Rob hits topics like leadership, people, talent, performance and success in the public accounting world. No fluff, just great bite-size insights from the people who count. The show also features multi-person panels on the key trends, reputation and future of the accounting profession. Stay informed and relevant by subscribing to one of the world's top accounting podcasts. https://bit.ly/AI-youtube https://www.linkedin.com/company/accountinginfluencers
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The ACCOUNTING TALENT PODCAST is hosted by Rob Brown, co-founder of the Accounting Influencers Roundtable (AIR) along with Jeff Phillips of AccountingFly and Going Concern. The show explores talent, people, culture, employer brand, recruitment, retention and succession in the accounting profession with high level panels, expert interviews, commentary and insights. Key topics include soft skills, examinations, qualifications, leadership, mental wellbeing, the brand of the profession, employee ...
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The ACCOUNTING ANSWERS PODCAST is hosted by Rob Brown, co-founder of the Accounting Influencers Roundtable (AIR). Join hundreds of others on our next virtual speed networking event for influential leaders and professionals in the accounting, finance and tech world: https://accountinginfluencers.com/events On this daily show with short, sharp episodes, Rob asks a range of experts and influencers the critical questions shaping the accounting profession. It keeps you informed of what's happenin ...
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INSIGHTS IN ACCOUNTING is a weekly podcast for accountants and CPAs, together with the networks, associations, fintech vendors and influencers who lead them, work in them and serve them. The show selects accounting and fintech news articles blogs. Listeners receive commentary, critical insights and analysis together with the implications and takeaways for accountants, bookkeepers and CPAs to develop their business acumen & commercial awareness. The style of the show is not overly technical/t ...
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Stop Crisis Hiring: Long-Term Accounting Staffing Tips
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Have you ever lost a key team member and felt unprepared? What if you could turn hiring crises into manageable puzzles? Rob Brown and Jeff Phillips share the strategic hiring practices for accounting firms. They discuss how to move beyond reactive hiring and develop a proactive, long-term approach to talent acquisition and retention. Jeff emphasize…
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Next-Gen Accountants: Leading the Digital Revolution
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Ep: 1 Top experts answer: "Will the next generation of accountants be any different from their predecessors?" The Accounting Influencers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: Will the next generation of…
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Is ChatGPT a Game Changer or Just Hype for Accountants?
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Are AI and ChatGPT revolutionizing business advisory services? How can accountants leverage these tools to deliver more value to their clients? Rob Brown and Mark Wickersham, an expert in value pricing and AI applications for accountants, tackles the world of ChatGPT and artificial intelligence, exploring how these technologies are transforming the…
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Urgent Staffing Solutions: Filling Vacancies in 30 Days
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Did you just lose a key staff member during busy season? What should you do in the next 30 days to fill that critical position? Rob Brown and Jeff Phillips tackle the pressing issue of sudden staff departures in accounting firms. They provide a step-by-step guide on how to handle this crisis situation, from the immediate aftermath to finding a suit…
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The Future of Accounting: Adapting to a Tech-Driven World
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Ep: 110 Top experts answer: "What are your top 3 predictions for the accounting world in coming years?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What are your top 3 predictions for t…
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Panel: Charting the Future of the Accounting Profession
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Is accounting really a dying profession? Or is it on the cusp of an exciting revolution? Rob Brown brings together a panel of industry experts to debate the future of accounting. Despite current challenges, the panelists paint a picture of a profession ripe with opportunity for those willing to embrace change and innovation. The discussion covers c…
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Beyond the Numbers: The Future for Accountants & CPAs
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Ep: 109 Top experts answer: "What are your top 3 predictions for the accounting world in coming years?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What are your top 3 predictions for t…
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AI's Critical Role in Winning the Accounting Talent War
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Is money the solution to the accounting profession's talent crisis? How are major firms investing billions to attract the next generation of CPAs? Rob Brown shares the transformative trends reshaping the accounting industry. He explores how leading firms like Ernst & Young, PwC, and KPMG are making massive investments in technology, particularly ar…
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The Tech Touch: Revolutionizing Accounting Software
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Ep 107: Top experts answer "What could the tech/software vendors do better to serve accountants?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What could the tech/software vendors do bet…
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What Makes an Accounting Practice Valuable & Sellable?
