n Episode 5 of this 6-part series, Rob Brown shows how accountants can turn technology from a threat into an ally. With AI automating compliance, the winners will be those who harness tech to automate, analyse and advise.

Rob shares stats on firm growth, real-world examples and a 5-step action plan to start making tech your ally today.

This series is not about firms. It is about you — your visibility, your relevance and your survival.

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*Key Takeaways*

• Firms using advisory tech grow 30% faster (Fathom HQ)
• Tech automates compliance but empowers advisory
• Automate, analyse, advise: the 3-step model
• Tools: dashboards, forecasting, AI-driven insights
• Clients want answers, not data
• Episode 5 of 6: The Accountant’s Survival Guide

*Killer Quotes*

• “Tech will either replace you or empower you”
• “Clients don’t want data. They want answers”
• “Automate, analyse, advise — that is the model”
• “Tech is your new staff member”
• “Accountants who resist tech will be left behind”

Want help becoming more visible and authoritative? Explore Rob Brown’s Personal Brand Interview service.

The Accounting Voices Podcast is aimed at accounting firm leaders, managers and partners looking to build their executive presence, influence and credibility both internally and externally.

You can find this on youtube here: https://youtu.be/7RWouB3HAXo?si=OuxJhdQd7vQNtqQQ

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The Accounting Influencers Podcast serves accounting firm leaders, managers and partners looking to build their executive presence, influence and credibility both internally and externally. The show focuses on helping professionals strengthen their personal brand, stay informed about industry changes, and navigate disruptive forces affecting accounting business models and trends. The content includes solo insights from host Rob Brown as well as interviews or panel discussions with industry leaders. Check out the show on your preferred podcast app or platform, or go to the Accounting Influencers YouTube channel for all of the episodes in video format.

Rob works with consultants/experts in the accounting space via personal interviews to create video snippets and thought leadership pieces. If you have success stories, valued expertise or a brand that needs amplifying, but lack the time to create thought leadership or video content, chat with Rob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therobbrown

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