
A Dynamic Shift in the Landscape of the Accounting Industry
08/29/23 • 53 min
Join us as we chat with Bob Lewis from the Visionary Group, an industry veteran with 27 years of experience and plenty of fascinating insights to share. Surprisingly, pickleball and Cornhole aren't the only games picking up pace; accounting is too, with earnings even surpassing some medical professions!
The staffing shortage and the capacity problems in the accounting sector are real, but what if we told you there's a silver lining? A crisis can often be the birthplace of innovation. In this episode, we dissect the impact of limited personnel on capacity mix and how firms are getting creative. The old guard is gradually passing the baton with over 50% of CPAs being over 50, and the dynamic field of mergers and acquisitions is stepping into the spotlight. Brace for a deep dive into strategies firms are employing to navigate these changes and harness the potential of our evolving industry.
Lastly, it's time to gear up for the future of advisory services. With the accounting industry landscape shifting, we explore the impact of private equity investments, the rise of outsourcing, and the transformation to more profitable service lines. We also discuss how firms are responding to the varying needs of clients, the comparison between corporation and partnership models, and the disruption in the M&A market. Tune in for an episode jam-packed with insights, trends, and opportunities that will reshape your perspective on the accounting industry.
Join us as we chat with Bob Lewis from the Visionary Group, an industry veteran with 27 years of experience and plenty of fascinating insights to share. Surprisingly, pickleball and Cornhole aren't the only games picking up pace; accounting is too, with earnings even surpassing some medical professions!
The staffing shortage and the capacity problems in the accounting sector are real, but what if we told you there's a silver lining? A crisis can often be the birthplace of innovation. In this episode, we dissect the impact of limited personnel on capacity mix and how firms are getting creative. The old guard is gradually passing the baton with over 50% of CPAs being over 50, and the dynamic field of mergers and acquisitions is stepping into the spotlight. Brace for a deep dive into strategies firms are employing to navigate these changes and harness the potential of our evolving industry.
Lastly, it's time to gear up for the future of advisory services. With the accounting industry landscape shifting, we explore the impact of private equity investments, the rise of outsourcing, and the transformation to more profitable service lines. We also discuss how firms are responding to the varying needs of clients, the comparison between corporation and partnership models, and the disruption in the M&A market. Tune in for an episode jam-packed with insights, trends, and opportunities that will reshape your perspective on the accounting industry.
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AccounTrends: The tax and accounting thought leadership podcast - A Dynamic Shift in the Landscape of the Accounting Industry
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Welcome to Account Trends everybody . I'm Jason Stein with Intuit Accountants . My co-host , david Bergstein , and I are excited to be with you every couple of weeks to share the latest news , interesting perspectives and hottest trends in the tax accounting world . We'll have special guests on the show to help break these trends down and give you food for thought as you find new
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