Episode 92. In today's news episode, we discuss "Digital Transformation for Businesses Is Slowing Down." Key takeaways from this episode include: ▶ how accountants 'stand in the gap' between business and government, between clients and economic forces ▶ how the pace of digital transformation is slowing down, at least as measured by amount of business transacted online ▶ explaining the drop in businesses adopting a 'fail fast' experimental mentality with less risk taking ▶ the shift to steady and...
May 10, 2022•8 min•Season 2Ep. 92
Episode 91. On this week’s Accounting Influencers Podcast: ➜ News - Martin & Rob discuss "Digital Transformation for Businesses Is Slowing Down." ➜ Special Guest Interview: "ESG Opportunities in Accounting with Ian Thomson." ➜ Rob & Martin offer up practical advice and tips for accounting practitioners on "What Works with Executive Presence for Accountants." ➜ Expert Interview: "Disrupters in Accounting with Emma Crawford-Falekaono." For full shownotes on these segments, check out ...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 91
BONUS: a short bonus episode in a new series to help accountants price better and win more business - "The Price Is Right Part 6 - Core Beliefs in Pricing." In these bonus episodes, we focus on upskilling the accountants, bookkeepers, CPAs and commercially focused fintech vendors to better handle key challenges in their professional role like client service, closing deals, negotiating, pricing, hiring, reputation and differentiation. Key takeaways from this episode include: ➜ why so many failing...
May 07, 2022•10 min
Episode 90. In today's interview, "How Accountants Adapt to New Technology with Farooq Raja." Farooq Raja is an investor and architect of AIRPA, an integration and automation platform for accountants and their clients. The mission is to give accountants and business people time back to from routine processes to use their skills and experience to better serve their customers.. He trained as accountant in the National Health Service (NHS) and then moved to commerce with British Telecom (BT) as fin...
May 06, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 90
Episode 89. In today's practical episode, "What Works in Accounting with Employer Brand Websites." In these segments, we pick out key trends and events in accounting and fintech media and analyse/interpret them for accountants in practice. Key takeaways from this episode include: ⍟ how the future of work and talent has changed for accounting firms and CPAs over the last couple of years ⍟ the drivers behind the 'great resignation' in accounting and finance plus many other sectors ⍟ the percentage...
May 05, 2022•13 min•Season 2Ep. 89
Episode 88. In today's interview, "Great First Impressions in Accounting with Louise Wilson." Louise Wilson is Head of the Finance Sector at Moneypenny. They look after 20 million calls and live chats on behalf of sole traders to global enterprises. Her specialist sector is the finance industry supporting financial services businesses every year and is trusted by many accounting firms including 8 of the top 20, mortgage professionals, IFAs, and lenders. Established in 2000, Moneypenny is the wor...
May 04, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 88
Episode 87. In today's news episode, we discuss "The Best City for Accountants - Does It Really Matter?" Key takeaways from this episode include: ▶ the definition of employer brand for accounting firms ▶ asking whether it really matters to accountants and CPAs where your office is based ▶ why accountants and CPAs work in a noble profession rather than an industry ▶ why accountants and CPAs are the foundation for any business ▶ what makes London (and likely other capital cities in other countries...
May 03, 2022•10 min•Season 2Ep. 87
Episode 86. On this week’s Accounting Influencers Podcast: ➜ News - "The Best City for Accountants - Does It Really Matter?" ➜ Special Guest Interview: "Great First Impressions in Accounting with Louise Wilson." ➜ Practical advice and tips for accounting practitioners on "What Works in Accounting with Employer Brand Websites." ➜ Expert Interview: "How Accountants Adapt to New Technology with Farooq Raja." For full shownotes on these segments, check out the stand-alone episodes coming out t...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 86
BONUS: a short bonus episode in a new series to help accountants price better and win more business - "The Price Is Right Part 5 - Not Caving to Client Pressure." In these bonus episodes, we focus on upskilling the accountants, bookkeepers, CPAs and commercially focused fintech vendors to better handle key challenges in their professional role like client service, closing deals, negotiating, pricing, hiring, reputation and differentiation. Key takeaways from this episode include: ➩ what client p...
Apr 30, 2022•11 min
Episode 85. In today's news episode, we discuss "Thought Leadership in Accounting with Matt Baldwin." Matt Baldwin is the co-founder of Coast, a public relations and communications consultancy that focuses on professional services firms. A former national newspaper journalist, Matt brings more than 25 years’ experience in helping accountancy and legal businesses develop impactful media relations, thought leadership campaigns and direct to client communications programmes. He is the editor of The...
Apr 29, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 85
Episode 84. In today's practical episode, "What Works for Accountants with Better Client Empathy." Key takeaways from this episode include: ⍟ what empathy means in basic terms, and why it is sadly lacking with many accountants ⍟ shout out to Terrell Turner, podcast host of "The Finance & Accounting Show" ⍟ proof that going back to basics with human relationships and communications is necessary for even experienced accountants ⍟ why courtship and dating is similar to building relationships fo...
