Accounting Talent Podcast

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 Rob Brown also discusses how the outdated image of accountants as boring number-crunchers persists, despite th...

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, especially among younger generations who have grown...

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 this trend is rapidly reshaping the landscape of...

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, examining the belief that physical presence enhances...

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 pool of domestic remote talent, highlighting the b...

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 multiple trust gaps identified by Cory's research, thi...

Are you and your employees caught in the overtime epidemic? Is overwork silently killing productivity and driving away top talent? Rob Brown delves into the alarming issue of overwork and excessive overtime that is plaguing workplaces across the UK and the US. Drawing from compelling research, he reveals the severe toll it's taking on businesses and employees alike. Excessive workloads, unrealisti...

Are your top talents leaving in droves? Is 'staff turnover' burning down your accounting firm?  Rob Brown and Jeff Phillips delve into the burning issue of high turnover rates plaguing accounting firms worldwide. They dissect the root causes fueling this exodus and provide practical solutions to stem the tide. Jeff Phillips, CEO of Padgett Tax & Accounting Franchise and founder of Account...

Trust: A Diminishing Commodity? Is It Still Relevant in Today's World?  Cory Sheer, Author of “Closing the Trust Gap”, shares his insights on the alarming decline of trust across all aspects of society, from personal relationships to corporate entities and government institutions. He argues that the collective trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the disruptive forces of emerging tec...

The Accounting World is Bracing for a Talent Exodus - Are You Prepared? A groundbreaking global study reveals a profession in turmoil, with widespread dissatisfaction threatening to drain the talent pool. In this hard-hitting solo episode, host Rob Brown unpacks the uncomfortable truths unearthed by the ACCA's (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)  on global talent trends in the ac...

Welcome to the Accounting Talent Podcast , dropping every Thursday to accounting professionals, finance specialists, software vendors, tech providers and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space. To participate in our international virtual speed networking events for the accounting community, go to https://accountinginfluencers.com/events and book your place at the next gathering....

On this episode of The Accounting Talent Podcast, host Rob Brown is joined by Jeff Phillips, CEO of Padgett Business Services and founder of AccountingFly, wherein they delve into the concept of "talent stacks" for accounting firms. Jeff explains how a talent stack is an integrated system that firms can use to efficiently and reliably deliver value to their clients by creatively combining differen...

Host Rob Brown is joined by Sue Coffey, CEO of Public Accounting at the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), and Lexy Kessler, Partner at Aprio and Chair of the AICPA's National Pipeline Advisory Group (NPAG). They look into the alarming talent shortage facing the accounting profession and the potential solutions proposed by the NPAG. Lexy and Sue discuss the overwhelming evidence pointing to a sig...

Welcome to the Accounting Talent Podcast , dropping every Thursday to accounting professionals, finance specialists, software vendors, tech providers and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space. To participate in our international virtual speed networking events for the accounting community, go to https://accountinginfluencers.com/events and book your place at the next gathering....

Welcome to the Accounting Talent Podcast , dropping every Thursday to accounting professionals, finance specialists, software vendors, tech providers and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space. To participate in our international virtual speed networking events for the accounting community, go to https://accountinginfluencers.com/events and book your place at the next gathering....

Welcome to the Accounting Talent Podcast , dropping every Thursday to accounting professionals, finance specialists, software vendors, tech providers and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space. To participate in our international virtual speed networking events for the accounting community, go to https://accountinginfluencers.com/events and book your place at the next gathering....

Welcome to the Accounting Talent Podcast , dropping every Thursday to accounting professionals, finance specialists, software vendors, tech providers and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space. To participate in our international virtual speed networking events for the accounting community, go to https://accountinginfluencers.com/events and book your place at the next gathering....

Welcome to the Accounting Talent Podcast , dropping every Thursday to accounting professionals, finance specialists, software vendors, tech providers and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space. To participate in our international virtual speed networking events for the accounting community, go to https://accountinginfluencers.com/events and book your place at the next gathering....

Welcome to the Accounting Talent Podcast , dropping every Thursday to accounting professionals, finance specialists, software vendors, tech providers and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space. To participate in our international virtual speed networking events for the accounting community, go to https://accountinginfluencers.com/events and book your place at the next gathering....

Welcome to the Accounting Talent Podcast , dropping every Thursday to accounting professionals, finance specialists, software vendors, tech providers and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space. To participate in our international virtual speed networking events for the accounting community, go to https://accountinginfluencers.com/events and book your place at the next gathering....

Welcome to the Accounting Talent Podcast , dropping every Thursday to accounting professionals, finance specialists, software vendors, tech providers and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space. To participate in our international virtual speed networking events for the accounting community, go to https://accountinginfluencers.com/events and book your place at the next gathering....

Welcome to the Accounting Talent Podcast , dropping every Thursday to accounting professionals, finance specialists, software vendors, tech providers and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space. To participate in our international virtual speed networking events for the accounting community, go to https://accountinginfluencers.com/events and book your place at the next gathering....

Welcome to the Accounting Talent Podcast , dropping every Thursday to accounting professionals, finance specialists, software vendors, tech providers and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space. To participate in our international virtual speed networking events for the accounting community, go to https://accountinginfluencers.com/events and book your place at the next gathering....

Welcome to the Accounting Talent Podcast , dropping every Thursday to accounting professionals, finance specialists, software vendors, tech providers and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space. To participate in our international virtual speed networking events for the accounting community, go to https://accountinginfluencers.com/events and book your place at the next gathering....

Welcome to the Accounting Talent Podcast , dropping every Thursday to accounting professionals, finance specialists, software vendors, tech providers and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space. To participate in our international virtual speed networking events for the accounting community, go to https://accountinginfluencers.com/events and book your place at the next gathering....