Accounting Voices

By Rob Brown

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Hosted by Rob Brown, Accounting Voices exists to interpret what these forces actually mean in practice for managing partners, firm owners and senior operators inside accounting firms. This is not news, education or a vendor showcase. The focus is sense-making, judgement and the unspoken tensions shaping the profession. Through in-depth panel conversations and solo interpretation, Accounting Voices helps accounting leaders think more clearly about the decisions in front of them and the trade-offs they can no longer avoid. The platform is designed for senior decision makers in accounting. Authority, clarity and relevance matter more here than reach or noise. Accounting Voices also underpins private conversations with firms, networks and associations, using the same panel-led format in more focused, closed settings.

Episode Date
AI Reality in Firms: Richard Kopelman|CEO: Aprio
May 18, 2026
AI Reality in Firms: Panel - The Tech Perspective
May 11, 2026
AI in Accounting: What Will Define the Top Firms in 2027?
May 04, 2026
Four AI Mistakes Accounting Firm Leaders Keep Making
Apr 27, 2026
The AI Decisions That Matter Most for Accounting Leaders
Apr 20, 2026
Where Accounting Firms Are Still Going Wrong With AI
Apr 13, 2026
Is AI Changing Your Firm Or Just Speeding Things Up?
Apr 06, 2026
AI Reality in Accounting: Let's Ask the Hard Questions
Mar 30, 2026
Choose Wisely - Revenue Today or Value for Tomorrow?
Mar 23, 2026
How Accounting Firm Ownership Models Are Changing
Mar 16, 2026
Soft Skills Dying? Leadership Under Pressure from AI
Mar 09, 2026
AI & the Disappearing Path to Accounting Partnership
Mar 02, 2026
What Accounting Leaders Are 100% Certain About in 2026
Feb 23, 2026
The New Skills Accounting Leaders Must Master In 2026
Feb 16, 2026
The Strategic Mirror Facing Accounting Firms IN 2026
Feb 09, 2026
Accounting's Execution Failures on AI, Talent & Advisory
Feb 02, 2026
48 Experts Share the Biggest Accounting Shifts of 2025
Jan 26, 2026
How Accounting’s 2026 Divide Affects You & Your Firm
Jan 19, 2026
There Are Only 4 Paths for Accounting Firms in 2026
Jan 12, 2026
How the Accounting Profession Is Splitting in 2026
Jan 05, 2026
If 2025 Felt Heavy, It’s Because It Mattered
Dec 29, 2025
When Change Is Announced Inside Your Accounting Firm
Dec 22, 2025
Signals Your Accounting career Is About To Shift
Dec 15, 2025
Why Accounting Firms & Careers Feel Unstable Right Now
Dec 08, 2025
Dilemma - "Should I Stay or Leave Public Accounting?"
Dec 01, 2025
Is a Career in Accounting Still Worth It These Days?
Nov 24, 2025
Career Insurance - What AI Cannot Do in Accounting
Nov 17, 2025
AI Without the Big Budget - Lessons from the Big Four
Nov 10, 2025
The Big Four AI Race: Who Is Winning and Why It Matters
Nov 03, 2025
The Future of Accounting Work in an AI-Driven World
Oct 27, 2025
When AI Goes Wrong - What Accountants Need to Know
Oct 20, 2025
AI in Accounting: What's the Truth Behind the Hype?
Oct 13, 2025
The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Accounting
Oct 08, 2025
Latest: From Accounting Influencers to Accounting Voices
Oct 06, 2025
CPA Career Insurance: Build Your Personal Brand
Sep 29, 2025
Advisory Technology for Modern Accounting Careers
Sep 22, 2025
The Accountant’s Playbook: From Compliance to Counsel
Sep 15, 2025
Why Accountants Need to Develop an Advisor’s Mindset
Sep 08, 2025
Could CAS & Advisory Be What Saves Accounting from AI?
Sep 01, 2025
The Automation & AI Tsunami That's Killing Compliance
Aug 25, 2025
The New Shape of Accounting Firms in an AI & PE World
Aug 18, 2025
Silent Firing & Morale Erosion Comes to Accounting
Aug 11, 2025
The Quiet Crisis Facing Senior Accounting Leaders
Aug 04, 2025
The Dangerous Hollowing Out of Mid-Level Accounting
Jul 28, 2025
The Death of Entry-Level Accounting - What's Happening?
