Accounting Voices Podcast

Rob Brown
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Accounting Voices, hosted by Rob Brown, helps decision makers and leaders in accounting and finance stay relevant, visible and vocal in a profession being reshaped by technology, private equity, regulation and shifting client expectations. Each episode interprets the trends disrupting accounting and finance such as AI, automation, M&A, talent and the move to advisory and translates them into practical insight that strengthens authority and influence. Accounting Voices is also a platform for the wider ecosystem of networks, associations, educators, consultants, software vendors and technology experts who serve accountants and finance professionals worldwide. It extends into regular Accounting Voices networking sessions that connect this audience and amplify ideas that move the profession forward. With its international reach and long shelf life the show delivers credibility and commercial value for listeners and sponsors alike. Search for "Accounting Voices" on YouTube for all episodes and connect with Rob Brown on LinkedIn to find out more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therobbrown

  1. 2D AGO

    AI Without the Big Budget - Lessons from the Big Four

    In this episode of Accounting Voices, Rob Brown breaks down what the Big Four are doing with AI and how smaller firms can use those ideas to stay credible and competitive. Learn how to publish an AI policy, choose the right use cases, train for judgment and build trust through visibility. Key Takeaways - Smaller firms can borrow Big Four discipline without their budgets. Transparency and training build trust faster than tech. Choose three AI use cases and master them. Judgment is the new career currency. You can watch this on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/nVsif9cry_o Come and join our Accounting Voices Collective on Linkedin to find out more about our shows and virtual networking events: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accounting-voices ◣━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━◢ The Accounting Voices Podcast serves accounting firm leaders, managers and partners looking to build their executive presence, influence and credibility both internally and externally. Host Rob Brown delivers insights to help professionals strengthen their personal brand, stay informed about industry changes and navigate disruptive forces affecting accounting business models and trends. Check out the show on your preferred podcast app or platform, or go to the Accounting Voices YouTube channel for all of the episodes in video format. https://www.youtube.com/@accountingvoices Rob works with consultants/experts in the accounting space via personal interviews to create video snippets and thought leadership pieces. If you have success stories, valued expertise or a brand that needs amplifying, but lack the time to create thought leadership or video content, chat with Rob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therobbrown If you'd like to sponsor the show and elevate your brand with our audience, reach out to show host Rob Brown on LinkedIn and his team will reach out to fix up a chat to explore.

    10 min

  2. NOV 4

    The Big Four AI Race: Who Is Winning and Why It Matters

    AI has moved from pilots to playbooks. In this episode Rob Brown breaks down the Big Four AI race and turns it into a practical plan for firms of any size. Learn where automation is helping, where human judgment must stay in charge, and how to build a simple policy clients will trust. You will leave with four moves to compete without the hype. Key Takeaways - AI is the main event in audit, tax and advisory - Leaders treat AI like a system with policy and training - Accountability rises with automation not the other way round - Mid tier firms can win with focus and transparency - Pick three use cases, publish a policy, train for judgment You can watch this on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/_-b3fCu-9c8 Come and join our Accounting Voices Collective on Linkedin to find out more about our shows and virtual networking events: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accounting-voices ◣━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━◢ The Accounting Voices Podcast serves accounting firm leaders, managers and partners looking to build their executive presence, influence and credibility both internally and externally. Host Rob Brown delivers insights to help professionals strengthen their personal brand, stay informed about industry changes and navigate disruptive forces affecting accounting business models and trends. Check out the show on your preferred podcast app or platform, or go to the Accounting Voices YouTube channel for all of the episodes in video format. https://www.youtube.com/@accountingvoices Rob works with consultants/experts in the accounting space via personal interviews to create video snippets and thought leadership pieces. If you have success stories, valued expertise or a brand that needs amplifying, but lack the time to create thought leadership or video content, chat with Rob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therobbrown If you'd like to sponsor the show and elevate your brand with our audience, reach out to show host Rob Brown on LinkedIn and his team will reach out to fix up a chat to explore.

