As part of this Success in Accounting podcast, we are giving you some bonus episodes on the topic of influence. What is influence? Is it important? How influential are you? You influence others more than you think. The ability to authentically make people think, act and speak in a certain way is a powerful currency in any environment. Here at Accounting Influencers, we help amplify the brands, the messaging and the relationships of people who serve the accounting profession. You might be a quali...
Sep 28, 2022•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode 13 of Success in Accounting podcast, a live interview with Matt Snow, Chairman of Forvis. FORVIS was officially formed June 1, as the merger of equals of BKD and DHG became effective. FORVIS has formally entered the national top 10, landing at No. 8 on Inside Public Accounting’s annual ranking of accounting firms by revenue. The 2022 list was released today. “A driving factor in the creation of FORVIS was a desire by our partners and team members to create a new kind of national ...
Sep 26, 2022•37 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast On behalf of the Accounting Influencers Broadcast Network (AIBN), this is the "Success in Accounting" show, going live every Monday. For our regular listeners, the original name Accounting Influencers has now moved from 'one show with 6 episodes a week' to 'five shows a week, 1 episode a day'. Each episode of " Success in Accounting " brings insights, interviews and inspiration to thousands of accounting practitioners globally. The podcast also serves bookkeepers, finance leaders and the fintech...
Sep 19, 2022•41 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast On behalf of the Accounting Influencers Broadcast Network (AIBN), this is the " Success in Accounting " show, going live every Monday. In this episode 11 of the brand new Success in Accounting podcast, we begin a series of deep dive interviews with prominent and influential female leaders in the accounting world. This week, it's Avani Desai, Chief Executive Officer at Schellman, the largest niche cybersecurity assessment firm in the world that focuses on technology assessments. Avani is an accom...
Sep 12, 2022•19 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast On behalf of the Accounting Influencers Broadcast Network (AIBN), this is the " Success in Accounting " show, going live every Monday. For our regular listeners, the original name Accounting Influencers has now moved from 'one show with 6 episodes a week' to 'five shows a week, 1 episode a day'. In this episode 10 of the brand new Success in Accounting podcast, we begin a series of deep dive interviews with prominent and influential female leaders in the accounting world. We start with Francesca...
Sep 05, 2022•31 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast On behalf of the Accounting Influencers Broadcast Network (AIBN), this is the " Success in Accounting " show, going live every Monday. For our regular listeners, the original name Accounting Influencers has now moved from 'one show with 6 episodes a week' to 'five shows a week, 1 episode a day'. In this episode 9 of the brand new Success in Accounting podcast, we hear more live interviews from the recent International Accounting Forum and Awards 2022 which took place in London recently. AIBN wer...
Aug 29, 2022•28 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast On behalf of the Accounting Influencers Broadcast Network (AIBN), this is the " Success in Accounting " show, going live every Monday. For our regular listeners, the original name Accounting Influencers has now moved from 'one show with 6 episodes a week' to 'five shows a week, 1 episode a day'. In this episode 8 of the brand new Success in Accounting podcast, we hear more live interviews from the recent International Accounting Forum and Awards 2022 which took place in London recently. AIBN wer...
Aug 22, 2022•24 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast On behalf of the Accounting Influencers Broadcast Network (AIBN), this is the " Success in Accounting " show, going live every Monday. For our regular listeners, the original name Accounting Influencers has now moved from 'one show with 6 episodes a week' to 'five shows a week, 1 episode a day'. In this episode 7 of the brand new Success in Accounting podcast, we hear more live interviews from the recent International Accounting Forum and Awards 2022 which took place in London recently. AIBN wer...
Aug 15, 2022•32 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast On behalf of the Accounting Influencers Broadcast Network (AIBN), this is the " Success in Accounting " show, going live every Monday. For our regular listeners, the original name Accounting Influencers has now moved from 'one show with 6 episodes a week' to 'five shows a week, 1 episode a day'. In this episode 6 of the brand new Success in Accounting podcast, we hear more live interviews from the recent International Accounting Forum and Awards 2022 which took place in London recently. AIBN wer...
Aug 08, 2022•28 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast On behalf of the Accounting Influencers Broadcast Network (AIBN), this is the " Success in Accounting " show, going live every Monday. For our regular listeners, the original name Accounting Influencers has now moved from 'one show with 6 episodes a week' to 'five shows a week, 1 episode a day'. In this episode 5 of the brand new Success in Accounting podcast, we hear more live interviews from the recent International Accounting Forum and Awards 2022 which took place in London recently. AIBN wer...