Jul 21, 2025
How to Become More Influential Without a Fancy Job Title
Jul 14, 2025
What Accounting Leaders Say to Destroy Their Influence
Jul 07, 2025
The Entrepreneurial Wake-Up Call for Accountants
Jun 30, 2025
Accountants - Why Personal Brand Beats Corporate Brand
Jun 23, 2025
Is DEI Dead or Just Rebranded in Accounting Firms?
Jun 16, 2025
Is Accounting Still a Smart Career Move Long Term?
Jun 09, 2025
7 Ways Private Equity Is Reshaping Accounting Firms
Jun 02, 2025
What's Missing for Influence with Accounting Leaders
May 26, 2025
Insights on the Different Genres of Accounting Podcasts
May 19, 2025
Where Accounting Podcasts Are Going in 2025
May 12, 2025
Work-Ready Grads in Accounting? Something's Missing!
May 05, 2025
Accounting Leaders - What Gen Z Really Thinks of You
Apr 28, 2025
The One Area AI Can Never Beat Accounting Professionals
Apr 21, 2025
Accountants - Is AI Damaging Your Personal Credibility?
Apr 14, 2025
Accountants: Should You Stay Loyal or Leave Your Firm?
Apr 07, 2025
Top Tips for Leading to Push Accounting Firm Growth
Mar 31, 2025
What Accountants Need to Know About Attending Events
Mar 27, 2025
How Client Expectations Are Changing: Need to Know
Mar 24, 2025
Corporate and Big 4 Layoffs - Trouble for Accounting?
Mar 17, 2025
DEI Retreat: a Death Sentence for Accounting Talent?
Mar 10, 2025
The Big 4 Go Legal: Why KPMG’s Bold Step Matters to You
Mar 03, 2025
The Big DEI Split: What Smart Accounting Firms Are Doing
Feb 24, 2025
The Gen Z Takeover: What It Means for Accounting Firms
Feb 17, 2025
Return to Office Mandates in Accounting: What Gives?
Feb 10, 2025
PE Disruption in Accounting: What Leaders Need to Know
Feb 03, 2025
Accounting Firms - Is Staying Independent an Option?
Jan 27, 2025
Hybrid Working Best Practices for Accounting Firms
Jan 20, 2025
Need to Know Technology Trends in 2025 for Accountants
Jan 13, 2025
The Four Biggest Challenges Facing Accounting Firms
Jan 06, 2025
PE's New Digital Divide in Accounting Firm Leadership
Dec 30, 2024
PE & Accounting Talent: Building Teams That Don't Leave
Dec 23, 2024
PE's Leadership ShakeUp: Accounting's Winners & Losers
Dec 16, 2024
Breaking the Influence Code: Lessons from the Top 100
Dec 09, 2024
Private Equity’s Takeover: What Accountants Need to Know
Dec 02, 2024
How to Build Your Influence During Disruptive Times
Nov 25, 2024
Tech Revolution: Opportunity or Threat to Accountants?
Nov 18, 2024
Leveraging Conferences to Build Your Influence & Brand
Nov 11, 2024
Big 4 Layoffs: Key Lessons For Accounting Leaders
Nov 04, 2024
Personal Branding: Now Mandatory for Accounting Leaders
Oct 28, 2024
Accounting Leaders: Must Knows on the Partnership Model
Oct 21, 2024
The Career Move Every Accounting Leader Should Make
Oct 14, 2024
Panel: Taking the Pulse of the Accounting Profession
Oct 08, 2024
Panel: Innovating Accounting - a Necessity or Choice?
Oct 01, 2024
Private Equity - Good or Bad for Accounting Firms?
Sep 24, 2024
Panel: Tech’s Role in the Evolution of Accounting
Sep 16, 2024
Panel: The Evolution of Accounting & Staying Relevant
Sep 09, 2024
Panel: The Future of Accounting - Top Expert Predictions
Sep 02, 2024
Is ChatGPT a Game Changer or Just Hype for Accountants?