Apr 28, 2022•12 min•Season 2Ep. 84
Episode 83. In today's interview, "CPE or CPD Advice for Accountants with Des O' Neill." Des O’Neill is Founder of CPDStore and an accountant by profession and training. For 20 years, he and his team have created and delivered a range of tools, training, insights, technical knowledge, methods and systems to help accountants achieve better result for themselves, for their teams, for their customers and ultimately for their families. Key takeaways from this episode include: ➠ the importance of CPE...
Apr 27, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 83
Episode 82. In today's news episode, we discuss "5 Steps to Help Accountants Prevent Burnout." Key takeaways from this episode include: ✓ shout out to Guy Pearson, founder of Ignition, author of "Curbing burnout in accountants: 5 steps that can help" ✓ why accountants should become more familiar with 'the language of business' ✓ what 74% business owners and CFOs deem to be essential to their commercial goals ✓ what accountants and CFOs require to be relevant to business owners and CEOs ✓ the kin...
Apr 26, 2022•11 min•Season 2Ep. 82
Episode 81. On this week’s Accounting Influencers Podcast: ➜ News - Martin & Rob discuss "5 Steps to Help Accountants Prevent Burnout." ➜ Special Guest Interview: "CPE or CPD Advice for Accountants with Des O' Neill." ➜ Rob & Martin offer up practical advice and tips for accounting practitioners on "What Works for Accountants with Better Client Empathy." ➜ Expert Interview: "Thought Leaders in Accounting Firms with Matt Baldwin." For full shownotes on these segments, check out the ...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 81
Trailer - coming up this week on the daily radio-show style Accounting Influencers Podcast with Martin Bissett & Rob Brown: ➜ Monday : hear the full show with the best bits of accounting/fintech news, two expert interviews and practical tips for accounting professionals in the 'here's what works' segment. ➜ Tuesday : News - Martin & Rob discuss "5 Steps to Help Accountants Prevent Burnout." ➜ Wednesday Interview : "CPE or CPD Advice for Accountants with Des O' Neill." ➜ Thursday : Rob &a...
Apr 24, 2022•2 min
BONUS: a short bonus episode in a new series to help accountants price better and win more business - "The Price Is Right Part 4 - Justifying Your Value." In these bonus episodes, we focus on upskilling the accountants, bookkeepers, CPAs and commercially focused fintech vendors to better handle key challenges in their professional role like client service, closing deals, negotiating, pricing, hiring, reputation and differentiation. Key takeaways from this episode include: 》the two benefits for a...
Apr 23, 2022•9 min
Episode 80. In today's interview, "Career Advice for Accountants & CPAs with Randy Crabtree." Randy Crabtree is co-founder and partner of Tri-Merit Specialty Tax Professionals in the USA. Since 2019, he has hosted the bi-weekly “The Unique CPA,” podcast, which ranks among the world’s 10% most popular programs. (Source: Listen Score). You can find articles from Randy in Accounting Today’s Voices column, the AICPA Tax Adviser . He is a regular presenter at conferences and virtual training event...
Apr 22, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 80
Episode 79. In today's practical episode, "What What Works for Accountants with Client Surveys." Key takeaways from this episode include: ➯ evaluating the advice given to accountants to run client satisfaction surveys ➯ the mistakes accounting firms make with client satisfaction surveys and why they show very little ➯ adopting the CAD system in accounting firms to gain a better understanding of how happy your clients are ➯ what accounting firms should actually be doing and saying to proactively ...
Apr 21, 2022•12 min•Season 2Ep. 79
Episode 78. In today's interview, "Mental Wellbeing for Accountants with Richard Hattersley." You can also watch this on youtube here: https://youtu.be/eLDXUN8Val8 Richard Hattersley is a journalist and broadcaster. He is the editor of AccountingWEB, the UK's leading community for accounting professionals. He took the reins of the site in January 2020 and oversaw record levels of traffic and hosted a weekly Coronavirus Q&A webinar as AccountingWEB became a lifeline to accountants during the ...
Apr 20, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 78
Episode 77. In today's news episode, we discuss "How Accounting Firms Thrive in a Competitive Market." "A new breed of accountancy practices, flourishing in post-pandemic conditions, are making life hard for traditional firms." Key takeaways from this episode include: ➤ Shout out to Steve Cox of Iris, who appeared recently on this episode "The Future of the Accounting Profession" https://accountinginfluencers.captivate.fm/episode/the-future-of-the-accounting-profession-with-steve-cox-of-iris-unc...
