Episode 21

Event Review: Accounting For Your Future Conference

In this special bonus episode of the Accounting Influencers Podcast, host Rob Brown is joined by Vipul Sheth, Paul Shrimpling, Aynsley Damery, and Dermot Hamblin to discuss their recent event focused on the future of accounting firms. The event aimed to provide ideas and insights to keep accounting firms at the forefront of the industry. The speakers covered diverse topics, and the event attracted a diverse audience from the larger accounting firms in the UK. Discussions revolved around creating sustainable and prosperous firms, addressing talent shortage challenges, and effectively managing technology adoption.

Key takeaways from the event included the importance of challenging the status quo and embracing change, engaging and sharing best practices among industry professionals, and the need to articulate the value of services to clients beyond pricing conversations. Attendees were receptive and eager to explore new ideas and strategies for their firms' future success. The event fostered meaningful conversations and encouraged collaboration among accounting professionals.

Guest Bios

Vipul Sheth, Paul Shrimpling, Dermot Hamblin, and Aynsley Damery are renowned industry leaders who recently attended and reviewed the esteemed "Accounting For Your Future" conference hosted by Advance Track Outsourcing. Held on 9th May 2023 at the iconic British Museum in London, this conference provided invaluable insights into shaping the future of accounting. With a focus on adaptability and leveraging technology for optimal efficiency, these experts recognize the crucial role of passing on their learnings to help clients envision a promising future. Emphasizing the unwavering support of the accounting industry, Vipul, Paul, Dermot, and Aynsley are dedicated to guiding clients through challenging times and ensuring their long-term success.

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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.