INSIDE Public Accounting

The INSIDE Public Accounting Podcast

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Welcome to The INSIDE Public Accounting Podcast — a show for accounting firm leaders who want to make smarter, data-driven decisions and stay ahead of industry change. Each episode explores what IPA’s trusted benchmarking data reveals about firm performance, leadership and the future of the profession. From private equity and offshoring to partner compensation and the talent pipeline, we dive into the trends, challenges and innovations shaping public accounting today. Hosted by:Chelsea Summers — Executive Director of IPA and curator of the industry's most respected benchmarking insightsRob Bro...

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How Accounting Leaders Build Visibility and Trust 09.07.2026 23:52

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The Perception Gap: Why Accounting Has a Story Problem 07.07.2026 13:29

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What's Next for INSIDE Public Accounting? 02.07.2026 13:37

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Advisory Is an Identity, Not a Service Line 30.06.2026 27:51

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Special Repost: Chelsea Summers Joins Accounting Voices' AI Reality in Firms Series 25.06.2026 11:23

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Why Hourly Billing No Longer Works 23.06.2026 45:18

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Advisory Reality, AI Results and the Metrics That Matter 16.06.2026 21:05

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The Confidence Gap in Advisory Services 09.06.2026 40:20

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A First Look at Early Data from the 2026 IPA Survey 04.06.2026

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Designing a Firm for the Future 02.06.2026 31:13

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Is Your Governance Built for What’s Ahead? (Part 2) 26.05.2026 24:12

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Is Your Governance Built for What’s Ahead? (Part 1) 19.05.2026 27:47

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From Reactive to Intentional: What’s Emerging Across the Profession 14.05.2026 10:49

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Benefits That Matter: Rethinking the Employee Experience 12.05.2026 24:05

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The True Cost of Losing Your Best People 05.05.2026 24:10

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Can Firms Build Enterprise Value Without Selling? (Part 2) 30.04.2026 26:06

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Can Firms Build Enterprise Value Without Selling? (Part 1) 28.04.2026 25:53

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The 20-Year Shift in Accounting Firms (What the Data Really Says) 21.04.2026 15:02

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The Real ROI of Offshoring in CPA Firms 14.04.2026 12:51

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From Strategy to Results: The Role of a Chief Execution Officer 07.04.2026 29:53

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From Compliance to Advisory, What’s Actually Changing? 31.03.2026 12:40

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Great Technicians Don’t Always Make Great Leaders 24.03.2026 15:31

One of the most common and costly mistakes CPA firms make is assuming that technical excellence automatically translates into leadership ability. In most firms, promotions are based on utilization, billable production and technical proficiency. Those metrics matter. But the skills required to succeed at the manager and partner levels are fundamentally different. Rob Brown and Chelsea Summers unpac...

INSIDE the Private Equity Shift in Accounting 17.03.2026 37:45

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Designing Your Firm’s Leverage Strategy in a New Economy 10.03.2026 11:37

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Private Equity & CPA Firm M&A: What Owners Need to Know 03.03.2026 34:55

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