Episode 42

What 2022 Has In Store for the Accounting Profession

Episode 42. In today's news episode, we discuss "What 2022 Has In Store for the Accounting Profession." Martin Bissett cites Paul Aplin of Accounting Web talking about key drivers and challenges for accountants this year. Key takeaways from this episode include:

➯ reinforcing that accountancy is a profession, not an industry

➯ MTD or Making Tax Digital - what will happen for accounting professionals with tax reform this year, with international implications

➯ "I've Had Enough" - the great resignation and whether it's time for some accountants to quit or stay in the game

➯ the number one thing that grates most on accounting people which turns them off the work they do

➯ the call for judgement skills in accountants and CPAs who are working remotely vz working alongside more experienced colleagues

➯ the 'day of the bookkeeper' and why bookkeeping will increase in importance and relevance

➯ the difference in role of UK vz US bookkeepers when serving business owners

➯ how governments are 'cracking down' on fraudulent claims in research and development or R&D

➯ what the number one focus should be for accountants and CPAs in the coming year and beyond

➯ what current and upcoming changes in regulation, digitalisation and globalisation means for accountancy professionals

Source: https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/practice/general-practice/what-does-2022-have-in-store-for-the-profession

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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.

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Rob Brown

Rob Brown is the founder and host of the Accounting Voices Podcast, the flagship solo show of the Accounting Voices Network. Each episode offers sharp analysis and commentary on the trends, ideas and people shaping the global accounting profession.

Through this Accounting Voices Podcast, Rob helps accounting firm leaders, decision makers and professionals stay relevant and make sense of disruption in areas like AI, automation, M&A, private equity and soft skills beyond the tech. His perspective blends clarity, insight and curiosity, making complex issues relevant and practical for professionals and decision makers across accounting and finance.

He also leads two monthly panel shows, Accounting M&A and Accounting AI, which bring together senior voices to explore consolidation, strategy and the impact of technology on firms and people.

Rob is the author of the bestselling book Build Your Reputation (Wiley) and a TEDx speaker whose talk The Personal Brand of You has more than 400,000 views. Over his career he has hosted and moderated more than 1,000 conversations with accounting and fintech leaders worldwide.

Based in Nottingham UK, Rob is a stroke survivor living with epilepsy, a black belt in kickboxing, a decent chess player and an average player of four musical instruments.