Martin Bissett of the Accounting Influencers Podcast reviews 2021 for the accountancy profession with a report card for effort, diligence & proactivity - Accounting Influencers Podcast

Episode 82

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28th Dec 2021

2021 Year End Review for the Global Accountancy Profession

Episode 82. In today's news episode, Martin Bissett bring the report card for accounting in "2021 Year End Review for the Global Accountancy Profession"

Key takeaways from this episode include:

★ what an assessment of the accounting and fintech world might look like as a report card

★ how confidence and hope came back to start 2021 with opening up of F2F events and lifting of some restrictions in accounting

★ how Covid brought accountants closer to their clients to know what they really needed, implying they weren't so close before

★ forecasts for the accountant-client relationship and the role fintech and software vendors play in that

★ why accountants should be in no doubt that they are still the trusted advisor for businesses, but not for long if some powerful vendors have their way

★ why so many accounting firms who make great plans and have great ideas fail to execute them

★ the impact of private equity money and consolidation of accounting firms in commercialising the profession

★ the challenge for accounting firms and their leaders in choosing who they will be for their clients and staff

★ the overall grade for accounting based on effort, diligence and proactivity

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Accounting Influencers Podcast
Host Rob Brown shows accounting professionals and leaders how to be more influential, grow their personal brand and be more authoritative, relevant and high profile in their roles..
The Accounting Influencers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, is a must-listen for accounting professionals looking to strengthen their leadership presence, stay informed on disruptive forces in accounting and build credibility within their firms. Geared toward firm leaders, managers, partners and influencers, the show covers key topics like career development, influence, personal branding and interpreting the evolving trends impacting the accounting world. Rob brings his expertise to each episode, offering insights and guidance on how to grow your personal brand and stay strategically important in a rapidly changing profession. Whether you're aiming to influence within your firm or expand your reputation outside of it, this international podcast offers practical advice and forward-thinking insights that will keep you informed and prepared for the future.
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Influencers in accounting
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Rob Brown

Rob Brown hosts the multiple accounting podcast and chair conferences, panels and events globally for the accounting and fintech profession. He is co-founder of Accounting Influencers Roundtable (AIR) which helps vendors, experts and influencers serve the accounting and finance world. He is a dynamic speaker and accomplished expert on trust, reputation, employer brand, talent, career development, succession, gen z/generations, employee advocacy and executive presence. Rob is author of the bestselling book Build Your Reputation (Wiley) and his TEDx talk ‘The Personal Brand of You’ has been viewed 400,000 times on YouTube. He is a stroke survivor, has epilepsy, is a committed Christian and has a black belt in kickboxing. He is based in Nottingham UK, home of Robin Hood, plays chess and backgammon, loves orange chocolate and is allergic to grapefruit.