Aug 01, 2022•26 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast On behalf of the Accounting Influencers Broadcast Network (AIBN), this is the " Success in Accounting " show, going live every Monday. For our regular listeners, the original name Accounting Influencers has now moved from 'one show with 6 episodes a week' to 'five shows a week, 1 episode a day'. In this episode 4 of the brand new Success in Accounting podcast, we hear more live interviews from the recent International Accounting Forum and Awards 2022 which took place in London recently. AIBN wer...
Jul 25, 2022•30 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast On behalf of the Accounting Influencers Broadcast Network (AIBN), this is the " Success in Accounting " show, going live every Monday. For our regular listeners, the original name Accounting Influencers has now moved from 'one show with 6 episodes a week' to 'five shows a week, 1 episode a day'. In this episode 3 of the brand new Success in Accounting podcast, we hear more live interviews from the recent International Accounting Forum and Awards 2022 which took place in London recently. AIBN wer...
Jul 18, 2022•39 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast On behalf of the Accounting Influencers Broadcast Network (AIBN), this is the "Success in Accounting" show, going live every Monday. For our regular listeners, the original name Accounting Influencers has now moved from 'one show with 6 episodes a week' to 'five shows a week, 1 episode a day'. Each episode of "Success in Accounting" brings insights, interviews and inspiration to thousands of accounting practitioners globally. The podcast also serves bookkeepers, finance leaders and the fintech/s...
Jul 11, 2022•35 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast On behalf of the Accounting Influencers Broadcast Network, this is the " Success in Accounting " show, going live every Monday. This show is about performance, influence and what makes the GOOD accountants, leaders, bookkeepers, finance leaders and software/fintech professionals GREAT. Episode 1. In this very first episode of the brand new Success in Accounting podcast, Rob Brown and Martin Bissett preview what the show is all about and how it fits into the game changing AIBN - the Accounting In...
Jul 04, 2022•22 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast BONUS: a short bonus episode in a new series to help accountants price better and win more business - "The Price Is Right Part 14 - Do Regular Fee Reviews." 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 regular fee revi...
Jul 02, 2022•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 130. In today's interview, Lee Frederiksen of Hinge Marketing shares with Accounting Influencers show host Rob Brown how firms should brand to attract the top accountancy talent. Lee Frederiksen is an award-winning marketer, Visible Expert®, and business strategist who helped pioneer the field of research-driven marketing. As the Managing Partner of Hinge, a marketing firm for the professional services industry, he draws on his Ph.D. in behavioral psychology and his CEO experience t...
Jul 01, 2022•34 min•Ep 130•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 129. In today's practical episode, "What Works in Accounting Firm Employer Brands." 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: ◆ shout out to 'Build Your Reputation' by Rob Brown via Amazon ◆ shout out to Rob's TEDx talk 'The Personal Brand of You' on Youtube ◆ why employer brand matters for accounting firms in the current war for talent ◆ the main dr...
Jun 30, 2022•13 min•Ep 129•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 128. In today's interview, "The Disruption Proof Accounting Firm: Joe Woodard." As an author, consultant, business coach, and national speaker, Joe has trained over 125,000 accounting and business professionals in areas of practice development, changing technology trends, strategic consulting, and how to maximize the use of accounting software in their practices. He is the host of Woodard Institute, Woodard Alliance and one of the world's leading training conferences for small business a...
Jun 29, 2022•27 min•Ep 128•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 127. In today's news episode, we discuss "Accountant Hiring at Record Levels (in Industry)." Key takeaways from this episode include: ★ shout out to the new podcast shows we are launching ★ citing research to prove hiring of accountants into industry and commerce is rising rapidly ★ why accounting firms might be losing out to accounting talent who see more career opportunities outside practice ★ the range of career options available to professionals with accounting qualifications ★ why i...
