Episode 13

Leading a Mega-Accounting Firm: Matt Snow of Forvis

In this episode 13 of Success in Accounting podcast, a live interview with Matt Snow, Chairman of Forvis.

FORVIS was officially formed June 1, as the merger of equals of BKD and DHG became effective. FORVIS has formally entered the national top 10, landing at No. 8 on Inside Public Accounting’s annual ranking of accounting firms by revenue. The 2022 list was released today.

“A driving factor in the creation of FORVIS was a desire by our partners and team members to create a new kind of national firm that puts our clients and our people first. We knew we would land in the top 10 by revenue, and it’s gratifying to see us place No. 8 on IPA’s annual list. But this is just the beginning. We continue to add to our team and build on this foundation. FORVIS will grow nationally and internationally on the strength of providing unmatched client experiences.” CEO Tom Watson

A new name was announced in April, reflecting the forward vision of the firm’s more than 5,500 dedicated professionals. FORVIS has 70 offices in 28 states as well as the United Kingdom and Cayman Islands. It is a founding member firm of Praxity, a global alliance of independent firms committed to the highest standards required in international business.

"We are proud that our merger of equals between BKD and DHG has propelled us to number eight on Inside Public Accounting’s annual ranking of firms by revenue as FORVIS." Chairman Matt Snow

This interview took please in the head offices of Forvis in Charlotte North Carolina, USA.

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Rob Brown is the founder and host of the Accounting Voices Podcast, the flagship solo show of the Accounting Voices Network. Each episode offers sharp analysis and commentary on the trends, ideas and people shaping the global accounting profession.

Through this Accounting Voices Podcast, Rob helps accounting firm leaders, decision makers and professionals stay relevant and make sense of disruption in areas like AI, automation, M&A, private equity and soft skills beyond the tech. His perspective blends clarity, insight and curiosity, making complex issues relevant and practical for professionals and decision makers across accounting and finance.

He also leads two monthly panel shows, Accounting M&A and Accounting AI, which bring together senior voices to explore consolidation, strategy and the impact of technology on firms and people.

Rob is the author of the bestselling book Build Your Reputation (Wiley) and a TEDx speaker whose talk The Personal Brand of You has more than 400,000 views. Over his career he has hosted and moderated more than 1,000 conversations with accounting and fintech leaders worldwide.

Based in Nottingham UK, Rob is a stroke survivor living with epilepsy, a black belt in kickboxing, a decent chess player and an average player of four musical instruments.