Tech & Practice Management Tips for Accounting Firm Success with Ilya Radzinsky - Accounting Voices Podcast

Episode 106

Tech & Practice Management Tips for Accounting Firm Success

Published on: 11th June, 2020

Ilya Radzinsky is a co-founder of TaxDome, a tech company born out of deep understanding of tax and accounting business needs. About 8 years ago, he and his brother built a custom software system for a tax practice, which grew 10 to 70+ staff. Out of this they launched TaxDome in March 2017. TaxDome is the most intuitive, all-in-one cloud-based solution for tax practice management. Shownotes:

  • What a pioneer remote accounting firm looks like
  • Why the fastest growing and largest accounting firms are all investing in technology
  • What smaller accounting firms need to be able to compete with larger firms who can invest more in technology
  • Why change is scary for accounting firms and is often met with resistance
  • Tips to lessen friction points when taking on new technology in your accounting firm and ensure maximum integration
  • How software and app overload stop most accountants from doing what they do best
  • The downsides for accountants of using different software systems for staff and clients
  • The problem with email as a channel to swap confidential information with accounting clients
  • Factors an accounting firm should consider with their choice or practice management software
  • Fact: the accounting firms AND the businesses they serve grow fastest when they invest in technology
  • The biggest challenges accounting firms face if they want to grow
  • Critical tips for making your accounting business more sellable and more valuable
  • Why accounting firms should never compete on price
  • Discover the only thing that stays constant in the business world
  • Why the older people are massively underestimated in terms of their contribution to and understanding of business
  • The magic approach that will more quickly drive change in your accounting firm

When he's not working, Ilya enjoys getting friends together. He's hosted 7 friendsgivings - just like Thanksgiving except with groups of friends instead of just family. He loves skiing and goes on 6 annual ski trips with large groups.

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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.