Aug 26, 2024
Panel: Charting the Future of the Accounting Profession
Aug 19, 2024
What Makes an Accounting Practice Valuable & Sellable?
Aug 12, 2024
Panel: Today's Accounting - Challenges & Opportunities
Aug 05, 2024
Microsoft's Big Play in Accounting with Azure OpenAI
Jul 31, 2024
Key Survey Insights: The Tech Leap for Accountants
Jul 29, 2024
Panel: How Future-Proofed Is the Accounting Profession?
Jul 22, 2024
Prompt Engineering - the Vital New Accounting Skillset
Jul 15, 2024
Panel: The Brand of Accounting - Innovate or Stagnate?
Jul 08, 2024
Panel: The International Pulse of Accounting Trends
Jul 01, 2024
The Top AI Trends Every Accountant Needs to Know
Jun 24, 2024
How We Solve the Accounting Talent Pipeline Problem
Jun 17, 2024
International Panel: The Present & Future of Accounting
Jun 10, 2024
Global Panel: Experts Debate the Future of Accounting
Jun 03, 2024
The Unplugged Vacation - How Accountants Value Time
May 27, 2024
Panel: Accounting's Changing Landscape: - Adapt or Die?
May 19, 2024
Global Panel: Is Accounting Having an Identity Crisis?
May 13, 2024
Governance Best Practice for Successful Accounting Firms
May 06, 2024
Panel: Making the Accounting Profession Future-Ready
Apr 29, 2024
Panel: Accounting Influencers on the Profession's Future
Apr 22, 2024
Navigating the Shift: Deep Dive on 'Accounting Meets AI'
Apr 15, 2024
Global Panel: Discussing the Future for Accounting
Apr 08, 2024
Panel: Future Forecast - The Outlook for Accounting
Apr 01, 2024
Work Life Balance vs Productivity Hacks for Accountants
Mar 25, 2024
Global Panel: The Future for Today’s Accounting Firms
Mar 18, 2024
Panel: Diverse Voices Speak on the Future of Accounting
Mar 10, 2024
How to Disrupt Accounting Firms – Moneyball Metrics
Mar 04, 2024
How Consolidation, PE Money & M&A Impacts Accounting
Feb 26, 2024
How Well Do You Know the Podcast Space in Accounting?
Feb 19, 2024
What Links Compliance to Advisory for Accountants?
Feb 12, 2024
How AI & Chat GPT Are Disrupting Accounting Functions
Feb 05, 2024
Why Accounting Professionals Need a Personal Brand
Jan 28, 2024
Busy Season & Beyond: Good to Great for Accountants
Jan 21, 2024
Practical Optimism: Tools for Tackling Tough Times
Jan 14, 2024
Transforming Accounting: Aprio CEO Richard Kopelman
Jan 07, 2024
Inside Aprio: Leading a Top 30 Accounting Powerhouse
Dec 31, 2023
Driving Digital Transformation in Accounting Firms
Dec 24, 2023
The Art of Saying NO & Other Productivity Strategies
Dec 17, 2023
Accounting Firm Talent Strategies: Marina Kooijmans
Dec 10, 2023
How Tech-Driven Audits Are Revolutionizing Accountancy
Dec 03, 2023
UK Special: AI Forecasting in Accounting: Chirag Shah
Nov 26, 2023
The Accountant-Vendor Relationship: Seth Fineberg
Nov 19, 2023
How Accounting Professionals Learn: Stuart Pedley-Smith
Nov 12, 2023
Never Mind the Gurus: Tough Talking from Des O’Neill
Nov 05, 2023
Associations in Accounting: CIMA President Sarah Ghosh
Oct 29, 2023
The Fight for Relevance in Accounting: Calvin Harris
Oct 22, 2023
Selling Advisory Services for Accountants: Adam Lean
Oct 15, 2023
Accounting Trends in AI & Advisory: Richard Francis
Oct 08, 2023
Accounting in Pop Music: Gordon King
Oct 06, 2023
Entrepreneurial Thinking in Accounting: Nathan Hirsch
Oct 01, 2023
Unpacking Accounting’s FP&A Landscape: Paul Barnhurst
Sep 24, 2023
Lessons Learned Starting Your Own Accounting Firm
Sep 17, 2023
The Challenges Facing Public Accounting: Jen Cryder
Sep 10, 2023
What Stops Accountants from Stepping Up for Clients
Sep 03, 2023
What Clients Need from Accounting Advisors: Adam Lean
Aug 27, 2023
Innovation & Public Trust in Accounting: Okorie Ramsey
Aug 20, 2023
Why Accounting Firms Lose Independence: Randy Johnston
Aug 13, 2023
Driving Transformation & Change in Accounting Pt2
Aug 06, 2023
How Advisory Is Changing Accounting with Jim Bourke
Jul 30, 2023
Mental Wellbeing Tips for Today’s Busy Accountants
Jul 27, 2023
Driving Transformation & Change in Accounting Pt1
Jul 23, 2023
Top 50 Global Women in Accounting – Ignition’s Awards
Jul 20, 2023
Technology Must Knows in Accounting with Jim Bourke
Jul 16, 2023
Differentiate an Accounting Firm Through Your People
Jul 13, 2023
Mental Health Awareness in Accounting – What Works
Jul 09, 2023
What's Your Identity Beyond Being an Accountant?
