Episode 1 of this 6-part series, Rob Brown explains why compliance work is collapsing under AI, automation and private equity consolidation. Accountants who stay compliance-only face price erosion, invisibility and unemployment.Rob shares hard stats, cross-industry signals and a 5-step survival playbook for protecting your career. This series is not about firms. It is about you — your visibility, your relevance and your survival.Stay tuned for Episode 2 where we explore how client expectations

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15:49

The New Shape of Accounting Firms in an AI & PE World

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2025/08/18

In this final episode of the six-part series, Rob Brown explores what the accounting firm of the future will really look like.Smaller teams. Fewer layers. Modular delivery. Tech-first talent. Clients demanding speed, insight and strategic value. The future firm is already taking shape. Are you part of it?Global economic pressure, rising automation, and evolving business models are forcing firms to rethink how they’re structured. Rob outlines what changes are happening now and what professionals must

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17:27

Silent Firing & Morale Erosion Comes to Accounting

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2025/08/11

n this episode, Rob Brown exposes a subtle but widespread issue in accounting firms: silent firing.**You haven’t been let go. But you’re no longer invited to meetings. Projects go to others. Nobody is talking about your future. You feel sidelined. Not officially, not publicly, but unmistakably.This is silent firing. And it's happening across the profession.This is episode four in a six-part series on the broken career ladder in accounting. Rob Brown explains how good people are being quietly pushed

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20:00

The Quiet Crisis Facing Senior Accounting Leaders

Accounting Voices Podcast ·

2025/08/04

In this episode, Rob Brown tackles the slow decline of influence among top accounting leaders.**This is episode three in a six-part series on the broken career ladder in accounting. We’ve covered the collapse of entry-level roles and the hollowing out of mid-level staff. Now, we confront what’s happening at the top—where seasoned partners and firm leaders are watching their influence erode.Rob explores why senior professionals are losing visibility and voice in a fast-moving profession. From

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15:28

The Dangerous Hollowing Out of Mid-Level Accounting

Accounting Voices Podcast ·

2025/07/28

In this episode, we explore the profound impact of AI and automation on the accounting profession, particularly how these technologies are hollowing out the middle level of accounting roles. Join us with expert Rob Brown as we discuss the challenges and opportunities this shift presents.Key Takeaways:Mid-Level Disruption: Understanding how AI is automating tasks traditionally handled by mid-level accountants. Adapting to Change: Strategies for mid-level professionals to adapt and thrive in an

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17:17

The Death of Entry-Level Accounting - What's Happening?

Accounting Voices Podcast ·

2025/07/21

In this episode of the Accounting Influencers podcast, Rob Brown discusses the challenges facing entry-level accounting jobs, including the impact of automation and AI on the profession. He emphasizes the importance of adapting to new skills and the evolving nature of accounting careers. The conversation highlights the need for fresh talent and the changing expectations of firms in the accounting industry.You’ll learn:* Why traditional junior roles are vanishing* How this impacts promotion,

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17:54

How to Become More Influential Without a Fancy Job Title

Accounting Voices Podcast ·

2025/07/14

In this episode, Rob Brown breaks down how professionals can build serious influence even if they don’t have a senior job title.Whether you’re in accounting, law, consulting or corporate leadership, this episode gives bold strategies to lead from the middle. Rob dives into how to build trust, shape decisions and earn visibility without needing permission or power. Perfect for ambitious professionals who want to grow their internal brand and be seen as leaders before they’re given the title.Key

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18:28

What Accounting Leaders Say to Destroy Their Influence

Accounting Voices Podcast ·

2025/07/07

In this episode, Rob Brown explains how accountants are sabotaging their authority by being too nice, too humble and too silent.What makes someone respected in today’s accounting profession? Rob Brown explores five subtle behaviours that quietly destroy professional authority and credibility. From downplaying your presence to chasing approval, these hidden habits often go unnoticed. But they’re costing you influence, impact and opportunity.This episode is a wake-up call for accounting leaders,

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