This is the “Best Practice in Accounting” show on behalf of the Accounting Influencers Broadcast Network. In this show, we focus on upskilling the accountants, bookkeepers, CPAs and commercially focused fintech vendors to better handle key challenges in their professional roles like client service, closing deals, negotiating, pricing, hiring, reputation and differentiation. It’s all about developing yourself and your practice with real-life examples, stories and case studies of what works.
Episode 1. In today’s interview, “What Best Practice Looks Like in Accounting Firms.”
Key takeaways from this episode include:
❊ a preview of what’s coming up on this show in coming weeks and months
❊ the need for real life examples of what really works for accountants in practice rather than just hype
❊ changing DEI to DEIA – diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility
❊ why best practice is becoming harder and harder to define for accountants in this complex world
❊ the importance of drawing from genuine experts all over the world beyond Bissett and Brown
Action – knowledge is cheap, so take these bite-size gems and apply them quickly to your particular situation.
In this show we cover topics like leadership, trust, performance, differentiation, employer brand, values, vision, strategy, talent, skills development, industry trends, growth, marketing, communication, succession, recruitment, retention, culture, M&A, business models, pricing, digitisation, winning clients, advisory, career development, gen z/millennials, ESG, DEI, CSR, CPE/CPD, professionalism and future proofing.
It’s important that you stay ahead of the game by knowing the drivers of change and disruption in accounting, the behaviours/demands of businesses requiring pivots/services from accountants, the strategies of tech/software vendors in serving CPAs and accountants, the directives, thoughts and influence of regulatory bodies, professional associations and accounting institutes, and the themes, agendas and topics being talked about at accounting and fintech events all over the world.
Two caveats for listeners:
First, what we’re giving you in this podcast are suggestions, hints, tips and strategies. Not necessarily recommendations, not legally binding, not mandated by regulatory bodies. just the thoughts, opinions and interpretations of a couple of guys with a collective 45 years of experience working with, speaking to and and training many accounting practices, vendors, networks, associations, alliances and event audiences.
Second, we’re not getting too technical or technological with these best practice tips. We’re not qualified accountants and there are plenty of sources for technical knowledge. We’re also not geeky, nerdy or product focused with the bewildering array of apps, platforms and technological solutions. We’re more soft skills, personal development, general business awareness, developing entrepreneurial thinking, boosting leadership and management capability.
Let’s not forget what a complex, fast moving and rapidly changing world we live in. Best practice is hard to put your finger on. What worked last week, last year may not work now. Advisors and accounting professionals must constantly reinvent themselves as experts and trusted guides to individuals and business owners in a complex world. We’re here to help you.
Ultimately, it’s just insight though. Knowledge is easy to find but not to easy to make sense of and make part of your offering, your authority, your expertise. You’ve got to take some action, share it with others, use it somehow for it to become powerful. Weave it into your thinking, your client interactions, your team meetings, your everyday conversations. That’s what’s going to move you from good to great in your accounting role.
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