AccounTrends: The tax and accounting thought leadership podcast

Sean Stein Smith, PhD, joins us to address the most commonly asked questions on cryptocurrency, its impact on the accounting profession, and why he predicts that of the 10,000+ coins circulating today, 1,000 will rise to the top.  Get your notebook ready, Dr. Sean Stein Smith is about to decode the crypto world.

Jody Grunden, co-founder & CEO at Summit CPA Group, joins us to explain how he's built a successful multimillion-dollar accounting firm through a subscription-based pricing model, and enjoys a 94% retention rate. Learn his tips and see how you can apply them in your firm.

Ron Baker, founder of VeraSage Institute, best selling author, and radio talk show host on the VoiceAmerica.com show - The Soul of Enterprise: Business in the Knowledge Economy, also known as the "Godfather of value pricing",  joins us to share his views on the subscription model in the accounting industry, how firms should quantify success, and why timesheets should be a thing of the past. With over 27 years of study in this area, Ron brings a distinct perspective on the changes coming to the industry and provides insight for those who are looking to lead the way.

Angie Grissom, Owner and Chief Relationship Officer at the Rainmaker Companies, breaks down why the hybrid work model is here to stay.  After months of observation and study, Angie walks us through examples of how, with time and the proper technology, hybrid working benefits the team, builds relationships, offers safety, and promotes engagement. You won't want to miss the tips Angie shares to get you and your team on the road to successful remote work.   

Technology has infiltrated every industry and accounting is no exception to this trend. The pandemic ushered in this advancement faster than we’ve witnessed in years past. With remote work taking hold and people leaving their current jobs to explore other opportunities, firms are finding it harder than ever to staff up. Automation is the technology solution firms are gravitating toward. Join Darren Root, CEO of Rootworks as he talks with hosts Jasen Stine and David Bergstein about how moving forward with technology in your firm is the key to surviving the “Great Resignation”.

Allan Koltin CPA, CGMA and CEO of Koltin Consulting Group, Inc joins us to share his thoughts around key trends currently at play in the profession at large. In this episode we will discuss: "The war on talent", succession planning, M&A, outside ownership and capital, transformation to advisory, and outsourced services. We also tackle what the top performing firms are doing to be successful.

Meet the hosts of AccounTrends, get an overview of the show, and hear about some of the trends that will be covered as well as the experts who will come on the show to discuss them.