Apr 19, 2022•10 min•Season 2Ep. 77
Episode 76. On this week’s Accounting Influencers Podcast: ➜ News - Martin & Rob discuss "How Accounting Firms Thrive in a Competitive Market." ➜ Special Guest Interview: "Mental Wellbeing for Accountants with Richard Hattersley." ➜ Rob & Martin offer up practical advice and tips for accounting practitioners on "What What Works for Accountants with Client Surveys." ➜ Expert Interview: "Career Advice for Accountants & CPAs with Randy Crabtree." For full shownotes on these segmen...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 76
Trailer - coming up this week on the daily radio-show style Accounting Influencers Podcast with Martin Bissett & Rob Brown: ➜ Monday : hear the full show with the best bits of accounting/fintech news, two expert interviews and practical tips for accounting professionals in the 'here's what works' segment. ➜ Tuesday : News - Martin & Rob discuss "How Accounting Firms Thrive in a Competitive Market." ➜ Wednesday Interview : "Mental Wellbeing for Accountants with Richard Hattersley." ➜ Thur...
Apr 17, 2022•1 min
BONUS: a short bonus episode in a new series to help accountants price better and win more business - "The Price Is Right Part 3 - Gleaning Pricing Intel." In these bonus episodes, we focus on upskilling the accountants, bookkeepers, CPAs and commercially focused fintech vendors to better handle key challenges in their professional role like client service, closing deals, negotiating, pricing, hiring, reputation and differentiation. Key takeaways from this episode include: ▶ the two options for ...
Apr 16, 2022•7 min
Episode 75. In today's interview, "How Accounting & Fintech Are Evolving with Jody Padar." The Kim Kardashian of Accounting Tech, Jody Padar is Head of Tax and Evangelism at April. She is described as the Radical CPA, thought leader, influencer and change maker in the accounting/fintech world. Jody has been on the Accounting Today Top 100 Most Influential People List for the last ten years. She is the author of From Success to Significance: The Radical CPA Guide and The Radical CPA: New Rule...
Apr 15, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 75
Episode 74. In today's practical episode, "What Works for Accountants When Budgets Are Small." Key takeaways from this episode include: ➜ what makes cost the biggest issue in pricing conversations for accountants ➜ why 'we don't have the budget for that' is often a true statement from prospects of accountants ➜ the mistake accountants make when they misinterpret a small budget to mean 'we have no money' ➜ why having no money is not the same as having no budget for accounting products and service...
Apr 14, 2022•9 min•Season 2Ep. 74
Episode 73. In today's expert interview, "Wisdom from 20 Years in Accounting with Darren Glanville." Darren Glanville is no stranger to the accounting profession and has more than 20 years experience helping accounting practices develop digital strategies and processes to drive efficiencies and profitability. Having worked for some of the biggest software providers including Sage, CCH, and Xero, Darren now heads up the EMEA region for Fathom and is passionate about accounting firms leveraging te...
Apr 13, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 73
Episode 72. In today's news episode, we discuss "A Major Fintech Acquisition Implications for Accountants." Key takeaways from this episode include: ➜ zooming in on Bright Group's recent acquisition of AccountancyManager in the UK and Ireland ➜ why accountants and fintech people should care about this, both in the UK and internationally ➜ observing the trend for fintech houses, software companies and accounting firms to join forces ➜ asking who owns the client relationship - the accountants or (...
Apr 12, 2022•8 min•Season 2Ep. 72
Episode 71. On this week’s Accounting Influencers Podcast: ➜ News - Martin & Rob discuss "A Big Fintech Acquisition - Implications for Accountants." ➜ Special Guest Interview: "Wisdom from 20 Years in Accounting with Darren Glanville." ➜ Rob & Martin offer up practical advice and tips for accounting practitioners on "What Works for Accountants When Budgets Are Small." ➜ Expert Interview: "Wisdom from 20 Years in Accounting with Darren Glanville." For full shownotes on these segment...
Apr 11, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 71
Trailer - coming up this week on the daily radio-show style Accounting Influencers Podcast with Martin Bissett & Rob Brown: ➜ Monday : hear the full show with the best bits of accounting/fintech news, two expert interviews and practical tips for accounting professionals in the 'here's what works' segment. ➜ Tuesday : News - Martin & Rob discuss "A Big Fintech Acquisition - Implications for Accountants." ➜ Wednesday : "Wisdom from 20 Years in Accounting with Darren Glanville." ➜ Thursday ...
Apr 10, 2022•3 min
BONUS: a short bonus episode in a new series to help accountants price better and win more business - "The Price Is Right Part 2 - Pricing Start Up Clients." In these bonus episodes, we focus on upskilling the accountants, bookkeepers, CPAs and commercially focused fintech vendors to better handle key challenges in their professional role like client service, closing deals, negotiating, pricing, hiring, reputation and differentiation. Key takeaways from this episode include: ✓ why it's important...
Apr 09, 2022•6 min