Jul 06, 2023
What Are the Top Priorities for Accounting Firms?
Jul 02, 2023
Career Development in Accountancy: Robyn Clark
Jun 29, 2023
Event Review: Accounting For Your Future Conference
Jun 27, 2023
The Future of Accounting Qualifications: Brian Hock
Jun 25, 2023
Recruitment Best Practice in Accounting: Jeremy Hyman
Jun 22, 2023
Better Content Creation in Accounting: Nick Huber
Jun 18, 2023
Understanding the Needs of Your Talent: Robyn Clark
Jun 15, 2023
How AI & ChatGPT Change Accounting: Randy Johnston
Jun 11, 2023
Developing Talent in Accounting Firms: Mark Fritz
Jun 07, 2023
Improving Leadership in Accounting Firms: Mark Fritz
Jun 04, 2023
Winning the Accounting Talent Battle: John Fenton
May 31, 2023
Firing Grade D Accounting Clients: Jean Caragher
May 28, 2023
Accountex 2023 review – The World’s Biggest Event?
May 25, 2023
Solving Talent Problems in Accounting: Jason Staats
May 24, 2023
Accounting Leadership in Tough Times: John Fenton
May 21, 2023
Accounting Leaders & Their Problems: Katie Best
May 17, 2023
Selling to Accountants: Hard or Easy? Jason Staats
May 14, 2023
Employer Brand Wins for Accounting Firms: Trisha Daho
May 10, 2023
From Submarines to Accounting Advisory: Michael King
May 07, 2023
Culture, Inclusion & Accounting Talent: Juana Bordas
May 03, 2023
Client Accounting Services or CAS with Sage’s Ed Warren
Apr 30, 2023
Going From Digital Firm to Human Firm: Will Farnell
Apr 25, 2023
The CFO-Accountant Relationship with Steve Rosvold
Apr 23, 2023
Talent & Culture Drivers in Accounting: Trisha Daho
Apr 19, 2023
Accounting & Fintech Events Globally: Caroline Hobden
Apr 16, 2023
Talent, Tech & High Growth Firms: Lee Frederiksen
Apr 12, 2023
Getting Accounting Clients to Conform: Susan Bryant
Apr 09, 2023
The Under-Used Brain of Accountants: Dawn Goldberg
Apr 05, 2023
What Works in Successful Discovery Calls: Nancy Fox
Apr 02, 2023
What Motivates Accountants & CPAs: Ashleigh Miller
Mar 29, 2023
Innovation Beyond Technology in Accounting: Ed Kless
Mar 26, 2023
Employer Branding for Accounting Firms: Jen Surtees
Mar 22, 2023
Best Client Service in Accounting: Tom Wheelwright
Mar 19, 2023
Human Capital & Talent in Accounting – Gary Shamis
Mar 15, 2023
Private Equity Impact in Accounting: Gary Shamis
Mar 12, 2023
Digital Wellbeing for Busy People: Bailey Parnell
Mar 08, 2023
Soft Skills Mastery in a VUCA World: Bailey Parnell
Mar 05, 2023
Leading in a People First Culture: Xero’s Jen Surtees
Mar 01, 2023
The Power of a Pipeline for Accountants: Ed Warren
Feb 26, 2023
Accounting Leaders – Good vz Great with Terry Snyder
Feb 22, 2023
How Accountants Can Grow with Video: Kate Johnson
Feb 19, 2023
2022 Review PLUS 2023 Preview with Dan Richards
Feb 15, 2023
Do Accountants Make the Best CFOs? Steve Rosvold
Feb 12, 2023
2022 Review PLUS 2023 Preview with Randy Johnston
Feb 09, 2023
Inspirational Women Leaders in Accounting Panel 14
Feb 07, 2023
What Is Accounting Transformation? Donny Shimamoto
Feb 05, 2023
2022 Review PLUS 2023 Preview with Steve Cox of Iris
Feb 02, 2023