Jun 28, 2022•10 min•Ep 127•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 126. On this week’s Accounting Influencers Podcast: ➜ News - "Accountant Hiring at Record Levels (in Industry)." ➜ Special Guest Interview: "The Disruption Proof Accounting Firm: Joe Woodard." ➜ Practical advice and tips on "What Works in Accounting Firm Employer Brands." ➜ Expert Interview: "Recruitment & Retention Tips in Accounting: Lee Frederiksen." For full shownotes on these segments, check out the stand-alone episodes coming out this week and outlined on the days below. ...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep 126•Transcript available on Metacast BONUS: a short bonus episode in a new series to help accountants price better and win more business - "The Price Is Right Part 13 - Establishing Bottom Line." 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: ➜ acknowledging how...
Jun 25, 2022•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 125. In today's interview, "The Drivers of Change in Accounting with Gary Shamis." Gary Shamis is a former top 40 US accounting firm managing partner who sold to BDO in 2015. He is now CEO of Winding River Consulting, a high-level strategy consulting for the Restaurant, CPA, and professional services industries. Amongst many other accounting accolades, Gary won EY Entrepreneur of the Year and is a Top Ten Managing Partner Elite (Accounting Today) where he was called the “very model of th...
Jun 24, 2022•23 min•Ep 125•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 124. In today's practical episode, "Employer Branding & Mental Wellbeing in Accounting." 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: what employer brand means for accounting firms and why it is important with today's war for talent where an accounting firm's employer brand shows itself publicly the problems for accountants in trying to shape cultur...
Jun 23, 2022•15 min•Ep 124•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 123. In today's interview, "CFO Consulting Services in Accounting with Kevin Appleby." Kevin Appleby is COO at GrowCFO. He hosts the GrowCFO show, a weekly podcast dedicated to finance leaders. He is also co-host of long running business show The Next 100 Days Podcast. He qualified with BDO, worked as European Business Accountant for ICI’s Plastics Business, and as a management consultant with PwC and BearingPoint. Key takeaways from this episode include: ⍟ the evolving role of a CFO in ...
Jun 22, 2022•19 min•Ep 123•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 122. In today's news episode, we discuss "10X Growth Strategies for CPA & Accounting Firms." Key takeaways from this episode include: ＞ the proportion of tasks performed by accounting professionals that can be automated by technology ＞the importance of innovation and agility for accounting firms who want to grow and stay competitive ＞the role of 'snooping' and competitor analysis for accountants to open up opportunities with profitable new verticals ＞the difference between the accoun...
Jun 21, 2022•10 min•Ep 122•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 121. On this week’s Accounting Influencers Podcast: ➜ News - Martin & Rob discuss "10X Growth Strategies for CPA & Accounting Firms." ➜ Special Guest Interview: "CFO Consulting Services in Accounting with Kevin Appleby." ➜ Practical advice and tips for accounting practitioners on " Employer Branding & Mental Wellbeing in Accounting." ➜ Expert Interview: "Key Drivers of Change in Accounting with Gary Shamis." For full shownotes on these segments, check out the stand-alon...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep 121•Transcript available on Metacast BONUS: a short bonus episode in a new series to help accountants price better and win more business - "The Price Is Right Part 12 - Gaining External Validation." 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 importance...
Jun 18, 2022•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 120. In today's interview, "How Clients Can Educate Accountants: Susan Bryant" Susan Bryant is a CPA with a vision to help business owners achieve their dreams. She has been voted Top 50 Women in Accounting and works with the MB Group leading lead the Accounting Services team. Her favorite roles are being the architect of accounting processes, an M&A advisor and tax strategist. Susan’s passion is transforming the lives of business owners by bringing order to the finance function and ...
Jun 17, 2022•23 min•Ep 120•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 119. In today's practical episode, "Employer Brand in Accounting - Developing Existing Talent." Key takeaways from this episode include: ⍟ where young accounting talent often goes if they choose not to enter private practice ⍟ why advancing and developing your people makes great sense for accounting firms ⍟ advice for accountants to put their hands on the steering wheel of their own career. ⍟ the critical question leaders and employers in accounting firms must answer when hiring or promo...
Jun 16, 2022•10 min•Ep 119•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 118. In today's interview, "Route to the Top for Black Accountants: Herschel Frierson." Herschel Frierson is the Strategic Networks Leader and a Principal at Crowe LLP with over 26 years of experience. He is responsible for expanding the firm’s influence with network partners, including associations and creating new opportunities and deepening existing relationships. He also serves on the firm’s leadership team with the Inclusion Excellence Council which focuses on Diversity and Inc...
Jun 15, 2022•31 min•Ep 118•Transcript available on Metacast 
