Martin Bissett of the Accountants Influencers Podcast interviews Zoe Lacey Cooper (Head of CPD Store at OmniPro) on accounting-fintech events and CPD-CPE - Accounting Influencers Podcast

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8th Oct 2021

Expert Interview Highlights- Zoe Lacey Cooper (Head of CPD Store at OmniPro)

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Zoe is the Managing Director for CPDStore (part of OmniPro) who offer core technical online CPD training. Prior to that was the Portfolio Director on the Accountex exhibitions and virtual summits. She has extensive knowledge within the global accountancy ecosystem, working closely with top accounting influencers, accounting associations and the leading technology providers. As well as working within media and events for over 21 years. Zoe is a regular contributor to numerous webinars, blogs, interviews and a judge on numerous accountancy awards. She was recently recognised as one of Top 50 Women in Accounting. Zoe brings a different perspective to her interviews, utilising her “outsider” perspective and experience within the accounting profession.  

When not working, Zoe is a proud mummy of girls age 2 and 6. She's always been Interested in classic and modern motors. She loves a variety of music ranging from Bryan Adams to drum and base (it’s the best music to help focus on getting lots of tasks done). Her fave film is Mary Poppins and her secret passion has to be abstract art (love Romero Britto) and watching live ballet at the theatre.

Key shownotes from the whole interview include:

➤ The story behind the big move from Accountex events to CPD and CPE for accountants and CPAs

➤ The different perspective of an accounting and fintech events organiser versus the influencers, practitioners and vendors

➤ Shout out to Des O'Neill, founder of OmniPro, the biggest CPE and CPD provider for accountants in Ireland

➤ Observations on the accounting profession and the software tech vendors throughout the Covid pandemic

➤ Where we go next with accounting and fintech events with the virtual, the in-person and the hybrid

➤ What the real opportunities are for organisers of accounting and fintech events, exhibitions and conferences

➤ How a hybrid accounting and fintech events business model increases reach and scope for organisers

➤ Insights on the attitudes, content consumption behaviours and demographics of people who attend accounting/fintech events

➤ Why the accounting profession is further ahead with technology adoption than many other sectors

➤ Examples of helping people and what adds real value to business relationships

Zoe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoelacey-cooper

Omnipro website: www.cpdstore.co.uk

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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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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.