• Recalibrating Engagements with Your Accounting Clients
    2023/01/26

    It's the "UK Matters in Accounting" show, usually going out every Friday to 150 countries and 30,000 accounting practitioners, fintech specialists and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space. However, in Jan 2023 we are phasing out this show and putting out this content on our sister Success in Accounting Show which hopefully you're already subscribed to.

    In today's episode 30, "Recalibrating Engagements with Your Accounting Clients"

    Rob Brown interviews accounting celebrity Carl Reader on how accountants can reset their relationships with clients for stronger relationships & payments.

    Carl covers engagement letters, communicating updates to clients and what should happen with an annual renewal letter to clients. This should include a recalibration of fees, terms of engagement and a better annual review meeting with clients. Lots of goodies here for all accountants to shape their firm for future turbulence and better clients.

    This is a part two of the interview with Carl here on our Best Practice in Accounting show:

    "What Works for Accountant to Get Paid Promptly"

    https://best-practice-in-accounting.captivate.fm/episode/what-works-for-accountant-firm-to-get-paid-promptly

    *** Please make sure as we shut down this show that you're subscribed to our flagship show going forward: Success in Accounting. This will become the Accounting Influencers Podcast from early Feb 2023. ***

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  • MTD – How HMRC Is Losing Credibility & Reputation
    2023/01/19

    It's the "UK Matters in Accounting" show, usually going out every Friday to 150 countries and 30,000 accounting practitioners, fintech specialists and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space. However, in Jan 2023 we are phasing out this show and putting out this content on our sister Success in Accounting Show which hopefully you're already subscribed to.

    In today's episode 29, "MTD - How HMRC Is Losing Credibility & Reputation"

    Check out the video version of this episode here on Youtube: [LINK]

    Rob Brown and Will Farnell discuss the latest HMRC backtrack with Making Tax Digital MTD and how it is losing credibility and reputation with accountants

    » how MTD u-turns by the government and HMRC are adversely affecting accountants and their clients

    » why MTD should be seen as creating an opportunity more than solving a problem for accountants and clients

    » the 'once in a generation' opportunity that MTD represents for accountants to significantly increase their value to clients

    » how the 'tax gap' opened up to reduce loss of tax revenues and how MTD was created to close it

    » the strange order or personal tax, corporation tax and VAT that was not fully thought through with MTD

    » what the future holds for MTD and the accounting profession serving their clients in a more digitised way

    Be sure to subscribe to the Success in Accounting podcast going out every Monday - this will soon revert back to its old name Accounting Influencers Podcast.

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  • The Full Impact of Chat GPT and AI in Accounting
    2023/01/12

    It's the "UK Matters in Accounting" show, usually going out every Friday to 150 countries and 30,000 accounting practitioners, fintech specialists and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space. However, in Jan 2023 we are phasing out this show and putting out this content on our sister Success in Accounting Show which hopefully you're already subscribed to.

    In today's episode 28, "The Full Impact of Chat GPT and AI in Accounting"

    Here is the transcript for this show, generated by Chat GPT with some smart AI prompting questions:

    Hello, and welcome to the podcast. In this episode, we will be discussing the impact of Chat GPT, or Generative Pre-training Transformer, on the world of accountants and CPAs.

    First, let's define Chat GPT. It's a machine learning model developed by OpenAI that is able to generate human-like text and can be used to assist accountants and CPAs in a variety of tasks.

    But how did Chat GPT come about, and why is it making waves in so many industries? Chat GPT was developed by OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence research lab, as a way to improve natural language processing. It builds upon the concept of pre-training, which involves training a model on a large dataset to recognize patterns and relationships in language. By pre-training a model on a massive amount of text data, it can then be fine-tuned for specific tasks, such as translation or language generation.

    The development of Chat GPT marked a significant step forward in the field of natural language processing and has led to its widespread adoption in a variety of industries.

    Now, let's dive into how Chat GPT can help accountants and CPAs.

    One way it can assist is by generating reports and documents. Imagine having to create a financial report for a client. This can be a time-consuming and tedious task, but with Chat GPT, you can simply input the necessary data and let the model do the rest. It will generate a professional, accurate report in a fraction of the time it would take a human.

