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26th Nov 2020

Leveraging Technology for Growth in Accounting Firms

Jeremy Clopton led the Big Data & Analytics and Digital Forensics practices in one of the top accounting firms in the US. He created the SQ Method, a framework designed to help firms overcome challenges and more successfully leverage technology and move firms forward. He is a faculty member for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and believes in data and technology's potential to transform firm practice management, leadership, and culture. Shownotes:

  • How forensic accounting is trying to keep up with fraud with rapid advancement of technology
  • How accounting firms have stepped up in agility, resilience and an advisory mindset in these challenging times
  • Where technology sits on the agenda of board room meetings in professional firms
  • The biggest mistake firm leaders and managing partners make when making the best tech decisions
  • Why a focus on efficiency stops accounting firms being more effective in productivity and performance
  • How automation and technology is going to enhance rather than minimise the value of accounting advisors
  • Whether there is too much expectation of accountants in becoming technologists and geeky in order to serve clients
  • The biggest challenge software and tech companies have in successfully selling their products to accountancy firms
  • What is coming up for accounting firms in the technology world over the next few years and how it will impact services and processes
  • The importance of technology in generating new revenue streams for accounting firms, especially in analytics
  • The outlook for accounting firms who have tech-adverse or change-resistant leadership teams
  • Busting the myth that the older baby boomers are less tech-savvy than the younger millennials
  • The power of the many data points generated by accounting firms and how to leverage it
  • Words of encouragement to accountants who want to elevate technology on the agendas of their firm's senior meetings and strategies
  • Shout out to Data Story by Nancy Duarte and how stories resonate with people and help the numbers come alive.

Jeremy Clopton on the Accounting Influencers podcast with BD Academy founder

Jeremy is also passionate about employee engagement and the value brought by each generation in the workforce. An avid reader, he says Patrick Lencioni, Brené Brown, Daniel Pink, and Scott Berkun have influenced his leadership style. Beyond books, he is a fan of TED curated content and cites Shonda Rhimes' TED2016 talk 'My Year Of Saying Yes To Everything' as one of the most influential talks of his career. Outside of work, Jeremy enjoys spending time with his wife, Katie, three innately curious daughters, a lazy golden retriever, and two energetic toy Australian shepherds. He enjoys running, golf, and helping his wife run a non-profit organization. Contact him here:

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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
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Building influence in accounting
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Personal branding for accountants
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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
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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.