Inspirational Women Leaders in Accounting Panel 13
Jan 31, 2023
Building a Successful LinkedIn Network: Nancy Fox
Jan 29, 2023
2023 Review PLUS 2023 Preview with Samantha Louis
Jan 26, 2023
Inspirational Women Leaders in Accounting Panel 12
Jan 24, 2023
Why Accountants Need Communities: Bryan Williams
Jan 22, 2023
2022 Review PLUS 2023 Preview with Mark Koziel
Jan 19, 2023
Inspirational Women Leaders in Accounting Panel 11
Jan 17, 2023
Habits, Performance & Accountants Part 2: Jon Finn
Jan 15, 2023
2022 Review PLUS 2023 Preview with Steve Heathcote
Jan 12, 2023
Inspirational Women Leaders in Accounting Panel 10
Jan 10, 2023
Habits, Performance & Accountants Part 1: Jon Finn
Jan 08, 2023
2022 Review & 2023 Preview with Francesca Lagerberg
Jan 01, 2023
Inspirational Women Leaders in Accounting Panel 9
Jan 01, 2023
2022 Review PLUS 2023 Preview with Martin Bissett
Dec 25, 2022
Inspirational Women Leaders in Accounting Panel 8
Dec 25, 2022
The Problem with Men – Rethinking Masculinity Pt 2
Dec 18, 2022
The Problem with Men – Rethinking Masculinity Pt 1
Dec 11, 2022
Inspirational Women Leaders in Accounting Panel 7
Dec 04, 2022
Inspirational Women Leaders in Accounting Panel 6
Nov 27, 2022
Inspirational Women Leaders in Accounting Panel 5
Nov 20, 2022
Inspirational Women Leaders in Accounting Panel 4
Nov 13, 2022
The 2023 Growth Outlook for CPA Firms Survey: Bonus
Nov 06, 2022
Inspirational Women Leaders in Accounting Panel 3
Nov 06, 2022
Inspirational Women Leaders in Accounting Panel 2
Oct 30, 2022
Inspirational Women Leaders in Accounting Panel 1
Oct 23, 2022
Why Influence Matters in the World of Accountancy
Oct 22, 2022
Why a Noble Cause Can Build Accounting Influence
Oct 20, 2022
The Vital Role Status Plays in Accounting Influence
Oct 18, 2022
Accounting Firm Hybrid Working Strategies: Bill Reeb
Oct 16, 2022
How Your Assets Contribute to Accounting Influence
Oct 15, 2022
The Importance of Platform in Accounting Influence
Oct 13, 2022
Why Your Following Is a Key to Accounting Influence
Oct 11, 2022
Mental Wellbeing in Accounting: Richard Hattersley
Oct 09, 2022
The Power of Writing to Build Accounting Influence
Oct 08, 2022
How Speaking Skills Impact Accounting Influence
Oct 05, 2022
The Role of Track Record in Accounting Influence
Oct 03, 2022
Working Mother to CPA Managing Partner: Lory Kelley
Oct 02, 2022
How Your Competence Affects Accounting Influence
Sep 30, 2022
The Vital Role of Character in Accounting Influence
Sep 29, 2022
Measuring Your Professional Influence in Accounting
Sep 27, 2022
Leading a Mega-Accounting Firm: Matt Snow of Forvis
Sep 25, 2022
Being a Woman in a Man’s World: Androulla Soteri
Sep 18, 2022
Female & Minority CEOs in Accounting: Avani Desai
Sep 11, 2022
Female Leaders in Accounting: Francesca Lagerberg
Sep 04, 2022
Voices from the International Accounting Forum Pt 8
Aug 28, 2022
Voices from the International Accounting Forum Pt 7
Aug 21, 2022
Voices from the International Accounting Forum Pt 6
Aug 14, 2022
Voices from the International Accounting Forum Pt 5
Aug 07, 2022