    Another way Chat GPT can be useful is by providing data analysis. It can be trained to analyze financial data and provide insights and recommendations based on that analysis. This can be especially helpful for accountants and CPAs who are looking to make informed decisions for their clients.

    Chat GPT can also be used to automate routine tasks, such as data entry and reconciliation. This can free up time for accountants and CPAs to focus on more complex tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

    Finally, Chat GPT can even be used to provide customer service. It can handle basic customer inquiries and provide information to clients, allowing accountants and CPAs to focus on more complex tasks.

    So, as you can see, Chat GPT has the potential to significantly streamline processes and improve efficiency for accountants and CPAs. But what about the potential drawbacks? Some disadvantages of using Chat GPT include the initial setup and training, which can be time-consuming and costly. Additionally, Chat GPT is still limited in its capabilities and may not be able to handle more complex tasks. Finally, using Chat GPT may create a reliance on technology, and if there are issues with the system, it could disrupt work and cause delays.

    Now, let's take a look at some statistics to give you an idea of the potential impact Chat GPT could have on your practice and your clients: According to a recent survey, over 70% of accountants and

    CPAs believe that machine learning will significantly change the way they do business in the next 5 years.

    Another study found that the use of artificial intelligence in accounting could save up to 400 million hours of manual data entry per year. One company that implemented Chat GPT saw a 25% increase in productivity and a 10% reduction in errors.

    These statistics show that Chat GPT has the potential to significantly impact the

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  • 2022 Review & 2023 Preview with Francesca Lagerberg
    2023/01/05

    As part of this UK Matters in Accounting podcast, we are giving you some bonus episodes with key influencers in accounting and fintech. These are to review 2022 and the pandemic era, assessing what we've learned, what has worked and what hasn't.

    We'll also look ahead to 2023 and preview where the challenges and opportunities are in the accounting and fintech world.

    Your commentators and thought leaders in this bonus series include:

    Martin Bissett Advisor to the Advisors in Accounting & Fintech Organisations https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinbissett/

    Francesca Lagerberg CEO of Baker Tilly International https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescalagerberg/

    Steve Heathcote Chief Executive Officer at PrimeGlobal https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-heathcote-b327573a/

    Mark Koziel President and CEO at Allinial Global https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjkoziel/

    Samantha Louis Chief Executive Officer at Praxity Global Alliance https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-louis/

    Steve Cox Head of Market Insights at IRIS Software Group https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenchristophercox/

    Randy Johnston CEO & Co-Founder at Network Management Group https://www.linkedin.com/in/rpjohnston/

    Dan Richards Founder of Practice Win & MyFirms App https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielrichards1/

    We cover the following areas in these bonus episodes:

    A. 2022 in review

    1. How would you sum up the year for accounting? Any surprises, findings, outcomes?

    2. What kind of shape is the accounting profession in as we emerge from the pandemic?

    3. If you were a teacher giving accountants a school report, how would you grade them?

    4. What have we learned about the software, fintech and vendors or the associations, networks and alliances serving accountants?

    5. What lessons have we learned about what has succeeded and failed in the last 3 years?

    B. 2023 in preview

    1. What will be the main challenges for accountants and firms in the coming year?

    2. Where will accounting firms find their biggest opportunities in the coming year?

    3. What will separate the good accounting firms from the great ones in 2023?

    4. What will happen to the complacent accounting firms who won't/can't change?

    5. What's coming up for vendors in getting the attention of busy accountants or the or the associations, networks and alliances helping accounting firms in 2023?

    Mentioned in this episode:

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  • Managing Busy Tax Season – Top Tips for Accountants
    2022/12/29

    It's the "UK Matters in Accounting" show, every Thursday to 150 countries and 30,000 accounting practitioners, fintech specialists and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space.

    In today's episode 26, "Managing Busy Tax Season - Top Tips for Accountants" with special guest Carl Reader, founder of d&t accountants and bestselling author of BOSS IT. https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlreader

    You can also watch this on youtube here: [link from spreadsheet]

    Key takeaways from this episode include:

    the importance of the right mindset for accounting professionals in the way they perceive 'tax season'

    the two big mistakes that accountants make in making busy season and tax windows more stressful than they should be

    practical solutions accounting professionals can implement to make tax season much easier to navigate

    ...and much more.

