accounting influencers

adam lean: get un-stuck | accounting influencers

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“this is your chance to make a real difference.”

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accounting influencers
with rob brown

millions of accountants and bookkeepers are stuck in a cycle of overwork, undercharging, and undervaluation. in this episode of the accounting influencers podcast, adam lean, ceo and co-founder of thecfoproject.com, delivers a wake-up call: the compliance model is broken—and the profession must change course to remain relevant.

lean explains that for most clients, every accountant “looks the same.” they expect the books to be done and the taxes to be filed, and they rarely see the difference between high-quality and mediocre service. this makes it nearly impossible for accountants to raise prices or grow sustainably.

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expert panel: answers for talent gaps, tech disruption, and evolving business models | accounting influencers

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global accounting leaders call for mindset shifts, better storytelling, and a redefined brand.

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accounting influencers
with rob brown

in this edition of accounting influencers, four of the profession’s most prominent voices gather for a candid discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing the accounting world. from evolving business models to deep talent shortages, the conversation explores how firms must adapt—or risk irrelevance.

the panel includes randy johnston, co-founder of k2 enterprises and a long-time tech strategist for cpas; trevor greenway, ceo of interval, a software firm helping accountants uncover real-time advisory opportunities; harry blum, managing partner at rsm canada; and jennifer o’carroll, ceo of erp vendor hansaworld and former tax advisor.

“the knowledge is there,” says greenway. “the question is—do firms have the people and bandwidth to act on it?” he warns that while accountants understand the changes required—like the shift to advisory services and the adoption of ai—the labor shortage is the primary obstacle.

blum agrees, calling today’s environment “an experiment in change management,” where firms have never had more opportunity but also never faced more complexity. “the mindset shift needed to transform is the biggest challenge,” he says.

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okorie ramsey: diversity’s about building bigger tables | accounting influencers

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“…not just filling seats.”
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accounting influencers
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as past chair of aicpa and cima, okorie ramsey represented nearly 700,000 members worldwide. but in his view, leadership isn’t about wielding power—it’s about partnership, innovation, and service to the public.

in a wide-ranging conversation on the accounting influencers podcast, ramsey reflects on his tenure, the profession’s most significant challenges, and what excites him most about the future.

“it’s a huge role,” ramsey says, “but it’s also a wonderful opportunity.”
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expert panel: the year of the advisor is here | accounting influencers

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“your top clients are your competitors’ top prospects. are you showing up as their trusted advisor?”
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accounting influencers
with rob brown

how well-equipped is the accounting profession to handle rapid technological advancements and a changing workforce? are firms ready to embrace the future or stuck in outdated models?

rob brown hosts an expert panel featuring angie grissom, co-owner of the rainmaker companies; itamar jobani, ceo of payem; todd robinson, director of practice engagement at woodard; and james hickey, chief “cat herder” at herding cats; to discuss the future of the accounting profession. the conversation explores critical challenges facing accountants today, such as adapting to technological changes, ai integration, talent retention, and shifting towards a more advisory-based role. the panel shares their unique insights on how firms must navigate cultural shifts, embrace leadership, and rethink their traditional business models to stay competitive.
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hannah munro: leading change in vuca | accounting influencers

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“if you think change is hard, try not changing and see what happens.”

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accounting influencers
with rob brown

in part one of this accounting influencers podcast, special guest hannah munro, managing director of transformation consultancy with itas and host of the cfo 4.0 podcast, joins the conversation to unpack the realities of change and transformation in today’s volatile world.

munro makes one thing clear: change is no longer a future event to plan for—it is the present reality.

“transformation is a journey, not a one-step process,” munro says. “it’s about becoming comfortable in that vuca environment—volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous—and building a skill set to navigate it.”

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