Voices from the International Accounting Forum Pt 4
Jul 31, 2022
Voices from the International Accounting Forum Pt 3
Jul 24, 2022
Voices from the International Accounting Forum Pt 2
Jul 17, 2022
Voices from the International Accounting Forum Pt 1
Jul 10, 2022
How to Be Successful in the Accounting Profession
Jul 03, 2022
The Price Is Right Part 14 – Do Regular Fee Reviews
Jul 01, 2022
Recruitment & Retention Tips in Accounting: Lee Frederiksen
Jun 30, 2022
What Works in Accounting Firm Employer Brands
Jun 29, 2022
The Disruption Proof Accounting Firm: Joe Woodard
Jun 28, 2022
Accountant Hiring at Record Levels (in Industry)
Jun 27, 2022
Accounting Recruitment Tips & Disruption Proof Firms
Jun 26, 2022
The Price Is Right Part 13 – Establishing Bottom Line
Jun 24, 2022
Key Drivers of Change in Accounting with Gary Shamis
Jun 23, 2022
Employer Branding & Mental Wellbeing in Accounting
Jun 22, 2022
CFO Consulting Services in Accounting with Kevin Appleby
Jun 21, 2022
10X Growth Strategies for CPA & Accounting Firms
Jun 20, 2022
M&A and PE in Accounting & CFO Advisory Opportunities
Jun 19, 2022
The Price Is Right Part 12 - Gaining External Validation
Jun 17, 2022
How Clients Can Educate Accountants: Susan Bryant
Jun 16, 2022
Employer Brand in Accounting – Developing Existing Talent
Jun 15, 2022
Route to the Top for Black Accountants: Herschel Frierson
Jun 14, 2022
Flexible Work Patterns in Accountancy Firms
Jun 13, 2022
Flexible Working & Talent Development in Accounting
Jun 12, 2022
The Price Is Right Part 11 – Pricing Tips for Accountants
Jun 10, 2022
Financial Literacy, Family Businesses & Wealth Management
Jun 09, 2022
Accounting Firm Employer Brand – Rewarding Talent
Jun 08, 2022
Mental Resilience for Accountants: Randy Crabtree
Jun 07, 2022
3 Accounting Trends that Won’t Go Out of Style
Jun 06, 2022
Mental Resilience in Accounting & Financial Literacy Tips
Jun 05, 2022
The Price Is Right Part 10 – Don’t Say the Price Early
Jun 03, 2022
Non-Profit Clients for Accountants: Jeremy Van Groll
Jun 02, 2022
Accounting Firms – First Steps with Employer Branding
Jun 01, 2022
DEI, Racism & Prejudice in Accounting with Anton Lewis
May 31, 2022
Checklist – 10 Practice Priorities for Accountants
May 30, 2022
Racism in Accounting & Employer Branding Tips
May 29, 2022
The Price Is Right Part 9 - Not All Business is Good
May 27, 2022
Accounting Firm Leadership Priorities: Gary Shamis
May 26, 2022
Three Signs of Executive Presence in Accountants
May 25, 2022
Accountants – Make Good Clients Great: Susan Bryant
May 24, 2022
How Accountants Can Inspire the Next Generation
May 23, 2022
Accounting Leader Priorities & Executive Presence Tips
May 22, 2022
The Price Is Right Part 8 - Reliance on Referrals
May 20, 2022
The 3 Kinds of Modern Day CFO with Kevin Appleby
May 19, 2022
What Works for Accountants with Presence & Gravitas
May 18, 2022
Data Analytics Services in Accounting with Chris Argent
May 17, 2022
Social Media Trends & Tik Tok’s Place in Accounting
May 16, 2022
Tik Tok for Accountants & Data Analytics Services
May 15, 2022