    12 min

  3. OCT 28

    The Future of Accounting Work in an AI-Driven World

    Artificial Intelligence is creating a talent shock in accounting. Firms are hiring fewer graduates while demand for advisory skills skyrockets. AI is doing the routine work, leaving humans to handle judgment, strategy and communication. Rob Brown breaks down what this means for firm leaders, finance professionals and the next generation of accountants. He shares the mindset and actions needed to stay visible, valuable and employable in an AI-driven profession. Key Takeaways - *AI is reducing entry level roles but increasing demand for strategic and advisory skills *Big Four firms are cutting graduate intake and retraining senior staff for AI driven workflows *The career ladder is changing and critical thinking and communication now matter more than repetition *Corporate finance teams are creating new roles in analytics and governance to replace routine tasks *Visibility and curiosity are now career insurance in the AI era Leaders must turn fear into fluency and guide teams through technological change Come and join our Accounting Voices Collective on Linkedin to find out more about our shows and virtual networking events: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accounting-voices The Accounting Voices Podcast serves accounting firm leaders, managers and partners looking to build their executive presence, influence and credibility both internally and externally. Host Rob Brown delivers insights to help professionals strengthen their personal brand, stay informed about industry changes and navigate disruptive forces affecting accounting business models and trends. Check out the show on your preferred podcast app or platform, or go to the Accounting Voices YouTube channel for all of the episodes in video format - https://www.youtube.com/@accountingvoices Rob works with consultants/experts in the accounting space via personal interviews to create video snippets and thought leadership pieces. If you have success stories, valued expertise or a brand that needs amplifying, but lack the time to create thought leadership or video content, chat with Rob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therobbrown If you'd like to sponsor the show and elevate your brand with our audience, reach out to show host Rob Brown on LinkedIn and his team will reach out to fix up a chat to explore.

    17 min

  4. OCT 21

    When AI Goes Wrong - What Accountants Need to Know

    Artificial intelligence is transforming accounting but not always for the better. Rob Brown explores real-world AI controversies that have shaken trust in the profession. From Deloitte’s fabricated government report and Google Bard’s false scandals to Xero’s chatbot misfires these stories reveal the danger of blind automation. You will learn how to audit your AI use verify data and lead with transparency in an age where machines make confident mistakes. Key Takeaways - AI can create confident mistakes that destroy credibility - Big Four firms have already learned costly lessons - Vendors are still testing AI in public - Every firm needs clear AI policies and human review - Transparency and judgment are non-negotiable for trust Come and join our Accounting Voices Collective on Linkedin to find out more about our shows and virtual networking events: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accounting-voices The Accounting Voices Podcast serves accounting firm leaders, managers and partners looking to build their executive presence, influence and credibility both internally and externally. Host Rob Brown delivers insights to help professionals strengthen their personal brand, stay informed about industry changes and navigate disruptive forces affecting accounting business models and trends. Check out the show on your preferred podcast app or platform, or go to the Accounting Voices YouTube channel for all of the episodes in video format - https://www.youtube.com/@accountingvoices Rob works with consultants/experts in the accounting space via personal interviews to create video snippets and thought leadership pieces. If you have success stories, valued expertise or a brand that needs amplifying, but lack the time to create thought leadership or video content, chat with Rob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therobbrown If you'd like to sponsor the show and elevate your brand with our audience, reach out to show host Rob Brown on LinkedIn and his team will reach out to fix up a chat to explore.

    16 min

  5. OCT 14

    AI in Accounting: What's the Truth Behind the Hype?

    In this episode of Accounting Voices, Rob Brown discusses the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the accounting profession. He emphasizes that AI is not a threat to jobs but rather to specific tasks, urging professionals to adapt and embrace AI to remain relevant. The conversation covers the slow adoption of AI in accounting firms, the implications for workforce dynamics, and the necessity for leadership to engage with AI strategically. Brown also provides practical steps for accountants to integrate AI into their work and enhance their careers. Takeaways - AI is changing how accounting firms operate and compete. Professionals who master AI will thrive in the future. Most accounting firms are slow to adopt AI technologies. Early adopters of AI in accounting are seeing significant benefits. AI can free up time for accountants to focus on advisory roles. The big four accounting firms are heavily investing in AI. AI is reshaping entry-level roles in accounting. Human judgment remains a critical advantage over AI. Leadership must engage with AI as a core issue. Accountants should experiment with AI and upskill regularly. You can watch this on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/doI88u39LYM Come and join our Accounting Voices Collective on Linkedin to find out more about our shows and virtual networking events: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accounting-voices ◣━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━◢ The Accounting Voices Podcast serves accounting firm leaders, managers and partners looking to build their executive presence, influence and credibility both internally and externally. Host Rob Brown delivers insights to help professionals strengthen their personal brand, stay informed about industry changes and navigate disruptive forces affecting accounting business models and trends. Check out the show on your preferred podcast app or platform, or go to the Accounting Voices YouTube channel for all of the episodes in video format. https://www.youtube.com/@accountingvoices Rob works with consultants/experts in the accounting space via personal interviews to create video snippets and thought leadership pieces. If you have success stories, valued expertise or a brand that needs amplifying, but lack the time to create thought leadership or video content, chat with Rob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therobbrown If you'd like to sponsor the show and elevate your brand with our audience, reach out to show host Rob Brown on LinkedIn and his team will reach out to fix up a chat to explore.

