Technology Best Practices for Progressive Accounting Firms - Accounting Influencers Podcast

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28th May 2020

Technology Best Practices for Progressive Accounting Firms

Daniel Teacher is the Managing Director at T-Tech and oversees sales within the business. He is also hands-on with T-Tech’s clients, a large number being the top 200 UK accountancy firms. Prior to T-Tech, Daniel worked at Deloitte as a Management Consultant for 4 years, on global transformational projects for some of the world’s largest banks. Shownotes:

  • How accounting firms differ in their approach to technology from other sectors
  • Why there are literally NO large accounting firms who are good with technology
  • The three types of accounting firms when it comes to technology
  • The single biggest reason accountancy firms have poor technology capability
  • Why clients have such low expectations of their accountants and the disastrous effects of that
  • What stops accountants from adapting better to technology in driving performance and profitability
  • The three aspects of keeping up to date with technology that accounting firms encounter
  • 'Born in the cloud' accounting firms usually tend to have less than 20 people
  • Technology advancement in accounting firms is vital for better client service
  • What accounting firms should do to avoid requiring so many different tech and software solutions
  • The cost of new accounting software is actually only a small consideration in bringing it into your firm
  • The biggest frustration in handling the Tech of a large accounting firm
  • Accountants are strong business advisors but often not good at running a business themselves
  • The key focus for accounting firms in coming years when it comes to technology
  • The best way to deliver technology change to accountants
  • The best ways to attract to talent to your accounting firm
  • Accountants note - the staggeringly high % of a client tax return that is not added value
  • Best advice for accountants who want to drive technological change through their firm
  • The biggest reason IT projects fail in accounting practices

Daniel Teacher on the Accounting Influencers podcast with BD Academy founder Rob Brown

Daniel is a patron of Norwood, one of the largest charities in London, and is a cycling enthusiast. He has participated in multiple charity bike rides in different locations around the world. He enjoys family holidays and has completed over 30 sky dive jumps!

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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.
Accounting leadership
Executive presence for accountants
Building influence in accounting
Accounting industry trends
Personal branding for accountants
Accounting firm strategy
Accounting business models
Leadership in accounting firms
Talent management in accounting
Authority in accounting profession
Career development for accountants
Accounting firm growth strategies
Influencers in accounting
Accounting firm management
Disruptive forces in accounting
Accounting leadership strategies
Accounting career success
Accounting firm decision-makers
Accounting business trends
Building credibility in accounting

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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.