Episode 7

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14th Sep 2021

The Powerful Arm of Private Equity in the Accounting Sector

Episode 7. In this week's news, Rob and Martin discuss how private equity is changing the landscape of mergers and acquisitions within the accounting sector.

➤ The rise of 'consolidators' in the accounting profession who are buying up firms

➤ Why equity partners of accounting firms are being offered huge cash incentives to 'go away'

➤ Explaining the 60-20-20 basis on which accounting practices are purchased

➤ Where private equity firms are seeing profit in buying up accountancy practices

➤ The switch to board level leadership outside accounting when firms are purchased by PE money

➤ How active the buying and selling market of accounting firms and fintechs is right now

➤ How firms driven by PE money can be more competitive than their peers

➤ Whether PE funds are good for the accounting and fintech sectors as they seek to 'bring everything together'

➤ What more money is doing to the commercialisation of accounting firms.

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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.
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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.