    14 min

  6. OCT 9 · BONUS

    The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Accounting

    In this episode of The Accounting Voices Podcast, Rob Brown talks with Ian Gregory, CTO of AdvanceTrack Outsourcing, about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the accounting profession. They explore where to start with AI, how to protect client data, what skills accountants need for the future, and why process excellence must come before automation. Ian’s insights bridge technology, talent and trust essential listening for firm leaders planning the next phase of change. Key Takeaways: - AI adoption starts small and practical, not theoretical. - Security and trust are top priorities before automation. - Simplify broken processes before digitising them. - Critical thinking and communication skills are rising in value. - The career ladder is shifting from pyramid to diamond. - Advisory and assurance work will define the future accountant. Killer Quotes: - “If your workflows are messy, AI will multiply the mess.” - “Process before automation control, simplify, then digitise.” - “AI supports people; people supervise AI.” - “Compliance is commoditised. Trust is the differentiator.” -"The accountant’s job is shifting from preparer to protector.” The Accounting Voices Podcast is part of the Accounting Voices Network helping accountants stay relevant, influential and ready for the future. You can watch this on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/rgnbuR61T2E Come and join our Accounting Voices Collective on Linkedin to find out more about our shows and virtual networking events: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accounting-voices ◣━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━◢ The Accounting Voices Podcast serves accounting firm leaders, managers and partners looking to build their executive presence, influence and credibility both internally and externally. Host Rob Brown delivers insights to help professionals strengthen their personal brand, stay informed about industry changes and navigate disruptive forces affecting accounting business models and trends. Check out the show on your preferred podcast app or platform, or go to the Accounting Voices YouTube channel for all of the episodes in video format. https://www.youtube.com/@accountingvoices Rob works with consultants/experts in the accounting space via personal interviews to create video snippets and thought leadership pieces. If you have success stories, valued expertise or a brand that needs amplifying, but lack the time to create thought leadership or video content, chat with Rob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therobbrown If you'd like to sponsor the show and elevate your brand with our audience, reach out to show host Rob Brown on LinkedIn and his team will reach out to fix up a chat to explore.

    21 min

  7. OCT 7

    Latest: From Accounting Influencers to Accounting Voices

    Accounting Voices, hosted by Rob Brown, launches with a sharp new season focused on helping accounting and finance professionals stay relevant, visible and vocal in a profession being reshaped by AI, automation, private equity and consolidation. This is not a show about technical standards or software. It is about leadership, authority and influence — the softer skills that matter most when the rules of the game are being rewritten. Rob outlines the themes coming up in future episodes, from credibility and executive presence to thought leadership and personal brand. He also introduces the Accounting Voices Collective, regular gatherings that bring leaders together for candid conversations, and points to the YouTube channel and LinkedIn newsletter where thousands tune in for updates and video content. Key Takeaways: - Competence is expected, but visibility creates opportunity - Influence is career insurance in disruptive times - This show focuses on leadership, not technical content - Accounting Voices Collective connects leaders globally - Thousands follow the YouTube channel weekly - Subscribe to the LinkedIn newsletter for updates - Sponsors can reach decision-makers with high-value content Killer Quotes: 1. Change is hard, but not changing is harder. 2. Having a voice is hard, but having no voice is harder. 3. Irrelevance equals unemployment in today’s profession. 4. Influence is the new career insurance. 5. This is the survival guide for accountants in the age of AI and M&A. 6. The future belongs to the visible, authoritative and influential. 7. Competence is the baseline, visibility is the edge. If you’d like to sponsor Accounting Voices and connect with decision-makers across accounting and finance, reach out to Rob Brown on LinkedIn. The Accounting Voices Podcast is aimed at accounting firm leaders, managers and partners looking to build their executive presence, influence and credibility both internally and externally. You can watch this on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/i3FsU40xPyQ Come and join our Accounting Voices Collective on LinkedIn to find out more about our shows and virtual networking events: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accounting-voices ◣━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━◢ The Accounting Voices Podcast serves accounting firm leaders, managers and partners looking to build their executive presence, influence and credibility both internally and externally. Host Rob Brown delivers insights to help professionals strengthen their personal brand, stay informed about industry changes and navigate disruptive forces affecting accounting business models and trends. Check out the show on your preferred podcast app or platform, or go to the Accounting Voices YouTube channel for all of the episodes in video format. https://www.youtube.com/@accountingvoices Rob works with consultants/experts in the accounting space via personal interviews to create video snippets and thought leadership pieces. If you have success stories, valued expertise or a brand that needs amplifying, but lack the time to create thought leadership or video content, chat with Rob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therobbrown If you'd like to sponsor the show and elevate your brand with our audience, reach out to show host Rob Brown on LinkedIn and his team will reach out to fix up a chat to explore.

