Episode 37

Previewing the Upcoming Digital Accountancy Forum & Awards in London 2021

Published on: 26th October, 2021

Episode 37. In today's news episode, the Accounting Influencers Podcast host Rob Brown previews the upcoming prestigious in-person Digital Accounting Forum & Awards international event in London 2021.

Key shownotes include:

➩ How important awards shows and ceremonies are for the accounting and fintech world

➩ What makes the Digital Accounting Forum and Awards such a special annual event

➩ The difference in awards events that focus on accounting firms and accounting networks/associations

➩ The mistake some award winners make in failing to capitalise on their success

➩ What people and clients care about more than you actually winning an award

➩ Insight into the judging process for awards similar to those at the Digital Accounting Forum and Awards

➩ What makes entering for an award hard work and why some firms/individuals don't do it

➩ The upsides for accountants, firms, networks, software vendors of being nominated for or winning an award

➩ How marketing spend put into awards can make good business sense in the accounting and fintech world

➩ The two benefits of getting involved in an awards process for accountancy firms, networks, associations and the vendors who serve them

➩ Why it's great to be back doing face to face 'in person' events and more authentic networking

➩ The mistake of treating awards evenings as an excuse to just eat, drink and be merry

➩ The wisdom of coupling awards events with conferences to keep attendees current, relevant and informed

➩ Why the Digital Accounting Forum and Awards event is worth attending

➩ The merits of sponsoring awards and examples of other ways to get your brand exposed to the accounting and fintech world

➩ Shout out to Jon Lisby, chair of the judges at the Digital Accounting and Awards

To check out the awards, the show agenda, the speakers and education sessions for the upcoming Digital Accounting Forum and Awards event in London on November 4 2021, go to https://arena-international.com/daf2021

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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.