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    5 great shows in the Accounting Influencers Podcast Network:

    ❶ Success in Accounting - MONDAYS. Our flagship main show features panels, live interviews and replays of our most popular shows.

    ❷ Insights in Accounting - TUESDAYS. The best news, analysis, commercial awareness, news under microscope, podcast mentions and recommendations.

    ❸ Influencers in Accounting - WEDNESDAYS. Deep dive 1-1 interviews with leaders, experts, influencers from around the world.

    ❹ Best Practice in Accounting - THURSDAYS. Practice development, growth, management, consulting, examples, stories and practical here's what works stuff for accountants, bookkeepers and the fintech/software people who serve them.

    ❺ UK Matters in Accounting - FRIDAYS. A UK focused show featuring UK related topics, news items, events and interviews.

    All on your preferred podcast app, platform or channel. Thanks for subscribing, sharing and listening!

    Main show website. For access to every single show with full shownotes: https://accountinginfluencers.com/podcast

    For announcements of published shows, tagging guest so you can build your network and offer feedback on the show: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accountinginfluencers

    For videos of all podcast interviews and bonus video content: https://bit.ly/AI-youtube

    https://www.instagram.com/accinfluencers

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  • 2022 Review PLUS 2023 Preview with Martin Bissett
    2022/12/29

    As part of this UK Matters in Accounting podcast, we are giving you some bonus episodes with key influencers in accounting and fintech. These are to review 2022 and the pandemic era, assessing what we've learned, what has worked and what hasn't.

    We'll also look ahead to 2023 and preview where the challenges and opportunities are in the accounting and fintech world.

    Your commentators and thought leaders in this bonus series include:

    Martin Bissett Advisor to the Advisors in Accounting & Fintech Organisations https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinbissett/

    Francesca Lagerberg CEO of Baker Tilly International https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescalagerberg/

    Steve Heathcote Chief Executive Officer at PrimeGlobal https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-heathcote-b327573a/

    Mark Koziel President and CEO at Allinial Global https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjkoziel/

    Samantha Louis Chief Executive Officer at Praxity Global Alliance https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-louis/

    Steve Cox Head of Market Insights at IRIS Software Group https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenchristophercox/

    Randy Johnston CEO & Co-Founder at Network Management Group https://www.linkedin.com/in/rpjohnston/

    Dan Richards Founder of Practice Win & MyFirms App https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielrichards1/

    We cover the following areas in these bonus episodes:

    A. 2022 in review

    1. How would you sum up the year for accounting? Any surprises, findings, outcomes?

    2. What kind of shape is the accounting profession in as we emerge from the pandemic?

    3. If you were a teacher giving accountants a school report, how would you grade them?

    4. What have we learned about the software, fintech and vendors or the associations, networks and alliances serving accountants?

    5. What lessons have we learned about what has succeeded and failed in the last 3 years?

    B. 2023 in preview

    1. What will be the main challenges for accountants and firms in the coming year?

    2. Where will accounting firms find their biggest opportunities in the coming year?

    3. What will separate the good accounting firms from the great ones in 2023?

    4. What will happen to the complacent accounting firms who won't/can't change?

    5. What's coming up for vendors in getting the attention of busy accountants or the or the associations, networks and alliances helping accounting firms in 2023?

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Dead Show / YouTube

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  • Tips for UK Accountants to Fill Their Sales Funnel
    2022/12/22

    It's the "UK Matters in Accounting" show, every Thursday to 150 countries and 30,000 accounting practitioners, fintech specialists and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space.

    In today's episode 25, "Tips for UK Accountants to Fill Their Sales Funnel" with special guest Lucy Cohen, founder of innovative UK accounting firm Mazuma. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucycohen

    You can also watch this on youtube here: https://youtu.be/kIUxJ5S0tFc

    Key takeaways from this episode include:

    ➺ why UK people and especially accounting professionals dislike the 'sales' word so much

    ➺ who client churn is a part of life for accounting firms, resulting in the need to maintain a pipeline of potential new clients

    ➺ what one decent conversation with a current client might do for accountants who want to grow their business portfolio

    ➺ the reasons why accountants have such a haphazard or scattergun approach to generating new business opportunities

    ➺ simple ways accounting professionals can close new business with easy conversational methods

    ➺ the importance of playing to strengths for accountants who want to be more intentional in filling a sales funnel

    ➺ examples of great questions accounting professionals can ask to close a warm prospect

    ...and much more.