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In this insightful episode, Rob Brown delves into the world of accounting firm valuations and sales with Brannon Poe. They discuss the current trend of consolidation within the industry, driven by the influx of private equity money and the large number of accounting professionals nearing retirement age. Brannon shares his expertise on the key facto…
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The Accountant’s Forecast: Adapting to the New Trends
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Ep: 106 Top experts answer: "What, if anything, will significantly change accounting in the next few years?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What, if anything, will signific…
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Hybrid Work Success: Talent Tips for Accounting Leaders
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Rob Brown sits down with Jeff Phillips to discuss the challenges and opportunities of remote and hybrid work environments in the accounting industry. Jeff, drawing from his experience as a CEO managing remote teams, shares valuable insights on how firms can not only maintain but increase productivity with remote staff. The discussion explores into …
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Panel: Today's Accounting - Challenges & Opportunities
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Is the accounting profession facing extinction or evolution? What does the future hold for accountants in a world of AI and rapid technological change? Rob Brown engages in a lively discussion with industry experts David Osborne, Katie Thomas, and Tom Hood about the current state and future of the accounting profession. The panel share their though…
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Evolution or Revolution? What's the Future of Accounting?
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Ep: 105 Top experts answer: "What, if anything, will significantly change accounting in the next few years?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What, if anything, will signific…
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Insights & Advice: The Proactive Accountant's Approach
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Ep: 104 Top experts answer: "Are business owners any closer to receiving proactive advice from accountants? " The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: Are business owners any closer …
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Why Accountants Are Leaving: Unpacking the Talent Crisis
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Rob Brown talks about the challenges facing the accounting profession in attracting and retaining new talent. He explores the declining interest in accounting as a career choice, the perception problems plaguing the industry, and the barriers to entry that discourage potential candidates. Rob Brown also discusses how the outdated image of accountan…
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Microsoft's Big Play in Accounting with Azure OpenAI
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Are you ready to unlock the full potential of AI in accounting and finance? How can Azure OpenAI revolutionize the way financial professionals work? In this special bonus episode of the Accounting Influencers podcast, Rob Brown explores the world of artificial intelligence with Microsoft experts Jas Brar and Matt Quinn. The conversation explores ho…
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Financial Foresight: The Role of Modern Accountants
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Ep: 103 Top experts answer: "Are business owners any closer to receiving proactive advice from accountants? " The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: Are business owners any closer …
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Key Survey Insights: The Tech Leap for Accountants
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Is your accounting firm struggling to keep up with technology? Are you curious about how tech adoption could impact your bottom line? Rob Brown sits down with Joel Hughes of Rightworks to discuss the findings of their 2024 Accounting Firm Technology Survey. They delve into the current state of technology adoption in accounting firms, exploring the …
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Forward-Thinking Finance: The Next Gen Accountant's Role
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Ep: 102 Top experts answer: "Will the next generation of accountants be any different from their predecessors?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: Will the next generation of a…
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Is Your Firms’ Technology Driving Away Candidates?
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Is your firm's technology driving away top talent? Are you leveraging modern tech to attract the best accountants? Rob Brown sits down with Jeff Phillips to discuss the crucial role technology plays in recruiting and retaining accounting talent. They explore how a firm's tech stack can be a major factor in attracting or repelling potential hires, e…
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Transforming Accounting: The Next Generation's Impact
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Ep: 101 Top experts answer: "Will the next generation of accountants be any different from their predecessors?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: Will the next generation of a…
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Panel: How Future-Proofed Is the Accounting Profession?
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Is the accounting profession facing an identity crisis? Can it adapt to meet the demands of a rapidly changing business landscape? Rob Brown brings together a panel of industry experts to discuss the future of accounting. Jeff Phillips, Maureen Dillmore, Samantha Louis, and Sandra Wiley share their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities f…
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The Changing Face of Accounting: Trends to Watch Out For
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Ep: 100 Top experts answer: "What are your top 3 predictions for the accounting world in coming years?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What are your top 3 predictions for t…
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Freelance Staffing: Recruitment 2.0 for Accounting Firms
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Is your accounting firm struggling to find talent? Could freelancers be the solution you've been overlooking? Rob Brown interviews Jeff Phillips, CEO of AccountingFly, about the critical role freelancers play in winning the war for talent in the accounting world. Jeff reveals that a staggering 30% of the labor force now identifies as freelance, and…
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Visionary Accounting: Preparing for Tomorrow's World
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Ep: 99 Top experts answer: "What are your top 3 predictions for the accounting world in coming years?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What are your top 3 predictions for th…
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Shifting Sands: Accounting Predictions Amidst Change
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Ep: 98 Top experts answer: "What are your top 3 predictions for the accounting world in coming years?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What are your top 3 predictions for th…
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The Future of Accounting: Predictions in Uncertainty
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Ep: 97 Top experts answer: "What are your top 3 predictions for the accounting world in coming years?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What are your top 3 predictions for th…
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The Evolving Accountant: Experts Predict the Future
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Ep: 96 Top experts answer: "What are your top 3 predictions for the accounting world in coming years?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What are your top 3 predictions for th…
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Prompt Engineering - the Vital New Accounting Skillset
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Is AI reshaping the accounting world? How can accountants harness the power of ChatGPT through prompt engineering? Rob Brown sits down with Mark Wickersham, an expert in prompt engineering and AI applications for the accounting industry. They discussed the world of ChatGPT, exploring its potential to revolutionize accounting practices and the cruci…
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Tailored Tech: Designing for Accountants' Dynamic Needs
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Ep: 95 Top experts answer: "What could the tech/software vendors do better to serve accountants?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What could the tech/software vendors do bet…
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Office Mandates vs. Remote Work: What's Next in Accounting?
