Technology Best Practices for Progressive Accounting Firms - Accounting Voices Podcast

Episode 104

Technology Best Practices for Progressive Accounting Firms

Published on: 28th May, 2020

Daniel Teacher is the Managing Director at T-Tech and oversees sales within the business. He is also hands-on with T-Tech’s clients, a large number being the top 200 UK accountancy firms. Prior to T-Tech, Daniel worked at Deloitte as a Management Consultant for 4 years, on global transformational projects for some of the world’s largest banks. Shownotes:

  • How accounting firms differ in their approach to technology from other sectors
  • Why there are literally NO large accounting firms who are good with technology
  • The three types of accounting firms when it comes to technology
  • The single biggest reason accountancy firms have poor technology capability
  • Why clients have such low expectations of their accountants and the disastrous effects of that
  • What stops accountants from adapting better to technology in driving performance and profitability
  • The three aspects of keeping up to date with technology that accounting firms encounter
  • 'Born in the cloud' accounting firms usually tend to have less than 20 people
  • Technology advancement in accounting firms is vital for better client service
  • What accounting firms should do to avoid requiring so many different tech and software solutions
  • The cost of new accounting software is actually only a small consideration in bringing it into your firm
  • The biggest frustration in handling the Tech of a large accounting firm
  • Accountants are strong business advisors but often not good at running a business themselves
  • The key focus for accounting firms in coming years when it comes to technology
  • The best way to deliver technology change to accountants
  • The best ways to attract to talent to your accounting firm
  • Accountants note - the staggeringly high % of a client tax return that is not added value
  • Best advice for accountants who want to drive technological change through their firm
  • The biggest reason IT projects fail in accounting practices

Daniel Teacher on the Accounting Influencers podcast with BD Academy founder Rob Brown

Daniel is a patron of Norwood, one of the largest charities in London, and is a cycling enthusiast. He has participated in multiple charity bike rides in different locations around the world. He enjoys family holidays and has completed over 30 sky dive jumps!

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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.