Episode 127

How Technology & AI Is Disrupting Accountancy

Published on: 5th November, 2020

Christian Kromme a much in-demand futurist, visionary, TEDx speaker and bestselling author of Humanification - Go Digital, Stay Human. He speaks about the disruptive influence of robotics, autonomous cars, internet of things, artificial intelligence on human behaviour and innovation. Shownotes:

  • What being a futurist means and how it parallels human nature
  • What futurists actually do on a daily basis
  • The story of a unique journey from entrepreneur to futurist
  • What stops many leaders and business owners from thinking far enough ahead to really make a difference
  • How a futurist researches what's coming up to disrupt the accounting profession
  • One of the biggest drivers or motivators of change in any industry
  • What makes accountants as a breed so uncomfortable with change and disruption
  • How technological and organisational predictions can be based on nature and biology
  • Insights into the next big technological AI wave
  • Why the AI wave is having or will have such a disruptive impact for many industries
  • How technology and AI will impact accounting firms and jobs in the accountancy profession
  • What jobs will be left in the accounting industry in coming years
  • What will be the most in-demand skills in the legal and accountancy professions in the future

Christian Kromme on the Accounting Influencers podcast with BD Academy founder Rob Brown

Beside writing and speaking, Christian holds a position as a board member at the Workforce Institute EMEA, The Human Genome Foundation and other tech startups. Contact him here:

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Accounting Voices Podcast
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.
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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Rob Brown

ob Brown is the creator and host of the Accounting Voices Network, a media platform that includes the flagship solo podcast Accounting Voices and the panel shows Accounting M&A and Accounting Tech. He chairs conferences, panels and virtual events worldwide and is recognised as a leading advocate for the accounting profession.

He is an accomplished speaker and authority on trust, reputation, employer brand, talent, succession, executive presence and the forces shaping the future of accounting. Rob is the author of the bestselling book Build Your Reputation (Wiley) and his TEDx talk The Personal Brand of You has been viewed more than 400,000 times.

A former co-founder of the Accounting Influencers Roundtable, Rob now focuses on amplifying the voices of leaders, firms, networks, vendors and influencers across the global accounting ecosystem.

Outside of work he is a stroke survivor, lives with epilepsy, holds a black belt in kickboxing and is based in Nottingham, UK. He plays chess and backgammon, loves orange chocolate and is allergic to grapefruit.