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•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•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•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•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•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•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•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•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•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•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 117. In today's news episode, we discuss "Flexible Work Patterns in Accountancy Firms." Key takeaways from this episode include: ✓ shout out to Barry Ross, partner at Crossland Employment Solicitors for the original article ✓ why there is no return to how things used to be pre-pandemic in the business world ✓ what the new normal is now with a hybrid workplace ✓ what hybrid working allows accounting firms to do with their recruitment strategies ✓ the challenges that arise for accountancy ...
Jun 14, 2022•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 116. On this week’s Accounting Influencers Podcast: ➜ News - "Flexible Work Patterns in Accountancy Firms." ➜ Special Guest Interview: "Route to the Top for Black Accountants: Herschel Frierson." ➜ Practical advice and tips for accounting practitioners on "Employer Brand in Accounting - Developing Existing Talent." ➜ Expert Interview: "How Clients Can Educate Accountants: Susan Bryant." For full shownotes on these segments, check out the stand-alone episodes coming out this week and outl...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep 116•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 11 - Pricing Tips for Accountants." 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 pricing i...
Jun 11, 2022•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 115. In today's interview, "Financial Literacy, Family Businesses & Wealth Management." Rory Henry has 15+ years of experience working in both the tax and most recently financial advisory professions. He has built a program, AFO Wealth Management Forward, that works with accounting firms to implement Holistic Wealth Management Services. A technology enthusiast at heart, Rory is adept at finding ways to improve the client experience using technology to streamline tax, accounting, and ...
Jun 10, 2022•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 114. In today's practical episode, "Accounting Firm Employer Brand - Rewarding Talent." 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: ➯ the importance for accounting firms to pay their people what they are worth ➯ why money isn't everything when it comes to rewarding employees ➯ how a better job title or grander role can be more important to some staff t...
Jun 09, 2022•9 min•Ep 114•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 113. In today's interview, "Mental Resilience for Accountants: 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 events hosted b...
Jun 08, 2022•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 112. In today's news episode, we discuss "3 Accounting Trends That Won't Go Out of Style." We agree 2 of these trends! Original source of this piece below. Key takeaways from this episode include: why accounting remains the language of business, and why not all accountants play on this fact enough how the best accounting professionals are able to not just report on the data but tell the stories behind the numbers why cashflow is like oxygen for small businesses, but accountants don't alw...
Jun 07, 2022•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 111. On this week’s Accounting Influencers Podcast: ➜ News - Martin & Rob discuss "3 Accounting Trends That Won't Go Out of Style." ➜ Special Guest Interview: "Mental Resilience for Accountants: Randy Crabtree." ➜ What works with "Employer Brand - Rewarding People Properly." ➜ Expert Interview: "Financial Literacy & Wealth Management: Rory Henry." For full shownotes on these segments, check out the stand-alone episodes coming out this week and outlined on the days below. NO...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 17 min•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 10 - Don't Say the Price Early." 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 roles like client service, closing deals, negotiating, pricing, hiring, reputation and differentiation. ***APOLOGIES FOR THE AUDIO QUALITY ON THIS EPISODE*** Key ...
Jun 04, 2022•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 110. In today's interview, "Non-Profit Clients for Accountants: Jeremy Van Groll." Jeremy Van Groll is founder and President of Nonprofit Bookkeeping. He has a Masters in Financial Management and has twenty years of experience in leadership roles including corporate accounting, banking, data analysis, and compliance reporting. His company partners with domestic and international organizations to implement efficient financial and data management processes that allow non-profit...
Jun 03, 2022•25 min•Ep 110•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 109. In today's practical episode, what works for accounting firms on "Accounting Firms - First Steps with Employer Branding." 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: ★ link to previous related episode: "What Works in Accounting with Employer Brand Websites" https://bit.ly/37T8XYY ★ why almost all accounting firm websites are conflicted and therefo...
Jun 02, 2022•13 min•Ep 109•Transcript available on Metacast