The Big 4 Transparency Podcast

By Dominic PiscopoBusiness Entrepreneurship Careers

The Big 4 Transparency Podcast episodes

October 08 Where AI Is Leading Us with Cosmin Nicolaescu
In Episode 111 of the Big 4 Transparency Podcast, Dom interviews Cosmin Nicolescu, co-founder of Accrual, about the transformative impact of AI on accounting and finance. They explore how AI is reshaping workflows, enhancing productivity, and what the future holds for the industry.
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Connect with Cosmin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cosminn/
Get in touch with me:
Website: https://www.big4transparency.com/
Newsletter: https://big4transparency.beehiiv.com/
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/B4Transparency
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dopiscopo/
Book A Demo: https://calendly.com/dom-zgw/big-4-transparency-demo-referral
53 min
October 01 Your Firm Needs to Stand-Out. Here’s How:
In Episode 110 of the Big 4 Transparency Podcast, I break down why I think more firms should consider offering equity packages, why the “best firm” awards are meaningless these days, and why accounting firm equity is actually really appealing from an employee perspective. I also discuss best practices when it comes to equity grants to employees.
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Get in touch with me:
Website: https://www.big4transparency.com/
Newsletter: https://big4transparency.beehiiv.com/
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/B4Transparency
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dopiscopo/
Book A Demo: https://calendly.com/dom-zgw/big-4-transparency-demo-referral
19 min
August 13 What Academic Research Says About Hours, Pay and Satisfaction with Dr. Ryan Dunn
Episode Description:
In Episode 109 of the Big 4 Transparency Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Ryan Dunn, a professor at the William H. Carr School of Accountancy, to break down the first peer-reviewed academic study built on Big 4 Transparency data. Published in Accounting Horizons, the study pulled 14,652 individual-year observations from 2021-2024 to look at hours, compensation, and job satisfaction across the profession. We dig into the good news (weekly hours down nearly 5%, tied to a real bump in job satisfaction), the more complicated news (real wages down 3.7%, with partners and directors absorbing the biggest hit), and why KPMG was the only Big 4 firm to post real comp growth over the period.
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Get in touch with me:
Website: https://www.big4transparency.com/
Newsletter: https://big4transparency.beehiiv.com/
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/B4Transparency
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dopiscopo/
Book A Demo: https://calendly.com/dom-zgw/big-4-transparency-demo-referral
53 min
July 16 Self Work & The Joy of Small Business with Jillian Byrnes
In Episode 108 of the Big 4 Transparency Podcast, Jillian Byrnes shares her inspiring career journey from public accounting to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, culture, and intentional career moves. She discusses building a strong company culture, navigating career transitions, and the evolving talent landscape in 2026.
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Connect with Jillian:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-byrnes/
Get in touch with me:
Website: https://www.big4transparency.com/
Newsletter: https://big4transparency.beehiiv.com/
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/B4Transparency
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dopiscopo/
Book A Demo: https://calendly.com/dom-zgw/big-4-transparency-demo-referral
44 min
July 09 Starting a Firm & Putting Yourself Out There with Harris Felton
In Episode 107 of the Big 4 Transparency Podcast, Harris Felton shares his journey from a traditional accounting career to launching his own practice focused on short-term rentals. We explore niche selection, overcoming mental barriers, and leveraging community support to succeed as an entrepreneur.
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Connect with Harris:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harris-felton-cpa-a7a9631b7/
Get in touch with me:
Website: https://www.big4transparency.com/
Newsletter: https://big4transparency.beehiiv.com/
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/B4Transparency
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dopiscopo/
Book A Demo: https://calendly.com/dom-zgw/big-4-transparency-demo-referral
36 min
June 11 AI and How it Impacts Investments in Accounting with Rohit Chande
In Episode 106 of the Big 4 Transparency Podcast, Rohit Chande, CEO of Count, discusses the strategic use of AI in professional services, the future of accounting firms, and how private equity is transforming the industry through technology and long-term investment strategies.
Check out our sponsor: getcanopy.com
Connect with Rohit:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohitchande/
Get in touch with me:
Website: https://www.big4transparency.com/
Newsletter: https://big4transparency.beehiiv.com/
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/B4Transparency
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dopiscopo/
Book A Demo: https://calendly.com/dom-zgw/big-4-transparency-demo-referral
35 min
May 21 Developing Talent & Accelerating Leadership with Nate Boaz
In Episode 105 of the Big 4 Transparency Podcast, guest Nate Boaz, co-founder of Kinavic Leadership Acceleration, discusses how leadership development and strategic talent management are transforming professional services firms. Topics include succession planning, leadership archetypes, leveraging AI for productivity, and building effective leadership teams to drive growth and retention.
Check out our sponsor: liveoak.bank/big4
Connect with Nate:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-boaz/
Get in touch with me:
Website: https://www.big4transparency.com/
Newsletter: https://big4transparency.beehiiv.com/
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/B4Transparency
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dopiscopo/
Book A Demo: https://calendly.com/dom-zgw/big-4-transparency-demo-referral
48 min
May 14 Top Firms By Job Satisfaction: What Sets Weaver Apart with Demetrice Branch and Linc Ashby
In Episode 104 of the Big 4 Transparency Podcast, Demetrice Branch and Linc Ashby discuss what sets Weaver apart after being ranked #3 on Big 4 Transparency’s list of firms with the highest job satisfaction. They get into the weeds of coaching and their philosophy around managing talent at the firm.
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Connect with Demetrice and Link: Demetrice: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demetricebranch/
Linc: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lincashby/
Get in touch with me:
Website: https://www.big4transparency.com/
Newsletter: https://big4transparency.beehiiv.com/
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/B4Transparency
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dopiscopo/
Book A Demo: https://calendly.com/dom-zgw/big-4-transparency-demo-referral
41 min
May 07 Double Digit Growth While Independent with Michael Hoover
In Episode 103 of the Big 4 Transparency Podcast, Michael Hoover, Chief Growth and Strategy Officer at Bennett Thrasher, shares insights on organic growth strategies, talent acquisition, and technological innovation in the accounting industry. Discover how a focus on independence, strategic tech investments, and talent development drives sustained success.
Check out our sponsor: liveoak.bank/big4
Connect with Michael:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwhoover/
Get in touch with me:
Website: https://www.big4transparency.com/
Newsletter: https://big4transparency.beehiiv.com/
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/B4Transparency
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dopiscopo/
Book A Demo: https://calendly.com/dom-zgw/big-4-transparency-demo-referral
44 min
March 26 The Importance of Personal Brand & Vibe Coding Tools with Eddy Gramajo
In Episode 102 of the Big 4 Transparency Podcast, Eddy Gramajo shares his journey from Big Four accounting to industry roles, the evolving role of AI in finance, and practical advice for accountants looking to leverage technology and advocate for themselves.
Connect with Eddy:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddy-gramajo/
Big 4 Resume Scoring: https://resume.gramajo-consulting.com/
Get in touch with me:
Website: https://www.big4transparency.com/
Newsletter: https://big4transparency.beehiiv.com/
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/B4Transparency
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dopiscopo/
Book A Demo: https://calendly.com/dom-zgw/big-4-transparency-demo-referral
36 min