Practice Management Improvement for Accountants - Accounting Influencers Podcast

Episode 99

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23rd Apr 2020

Practice Management Improvement for Accountants

Katie Thomas, CPA is a technology advisor and marketing consultant for professionals in the accounting industry. Katie empowers firms of all sizes to thrive in the age of digital disruption, through advanced marketing strategies, agile process development, and the implementation of intelligent software solutions.

Katie has helped businesses worldwide foster an innovative corporate culture, grow their bottom line, and deliver exceptional client service through the adoption of emerging technologies. A rigorous approach to planning and execution promotes consistent, sustainable growth while avoiding short-term pitfalls typically associated with organizational change.

Shownotes:

  • Which country is leading the world with technology in the accounting world
  • How being smart sometimes stops accountants from asking for help
  • What future proofing an accounting firm looks like, particularly with technology
  • The biggest performance challenge accounting firms have
  • Specific criteria for onboarding, collaboration and practice management in accounting firms
  • Combining disparate applications is overwhelming for many accounting firms
  • How marketing connects the dots into accounting firm processes
  • The biggest roadblock accounting firms have with allocating a marketing budget
  • The number one difficulty CPAs and accountants have in differentiating themselves
  • Considerations for corporate and personal branding in accounting firms
  • All accountants already have a personal brand, but they are not doing one specific thing with it

Katie Thomas on the Accounting Influencers podcast with BD Academy founder Rob BrownWhen not working, you can find Katie hanging out with her husband Chad, taking a yoga class, riding her horse, or on a walk with her furbaby, Oscar. Contact Katie:

Katie's website 

Katie on LinkedIn 

Email her: katie@katiethomascpa.com

Katie on Twitter

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About the Podcast

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

About your host

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Rob Brown

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.