Technology & Software Advances in the Accounting World - Accounting Influencers Podcast

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7th May 2020

Technology & Software Advances in the Accounting World

Randy Johnston, MCS has been a top-rated speaker in the technology industry for over 40 years. He has started and owns multiple businesses including K2 Enterprises in Hammond, Louisiana and Network Management Group, Inc. in Hutchinson, Kansas. NMGI has supported CPA firms for 30+ years and is the largest managed service provider serving the CPA profession in North America. His experience as a college instructor, management and technology consultant, and advisor to the profession will be obvious to you in today’s presentation.

His influence throughout the accounting profession is highlighted once again this year by being a recipient of the 2019 Accounting Today Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting award for the sixteenth consecutive year.

Among his many other awards, he holds the honor of being one of nine technology stars in the U.S. by Accounting Technology Magazine. Randy writes a monthly column for The CPA Practice Advisor, articles for the Journal of Accountancy, and creates articles for both accounting and technology publications, as well as being the author of numerous books.

Shownotes:

  • How the accounting profession has changed over the past 50 years, particularly in recent years
  • Why accounting is not keeping up well with the rate of technology change
  • The ways technology has made accounting easier, especially in how innovative accountants deal with their clients
  • Client experience has improved but not in line with client expectations
  • The biggest problem with much accounting software and why it's coming to market 'half-baked'
  • The biggest mistakes accountants make when choosing and implementing technology
  • The two things accountants should look for when choosing technology to run their firms
  • How some software and tech vendors fool accounting firms into wrong purchases
  • Updates on technology around workflows, security, collaboration and mobile
  • Why curved screens and monitors and 3D printing are the next big things in computing
  • The art of making the complex simple when it comes to technology

Randy Johnston on the Accounting Influencers podcast with BD Academy founder Rob Brown

When he's not working, Randy spends time with his wife and four children enjoying many experiences together including theatre, music, travel, golf, skiing, snorkeling and model trains.

Contact Randy:

Randy's website 

Randy on LinkedIn 

Randy on Twitter

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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

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.