    Move faster as a firm with PracticeWIN by letting every member of your team come on the journey. Get the app that brings carefully curated content to the accounting profession.

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    Join ProNation "the Accounting Community You Wished You’d Found Sooner" - helping accountants and bookkeepers build a firm that works for them.

    https://jointhenation.co.uk

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    5 great shows in the Accounting Influencers Podcast Network:

    ❶ Success in Accounting - MONDAYS. Our flagship main show features panels, live interviews and replays of our most popular shows.

    ❷ Insights in Accounting - TUESDAYS. The best news, analysis, commercial awareness, news under microscope, podcast mentions and recommendations.

    ❸ Influencers in Accounting - WEDNESDAYS. Deep dive 1-1 interviews with leaders, experts, influencers from around the world.

    ❹ Best Practice in Accounting - THURSDAYS. Practice development, growth, management, consulting, examples, stories and practical here's what works stuff for accountants, bookkeepers and the fintech/software people who serve them.

    ❺ UK Matters in Accounting - FRIDAYS. A UK focused show featuring UK related topics, news items, events and interviews.

    All on your preferred podcast app, platform or channel. Thanks for subscribing, sharing and listening!

    Main show website. For access to every single show with full shownotes: https://accountinginfluencers.com/podcast

    For announcements of published shows, tagging guest so you can build your network and offer feedback on the show:

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  • Analysing the Accounting M&A Landscape in the UK
    2022/12/15

    It's the "UK Matters in Accounting" show, every Thursday to 150 countries and 30,000 accounting practitioners, fintech specialists and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space.

    In today's episode 24, "Analysing the Accounting M&A Landscape in the UK" with special guest Will Farnell, founder of innovative UK accountancy firm Farnell Clark and author of The Digital Firm. https://www.linkedin.com/in/willfarnell

    You can also watch this on youtube here: https://youtu.be/Rgf-wMuAXJs

    Key takeaways from this episode include:

    ☆ why the mergers and acquisitions activity is such a growth area in accounting and fintech

    ☆ the reasons why money makers in PE and VC want to invest in accounting businesses

    ☆ the opportunities and challenges presented by consolidator firms in the accounting space

    ☆ why the M&A market is unsustainable in the UK accounting pool of firms

    ☆ the limited future of the partnership model in accountancy practices

    ☆ what can go wrong for accounting firms who allow themselves to be bought or acquired, particularly for the clients

    ☆ the factors in play to decide selling multiples for accounting practices

    ☆ why 50% of accounting firms are not making any money and where M&A in accounting will end up

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    5 great shows in the Accounting Influencers Podcast Network:

    ❶ Success in Accounting - MONDAYS. Our flagship main show features panels, live interviews and replays of our most popular shows.

    ❷ Insights in Accounting - TUESDAYS. The best news, analysis, commercial awareness, news under microscope, podcast mentions and recommendations.

    ❸ Influencers in Accounting - WEDNESDAYS. Deep dive 1-1 interviews with leaders, experts, influencers from around the world.

    ❹ Best Practice in Accounting - THURSDAYS. Practice development, growth, management, consulting, examples, stories and practical here's what works stuff for accountants, bookkeepers and the fintech/software people who serve them.

    ❺ UK Matters in Accounting - FRIDAYS. A UK focused show featuring UK related topics, news items, events and interviews.

    All on your preferred podcast app, platform or channel. Thanks for subscribing, sharing and listening!

    Main show website. For access to every single show with full shownotes: https://accountinginfluencers.com/podcast

    For announcements of published shows, tagging guest so you can build your network and offer feedback on the show: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accountinginfluencers

    For videos of all podcast interviews and bonus video content: https://bit.ly/AI-youtube

    https://www.instagram.com/accinfluencers

    https://twitter.com/accinfluencers

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    16 分