Episode 46

What Turns Accountants Away from the Profession & Tips to Retain Your Best Talent

Episode 46. On this week’s Accounting Influencers Podcast:

➜ News - Martin & Rob discuss "Why Are So Many Professionals Leaving or Not Even Entering Accounting?." Following on from last week's comment on the talent shortage in accountancy, we explore what might be switching off grads and the younger generations from a career in accounting.

➜ Special Guest Interview: "Case Study - Carl Reader: "Practice Ignition Changed My Practice." In this highlights snippet (full uncut version comes out as a bonus episode at the weekend), you'll hear about the challenge for accounting firms of integrating business development to revenue 'in the bank', the journey accountants go through in choosing the right software for certain jobs in their practice and how the right software can enhance the client experience for accounting professionals.

➜ Rob & Martin offer up practical advice and tips for accounting practitioners on "Here's What Works for Accounting Firms on Retaining Your Best Employees." In the war for talent, discover some practical ways you can win the hearts and minds of your top people so they withstand the approaches of your competitors and stay engaged with the accounting profession generally.

➜ Expert Interview: "Moving from Big to Small Accounting Firm - Practitioner Interview." In this highlights snippet (full uncut version comes out as a bonus episode at the weekend), you'll hear from Corey Talone, a US based CPA who gave up a prestigious position in a large professional firm to downsize into a smaller practice with more autonomy, freedom, satisfaction and influence. A frank and inspiring story that will give many accountants food for thought in their current roles.

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Accounting Voices helps people in the accounting world stay relevant visible and vocal. Host Rob Brown interprets trends reshaping the profession and gives listeners insight to build authority influence and a stronger voice in firms and markets.

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Rob Brown

Rob Brown is the founder and host of the Accounting Voices Podcast, the flagship solo show of the Accounting Voices Network. Each episode offers sharp analysis and commentary on the trends, ideas and people shaping the global accounting profession.

Through this Accounting Voices Podcast, Rob helps accounting firm leaders, decision makers and professionals stay relevant and make sense of disruption in areas like AI, automation, M&A, private equity and soft skills beyond the tech. His perspective blends clarity, insight and curiosity, making complex issues relevant and practical for professionals and decision makers across accounting and finance.

He also leads two monthly panel shows, Accounting M&A and Accounting AI, which bring together senior voices to explore consolidation, strategy and the impact of technology on firms and people.

Rob is the author of the bestselling book Build Your Reputation (Wiley) and a TEDx speaker whose talk The Personal Brand of You has more than 400,000 views. Over his career he has hosted and moderated more than 1,000 conversations with accounting and fintech leaders worldwide.

Based in Nottingham UK, Rob is a stroke survivor living with epilepsy, a black belt in kickboxing, a decent chess player and an average player of four musical instruments.