Technology & Software Advances in the Accounting World - Accounting Voices Podcast

Episode 101

Technology & Software Advances in the Accounting World

Published on: 7th May, 2020

Randy Johnston, MCS has been a top-rated speaker in the technology industry for over 40 years. He has started and owns multiple businesses including K2 Enterprises in Hammond, Louisiana and Network Management Group, Inc. in Hutchinson, Kansas. NMGI has supported CPA firms for 30+ years and is the largest managed service provider serving the CPA profession in North America. His experience as a college instructor, management and technology consultant, and advisor to the profession will be obvious to you in today’s presentation.

His influence throughout the accounting profession is highlighted once again this year by being a recipient of the 2019 Accounting Today Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting award for the sixteenth consecutive year.

Among his many other awards, he holds the honor of being one of nine technology stars in the U.S. by Accounting Technology Magazine. Randy writes a monthly column for The CPA Practice Advisor, articles for the Journal of Accountancy, and creates articles for both accounting and technology publications, as well as being the author of numerous books.

Shownotes:

  • How the accounting profession has changed over the past 50 years, particularly in recent years
  • Why accounting is not keeping up well with the rate of technology change
  • The ways technology has made accounting easier, especially in how innovative accountants deal with their clients
  • Client experience has improved but not in line with client expectations
  • The biggest problem with much accounting software and why it's coming to market 'half-baked'
  • The biggest mistakes accountants make when choosing and implementing technology
  • The two things accountants should look for when choosing technology to run their firms
  • How some software and tech vendors fool accounting firms into wrong purchases
  • Updates on technology around workflows, security, collaboration and mobile
  • Why curved screens and monitors and 3D printing are the next big things in computing
  • The art of making the complex simple when it comes to technology

Randy Johnston on the Accounting Influencers podcast with BD Academy founder Rob Brown

When he's not working, Randy spends time with his wife and four children enjoying many experiences together including theatre, music, travel, golf, skiing, snorkeling and model trains.

Contact Randy:

Randy's website 

Randy on LinkedIn 

Randy on Twitter

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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.