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Is the traditional office becoming obsolete for accounting firms? Are we witnessing the death of remote work, or is the push to return to the office shortsighted? Rob Brown digs deep into the contentious issue of returning to the office in the accounting industry. He explores the rationale behind companies pushing for a return to in-person work, ex…
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Automation with Insight: The Next Wave in Accounting Tech
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Ep: 94 Top experts answer: "What could the tech/software vendors do better to serve accountants?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What could the tech/software vendors do bet…
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Collaborative Software: How Tech Best Serves Accounting
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Ep: 93 Top experts answer: "What could the tech/software vendors do better to serve accountants?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What could the tech/software vendors do bet…
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The Efficiency Edge: Innovative Software for Accountants
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Ep: 92 Top experts answer: "What could the tech/software vendors do better to serve accountants?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What could the tech/software vendors do bet…
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Crafting the Accountant's Toolkit: Tech Trends to Watch
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Ep: 91 Top experts answer: "What could the tech/software vendors do better to serve accountants?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What could the tech/software vendors do bet…
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Panel: The Brand of Accounting - Innovate or Stagnate?
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Is the accounting profession facing an existential crisis? How can accountants stay relevant in a rapidly changing world? Rob Brown brings together three industry experts to discuss the future of accounting and the challenges facing the profession. Laura Day-Henderson, Michael Hsu, and Alan Morgan share their insights on the threats to accounting, …
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Shaping the Future: Accounting in the Coming Years
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Ep: 90 Top experts answer: "What, if anything, will significantly change accounting in the next few years?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What, if anything, will significa…
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The Innovation Imperative in Accounting - What's Coming Up?
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Ep: 89 Top experts answer: "What, if anything, will significantly change accounting in the next few years?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What, if anything, will significa…
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Remote Hiring: The Future of Accounting Firm Talent
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Are you struggling to find top accounting talent? Could remote hiring be the solution you've been overlooking? Rob Brown sits down with Jeff Phillips, to discuss how hiring remote accountants could be the key to solving recruitment challenges in the accounting industry. Jeff, co-founder of AccountingFly, shares his expertise on tapping into a vast …
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From Today to Tomorrow: Accounting's Transformative Journey
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Ep: 88 Top experts answer: "What, if anything, will significantly change accounting in the next few years?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What, if anything, will significa…
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The Next Chapter in Accounting Success: Emerging Trends
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Ep: 87 Top experts answer: "What, if anything, will significantly change accounting in the next few years?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What, if anything, will significa…
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Panel: The International Pulse of Accounting Trends
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Is the accounting profession facing an existential crisis? Or is it on the brink of unprecedented opportunities? Rob Brown assembles a panel of industry experts to dissect the current state and future prospects of the accounting profession. Jean Caragher, Jeremy Clopton, Rick Telberg, and Tamera Loerzel bring their wealth of experience to the table…
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Accounting Advances: Handling the Tsunami of Changes
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Ep: 86 Top experts answer: "What, if anything, will significantly change accounting in the next few years?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: What, if anything, will significa…
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The Evolution of Accountancy: From Numbers to Strategy
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Ep: 85 Top experts answer: "Are business owners any closer to receiving proactive advice from accountants?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: Are business owners any closer to…
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How Trust Is Built in Today's Best Accounting Firms
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Is trust the missing element in your organization? How can you close the trust gap between leaders and employees? In this compelling episode of the Accounting Talent Podcast, host Rob Brown sits down with Cory Sheer, the author of "Closing the Trust Gap," to explore the critical issue of trust within accounting firms. With a deep dive into the mult…
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Shaping Business Success: Accountants as Proactive Advisors
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Ep: 84 Top experts answer: "Are business owners any closer to receiving proactive advice from accountants?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: Are business owners any closer to…
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Transformative Trends: The Future of Accounting Practice
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Ep: 83 Top experts answer: "Are business owners any closer to receiving proactive advice from accountants?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: Are business owners any closer to…
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The Accountant as a Business Partner: A New Paradigm
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Ep: 82 Top experts answer: "Are business owners any closer to receiving proactive advice from accountants?" The Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, asks critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. Today we ask: Are business owners any closer to…
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The Top AI Trends Every Accountant Needs to Know
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Is artificial intelligence overhyped, or will it revolutionize the accounting profession? How can accountants prepare for the AI-driven future? Rob Brown interviews Mark Wickersham, a veteran accountant and AI enthusiast, about the impending impact of artificial intelligence on the accounting profession. Wickersham predicts significant changes in t…
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