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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What’s Holding Firms Back? An IPA Listener Q&A 25.02.2026 25:36

Earn free CPE with Earmark! Take your learning on the go and earn NASBA-approved CPE just for listening to The INSIDE Public Accounting Podcast . Simply listen, take a short quiz, and download your certificate. Start now on the IPA channel in the Earmark app: INSIDE Public Accounting | Earmark CPE In this episode, we return to one of our favorite formats: listener Q&A. The questions in this ep...

Why Tax Advice Is Changing (and What Comes Next) 17.02.2026 40:54

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Behind the Curtain at IPA: Turning Firm Data Into Insight 10.02.2026 20:45

Earn free CPE with Earmark! Take your learning on the go and earn NASBA-approved CPE just for listening to The INSIDE Public Accounting Podcast . Simply listen, take a short quiz, and download your certificate. Start now on the IPA channel in the Earmark app: INSIDE Public Accounting | Earmark CPE In this special “Behind the Curtain” episode, Rob Brown sits down with Chelsea Summers to explore how...

Beyond Raises: How Compensation Is Reshaping Firm Strategy 03.02.2026 11:45

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Why Revenue per FTE Matters More Than Ever 27.01.2026 10:01

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The IPA Practice Management Survey: Your Firm’s Benchmarking Blueprint 20.01.2026 11:10

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ESOPS, Succession & The Future of Firm Ownership with Michael Bannon 13.01.2026 24:26

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Beyond Perks: The Real Drivers of Talent Retention 06.01.2026 12:58

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10 Predictions for the Accounting Profession 30.12.2025 16:07

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INSIDE the Defining Trends of 2025 23.12.2025 11:35

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Zooming In on Firm Performance with the Rosenberg Survey 16.12.2025 11:13

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The M&A Era: How Consolidation Is Reshaping Public Accounting 09.12.2025 12:57

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Future-Proofing Your CPA Firm with Matt Rampe 02.12.2025 29:03

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Rewriting the Narrative: Fixing Accounting’s Perception 25.11.2025 17:26

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Blake Oliver on Free CPE, Smarter Teams and AI at Work 18.11.2025 28:53

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How Advisory Is Redefining Accounting 11.11.2025 14:27

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Jin Chang on What It Really Means to Be AI-Ready 04.11.2025 36:16

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Behind the Numbers Q&A 28.10.2025 31:49

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From Internships to Impact: Rachel Anevski on Building CPAs Who Stay 21.10.2025 42:47

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What Makes an IPA Best of the Best Firm 14.10.2025 16:58

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A Data-Driven Look at Firm People Strategy 07.10.2025 24:45

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From Compliance to Advisory: Why Firms Need Critical Skills to Compete 30.09.2025 38:34

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From CAS to True Advisory with Mike Hajek 23.09.2025 34:54

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Transparency, Talent & Growth in 2025 16.09.2025 23:42

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Behind the Numbers: Partner Pay, Tech & Succession 09.09.2025 20:18

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