    11 min

  8. SEP 30

    CPA Career Insurance: Build Your Personal Brand

    In Episode 6, the finale of this 6-part series, Rob Brown explains why your personal brand is your greatest asset in the age of AI and consolidation. Compliance is collapsing. Clients want advisors. Tech is an ally. But the only thing you fully control is your visibility, authority and influence. Rob shares stats from LinkedIn and Edelman, examples from firms, and 5 practical actions to start building your personal brand today. This series is not about firms. It is about you — your visibility, your relevance and your survival. *Key Takeaways* LinkedIn: visible professionals are 4x more likely to get opportunitiesEdelman: 63% trust individual experts more than companiesPresence, perspective, proof: the 3 Ps of personal brandPersonal brand is contribution, not bragging5 actions to build your personal brand todayEpisode 6 of 6: The Accountant’s Survival Guide *Killer Quotes* “Personal brand is your career insurance”“If you are invisible, you are vulnerable”“Presence, perspective, proof — that is the model”“People follow people, not firms”“Irrelevance equals unemployment. Visibility equals survival” Want help becoming more visible and authoritative? Explore Rob Brown’s Personal Brand Interview service. The Accounting Voices Podcast is aimed at accounting firm leaders, managers and partners looking to build their executive presence, influence and credibility both internally and externally. You can find this on youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deIaE8rAmYE ◣━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━◢ The Accounting Influencers Podcast serves accounting firm leaders, managers and partners looking to build their executive presence, influence and credibility both internally and externally. The show focuses on helping professionals strengthen their personal brand, stay informed about industry changes, and navigate disruptive forces affecting accounting business models and trends. The content includes solo insights from host Rob Brown as well as interviews or panel discussions with industry leaders. Check out the show on your preferred podcast app or platform, or go to the Accounting Influencers YouTube channel for all of the episodes in video format. Rob works with consultants/experts in the accounting space via personal interviews to create video snippets and thought leadership pieces. If you have success stories, valued expertise or a brand that needs amplifying, but lack the time to create thought leadership or video content, chat with Rob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therobbrown Thanks to our sponsors: ADVANCETRACK OUTSOURCING. Transform your accounting firm with AdvanceTrack. Our top-tier offshoring solutions free your team from mundane tasks, allowing you to focus on growth and client engagement. Experience seamless scalability and expert support. Visit advancetrack.com and elevate your practice today. https://www.advancetrack.com If you'd like to sponsor the show and elevate your brand with our audience, reach out to show host Rob Brown on LinkedIn and his team will reach out to fix up a chat to explore.

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Accounting Voices, hosted by Rob Brown, helps decision makers and leaders in accounting and finance stay relevant, visible and vocal in a profession being reshaped by technology, private equity, regulation and shifting client expectations. Each episode interprets the trends disrupting accounting and finance such as AI, automation, M&A, talent and the move to advisory and translates them into practical insight that strengthens authority and influence. Accounting Voices is also a platform for the wider ecosystem of networks, associations, educators, consultants, software vendors and technology experts who serve accountants and finance professionals worldwide. It extends into regular Accounting Voices networking sessions that connect this audience and amplify ideas that move the profession forward. With its international reach and long shelf life the show delivers credibility and commercial value for listeners and sponsors alike. Search for "Accounting Voices" on YouTube for all episodes and connect with Rob Brown on LinkedIn to find out more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therobbrown

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  • Creator
    Rob Brown
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    300
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ©Accounting Voices
  • Show Website
    Accounting Voices Podcast

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