Tech & Practice Management Tips for Accounting Firm Success with Ilya Radzinsky - Accounting Influencers Podcast

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11th Jun 2020

Tech & Practice Management Tips for Accounting Firm Success

Ilya Radzinsky is a co-founder of TaxDome, a tech company born out of deep understanding of tax and accounting business needs. About 8 years ago, he and his brother built a custom software system for a tax practice, which grew 10 to 70+ staff. Out of this they launched TaxDome in March 2017. TaxDome is the most intuitive, all-in-one cloud-based solution for tax practice management. Shownotes:

  • What a pioneer remote accounting firm looks like
  • Why the fastest growing and largest accounting firms are all investing in technology
  • What smaller accounting firms need to be able to compete with larger firms who can invest more in technology
  • Why change is scary for accounting firms and is often met with resistance
  • Tips to lessen friction points when taking on new technology in your accounting firm and ensure maximum integration
  • How software and app overload stop most accountants from doing what they do best
  • The downsides for accountants of using different software systems for staff and clients
  • The problem with email as a channel to swap confidential information with accounting clients
  • Factors an accounting firm should consider with their choice or practice management software
  • Fact: the accounting firms AND the businesses they serve grow fastest when they invest in technology
  • The biggest challenges accounting firms face if they want to grow
  • Critical tips for making your accounting business more sellable and more valuable
  • Why accounting firms should never compete on price
  • Discover the only thing that stays constant in the business world
  • Why the older people are massively underestimated in terms of their contribution to and understanding of business
  • The magic approach that will more quickly drive change in your accounting firm

When he's not working, Ilya enjoys getting friends together. He's hosted 7 friendsgivings - just like Thanksgiving except with groups of friends instead of just family. He loves skiing and goes on 6 annual ski trips with large groups.

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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.